A Grace Academy OF MT. Airy

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced During today's visit, a walk through of the facility took place. The power went out and the center had to close due to the outage would not be restored until 2:15pm. Another visit will occur in the near future. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A gate located in the back of the outdoor playground was unable to latch and close. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/30/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 6/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Jamie Renzi, the director, and Rynda Wilson, assistant director. Your program currently operates with a three-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exit only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 29, 2025, and Grace Academy Learning Centers, INC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in developmentally appropriate activities including blocks, books, home living, outdoor play and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 2, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed November 21, 2024, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 5, 2025, and the inspection was received during today’s visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on June 2, 2025. A shelter in place drill/lock-down was conducted on April 1, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on June 2, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed lunch which consisted of baked beans/hamburger, slaw, French fries and milk. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation during the school year in the afternoon from Franklin Elementary and Millenium Charter Academy for children enrolled during the school year. You stated you also transport school-age children for field trips in the summer. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two Ford Transit 350 XLT vehicles today. I observed a 2015, Ford Transit 350 XLT, license number, FLH-7285, and 2017, Ford Transit 350 XLT, license number TCY-5083. Both vehicles were clean and in good repair and had working seatbelts, were current on inspections and insurance. Your next inspection date on the 2015 Ford Transit was 5/31/2026 and on the 2017 Ford transit was 1/31/2026 and the insurance is valid through 1/16/2026. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. No safety concerns were observed inside. Outside there were 6 or more spikes on the black, plastic containment border which were not flush with the border, one piece of stationary equipment had rubber steps that were pealing and rust was forming on the exposed metal steps underneath, and there was a blue, metal stationary equipment with rust exposed throughout. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. There was an incident report for one child dated 10/22/2024, that was not logged on the incident report log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator completed the ABCMS training. The administrator had not submitted the certificate to gain access to the portal and input hired staff into the portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision of the EPR plan was January 2024. .0607(d)(8) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before July 14, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Item#853- Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. During today’s visit there was an incident report for one child that was not logged on the incident report log. Incident reports and logs are a vital tool for ensuring safety within an early childhood environment. By documenting incidents and injuries, on the incident log you can track incident data and take proactive measures to prevent further recurrence. • Item# 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision was January 2024. In North Carolina, child care facilities are required to have a written Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan to address both natural and man-made disasters. This plan must be tailored to the specific facility and should include procedures for accounting for all individuals, evacuation plans, and contact information for parents. The plan should also address how the facility will meet the nutritional and health needs of children during an emergency. The plan should be reviewed annually to ensure there are no revisions required based on the facility changes. • Item# 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. The administrator completed the ABCMS training but had not gained access to the portal following the required steps and input hired staff in the portal. During the visit we reviewed the email and the attachment which contained the email address to submit her certificate after completion of the training. • Item# 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. No safety concerns were observed inside. Outside there were 6 or more spikes on the black, plastic containment border which were not flush with the border, one piece of stationary equipment had rubber steps that ws pealing and rust was forming on the exposed metal step underneath, and there ws a blue, metal stationary equipment with rust exposed throughout In North Carolina, child care facilities are required to provide a safe outdoor environment for children. This includes ensuring the play area is fenced, free of hazards, and equipped with appropriate safety surfacing under climbing equipment. Facilities must also have policies regarding supervision, first aid, and appropriate clothing for outdoor play. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I discussed supervision during meals with the administrator today regarding .1801 (a)(5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. I observed grass coming through the surfacing and recommended addressing to prevent the grass from becoming rooted and will not allow for easy removal. • I observed a bounce house was scheduled for an activity schedule. I emailed Ms. Renzi the Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (s) Inflatables shall be prohibited except when used during a special event such as a celebration, festival, party, or family engagement event. A staff member shall be able to hear and see all children using inflatables at all times. For purposes of this Rule, an inflatable shall mean an air-filled structure designed to allow users to bounce, slide, or climb in. The inflatable device uses air pressure from one or more blowers to maintain its shape. Examples include bounce houses, moon walkers, giant slides, and bouncers. The email for the facility is listed as jamie_renzi@yahoo.com . If this is updated at any time, please let me know. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and due to technological issues, the visit summary and all documents were emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me using the information below. Pam Hauser, Licensing Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/30/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 6/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Jamie Renzi, the director, and Rynda Wilson, assistant director. Your program currently operates with a three-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exit only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 29, 2025, and Grace Academy Learning Centers, INC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in developmentally appropriate activities including blocks, books, home living, outdoor play and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 2, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed November 21, 2024, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 5, 2025, and the inspection was received during today’s visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on June 2, 2025. A shelter in place drill/lock-down was conducted on April 1, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on June 2, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed lunch which consisted of baked beans/hamburger, slaw, French fries and milk. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation during the school year in the afternoon from Franklin Elementary and Millenium Charter Academy for children enrolled during the school year. You stated you also transport school-age children for field trips in the summer. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two Ford Transit 350 XLT vehicles today. I observed a 2015, Ford Transit 350 XLT, license number, FLH-7285, and 2017, Ford Transit 350 XLT, license number TCY-5083. Both vehicles were clean and in good repair and had working seatbelts, were current on inspections and insurance. Your next inspection date on the 2015 Ford Transit was 5/31/2026 and on the 2017 Ford transit was 1/31/2026 and the insurance is valid through 1/16/2026. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. No safety concerns were observed inside. Outside there were 6 or more spikes on the black, plastic containment border which were not flush with the border, one piece of stationary equipment had rubber steps that were pealing and rust was forming on the exposed metal steps underneath, and there was a blue, metal stationary equipment with rust exposed throughout. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. There was an incident report for one child dated 10/22/2024, that was not logged on the incident report log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator completed the ABCMS training. The administrator had not submitted the certificate to gain access to the portal and input hired staff into the portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision of the EPR plan was January 2024. .0607(d)(8) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before July 14, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Item#853- Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. During today’s visit there was an incident report for one child that was not logged on the incident report log. Incident reports and logs are a vital tool for ensuring safety within an early childhood environment. By documenting incidents and injuries, on the incident log you can track incident data and take proactive measures to prevent further recurrence. • Item# 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision was January 2024. In North Carolina, child care facilities are required to have a written Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan to address both natural and man-made disasters. This plan must be tailored to the specific facility and should include procedures for accounting for all individuals, evacuation plans, and contact information for parents. The plan should also address how the facility will meet the nutritional and health needs of children during an emergency. The plan should be reviewed annually to ensure there are no revisions required based on the facility changes. • Item# 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. The administrator completed the ABCMS training but had not gained access to the portal following the required steps and input hired staff in the portal. During the visit we reviewed the email and the attachment which contained the email address to submit her certificate after completion of the training. • Item# 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. No safety concerns were observed inside. Outside there were 6 or more spikes on the black, plastic containment border which were not flush with the border, one piece of stationary equipment had rubber steps that ws pealing and rust was forming on the exposed metal step underneath, and there ws a blue, metal stationary equipment with rust exposed throughout In North Carolina, child care facilities are required to provide a safe outdoor environment for children. This includes ensuring the play area is fenced, free of hazards, and equipped with appropriate safety surfacing under climbing equipment. Facilities must also have policies regarding supervision, first aid, and appropriate clothing for outdoor play. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I discussed supervision during meals with the administrator today regarding .1801 (a)(5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. I observed grass coming through the surfacing and recommended addressing to prevent the grass from becoming rooted and will not allow for easy removal. • I observed a bounce house was scheduled for an activity schedule. I emailed Ms. Renzi the Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (s) Inflatables shall be prohibited except when used during a special event such as a celebration, festival, party, or family engagement event. A staff member shall be able to hear and see all children using inflatables at all times. For purposes of this Rule, an inflatable shall mean an air-filled structure designed to allow users to bounce, slide, or climb in. The inflatable device uses air pressure from one or more blowers to maintain its shape. Examples include bounce houses, moon walkers, giant slides, and bouncers. The email for the facility is listed as jamie_renzi@yahoo.com . If this is updated at any time, please let me know. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and due to technological issues, the visit summary and all documents were emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me using the information below. Pam Hauser, Licensing Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/30/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 6/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Jamie Renzi, the director, and Rynda Wilson, assistant director. Your program currently operates with a three-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exit only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 29, 2025, and Grace Academy Learning Centers, INC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in developmentally appropriate activities including blocks, books, home living, outdoor play and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 2, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed November 21, 2024, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 5, 2025, and the inspection was received during today’s visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on June 2, 2025. A shelter in place drill/lock-down was conducted on April 1, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on June 2, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed lunch which consisted of baked beans/hamburger, slaw, French fries and milk. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation during the school year in the afternoon from Franklin Elementary and Millenium Charter Academy for children enrolled during the school year. You stated you also transport school-age children for field trips in the summer. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two Ford Transit 350 XLT vehicles today. I observed a 2015, Ford Transit 350 XLT, license number, FLH-7285, and 2017, Ford Transit 350 XLT, license number TCY-5083. Both vehicles were clean and in good repair and had working seatbelts, were current on inspections and insurance. Your next inspection date on the 2015 Ford Transit was 5/31/2026 and on the 2017 Ford transit was 1/31/2026 and the insurance is valid through 1/16/2026. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. No safety concerns were observed inside. Outside there were 6 or more spikes on the black, plastic containment border which were not flush with the border, one piece of stationary equipment had rubber steps that were pealing and rust was forming on the exposed metal steps underneath, and there was a blue, metal stationary equipment with rust exposed throughout. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. There was an incident report for one child dated 10/22/2024, that was not logged on the incident report log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator completed the ABCMS training. The administrator had not submitted the certificate to gain access to the portal and input hired staff into the portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision of the EPR plan was January 2024. .0607(d)(8) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before July 14, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Item#853- Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. During today’s visit there was an incident report for one child that was not logged on the incident report log. Incident reports and logs are a vital tool for ensuring safety within an early childhood environment. By documenting incidents and injuries, on the incident log you can track incident data and take proactive measures to prevent further recurrence. • Item# 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision was January 2024. In North Carolina, child care facilities are required to have a written Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan to address both natural and man-made disasters. This plan must be tailored to the specific facility and should include procedures for accounting for all individuals, evacuation plans, and contact information for parents. The plan should also address how the facility will meet the nutritional and health needs of children during an emergency. The plan should be reviewed annually to ensure there are no revisions required based on the facility changes. • Item# 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. The administrator completed the ABCMS training but had not gained access to the portal following the required steps and input hired staff in the portal. During the visit we reviewed the email and the attachment which contained the email address to submit her certificate after completion of the training. • Item# 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. No safety concerns were observed inside. Outside there were 6 or more spikes on the black, plastic containment border which were not flush with the border, one piece of stationary equipment had rubber steps that ws pealing and rust was forming on the exposed metal step underneath, and there ws a blue, metal stationary equipment with rust exposed throughout In North Carolina, child care facilities are required to provide a safe outdoor environment for children. This includes ensuring the play area is fenced, free of hazards, and equipped with appropriate safety surfacing under climbing equipment. Facilities must also have policies regarding supervision, first aid, and appropriate clothing for outdoor play. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I discussed supervision during meals with the administrator today regarding .1801 (a)(5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. I observed grass coming through the surfacing and recommended addressing to prevent the grass from becoming rooted and will not allow for easy removal. • I observed a bounce house was scheduled for an activity schedule. I emailed Ms. Renzi the Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (s) Inflatables shall be prohibited except when used during a special event such as a celebration, festival, party, or family engagement event. A staff member shall be able to hear and see all children using inflatables at all times. For purposes of this Rule, an inflatable shall mean an air-filled structure designed to allow users to bounce, slide, or climb in. The inflatable device uses air pressure from one or more blowers to maintain its shape. Examples include bounce houses, moon walkers, giant slides, and bouncers. The email for the facility is listed as jamie_renzi@yahoo.com . If this is updated at any time, please let me know. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and due to technological issues, the visit summary and all documents were emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me using the information below. Pam Hauser, Licensing Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/30/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 6/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Jamie Renzi, the director, and Rynda Wilson, assistant director. Your program currently operates with a three-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exit only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 29, 2025, and Grace Academy Learning Centers, INC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in developmentally appropriate activities including blocks, books, home living, outdoor play and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 2, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed November 21, 2024, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 5, 2025, and the inspection was received during today’s visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on June 2, 2025. A shelter in place drill/lock-down was conducted on April 1, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on June 2, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed lunch which consisted of baked beans/hamburger, slaw, French fries and milk. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation during the school year in the afternoon from Franklin Elementary and Millenium Charter Academy for children enrolled during the school year. You stated you also transport school-age children for field trips in the summer. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two Ford Transit 350 XLT vehicles today. I observed a 2015, Ford Transit 350 XLT, license number, FLH-7285, and 2017, Ford Transit 350 XLT, license number TCY-5083. Both vehicles were clean and in good repair and had working seatbelts, were current on inspections and insurance. Your next inspection date on the 2015 Ford Transit was 5/31/2026 and on the 2017 Ford transit was 1/31/2026 and the insurance is valid through 1/16/2026. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. No safety concerns were observed inside. Outside there were 6 or more spikes on the black, plastic containment border which were not flush with the border, one piece of stationary equipment had rubber steps that were pealing and rust was forming on the exposed metal steps underneath, and there was a blue, metal stationary equipment with rust exposed throughout. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. There was an incident report for one child dated 10/22/2024, that was not logged on the incident report log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator completed the ABCMS training. The administrator had not submitted the certificate to gain access to the portal and input hired staff into the portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision of the EPR plan was January 2024. .0607(d)(8) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before July 14, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Item#853- Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. During today’s visit there was an incident report for one child that was not logged on the incident report log. Incident reports and logs are a vital tool for ensuring safety within an early childhood environment. By documenting incidents and injuries, on the incident log you can track incident data and take proactive measures to prevent further recurrence. • Item# 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision was January 2024. In North Carolina, child care facilities are required to have a written Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan to address both natural and man-made disasters. This plan must be tailored to the specific facility and should include procedures for accounting for all individuals, evacuation plans, and contact information for parents. The plan should also address how the facility will meet the nutritional and health needs of children during an emergency. The plan should be reviewed annually to ensure there are no revisions required based on the facility changes. • Item# 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. The administrator completed the ABCMS training but had not gained access to the portal following the required steps and input hired staff in the portal. During the visit we reviewed the email and the attachment which contained the email address to submit her certificate after completion of the training. • Item# 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. No safety concerns were observed inside. Outside there were 6 or more spikes on the black, plastic containment border which were not flush with the border, one piece of stationary equipment had rubber steps that ws pealing and rust was forming on the exposed metal step underneath, and there ws a blue, metal stationary equipment with rust exposed throughout In North Carolina, child care facilities are required to provide a safe outdoor environment for children. This includes ensuring the play area is fenced, free of hazards, and equipped with appropriate safety surfacing under climbing equipment. Facilities must also have policies regarding supervision, first aid, and appropriate clothing for outdoor play. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I discussed supervision during meals with the administrator today regarding .1801 (a)(5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. I observed grass coming through the surfacing and recommended addressing to prevent the grass from becoming rooted and will not allow for easy removal. • I observed a bounce house was scheduled for an activity schedule. I emailed Ms. Renzi the Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (s) Inflatables shall be prohibited except when used during a special event such as a celebration, festival, party, or family engagement event. A staff member shall be able to hear and see all children using inflatables at all times. For purposes of this Rule, an inflatable shall mean an air-filled structure designed to allow users to bounce, slide, or climb in. The inflatable device uses air pressure from one or more blowers to maintain its shape. Examples include bounce houses, moon walkers, giant slides, and bouncers. The email for the facility is listed as jamie_renzi@yahoo.com . If this is updated at any time, please let me know. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and due to technological issues, the visit summary and all documents were emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me using the information below. Pam Hauser, Licensing Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 12/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:10 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow and Tammy Childress, Childcare Consultant with Rynda Wilson, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license effective 6/19/2018. Restrictions include first and second shift care, meets enhanced space, children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/12/2024 and Grace Academy Learning Centers, Inc was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in centers, free play, and napping. I also observed that spaghetti w/noodles, corn and pineapples were served for lunch. One new staff member was reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 11/19/2024. A fire drill was recorded 11/13/2024. A lock down and shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 10/11/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 11/27/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/21/2024 earning a Superior classification. You stated that you do provide transportation in the afternoon for 11 children. They provide transportation in the summer for the School Age children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored 2 vehicles today. Only 1 vehicle is being used currently. I observed 2017, Ford, Transit 350, and tag number TCY-5083. This vehicle was clean, and in good repair, monitored booster seats, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3 four medications were onsite with expired authorizations and one expired medication authorization was for a medication that was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Four children did not have pictures on their emergency information forms for transportation on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/27/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Teachers should check medication authorization slips along with expiration dates to ensure dates are not expired. • When children are enrolled or move up to the School Age program and are provided transportation, photos should be taken and attached to their emergency permission form. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Consider fluffing your mulch regularly. This ensures that you meet the required depth each visit. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Jamie Renzi, Director via Facetime and with Ms. Wilson. Ms. Renzi gave permission for Ms. Wilson to sign the Visit Summary. This summary was emailed to the facility. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 12/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:10 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow and Tammy Childress, Childcare Consultant with Rynda Wilson, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license effective 6/19/2018. Restrictions include first and second shift care, meets enhanced space, children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/12/2024 and Grace Academy Learning Centers, Inc was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in centers, free play, and napping. I also observed that spaghetti w/noodles, corn and pineapples were served for lunch. One new staff member was reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 11/19/2024. A fire drill was recorded 11/13/2024. A lock down and shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 10/11/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 11/27/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/21/2024 earning a Superior classification. You stated that you do provide transportation in the afternoon for 11 children. They provide transportation in the summer for the School Age children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored 2 vehicles today. Only 1 vehicle is being used currently. I observed 2017, Ford, Transit 350, and tag number TCY-5083. This vehicle was clean, and in good repair, monitored booster seats, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3 four medications were onsite with expired authorizations and one expired medication authorization was for a medication that was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Four children did not have pictures on their emergency information forms for transportation on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/27/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Teachers should check medication authorization slips along with expiration dates to ensure dates are not expired. • When children are enrolled or move up to the School Age program and are provided transportation, photos should be taken and attached to their emergency permission form. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Consider fluffing your mulch regularly. This ensures that you meet the required depth each visit. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Jamie Renzi, Director via Facetime and with Ms. Wilson. Ms. Renzi gave permission for Ms. Wilson to sign the Visit Summary. This summary was emailed to the facility. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 12/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:10 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow and Tammy Childress, Childcare Consultant with Rynda Wilson, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license effective 6/19/2018. Restrictions include first and second shift care, meets enhanced space, children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/12/2024 and Grace Academy Learning Centers, Inc was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing in centers, free play, and napping. I also observed that spaghetti w/noodles, corn and pineapples were served for lunch. One new staff member was reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 11/19/2024. A fire drill was recorded 11/13/2024. A lock down and shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 10/11/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 11/27/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/21/2024 earning a Superior classification. You stated that you do provide transportation in the afternoon for 11 children. They provide transportation in the summer for the School Age children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored 2 vehicles today. Only 1 vehicle is being used currently. I observed 2017, Ford, Transit 350, and tag number TCY-5083. This vehicle was clean, and in good repair, monitored booster seats, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3 four medications were onsite with expired authorizations and one expired medication authorization was for a medication that was not on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Four children did not have pictures on their emergency information forms for transportation on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/27/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Teachers should check medication authorization slips along with expiration dates to ensure dates are not expired. • When children are enrolled or move up to the School Age program and are provided transportation, photos should be taken and attached to their emergency permission form. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Consider fluffing your mulch regularly. This ensures that you meet the required depth each visit. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Jamie Renzi, Director via Facetime and with Ms. Wilson. Ms. Renzi gave permission for Ms. Wilson to sign the Visit Summary. This summary was emailed to the facility. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, Childcare Consultant with Jamie Renzi, center director and Rhynda Ayers, assistant director. Your program currently operates with a three-star license. Restrictions include 1st and 2nd shifts, meets enhanced space, and children < 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits. You are currently providing child care only on 1st shift. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 7/5/23 and A Grace Academy Learning Centers, Inc. was elisted as active, not current. I notified you of this status prior to today’s visit. You said you spoke with Terrell Stehpens, center owner and he agreed to look in to it . Ms. Renzi went on the site today and followed instructions to update your listing which involved making a payment. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children ages 1 to 5 napping; infants were having tummy time while staff met routine care needs; school age children having 4th of July activities including tye dying t-shirts… I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities available to the children in the classrooms. Lunch was served prior to my visit which you said included ham and cheese rollups, carrots, applesauce, and milk. A snack served this afternoon included rice cakes and apple juice. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/6/23. A sanitation inspection was conducted 6/18/24 with 11 demerits and a Superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted 2/13/24 by the fire marshal. You provided me with a copy of the fire inspection during this visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was last document 6/24/35 and a lockdown emergency drill on 3/15/24 A playground inspection checklist was last completed no 6/3/24. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found in compliance. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locked room within the locked kitchen. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization documentaton was monitored. You stated that you provide transportation in the afternoons for school age children to your after school program, and during the summer for off-premises activities. During today’s visit, I observed emergency information for children transported for field trip.. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. The vehicle was clean and in good repair, had working seatbelts, adequate tire tread, and was current on inspections and insurance. The following ) violations were documented today and reviewed with you as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch in fall zones of equpment used by ages 3 to school-age measured less than 2 inches in fall zones of equipment. .0605(j) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was last documented n 3/15/24. A drill was not conducted in June 2024 to meet the requirement for every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and I must receive written documentation from you verifying compliance on or before July 16, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your facility • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • an accurate and detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. If there are violations that cannot be corrected by the due date due to circumstances beyond your control, you must submit a written request for an extension prior to the due date. In this case, I must still receive your letter for all other item numbers by the original due date. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Consltation provided during today’s visit: Rated License Your facility is in Cohort 1 to resume the rated license. Your prep year ended on June 30th and your assessment year began yesterday, July 1 through June 30, 2025. You stated you have decided to not request the enviroment rating scale. therefore your rated license points will be based on staff education and an optional quality point. you can find a quality point form on the DCDEE website to use in selecting a quality point. You stated your staff is currently in the process of updating their works account. when you are ready to be assessed, you will need to send md a rated license application and your quality point form for processing. If you need help locating either of these forms or if you have any other rated license questions, just contact me and I will be glad to assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you from my computer screen and emailed to you at Jamie_renzi@yahoo.com Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov es and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildc For the latest information on childcare rulare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GRACE ACADEMY OF MT. AIRY Facility ID: 86000359 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 childcare requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Jamie Renzi, center director, assisted me with the visit. Terrell Stephens, owner came by during the visit and shared future expansion/ building plans. Your program currently operates with a three-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, meets enhanced space, children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits. You are currently only providing care during first shift hours. The program’s compliance history was 91 % prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • S/C Ratios • CPR • First Aid • Special Training • CRC Completed • It’s SIDS Training • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administering Medication • Storage of Hazardous Substances • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate/Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having indoor and outdoor play, lunch, rest and pm snack. Lunch included ham and cheese sandwiches, peas, peaches, and milk. Mozzarella cheese sticks, whole grain crackers, and water was served for pm snack. Three new staff were reported at this program which files I reviewed today. Limited monitoring of continuing staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing Criminal Background Checks and training regarding CPR/First Aid, Health Safety, and EPR. Storage and administration of medication were monitored including medication authorization. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are kept in a locked room through the locked kitchen. A shelter-in-place and lockdown emergency drill were documented 1/3/24. The most recent playground inspection documentation was also completed 1/3/24. A fire drill was last conducted 2/8/24. A fire inspection was conducted 2/13/24. You provided me with a copy of the approved report today. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted 12/11/23 with three (3) demerits and a Superior classification. Transportation: You currently transport school age children in the afternoons from public schools to your afterschool care program. I monitored all transportation requirements today. Violations observed during this visit were reviewed with you as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A staff who works with school age children in the afternoons did not take an approved First Aid training within 90 days of employment. .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. A staff employed in May 2023 to work with school age children in the afternoons did not take an approved CPR training within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher in a vehicle used to transport school age children was not securely mounted. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport forms did not contain all required information. .1003(i)(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required to maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before February 29, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • an accurate, detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Please email the letter to Audrey.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: CPR and First Aid is required for full time as well as part time staff who work directly with children. Permission to transport: You said you typically have all parents update emergency information in January but sometimes some parents do not turn the information in by the deadline which results in your being out of compliance. I recommended having them submit their information a couple of weeks earlier than they are due to compensate for those who may turn them in late. Consultation provided today: Please send me your updated staff and training worksheet by June 6, 2024 in preparation for your upcoming annual compliance visit which will be conducted prior to the date of last year’s annual compliance visit which was July 6, 2023. Rated License Reassessment: Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1 to resume the rated license reassessment following the hold harmless period during the pandemic. You currently have a three-star license with 2 points in program, 4 points in education and a quality point for having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Those facilities in Cohort 1 are currently in your Preparation Year through June 30, 2024. Recommended activities during your preparation year are: • make sure all staff have an up-to-date WORKS account, • decide whether or not you will request the Environment Rating Scale to increase your points in the program component of the rated license; • encourage staff to participate in quality-related trainings sponsored by the CCR&R and Surry County Partnership for Children; • request technical assistance from me and other local partners; • if staff members need to take additional college coursework to maintain your points in the education component, contact Surry Community College to discuss educational opportunities; • review the NCRLAP website for Environmental Rating Scales resources at www.ncrlap.org; and Your assessment year will be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Expansion: You stated today that you plan to build a new structure on this property to house two classrooms of school age children, approximately 50 children. Moving school age children out of this existing building will allow you to almost double your infant slots and your toddler slots. You said you hope to break ground next month (March 2024). I discussed with you today that you must submit approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections for the new building as well as request a capacity increase in writing. The area where construction will take place is adjacent to the playground. Prior to beginning construction, please send me your plan for children's outside play while construction is underway. At the completion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you from my computer screen and emailed to you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare 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 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