WA Young Elementary Ymca Childcare

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Savanna Woody, Program Coordinator. This program currently operates with a five -star license issued on February 17, 2022. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The Secretary of State website was reviewed, and The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley Inc. is current and active as of today 6/8/26. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/24/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 5/6/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/10/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 6/1/16. Medication was in compliance. The school age children present today were divided into five groups. I observed the school age children during lunch, bathroom/handwashing routines, audio story time, free choice, and board and card games, and departure. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff and two existing staff were reviewed with no violations. A sample of twenty-two children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Three violations observed. The violations were discussed with you and documented in the summary. You had to leave. Since no one else was listed on the Legal Designee form who could sign the summary, a handwritten summary was completed and signed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current Activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus were not posted for meals and snacks. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. A child, six year of age, was playing on the grassy area in front of the school. The schoolage child left the group and entered a classroom #46 through a direct exit, exited the classroom into the hallway, and walked down the hall to the bathroom. The program coordinator and the group leaders were not in the proximity of the bathroom. .2506(d)(1-3) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 22, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was 91% percent as6/8/26. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Supervision for school age children: I suggested that you review the supervision requirements for school-age children with all staff members. I also suggested that you monitor staff at various times throughout the day to ensure accurate supervision is maintained. Discuss and create rules with enrolled school age children so that they are aware of expectations to ask permission to leave a space instead of walking away from the group without letting a staff member know. Activity plan-I suggested that you complete and print your activity plan for the following week so that it will be posted on Monday morning. There was no activity plan posted. Preparing and printing your activity plan in advance will allow time to trouble shoot potential printing issues. Menus-I suggested you print the menus for meals and snacks on Friday and post them for the upcoming week. Make any changes that require substitutions and post where food is prepared and where parents can review the menus. 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 discussed with you since a new administrator has been hired. Two buses were monitored during the visit. Bus number 8063 is approved for use when a mesh covering has been placed over the small fan mounted at the front of the bus. Bus number 8059 needs to have a hole repaired in a seat on the left-hand side of the bus, row six, and the mesh covering has been placed on the small fan mounted at the front of the bus. Let me know when this has been completed. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance , you may contact me at gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0858. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Savanna Woody, Program Coordinator. This program currently operates with a five -star license issued on February 17, 2022. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The Secretary of State website was reviewed, and The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley Inc. is current and active as of today 6/8/26. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/24/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 5/6/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/10/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 6/1/16. Medication was in compliance. The school age children present today were divided into five groups. I observed the school age children during lunch, bathroom/handwashing routines, audio story time, free choice, and board and card games, and departure. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff and two existing staff were reviewed with no violations. A sample of twenty-two children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Three violations observed. The violations were discussed with you and documented in the summary. You had to leave. Since no one else was listed on the Legal Designee form who could sign the summary, a handwritten summary was completed and signed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current Activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus were not posted for meals and snacks. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. A child, six year of age, was playing on the grassy area in front of the school. The schoolage child left the group and entered a classroom #46 through a direct exit, exited the classroom into the hallway, and walked down the hall to the bathroom. The program coordinator and the group leaders were not in the proximity of the bathroom. .2506(d)(1-3) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 22, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was 91% percent as6/8/26. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Supervision for school age children: I suggested that you review the supervision requirements for school-age children with all staff members. I also suggested that you monitor staff at various times throughout the day to ensure accurate supervision is maintained. Discuss and create rules with enrolled school age children so that they are aware of expectations to ask permission to leave a space instead of walking away from the group without letting a staff member know. Activity plan-I suggested that you complete and print your activity plan for the following week so that it will be posted on Monday morning. There was no activity plan posted. Preparing and printing your activity plan in advance will allow time to trouble shoot potential printing issues. Menus-I suggested you print the menus for meals and snacks on Friday and post them for the upcoming week. Make any changes that require substitutions and post where food is prepared and where parents can review the menus. 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 discussed with you since a new administrator has been hired. Two buses were monitored during the visit. Bus number 8063 is approved for use when a mesh covering has been placed over the small fan mounted at the front of the bus. Bus number 8059 needs to have a hole repaired in a seat on the left-hand side of the bus, row six, and the mesh covering has been placed on the small fan mounted at the front of the bus. Let me know when this has been completed. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance , you may contact me at gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0858. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 66 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Savanna Woody, Program Coordinator. This program currently operates with a five -star license issued on February 17, 2022. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The Secretary of State website was reviewed, and The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley Inc. is current and active as of today 6/8/26. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/24/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 5/6/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/10/26. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 6/1/16. Medication was in compliance. The school age children present today were divided into five groups. I observed the school age children during lunch, bathroom/handwashing routines, audio story time, free choice, and board and card games, and departure. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff and two existing staff were reviewed with no violations. A sample of twenty-two children’s records were reviewed with no violations. Three violations observed. The violations were discussed with you and documented in the summary. You had to leave. Since no one else was listed on the Legal Designee form who could sign the summary, a handwritten summary was completed and signed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current Activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus were not posted for meals and snacks. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1424 School-aged children were not adequately supervised. A child, six year of age, was playing on the grassy area in front of the school. The schoolage child left the group and entered a classroom #46 through a direct exit, exited the classroom into the hallway, and walked down the hall to the bathroom. The program coordinator and the group leaders were not in the proximity of the bathroom. .2506(d)(1-3) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 22, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history was 91% percent as6/8/26. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Supervision for school age children: I suggested that you review the supervision requirements for school-age children with all staff members. I also suggested that you monitor staff at various times throughout the day to ensure accurate supervision is maintained. Discuss and create rules with enrolled school age children so that they are aware of expectations to ask permission to leave a space instead of walking away from the group without letting a staff member know. Activity plan-I suggested that you complete and print your activity plan for the following week so that it will be posted on Monday morning. There was no activity plan posted. Preparing and printing your activity plan in advance will allow time to trouble shoot potential printing issues. Menus-I suggested you print the menus for meals and snacks on Friday and post them for the upcoming week. Make any changes that require substitutions and post where food is prepared and where parents can review the menus. 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 discussed with you since a new administrator has been hired. Two buses were monitored during the visit. Bus number 8063 is approved for use when a mesh covering has been placed over the small fan mounted at the front of the bus. Bus number 8059 needs to have a hole repaired in a seat on the left-hand side of the bus, row six, and the mesh covering has been placed on the small fan mounted at the front of the bus. Let me know when this has been completed. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance , you may contact me at gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0858. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/10/2026 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 3/10/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 05:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Savanna Woody, Program Coordinator assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/24/25. This program currently operates with a issued on February 17, 2022. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility has earned 6 points in program standards 4 points in education, and 1 quality. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on was listed as The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba current-active. Limited monitoring was conducted. School age children present were divided into three groups. I observed the school age children during arrival, snack, bathroom/handwashing routines, homework/reading, free play and transition to the outdoor playground. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Two files for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 5/21/25. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 3/26/24. 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. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 3/6/26. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 12/10/25. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 6/3/25. Violation observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One child, enrolled on 8/10/25, had an expired inhaler in the emergency medication bag. The inhaler expired on 2/2026. .0803(12) The violation documented above was corrected during the visit. The expired medication was discarded. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent prior to today’s visit Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: -Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization or medication has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, should be discarded. Standing permission to administer medications for chronic illnesses may be given for up to six (6) months. - I suggested that all medication be checked regularly for expiration dates and that all expired medication be discarded or sent home. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -We discussed QRIS. You stated you do not know which Pathway the facility is considering. Please have Ms. Simmons contact me before the end of the month to discuss the Pathway the facility will be using under the QRIS system. 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/. 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, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov 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: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/24/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Logan Smith YMCA 21st Program Director and Caleb Clark Program Coordinator. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you and you assisted with the visit. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and The Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley Inc. was current/active as of June 24, 2025. The facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A four-star license was issued on February 17, 2022. The following restrictions were in compliance: Daytime care only, School age children only, Playground does not meet child care playground safety, meets enhance ratios, meets enhanced space. School age children present today were observed during lunch, a science activity, bathroom handwashing routines, a reading activity, departure, and transitions. Some enrolled students were not in attendance due to summer school. They will be attending next week. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 5/2825. A Superior classification was issued with 0 demerits noted. Two new staff files and one existing staff file was reviewed with one violation documented. Some of the staff are from another YMCA and working for the summer. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 5/27/25. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on 6/9/25. A lockdown drill was conducted on 6/10/25. One violation regarding medication was documented and discussed with you. Two violations were observed documented and discussed with you today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One child had an Epi-pen that was not in the original box with the label. The child’s name had been written on the Epi-pen. .0803(2)(a) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the required training within 90 days of the hire date. .1102(g) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than July 8, 2025. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance: #844 One child had an Epi-pen that was not in the original box with the label. The child’s name had been written on the Epi-pen. Prescribed medicine must be in the original pharmacy labeled container with the pharmacy label attached that includes the child’s name and administering instructions. I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being administered to the child or prior to the medication being stored in the classroom. # 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) One staff employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the required training within 90 days of the hire date. -All new staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. Compliance History As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75%. The center's compliance history was at 96% prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Consultation: -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. - ABCMS -Your facility has obtained a business Id. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . At the completion of the visit, the summary was reviewed with you and a copy given to you. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 (828)782-0858 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 3/20/2025 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, I discussed the purpose of the visit with you, Savanna Woody, program coordinator. The purpose of the visit was reviewed with you. Your program currently operates with a four star license effective February 17, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked today March 20, 2025, and your organization the Young Men`s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc.is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. When I arrived, the school age children in care were divided into two groups. Group 1 was in the gym and participating gross motor activities. Group 2 was on the playground and transitions to the daycare room were they engaged in free choice activities. The children in care were also observed during bathroom/handwashing routines and lunch. One new staff file was reviewed. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on 3/10/25. The Fire Marshall conducted an inspection on 6/7/24. The facility was approved for daytime use only. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 5/17/24. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. A shelter-in place drill was practiced on 3/10/25. Medication was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. One violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, a bottle of Clorox bleach and a can of sanitizing spray, was under the sink in an unlocked cabinet, in the offset kitchen area, of the classroom. The gate between the area and the classroom was not locked therefore the items were accessible to children. .2820(b) The above 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 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: #840 All hazardous items with multiple warnings and items in aerosol containers must be kept in locked storage. Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings can be stored five (5) feet off the ground. In space #1, a bottle of Clorox bleach and a can of sanitizing spray, was under the sink in an unlocked cabinet, in the offset kitchen area, of the classroom. The gate between the area and the classroom was not locked therefore the items were accessible to children. TA- I suggest you have staff check all areas used for childcare thoroughly each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Remind cleaning staff to place all hazardous supplies back in locked storage after use. I also suggested you have staff check the classrooms thoroughly each day before children arrive. -Since new staff was present, I reviewed supervision during bathroom routines. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -you said you have had trouble accessing some forms that were previously on the DCDEE website. Let me know which forms are needed and I will send them to you. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Cynthia Goode, onsite program coordinator, assisted me with the visit. Jennifer Hawkins, Regional Director arrived during the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four star license effective February 17, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 1, 2024, and your organization the Young Men`s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc.is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. When I arrived the school age children in care were participating in free play activities. The children in care were also observed during bathroom/handwashing routines, lunch, and outdoor gross motor activities. A sample of five (5) children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Four (4) new staff files were reviewed. Two (2) existing staff files were also reviewed with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on June 28, 2024. The Fire Marshall conducted an inspection on June 7, 2024. The last lockdown/shelter-in place drill was practiced on June 27, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed March 26, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 17, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 7, 2024. The facility was approved for day time care. One violation was observed /documented during today’s visit. The violation was discussed with you during the visit. The violation documented above was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On bus number 8043, three ripped holes with exposed interior padding was observed. The seat in the fourth row from the back, and the fourth seat from the front on the passenger side and the fourth seat from the front on the driver’s side had holes with padding showing. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) The violation documented above 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 96% 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: On bus number 8043, three ripped holes with exposed interior padding was observed. The seat in the fourth row from the back, and the fourth seat from the front on the passenger side and the fourth seat from the front on the driver’s side had holes with padding showing. Repairs were made during the visit. I reminded you to check the bus regularly for needed repairs. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -we discussed school age activity plans. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. Lead & Asbestos Testing The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program is providing free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket cost to child care centers and public schools. Enroll today at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. As a reminder: The required water testing for child care centers is not affected by the November 1, 2024 deadline. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Cynthia Goode, onsite program coordinator, assisted me with the visit. Jennifer Hawkins, Regional Director arrived during the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four star license effective February 17, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 1, 2024, and your organization the Young Men`s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc.is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. When I arrived the school age children in care were participating in free play activities. The children in care were also observed during bathroom/handwashing routines, lunch, and outdoor gross motor activities. A sample of five (5) children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Four (4) new staff files were reviewed. Two (2) existing staff files were also reviewed with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on June 28, 2024. The Fire Marshall conducted an inspection on June 7, 2024. The last lockdown/shelter-in place drill was practiced on June 27, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed March 26, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 17, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 7, 2024. The facility was approved for day time care. One violation was observed /documented during today’s visit. The violation was discussed with you during the visit. The violation documented above was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On bus number 8043, three ripped holes with exposed interior padding was observed. The seat in the fourth row from the back, and the fourth seat from the front on the passenger side and the fourth seat from the front on the driver’s side had holes with padding showing. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) The violation documented above 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 96% 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: On bus number 8043, three ripped holes with exposed interior padding was observed. The seat in the fourth row from the back, and the fourth seat from the front on the passenger side and the fourth seat from the front on the driver’s side had holes with padding showing. Repairs were made during the visit. I reminded you to check the bus regularly for needed repairs. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -we discussed school age activity plans. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. Lead & Asbestos Testing The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program is providing free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket cost to child care centers and public schools. Enroll today at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. As a reminder: The required water testing for child care centers is not affected by the November 1, 2024 deadline. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival you, Cynthia Goode, onsite program coordinator, assisted me with the visit. Jennifer Hawkins, Regional Director arrived during the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a four star license effective February 17, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: Daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 1, 2024, and your organization the Young Men`s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc.is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. When I arrived the school age children in care were participating in free play activities. The children in care were also observed during bathroom/handwashing routines, lunch, and outdoor gross motor activities. A sample of five (5) children’s files were reviewed with no violations. Four (4) new staff files were reviewed. Two (2) existing staff files were also reviewed with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on June 28, 2024. The Fire Marshall conducted an inspection on June 7, 2024. The last lockdown/shelter-in place drill was practiced on June 27, 2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent lead water testing results were completed March 26, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 17, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with (3) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on June 7, 2024. The facility was approved for day time care. One violation was observed /documented during today’s visit. The violation was discussed with you during the visit. The violation documented above was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On bus number 8043, three ripped holes with exposed interior padding was observed. The seat in the fourth row from the back, and the fourth seat from the front on the passenger side and the fourth seat from the front on the driver’s side had holes with padding showing. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) The violation documented above 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 96% 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: On bus number 8043, three ripped holes with exposed interior padding was observed. The seat in the fourth row from the back, and the fourth seat from the front on the passenger side and the fourth seat from the front on the driver’s side had holes with padding showing. Repairs were made during the visit. I reminded you to check the bus regularly for needed repairs. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -we discussed school age activity plans. -I reminded you to have staff review incident reports to ensure that all required sections are completed before filing -Per 10A NCAC 09.0304, The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. If the fire inspection report is not submitted to your Child Care Consultant within one week after the fire inspection is conducted, a violation will be cited during the facilities next monitoring visit. Lead & Asbestos Testing The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program is providing free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket cost to child care centers and public schools. Enroll today at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. You must enroll in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos testing to comply with the rule requirements. As a reminder: The required water testing for child care centers is not affected by the November 1, 2024 deadline. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/11/2023 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 7/11/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kayla Buchanan, Program Coordinator. The Secretary of State for North Carolina website was viewed before today’s visit and Young Men's Christian Association was current and active. A four-star license was issued to this program on February 17, 2022. A checklist was used to note requirements monitored during the visit. School age children present and staff were observed during free choice activities bathroom / hand washing, lunch, and a group leader directed activity. A fire inspection was conducted on June 20, 2023. Shelter in place drills and fire drills had been conducted and documented on the DCDEE form. A sanitation inspection was conducted on September 26, 2022. Two violations were observed today and were discussed with you. A hand written summary was signed during the visit due to a connectivity issue. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. An open purse, belonging to an employee, was on the counter in space #1. A bottle of Choraseptic sore throat spray was in the purse. The medication was clearly visible and the purse containing the medication was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An epi-pen, belonging to an enrolled child, expired 5/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter or email of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by July 25, 2023. Compliance history As discussed, violation cited 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 score before today’s visit was 95%. Technical assistance #841- An open purse, belonging to an employee, was on the counter in space #1. A bottle of Choraseptic sore throat spray was clearly visible and not in locked storage. 