Ohes Pre-K

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OHES PRE-K Facility ID: 12000285 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s Annual Compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. You, Ms. Jenkins, Lead Teacher, assisted with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 13, 2021. The permit restrictions include: Daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. The restrictions were in compliance. One classroom and the outdoor gross motor area was monitored. Children were observed during free play activities, a teacher directed activity, hand washing bathroom routines, transition to and from lunch, and outdoor gross motor activities. Caregivers response to children’s needs was positive and caring. A sample of two children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Two staff files were reviewed including one new staff and one existing staff. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 11/5/24. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 9/23/24. The facility was approved for day time care. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 4/14/25. A lockdown drill was practiced on 3/7/25 . The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 4/16/25. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on 4/8/24. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. One violation were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Sixteen incident reports did not contain all required information. The reports did not have the facility ID number, the consultant’s name, and the type of facility was not marked on the forms. They were maintained in the notebook and a copy was not in the child's file. .0802 (e) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. The violation was corrected during the visit. 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 89% 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: #852 Incident reports did not contain all required information. Sixteen incident reports did not contain all required information. The reports did not have the facility ID number, the consultant’s name, and the type of facility was not marked on the forms. They were maintained in the notebook and a copy was not in the child's file. TA- I reviewed the form with you and explained that all the required information must be completed. I also remined you to place a copy of the report with the child’s file. The violation was corrected during the visit. 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. 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. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: OHES PRE-K Facility ID: 12000285 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you, Amber Jenkins Lead Teacher. You assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 13, 2021. The permit visit was restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. One classroom and the outdoor gross motor area was monitored during the visit. Children present were observed during outdoor a gross motor play, indoor free play activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, and departure. The caregivers interacted with the children and were responsive to the children’s needs. The staff training worksheet was not available for review. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on August 29, 2024. The shelter-in-place drill is scheduled for this month. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 28,2024. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 30, 2023 A superior sanitation classification was issued with ten (10) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2024. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Medication: none of the enrolled children currently had medication. One child had an action plan that does not require medication Four (4) violations were documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. An additional visit will be conducted to review staff and children’s records. Violation Number Comment Rule 473 Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for music and rhythm. .0510(c)(1) 474 Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for science and nature. .0510(c)(2) 475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for sand and water. The sand and water tables were both empty. .0510(c)(3) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current snack menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled on 8/28/24, did not have a signed acknowledgement of the policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 September 27, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. 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. Your compliance history score was 94% prior to today’s visit. Technical Assistance: #473 Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(1) #474 Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(2) #475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(3) #526 Menus for meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents. .0901(b I reviewed the requirement regarding menus. Items #473, #474, #475 were discussed with you. I reviewed child care requirement .0510. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -The school has a new principal. You provided me with the Preservice for Administrator form and the legal Designee form -I reminded you to keep mulch away from the bottom of the fence. I fence must measures at least 4 feet in height per G.S. 110-91(6);.0605(i) -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. A new fire inspection is due by August 30, 2024. Remember to use the form found on the DCDEE website. -Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. 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 All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -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. -access to Medication in childcare training; https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. 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. 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: OHES PRE-K Facility ID: 12000285 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you, Amber Jenkins Lead Teacher. You assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 13, 2021. The permit visit was restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. One classroom and the outdoor gross motor area was monitored during the visit. Children present were observed during outdoor a gross motor play, indoor free play activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, and departure. The caregivers interacted with the children and were responsive to the children’s needs. The staff training worksheet was not available for review. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on August 29, 2024. The shelter-in-place drill is scheduled for this month. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 28,2024. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 30, 2023 A superior sanitation classification was issued with ten (10) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2024. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Medication: none of the enrolled children currently had medication. One child had an action plan that does not require medication Four (4) violations were documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. An additional visit will be conducted to review staff and children’s records. Violation Number Comment Rule 473 Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for music and rhythm. .0510(c)(1) 474 Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for science and nature. .0510(c)(2) 475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for sand and water. The sand and water tables were both empty. .0510(c)(3) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current snack menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled on 8/28/24, did not have a signed acknowledgement of the policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 September 27, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. 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. Your compliance history score was 94% prior to today’s visit. Technical Assistance: #473 Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(1) #474 Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(2) #475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(3) #526 Menus for meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents. .0901(b I reviewed the requirement regarding menus. Items #473, #474, #475 were discussed with you. I reviewed child care requirement .0510. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -The school has a new principal. You provided me with the Preservice for Administrator form and the legal Designee form -I reminded you to keep mulch away from the bottom of the fence. I fence must measures at least 4 feet in height per G.S. 110-91(6);.0605(i) -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. A new fire inspection is due by August 30, 2024. Remember to use the form found on the DCDEE website. -Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. 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 All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -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. -access to Medication in childcare training; https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. 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. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: OHES PRE-K Facility ID: 12000285 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you, Amber Jenkins Lead Teacher. You assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 13, 2021. The permit visit was restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. One classroom and the outdoor gross motor area was monitored during the visit. Children present were observed during outdoor a gross motor play, indoor free play activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, and departure. The caregivers interacted with the children and were responsive to the children’s needs. The staff training worksheet was not available for review. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on August 29, 2024. The shelter-in-place drill is scheduled for this month. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 28,2024. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 30, 2023 A superior sanitation classification was issued with ten (10) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2024. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Medication: none of the enrolled children currently had medication. One child had an action plan that does not require medication Four (4) violations were documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. An additional visit will be conducted to review staff and children’s records. Violation Number Comment Rule 473 Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for music and rhythm. .0510(c)(1) 474 Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for science and nature. .0510(c)(2) 475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for sand and water. The sand and water tables were both empty. .0510(c)(3) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current snack menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled on 8/28/24, did not have a signed acknowledgement of the policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 September 27, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. 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. Your compliance history score was 94% prior to today’s visit. Technical Assistance: #473 Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(1) #474 Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(2) #475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(3) #526 Menus for meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents. .0901(b I reviewed the requirement regarding menus. Items #473, #474, #475 were discussed with you. I reviewed child care requirement .0510. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -The school has a new principal. You provided me with the Preservice for Administrator form and the legal Designee form -I reminded you to keep mulch away from the bottom of the fence. I fence must measures at least 4 feet in height per G.S. 110-91(6);.0605(i) -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. A new fire inspection is due by August 30, 2024. Remember to use the form found on the DCDEE website. -Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. 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 All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -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. -access to Medication in childcare training; https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. 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. 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: OHES PRE-K Facility ID: 12000285 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you, Amber Jenkins Lead Teacher. You assisted me with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective October 13, 2021. The permit visit was restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios reduced by one in each group. One classroom and the outdoor gross motor area was monitored during the visit. Children present were observed during outdoor a gross motor play, indoor free play activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, and departure. The caregivers interacted with the children and were responsive to the children’s needs. The staff training worksheet was not available for review. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on August 29, 2024. The shelter-in-place drill is scheduled for this month. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on August 28,2024. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 30, 2023 A superior sanitation classification was issued with ten (10) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on April 5, 2024. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Medication: none of the enrolled children currently had medication. One child had an action plan that does not require medication Four (4) violations were documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. An additional visit will be conducted to review staff and children’s records. Violation Number Comment Rule 473 Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for music and rhythm. .0510(c)(1) 474 Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for science and nature. .0510(c)(2) 475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. The posted activity plan did not list a specific activity for sand and water. The sand and water tables were both empty. .0510(c)(3) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current snack menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child, enrolled on 8/28/24, did not have a signed acknowledgement of the policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 September 27, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. 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. Your compliance history score was 94% prior to today’s visit. Technical Assistance: #473 Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(1) #474 Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(2) #475 Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. .0510(c)(3) #526 Menus for meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents. .0901(b I reviewed the requirement regarding menus. Items #473, #474, #475 were discussed with you. I reviewed child care requirement .0510. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -The school has a new principal. You provided me with the Preservice for Administrator form and the legal Designee form -I reminded you to keep mulch away from the bottom of the fence. I fence must measures at least 4 feet in height per G.S. 110-91(6);.0605(i) -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. A new fire inspection is due by August 30, 2024. Remember to use the form found on the DCDEE website. -Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. 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 All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -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. -access to Medication in childcare training; https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. 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. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OHES PRE-K Facility ID: 12000285 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/17/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Jennifer Campbell, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a 5 star license effective October 13, 2021. The permit restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group. The children in care were observed during a special activity, (pictures for graduation) transition to the playground, gross motor play, bathroom/handwashing, while the teacher read a story, and transition to lunch. Information for two new staff was monitored using DPI verification. Two violations were documented. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 30, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 10 demerits. The most recent fire inspection was conducted on October 6, 2023. A fire drill was conducted on May 6, 2024. This program uses the school Critical Response Plan. Medication was in compliance. Three violations were observed, documented and discussed with you today. A handwritten summary was signed during the visit due to a connectivity issue. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections had not been conducted monthly. The last inspection on file was dated October 5, 2023. .0605(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff employed on 1/14/24 did not have current first aid training within the required timeframe. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff employed on 1/14/24 did not have current CPR training within the required timeframe. .1102(d) 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. Include the facility name, facility ID#, how each item was corrected , and how you plan to plan to maintain compliance. The violations must be corrected no later than May 31, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Compliance History 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 history before today’s visit was 100%. Technical Assistance: #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. When the new school year begins I suggest you mark a calendar/schedule a date each month for the inspection to be completed. #1048 & 1049 - All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety (90) days from their date of hire to complete the training. For existing staff, schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Your next test is due in 2027. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Administrators (School principals or an appropriate representative) may visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to register for required asbestos and lead paint testing by May 1, 2024. Refer to the Raise NC Newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. I spoke to Mr. Accord. He confirmed that registration has been completed. -your facility maintains NC Pre-K ratios. - Training and Professional development 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 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