10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEBO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 59000065 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced Annual Compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival I reviewed the purpose of the visit with Lead Teachers, Ms. Reel and Ms. Dingus. The Lead teachers assisted with the visit. Your program operates with a license issued on June 5, 2019. The follows restrictions were in compliance: daytime care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one in each group. Two classrooms were monitored today. I observed children during indoor free play activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, teacher directed activities, lunch, nap, and snack. Supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Staff had positive interaction with the children. One new staff file and one existing staff file was reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. A sampling of four children’s files were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 2/20/25. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on 5/21/24. Lead testing must be completed every three years The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 2//325. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 8 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 12/10/24. The facility was approved for day time care. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. NC Pre K requirements were in compliance. Two violations were observed and discussed with you during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 3, a bottle of Children’s Allergy Relief over-the-counter medication was in the emergency bag and not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #3, a permission to administer medication form listed Benadryl as the medication. The over-the-counter mediation was Children’s Allergy Relief and not Benadryl. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) The above uncorrected violations must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than March 27, 2025. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Compliance History As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75%. The center's compliance history was at 97% prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: #841- Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. In space #3, a bottle of Children’s Allergy Relief over-the-counter medication was in the emergency bag and not in locked storage. The medication was removed and placed in locked storage. TA- we discussed the following: designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children but are not required to be in locked storage. Over-the counter Children’s Allergy Relief is not an emergency medication and must be place din locked storage. #846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #3, a permission to administer medication form listed Benadryl as the medication. The over-the-counter mediation was Children’s Allergy Relief and not Benadryl. TA- I reminded staff to always check medication and permission forms to ensure that all information regarding instructions is accurate. Consultation: -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Consultation or other topics discussed today: Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 (828)782-0858 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEBO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 59000065 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced Annual Compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival I reviewed the purpose of the visit with Lead Teachers, Ms. Reel and Ms. Dingus. The Lead teachers assisted with the visit. Your program operates with a license issued on June 5, 2019. The follows restrictions were in compliance: daytime care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one in each group. Two classrooms were monitored today. I observed children during indoor free play activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, teacher directed activities, lunch, nap, and snack. Supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Staff had positive interaction with the children. One new staff file and one existing staff file was reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. A sampling of four children’s files were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 2/18/25. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 2/20/25. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on 5/21/24. Lead testing must be completed every three years The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 2//325. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 8 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 12/10/24. The facility was approved for day time care. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. NC Pre K requirements were in compliance. Two violations were observed and discussed with you during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 3, a bottle of Children’s Allergy Relief over-the-counter medication was in the emergency bag and not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #3, a permission to administer medication form listed Benadryl as the medication. The over-the-counter mediation was Children’s Allergy Relief and not Benadryl. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) The above uncorrected violations must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violations were corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than March 27, 2025. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Compliance History As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75%. The center's compliance history was at 97% prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: #841- Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. In space #3, a bottle of Children’s Allergy Relief over-the-counter medication was in the emergency bag and not in locked storage. The medication was removed and placed in locked storage. TA- we discussed the following: designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children but are not required to be in locked storage. Over-the counter Children’s Allergy Relief is not an emergency medication and must be place din locked storage. #846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #3, a permission to administer medication form listed Benadryl as the medication. The over-the-counter mediation was Children’s Allergy Relief and not Benadryl. TA- I reminded staff to always check medication and permission forms to ensure that all information regarding instructions is accurate. Consultation: -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Consultation or other topics discussed today: Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was given to you for your records. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 (828)782-0858 gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEBO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 59000065 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Ms. Armstrong and Mr. Hayes, Lead Teachers Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 5, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Children in care were observed free play activities, a teacher directed activities, transition to and from lunch and nap. I reviewed information for two new staff using the DPI verification form. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 5, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits. The last fire inspection, conducted by the fire marshal, was conducted on 10/3/23. A fire drill was conducted 12/5/23. Medication was in compliance. Two violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. The next inspection was not conducted until 10/3/23. The new inspection was not conducted within the 12-month timeframe. The inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within the required 7-day period. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence surrounding the playground has a hole approximately 18 inches in diameter. The platform has decayed boards in one area and on one the side of the platform. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The above uncorrected violation(s) must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than January 17, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Technical Assistance: Item # 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. The next inspection was not conducted until 10/3/23. The new inspection was not conducted within the 12-month timeframe. The inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within the required 7-day period. We discussed scheduling an inspection before the expiration of the timeframe and ensuring it is sent to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Item # 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence surrounding the playground has a hole approximately 18 inches in diameter. The platform has decayed boards in one area and on one the side of the platform. We discussed making sure all areas are in good repair. The playground inspections indicated these problems. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented today and in future visits may impact the compliance history score. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your current rated license. Your facility is in cohort 2. Your prep begins 7/1/24 and ends on 6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. Send all educational updates to WORKS. Be sure new staff has a WORKS account. -check the EMC plan to ensure staff are current -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, and a copy will be emailed to you for your records. A handwritten summary was signed due to a connectivity issue. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEBO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 59000065 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Ms. Armstrong and Mr. Hayes, Lead Teachers Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 5, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Children in care were observed free play activities, a teacher directed activities, transition to and from lunch and nap. I reviewed information for two new staff using the DPI verification form. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 5, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits. The last fire inspection, conducted by the fire marshal, was conducted on 10/3/23. A fire drill was conducted 12/5/23. Medication was in compliance. Two violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. The next inspection was not conducted until 10/3/23. The new inspection was not conducted within the 12-month timeframe. The inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within the required 7-day period. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence surrounding the playground has a hole approximately 18 inches in diameter. The platform has decayed boards in one area and on one the side of the platform. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The above uncorrected violation(s) must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than January 17, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Technical Assistance: Item # 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. The next inspection was not conducted until 10/3/23. The new inspection was not conducted within the 12-month timeframe. The inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within the required 7-day period. We discussed scheduling an inspection before the expiration of the timeframe and ensuring it is sent to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Item # 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence surrounding the playground has a hole approximately 18 inches in diameter. The platform has decayed boards in one area and on one the side of the platform. We discussed making sure all areas are in good repair. The playground inspections indicated these problems. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented today and in future visits may impact the compliance history score. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your current rated license. Your facility is in cohort 2. Your prep begins 7/1/24 and ends on 6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. Send all educational updates to WORKS. Be sure new staff has a WORKS account. -check the EMC plan to ensure staff are current -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, and a copy will be emailed to you for your records. A handwritten summary was signed due to a connectivity issue. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEBO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 59000065 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Ms. Armstrong and Mr. Hayes, Lead Teachers Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 5, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Children in care were observed free play activities, a teacher directed activities, transition to and from lunch and nap. I reviewed information for two new staff using the DPI verification form. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 5, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits. The last fire inspection, conducted by the fire marshal, was conducted on 10/3/23. A fire drill was conducted 12/5/23. Medication was in compliance. Two violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. The next inspection was not conducted until 10/3/23. The new inspection was not conducted within the 12-month timeframe. The inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within the required 7-day period. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence surrounding the playground has a hole approximately 18 inches in diameter. The platform has decayed boards in one area and on one the side of the platform. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The above uncorrected violation(s) must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than January 17, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Technical Assistance: Item # 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. The next inspection was not conducted until 10/3/23. The new inspection was not conducted within the 12-month timeframe. The inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within the required 7-day period. We discussed scheduling an inspection before the expiration of the timeframe and ensuring it is sent to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Item # 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence surrounding the playground has a hole approximately 18 inches in diameter. The platform has decayed boards in one area and on one the side of the platform. We discussed making sure all areas are in good repair. The playground inspections indicated these problems. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented today and in future visits may impact the compliance history score. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your current rated license. Your facility is in cohort 2. Your prep begins 7/1/24 and ends on 6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. Send all educational updates to WORKS. Be sure new staff has a WORKS account. -check the EMC plan to ensure staff are current -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, and a copy will be emailed to you for your records. A handwritten summary was signed due to a connectivity issue. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEBO ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 59000065 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Ms. Armstrong and Mr. Hayes, Lead Teachers Your program currently operates with a five star license effective June 5, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Children in care were observed free play activities, a teacher directed activities, transition to and from lunch and nap. I reviewed information for two new staff using the DPI verification form. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 5, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits. The last fire inspection, conducted by the fire marshal, was conducted on 10/3/23. A fire drill was conducted 12/5/23. Medication was in compliance. Two violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. The next inspection was not conducted until 10/3/23. The new inspection was not conducted within the 12-month timeframe. The inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within the required 7-day period. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence surrounding the playground has a hole approximately 18 inches in diameter. The platform has decayed boards in one area and on one the side of the platform. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The above uncorrected violation(s) must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected. The violations must be corrected no later than January 17, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Technical Assistance: Item # 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/22. The next inspection was not conducted until 10/3/23. The new inspection was not conducted within the 12-month timeframe. The inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within the required 7-day period. We discussed scheduling an inspection before the expiration of the timeframe and ensuring it is sent to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Item # 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence surrounding the playground has a hole approximately 18 inches in diameter. The platform has decayed boards in one area and on one the side of the platform. We discussed making sure all areas are in good repair. The playground inspections indicated these problems. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented today and in future visits may impact the compliance history score. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -we discussed your current rated license. Your facility is in cohort 2. Your prep begins 7/1/24 and ends on 6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. Send all educational updates to WORKS. Be sure new staff has a WORKS account. -check the EMC plan to ensure staff are current -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, and a copy will be emailed to you for your records. A handwritten summary was signed due to a connectivity issue. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times