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, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. Caregivers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you have staff keep any of their personal medication in the same locked storage areas as the children’s medications or locked in the office to ensure it is stored. The purse including the medication inside the purse was removed and taken to the office to be placed in locked storage. #843- An epi-pen, belonging to an enrolled child, expired 5/23. Check all medications when they are brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they have not expired. Expired medication should be sent home immediately. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, should be discarded. Medication should not be accepted if it is already expired. Consultation -Meal patterns; 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. I reminded you that if parents send food or drinks the items must meet nutritional guidelines. -we discussed the Opt Out form. Parents who sign this form must provide all meals and snacks. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov.This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at: (828)782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/11/2023 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 7/11/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kayla Buchanan, Program Coordinator. The Secretary of State for North Carolina website was viewed before today’s visit and Young Men's Christian Association was current and active. A four-star license was issued to this program on February 17, 2022. A checklist was used to note requirements monitored during the visit. School age children present and staff were observed during free choice activities bathroom / hand washing, lunch, and a group leader directed activity. A fire inspection was conducted on June 20, 2023. Shelter in place drills and fire drills had been conducted and documented on the DCDEE form. A sanitation inspection was conducted on September 26, 2022. Two violations were observed today and were discussed with you. A hand written summary was signed during the visit due to a connectivity issue. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. An open purse, belonging to an employee, was on the counter in space #1. A bottle of Choraseptic sore throat spray was in the purse. The medication was clearly visible and the purse containing the medication was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An epi-pen, belonging to an enrolled child, expired 5/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter or email of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by July 25, 2023. Compliance history As discussed, violation cited 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 score before today’s visit was 95%. Technical assistance #841- An open purse, belonging to an employee, was on the counter in space #1. A bottle of Choraseptic sore throat spray was clearly visible and not in locked storage. 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, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. Caregivers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you have staff keep any of their personal medication in the same locked storage areas as the children’s medications or locked in the office to ensure it is stored. The purse including the medication inside the purse was removed and taken to the office to be placed in locked storage. #843- An epi-pen, belonging to an enrolled child, expired 5/23. Check all medications when they are brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they have not expired. Expired medication should be sent home immediately. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, should be discarded. Medication should not be accepted if it is already expired. Consultation -Meal patterns; 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. I reminded you that if parents send food or drinks the items must meet nutritional guidelines. -we discussed the Opt Out form. Parents who sign this form must provide all meals and snacks. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov.This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at: (828)782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WA YOUNG ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE Facility ID: 12000445 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/11/2023 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 7/11/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Kayla Buchanan, Program Coordinator. The Secretary of State for North Carolina website was viewed before today’s visit and Young Men's Christian Association was current and active. A four-star license was issued to this program on February 17, 2022. A checklist was used to note requirements monitored during the visit. School age children present and staff were observed during free choice activities bathroom / hand washing, lunch, and a group leader directed activity. A fire inspection was conducted on June 20, 2023. Shelter in place drills and fire drills had been conducted and documented on the DCDEE form. A sanitation inspection was conducted on September 26, 2022. Two violations were observed today and were discussed with you. A hand written summary was signed during the visit due to a connectivity issue. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. An open purse, belonging to an employee, was on the counter in space #1. A bottle of Choraseptic sore throat spray was in the purse. The medication was clearly visible and the purse containing the medication was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An epi-pen, belonging to an enrolled child, expired 5/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter or email of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by July 25, 2023. Compliance history As discussed, violation cited 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 score before today’s visit was 95%. Technical assistance #841- An open purse, belonging to an employee, was on the counter in space #1. A bottle of Choraseptic sore throat spray was clearly visible and not in locked storage. 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, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. Caregivers must keep any personal medications they bring into the facility in locked storage as well. I suggested you have staff keep any of their personal medication in the same locked storage areas as the children’s medications or locked in the office to ensure it is stored. The purse including the medication inside the purse was removed and taken to the office to be placed in locked storage. #843- An epi-pen, belonging to an enrolled child, expired 5/23. Check all medications when they are brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they have not expired. Expired medication should be sent home immediately. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, should be discarded. Medication should not be accepted if it is already expired. Consultation -Meal patterns; 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. I reminded you that if parents send food or drinks the items must meet nutritional guidelines. -we discussed the Opt Out form. Parents who sign this form must provide all meals and snacks. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov.This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at: (828)782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times