Central Methodist Child Center

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: CENTRAL METHODIST CHILD CENTER Facility ID: 8652344 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 81 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Hannah Dickerson, Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift daytime care, no children in diapers, meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/14/2026 and Central United Methodist Church of Mounty Airy was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% 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 in free play activities, outdoor play, and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/1/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/7/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/2/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/5/2026. A lock down drill was documented on 3/5/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/27/2026. 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. Hazardous items were stored in locked storage closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. 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. Peeling paint was observed on the poles of the swing sets of both outdoor playgrounds that was accessible to the children. Three (3) swings had rust on the chains. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. All current staff were not linked to the facility's roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any 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 April 29, 2026. 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 melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Melinda Lescar P.O. Box 25174 Winston Salem, NC 27114 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 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. 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 # 1805- All current staff were not linked to the facility’s roster on ABCMS. It is important to review the roster regularly to ensure all staff are linked when newly hired or when qualifying letters are updated. Item # 807- It was observed on both outdoor playgrounds that the poles on the swing sets had chipping paint that was accessible to the children and rust was visible on the chains of three (3) swings. It is recommended that when you complete your monthly playground safety inspections to observe and document the condition of all the equipment to ensure that all equipment and materials are in good repair. Additional Information/Consultation: During today’s visit, Ms. Dickerson stated she is pursuing Pathway 1: Program Assessment and wants to earn four stars. She has chosen Funnydaffer as their approved Curriculum to meet the requirement to increase from a three-star to a four-star license. Ms. Dickerson intends to apply for their rated license in July. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Melinda Lescar, (336) 987-0960, melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: CENTRAL METHODIST CHILD CENTER Facility ID: 8652344 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 81 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Hannah Dickerson, Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift daytime care, no children in diapers, meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/14/2026 and Central United Methodist Church of Mounty Airy was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% 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 in free play activities, outdoor play, and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/1/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/7/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/2/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/5/2026. A lock down drill was documented on 3/5/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/27/2026. 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. Hazardous items were stored in locked storage closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. 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. Peeling paint was observed on the poles of the swing sets of both outdoor playgrounds that was accessible to the children. Three (3) swings had rust on the chains. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. All current staff were not linked to the facility's roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any 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 April 29, 2026. 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 melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Melinda Lescar P.O. Box 25174 Winston Salem, NC 27114 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 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. 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 # 1805- All current staff were not linked to the facility’s roster on ABCMS. It is important to review the roster regularly to ensure all staff are linked when newly hired or when qualifying letters are updated. Item # 807- It was observed on both outdoor playgrounds that the poles on the swing sets had chipping paint that was accessible to the children and rust was visible on the chains of three (3) swings. It is recommended that when you complete your monthly playground safety inspections to observe and document the condition of all the equipment to ensure that all equipment and materials are in good repair. Additional Information/Consultation: During today’s visit, Ms. Dickerson stated she is pursuing Pathway 1: Program Assessment and wants to earn four stars. She has chosen Funnydaffer as their approved Curriculum to meet the requirement to increase from a three-star to a four-star license. Ms. Dickerson intends to apply for their rated license in July. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Melinda Lescar, (336) 987-0960, melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: CENTRAL METHODIST CHILD CENTER Facility ID: 8652344 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 81 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Hannah Dickerson, Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift daytime care, no children in diapers, meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/14/2026 and Central United Methodist Church of Mounty Airy was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% 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 in free play activities, outdoor play, and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/1/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/7/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/2/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/5/2026. A lock down drill was documented on 3/5/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/27/2026. 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. Hazardous items were stored in locked storage closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. 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. Peeling paint was observed on the poles of the swing sets of both outdoor playgrounds that was accessible to the children. Three (3) swings had rust on the chains. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. All current staff were not linked to the facility's roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any 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 April 29, 2026. 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 melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Melinda Lescar P.O. Box 25174 Winston Salem, NC 27114 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 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. 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 # 1805- All current staff were not linked to the facility’s roster on ABCMS. It is important to review the roster regularly to ensure all staff are linked when newly hired or when qualifying letters are updated. Item # 807- It was observed on both outdoor playgrounds that the poles on the swing sets had chipping paint that was accessible to the children and rust was visible on the chains of three (3) swings. It is recommended that when you complete your monthly playground safety inspections to observe and document the condition of all the equipment to ensure that all equipment and materials are in good repair. Additional Information/Consultation: During today’s visit, Ms. Dickerson stated she is pursuing Pathway 1: Program Assessment and wants to earn four stars. She has chosen Funnydaffer as their approved Curriculum to meet the requirement to increase from a three-star to a four-star license. Ms. Dickerson intends to apply for their rated license in July. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Melinda Lescar, (336) 987-0960, melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: CENTRAL METHODIST CHILD CENTER Facility ID: 8652344 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. Hannah Dickerson, center director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license. Restrictions include first shift care, no children in diapers, and meets enhanced space. The program’s compliance history was 86% 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 (n/a) • 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 free play, lunch, and rest. Lunch included grilled chicken breast, green beans, pineapple tidbits, roll, and skim milk. One new staff was reported at this program which file was reviewed. Limited monitoring of continuing staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing Criminal Background Checks and training regarding CPR/First Aid, and EPR. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are kept in locked closets. A monthly playground inspection, a fire drill and a shelter-in-place were documented on 1/29/24. The most recent fire inspection was 10/9/23. You provided me with a copy of the approved report today. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted 12/11/23 with a Superior classification. Ms. Dickerson stated you do not transport children for any reason. The following violations were documented today and reviewed with you as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The hard plastic material covering the swing chain handles was torn on two swings exposing sharp points that could injure children's hands when swinging. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not available verifying a playground inspection was completed for August 2023. .0605(q) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. A child's Benadryl was not labeled with the child's name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 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 22, 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: Monthly Playground Inspections – you have a teacher trained in Playground Safety who has the responsibility of performing your monthly playground inspections. You agreed to share the hazard regarding the swing chains with her and provide additional guidance for checking for safety hazards on the playground. Label Medication – All over-the-counter medications including diaper creams, sunscreen, Benadryl, etc. must be labeled with the child’s name even if it is stored with a permission slip containing the child’s name. Consultation provided today: Please send me your updated staff and training worksheet by May 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 June 6, 2023. Rated License Reassessment • Your facility is in Cohort 2 to resume the rated license assessment meaning your preparation year will begin July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Suggested activities during your preparation year: • make sure all staff have an up-to-date WORKS account, • decide whether or not you will request the Environment Rating Scale for higher 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 • you may want to consider requesting an Environmental Rating Scale during your preparation year as a trial since your staff has not been assessed in the past. • Your actual assessment year will be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The Rated License consists of two components, education standards and program standards. Your existing license is three stars with 4 points in education, 2 points in program, and a quality point. We discussed today that you could increase your points in program standards by requesting the ECERS-R depending on your ECERS score. You expressed an interest in trying the ECERS maybe during your prep year. We can discuss this further during your annual compliance visit this spring. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CENTRAL METHODIST CHILD CENTER Facility ID: 8652344 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. Hannah Dickerson, center director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license. Restrictions include first shift care, no children in diapers, and meets enhanced space. The program’s compliance history was 86% 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 (n/a) • 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 free play, lunch, and rest. Lunch included grilled chicken breast, green beans, pineapple tidbits, roll, and skim milk. One new staff was reported at this program which file was reviewed. Limited monitoring of continuing staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing Criminal Background Checks and training regarding CPR/First Aid, and EPR. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are kept in locked closets. A monthly playground inspection, a fire drill and a shelter-in-place were documented on 1/29/24. The most recent fire inspection was 10/9/23. You provided me with a copy of the approved report today. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted 12/11/23 with a Superior classification. Ms. Dickerson stated you do not transport children for any reason. The following violations were documented today and reviewed with you as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The hard plastic material covering the swing chain handles was torn on two swings exposing sharp points that could injure children's hands when swinging. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not available verifying a playground inspection was completed for August 2023. .0605(q) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. A child's Benadryl was not labeled with the child's name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 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 22, 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: Monthly Playground Inspections – you have a teacher trained in Playground Safety who has the responsibility of performing your monthly playground inspections. You agreed to share the hazard regarding the swing chains with her and provide additional guidance for checking for safety hazards on the playground. Label Medication – All over-the-counter medications including diaper creams, sunscreen, Benadryl, etc. must be labeled with the child’s name even if it is stored with a permission slip containing the child’s name. Consultation provided today: Please send me your updated staff and training worksheet by May 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 June 6, 2023. Rated License Reassessment • Your facility is in Cohort 2 to resume the rated license assessment meaning your preparation year will begin July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Suggested activities during your preparation year: • make sure all staff have an up-to-date WORKS account, • decide whether or not you will request the Environment Rating Scale for higher 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 • you may want to consider requesting an Environmental Rating Scale during your preparation year as a trial since your staff has not been assessed in the past. • Your actual assessment year will be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The Rated License consists of two components, education standards and program standards. Your existing license is three stars with 4 points in education, 2 points in program, and a quality point. We discussed today that you could increase your points in program standards by requesting the ECERS-R depending on your ECERS score. You expressed an interest in trying the ECERS maybe during your prep year. We can discuss this further during your annual compliance visit this spring. 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