Dayspring School AGE Center

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER Facility ID: 25000532 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/13/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/13/2025 Age: From 6 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Rodgers, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/27/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/1/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 5/7/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty nine percent as of 10/7/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/7/25 and Dayspring Ministries of New Bern, Inc. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. Children were engaged in free play in activity centers and group time. A group of children were observed playing card games at the table with the staff member. In the block center, one child was building structures while another child used the balance board. The outdoor space was observed to have a stationary climber, swings, riding toys, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of pizza, apples, peas, carrots, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 826 Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The handle of the gate located at the back of the outdoor space is broken and is unable to stay closed. .0605(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/27/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violation: Gate: Supervision and how you set up your outdoor environment is important to protect and keep children safe while they are in your care. The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily to ensure that the gates to the playground are closed, and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. This standard helps to ensure proper supervision and protection, prevention of injuries, and control of the area. An effective fence is one that prevents a child from getting over, under, or through it and keeps children from leaving the fenced outdoor play area, except when supervising adults are present. Although fences are not childproof, they provide a layer of protection for children who stray from supervision. The handle of the gate located at the back of the outdoor space is broken and is unable to stay closed. You stated that you have been in contact with someone to repair the handle. Have the gate fixed immediately and designate a staff member to check to the playgrounds daily, prior to the children going outside to ensure that all gates to the fence are closed. Additional Comments: QRIS: We discussed the pathways during the visit and completed a conversation form. Health and Safety Trainings: We discussed that all staff members must complete the health and safety trainings next year. Log in to Moodle and begin to take the trainings to ensure that they are taken on time. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER Facility ID: 25000532 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/23/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 6/23/2025 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 for a routine unannounced visit. B. Rodgers, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/29/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 5/1/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 5/7/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty seven percent as of 6/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/17/25 and Dayspring Ministries of New Bern, Inc. was listed as current- active. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Upon arrival, children were engaged in free play in activity centers. A group of children sat at the table and played dominos, a group of children played the card game Uno, and a group of children played the game Jenga on the carpet. The outdoor space was observed to have a basketball goal, stationary climber, swings, and riding toys for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Strawberries were observed growing in a raised garden bed. Lunch was observed and consisted of tuna fish, applesauce, mixed vegetables, whole grain crackers, and milk. The following violations were documented. 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 completed on 3/26/24 and the following fire inspection was completed on 5/7/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The administrator's qualification letter expired on March 2, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 3, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/7/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Violations: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. Background screenings are needed to provide a safe program environment, support children’s health and safety, and are important for preventing child maltreatment in early care and education programs. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. An expiration date is now listed on each Qualification Letter. Submissions can also be made six months before the expiration date listed on the current Qualification Letter. B. Rodgers’, administrator, qualification letter expired on March 2, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 3, 2025. You stated that you did not understand how to complete an application on the new ABCMS portal which caused the lapse. You reached out to me for help with connecting applications and I sent you instructions for the portal which you stated helped with accessing the portal. We reviewed the ABCMS portal and roster for your facility. We discussed that the roster shows the expiration date for the letters of each staff member in one place that can be added to a calendar for help with reminders. Add all staff members on the ABCMS portal and add the expiration dates to a calendar that is reviewed frequently. Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. A fire inspection was completed on 3/26/24 and the following fire inspection was completed on 5/7/25. You stated that you had a hard time finding someone to inspect the fire alarm system so that you could complete the inspection but have found a new company for the testing. We discussed setting a reminder in your calendar months in advance so that you have time to schedule the testing before the inspection and 12 months have passed. Additional Comments: NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform): Today, we looked on the Division’s website at the proposed rules and pathways. Review to learn more about the offering of a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License, updates to education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and how it adds standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement practices that promote communication and collaboration. We discussed completing the survey with this information. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project: NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. We collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. The website ncrlap.org offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and information about outreach assessments. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER Facility ID: 25000532 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/23/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 6/23/2025 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 for a routine unannounced visit. B. Rodgers, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/29/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 5/1/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 5/7/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty seven percent as of 6/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/17/25 and Dayspring Ministries of New Bern, Inc. was listed as current- active. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Upon arrival, children were engaged in free play in activity centers. A group of children sat at the table and played dominos, a group of children played the card game Uno, and a group of children played the game Jenga on the carpet. The outdoor space was observed to have a basketball goal, stationary climber, swings, and riding toys for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Strawberries were observed growing in a raised garden bed. Lunch was observed and consisted of tuna fish, applesauce, mixed vegetables, whole grain crackers, and milk. The following violations were documented. 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 completed on 3/26/24 and the following fire inspection was completed on 5/7/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The administrator's qualification letter expired on March 2, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 3, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/7/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Violations: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. Background screenings are needed to provide a safe program environment, support children’s health and safety, and are important for preventing child maltreatment in early care and education programs. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. An expiration date is now listed on each Qualification Letter. Submissions can also be made six months before the expiration date listed on the current Qualification Letter. B. Rodgers’, administrator, qualification letter expired on March 2, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 3, 2025. You stated that you did not understand how to complete an application on the new ABCMS portal which caused the lapse. You reached out to me for help with connecting applications and I sent you instructions for the portal which you stated helped with accessing the portal. We reviewed the ABCMS portal and roster for your facility. We discussed that the roster shows the expiration date for the letters of each staff member in one place that can be added to a calendar for help with reminders. Add all staff members on the ABCMS portal and add the expiration dates to a calendar that is reviewed frequently. Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. A fire inspection was completed on 3/26/24 and the following fire inspection was completed on 5/7/25. You stated that you had a hard time finding someone to inspect the fire alarm system so that you could complete the inspection but have found a new company for the testing. We discussed setting a reminder in your calendar months in advance so that you have time to schedule the testing before the inspection and 12 months have passed. Additional Comments: NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform): Today, we looked on the Division’s website at the proposed rules and pathways. Review to learn more about the offering of a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License, updates to education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and how it adds standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement practices that promote communication and collaboration. We discussed completing the survey with this information. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project: NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. We collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. The website ncrlap.org offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and information about outreach assessments. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER Facility ID: 25000532 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/23/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 6/23/2025 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 for a routine unannounced visit. B. Rodgers, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/29/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 5/1/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 5/7/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty seven percent as of 6/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/17/25 and Dayspring Ministries of New Bern, Inc. was listed as current- active. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Upon arrival, children were engaged in free play in activity centers. A group of children sat at the table and played dominos, a group of children played the card game Uno, and a group of children played the game Jenga on the carpet. The outdoor space was observed to have a basketball goal, stationary climber, swings, and riding toys for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Strawberries were observed growing in a raised garden bed. Lunch was observed and consisted of tuna fish, applesauce, mixed vegetables, whole grain crackers, and milk. The following violations were documented. 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 completed on 3/26/24 and the following fire inspection was completed on 5/7/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The administrator's qualification letter expired on March 2, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 3, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/7/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Violations: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. Background screenings are needed to provide a safe program environment, support children’s health and safety, and are important for preventing child maltreatment in early care and education programs. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. An expiration date is now listed on each Qualification Letter. Submissions can also be made six months before the expiration date listed on the current Qualification Letter. B. Rodgers’, administrator, qualification letter expired on March 2, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 3, 2025. You stated that you did not understand how to complete an application on the new ABCMS portal which caused the lapse. You reached out to me for help with connecting applications and I sent you instructions for the portal which you stated helped with accessing the portal. We reviewed the ABCMS portal and roster for your facility. We discussed that the roster shows the expiration date for the letters of each staff member in one place that can be added to a calendar for help with reminders. Add all staff members on the ABCMS portal and add the expiration dates to a calendar that is reviewed frequently. Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. A fire inspection was completed on 3/26/24 and the following fire inspection was completed on 5/7/25. You stated that you had a hard time finding someone to inspect the fire alarm system so that you could complete the inspection but have found a new company for the testing. We discussed setting a reminder in your calendar months in advance so that you have time to schedule the testing before the inspection and 12 months have passed. Additional Comments: NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform): Today, we looked on the Division’s website at the proposed rules and pathways. Review to learn more about the offering of a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License, updates to education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and how it adds standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement practices that promote communication and collaboration. We discussed completing the survey with this information. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project: NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. We collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. The website ncrlap.org offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and information about outreach assessments. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER Facility ID: 25000532 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/21/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 10/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:50 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Michelle O'Kelley, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. B. Rodgers, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/27/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/13/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 10/18/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/18/24 and DAYSPRING MINISTRIES OF NEW BERN, INC. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children arrived at the center during the visit. Upon arrival, the children washed their hands and sat at the table and ate snacks. Children in space #2 were completing homework, reading books, and playing a game about fractions. Children in space #1 were having snacks before transitioning outdoors. A large shade structure was available with a sand box underneath along with a stationary climber, swings, scooters, and a basketball hoop. Snack was observed and consisted of pretzels and peaches. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 6-month authorization to administer the prescribed medication for a child diagnosed with a chronic illness in space #1 expired 6-25-24. .0803(12) 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 11/4/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Medication Authorization - Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/ teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. 6-month authorization to administer the prescribed medication for a child diagnosed with a chronic illness in space #1 expired 6-25-24. You stated you did not realize that the Epi Pen authorization form was only good for 6 months and you would have the parent complete a new form today. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, such as expiration dates, which may be harmful to the child. Add dates to a calendar for when new forms must be completed by. Additional Comments: Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 11/1/2024. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. You must email the results to me once these are completed. Per our discussion and review of Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website you have completed the Lead in Water testing and the Asbestos testing and you are required to complete the Lead-Based Paint testing. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review them with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. The Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER Facility ID: 25000532 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/21/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 10/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:50 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Michelle O'Kelley, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. B. Rodgers, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/27/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/13/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 10/18/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/18/24 and DAYSPRING MINISTRIES OF NEW BERN, INC. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children arrived at the center during the visit. Upon arrival, the children washed their hands and sat at the table and ate snacks. Children in space #2 were completing homework, reading books, and playing a game about fractions. Children in space #1 were having snacks before transitioning outdoors. A large shade structure was available with a sand box underneath along with a stationary climber, swings, scooters, and a basketball hoop. Snack was observed and consisted of pretzels and peaches. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. 6-month authorization to administer the prescribed medication for a child diagnosed with a chronic illness in space #1 expired 6-25-24. .0803(12) 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 11/4/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Medication Authorization - Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/ teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. 6-month authorization to administer the prescribed medication for a child diagnosed with a chronic illness in space #1 expired 6-25-24. You stated you did not realize that the Epi Pen authorization form was only good for 6 months and you would have the parent complete a new form today. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, such as expiration dates, which may be harmful to the child. Add dates to a calendar for when new forms must be completed by. Additional Comments: Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 11/1/2024. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. You must email the results to me once these are completed. Per our discussion and review of Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website you have completed the Lead in Water testing and the Asbestos testing and you are required to complete the Lead-Based Paint testing. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review them with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. The Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER Facility ID: 25000532 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 for a routine unannounced visit. B. Rodgers, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/29/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/13/23. The sanitation inspection was completed on 11/6/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/26/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent as of 6/4/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/4/24 and Dayspring Ministries of New Bern, Inc. was listed as current- active. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. B. Rodgers, Administrator, arrived during the visit. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Upon arrival, the children were in the outdoor space playing basketball and climbing on the stationary climber. The children transitioned inside, washed their hands, and were engaged in free play in activity centers. A group of children sat at the table and built structures with Legos, while another group of children played a game of Uno. The outdoor space was observed to have a basketball goal, stationary climber, swings, and riding toys for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Strawberries were observed growing in a raised garden. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The posted food allergy list was not updated to reflect that a child enrolled has a food allergy for shellfish. .0901(g) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Emergency medications were stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet from the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, the written permission form for a Ventolin inhaler expired on 6/6/24. .0803(12) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire tread of the four (4) tires on the Ford 350 XLT Transit van were less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #2, an Epi-Pen was on file without a medical action plan for food allergy. .0801(b) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child enrolled in space #2 had a medical action plan for asthma on file dated 6/2/23. .0801(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance with violations: Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. All medications for children present at the center must have a current, completed medication permission form even if there is a Medical Action Plan. The medication permission forms provide additional information that could be critical to the administration of the medication and the care of the child. Medication permission forms for OTC, prescription, and emergency medication have an administration log as part of the form. This must be completed any time the medication is given. Medication permission forms are valid for a defined length of time and must be updated, if needed. In space #2, the written permission form for a Ventolin inhaler expired on 6/6/24. A child enrolled in space #2 had a medical action plan for asthma on file dated 6/2/23. In space #2, an Epi-Pen was on file without a medical action plan for food allergy. You stated that you had started updating medication forms in May and must have overlooked one and will have the parent complete the forms this afternoon. We discussed that medical action plans need to be updated annually and to check the dates when updating written permission forms to ensure that they are updated every year. The posted food allergy list was not updated to reflect that a child enrolled has a food allergy to shellfish. You stated that you do not serve shellfish in the facility, but we discussed that someone could bring in a shellfish product and need to be aware that there is a child enrolled that has an allergy to shellfish. During the visit, you updated that allergy list to reflect that there is an allergy to shellfish. Emergency medications were stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet from the floor. You stated that the cabinet is supposed to be locked with the combination lock that is attached to the cabinet. We discussed that the emergency medications can be stored in a location that is five feet above the floor and is not required to be locked. Ensure that emergency medications are stored so that they are inaccessible to children. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. Tire tread, the ribbed pattern on a tire that makes contact with the road, is important for a vehicle's safety, performance, and efficiency. Tread provides friction, which helps with acceleration, braking, and turning. It also helps keep a vehicle connected to the road and provides traction, which is especially important in dangerous conditions like rain or snow. The tire tread of the four (4) tires on the Ford 350 XLT Transit van was less than 2/32 of an inch. I used a penny to check the depth of the tires and the tread was flush with Lincoln’s head or below on all four tires. You stated that you use a tire service nearby to inspect and replace tires when needed and contacted them during the visit to schedule a appointment with them tomorrow. You stated that the tire service recommends using the wear bar as the indicator that tires need to be changed, but the tires are worn very close to the wear bar. The tires on the other vehicles have recently been replaced and have ample tread available. Check tires regularly to ensure that the tire tread is above 2/23 of an inch. Additional Comments: Natural Learning Initiative: Time outdoors is a critical tool for supporting mental and physical health in young children. Adoption of best practices for outdoor play and learning spaces is critical to increase daily time spent outside. The four components of this project include: 1. Relaunch a supportive network for outdoor play and learning environments in North Carolina; 2. Research nature-based programs and spaces and develop a plan to embed these in licensed childcare in North Carolina; 3. Motivate and train early educators and specialists to promote best practices and increase time in outdoor play and learning in NC childcare facilities; 4. Increase time outdoors playing and learning in NC family child care homes through professional development and technical assistance. Today, we discussed ways to create a natural learning environment in the outdoor spaces. Some of the ideas included a music wall made from kitchen accessories and a science center. I encourage you to check out naturallearning.org to find resources and professional development options for ways to enhance your outdoor learning environments. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER Facility ID: 25000532 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 for a routine unannounced visit. B. Rodgers, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/29/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/13/23. The sanitation inspection was completed on 11/6/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/26/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent as of 6/4/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/4/24 and Dayspring Ministries of New Bern, Inc. was listed as current- active. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. B. Rodgers, Administrator, arrived during the visit. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Upon arrival, the children were in the outdoor space playing basketball and climbing on the stationary climber. The children transitioned inside, washed their hands, and were engaged in free play in activity centers. A group of children sat at the table and built structures with Legos, while another group of children played a game of Uno. The outdoor space was observed to have a basketball goal, stationary climber, swings, and riding toys for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Strawberries were observed growing in a raised garden. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The posted food allergy list was not updated to reflect that a child enrolled has a food allergy for shellfish. .0901(g) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Emergency medications were stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet from the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, the written permission form for a Ventolin inhaler expired on 6/6/24. .0803(12) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire tread of the four (4) tires on the Ford 350 XLT Transit van were less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #2, an Epi-Pen was on file without a medical action plan for food allergy. .0801(b) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child enrolled in space #2 had a medical action plan for asthma on file dated 6/2/23. .0801(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance with violations: Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. All medications for children present at the center must have a current, completed medication permission form even if there is a Medical Action Plan. The medication permission forms provide additional information that could be critical to the administration of the medication and the care of the child. Medication permission forms for OTC, prescription, and emergency medication have an administration log as part of the form. This must be completed any time the medication is given. Medication permission forms are valid for a defined length of time and must be updated, if needed. In space #2, the written permission form for a Ventolin inhaler expired on 6/6/24. A child enrolled in space #2 had a medical action plan for asthma on file dated 6/2/23. In space #2, an Epi-Pen was on file without a medical action plan for food allergy. You stated that you had started updating medication forms in May and must have overlooked one and will have the parent complete the forms this afternoon. We discussed that medical action plans need to be updated annually and to check the dates when updating written permission forms to ensure that they are updated every year. The posted food allergy list was not updated to reflect that a child enrolled has a food allergy to shellfish. You stated that you do not serve shellfish in the facility, but we discussed that someone could bring in a shellfish product and need to be aware that there is a child enrolled that has an allergy to shellfish. During the visit, you updated that allergy list to reflect that there is an allergy to shellfish. Emergency medications were stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet from the floor. You stated that the cabinet is supposed to be locked with the combination lock that is attached to the cabinet. We discussed that the emergency medications can be stored in a location that is five feet above the floor and is not required to be locked. Ensure that emergency medications are stored so that they are inaccessible to children. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. Tire tread, the ribbed pattern on a tire that makes contact with the road, is important for a vehicle's safety, performance, and efficiency. Tread provides friction, which helps with acceleration, braking, and turning. It also helps keep a vehicle connected to the road and provides traction, which is especially important in dangerous conditions like rain or snow. The tire tread of the four (4) tires on the Ford 350 XLT Transit van was less than 2/32 of an inch. I used a penny to check the depth of the tires and the tread was flush with Lincoln’s head or below on all four tires. You stated that you use a tire service nearby to inspect and replace tires when needed and contacted them during the visit to schedule a appointment with them tomorrow. You stated that the tire service recommends using the wear bar as the indicator that tires need to be changed, but the tires are worn very close to the wear bar. The tires on the other vehicles have recently been replaced and have ample tread available. Check tires regularly to ensure that the tire tread is above 2/23 of an inch. Additional Comments: Natural Learning Initiative: Time outdoors is a critical tool for supporting mental and physical health in young children. Adoption of best practices for outdoor play and learning spaces is critical to increase daily time spent outside. The four components of this project include: 1. Relaunch a supportive network for outdoor play and learning environments in North Carolina; 2. Research nature-based programs and spaces and develop a plan to embed these in licensed childcare in North Carolina; 3. Motivate and train early educators and specialists to promote best practices and increase time in outdoor play and learning in NC childcare facilities; 4. Increase time outdoors playing and learning in NC family child care homes through professional development and technical assistance. Today, we discussed ways to create a natural learning environment in the outdoor spaces. Some of the ideas included a music wall made from kitchen accessories and a science center. I encourage you to check out naturallearning.org to find resources and professional development options for ways to enhance your outdoor learning environments. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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