Oxford Head Start

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 2/6/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 unannounced visit with a rated license. Ms. Cozart assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 3rd, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent (98%) as of 2/6/26. 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 NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (2/6/26) and FRANKLIN VANCE WARREN OPPORTUNITY INC was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in morning snack, group time, centers, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 1/16/26. Fire drill: 1/9/26. Fire Inspection: 3/3/25. Sanitation Inspection: 1/6/26. The last documented playground checklist was on 2/4/26. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Two violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K. Hunt did not take First Aid within 90 days of hire. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K. Hunt did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2-20-26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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 was given to the provider to ensure compliance. All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR and First Aid training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR and First Aid training. CPR and First Aid training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_sn2_ov_pd.asp. Rated License Information The facility is due to have the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed by September 2026. This facility is currently operating with a Five -star center license with an effective date of 6/8/18. The last Environmental Rating Scale Assessment which was completed on 5/8/18. The overall score for this facility was 5.38. Once I receive the correction letter and the application from Ms. Floyd, I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. The new QRIS options regarding the three Pathways are online. Please go to our website DCDEE to become knowledgeable about the changes that came into effect July 1, 2025. You were provided with an opportunity today to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle.” These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Childcare programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during the facility's Routine Unannounced visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Ms. Cozart who assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas for each classroom. The children in care were observed in circle time, centers, and washing hands. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued June 3rd, 2022. The fire inspection was completed 3/3/25. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/17/25. The last fire drill conducted was 9/11/25. The last playground inspection conducted was 8/15/25. The next one is due by 9/30/25. The last shelter and lockdown drill was 7/19/25. Next one due by October 31st, 2025. During today’s visit, partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, supervision, staff: child ratio within compliance, First Aid/CPR training current. Daily schedules posted, activity plans posted, menus posted, allergies posted, and criminal record checks completed, Storage of hazardous materials were in compliance. I observed 2 staff files during today’s visit. One violation was cited during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. One classroom did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-1-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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 The staff/child ratio applicable to a classroom shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times and properly filled out. All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. Ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register with the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at any location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. The new QRIS options regarding the three Pathways are online. Please go to our website DCDEE to become knowledgeable about the changes that came into effect July 1, 2025. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle.” These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Childcare programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during the facility's Routine Unannounced visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Ms. Cozart who assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas for each classroom. The children in care were observed in circle time, centers, and washing hands. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued June 3rd, 2022. The fire inspection was completed 3/3/25. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/17/25. The last fire drill conducted was 9/11/25. The last playground inspection conducted was 8/15/25. The next one is due by 9/30/25. The last shelter and lockdown drill was 7/19/25. Next one due by October 31st, 2025. During today’s visit, partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, supervision, staff: child ratio within compliance, First Aid/CPR training current. Daily schedules posted, activity plans posted, menus posted, allergies posted, and criminal record checks completed, Storage of hazardous materials were in compliance. I observed 2 staff files during today’s visit. One violation was cited during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. One classroom did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-1-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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 The staff/child ratio applicable to a classroom shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times and properly filled out. All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. Ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register with the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at any location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. The new QRIS options regarding the three Pathways are online. Please go to our website DCDEE to become knowledgeable about the changes that came into effect July 1, 2025. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle.” These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Childcare programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 09:45 AM 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 unannounced visit. Ms. Cozart assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 3rd, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent (98%) as of 2/18/25. 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 NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (2/18/25) and FRANKLIN VANCE WARREN OPPORTUNITY INC was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in morning snack, group time, centers, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 1/21/25. Fire drill: 2/7/25. Fire Inspection: 3/8/24. Sanitation Inspection: 2/17/25. The last documented playground checklist was on 2/3/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. One violation was cited during today’s visit. However, it was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child did not have a application on file. During the visit the administrator emailed me a copy of the child's application that was off site. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) Technical Assistance The providers and I discussed the outdoor learning environment, playground inspections on the correct form and children’s records. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT Each child in care shall have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent, as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle.” These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Childcare programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 09:45 AM 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 unannounced visit. Ms. Cozart assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 3rd, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent (98%) as of 2/18/25. 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 NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (2/18/25) and FRANKLIN VANCE WARREN OPPORTUNITY INC was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in morning snack, group time, centers, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 1/21/25. Fire drill: 2/7/25. Fire Inspection: 3/8/24. Sanitation Inspection: 2/17/25. The last documented playground checklist was on 2/3/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. One violation was cited during today’s visit. However, it was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child did not have a application on file. During the visit the administrator emailed me a copy of the child's application that was off site. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) Technical Assistance The providers and I discussed the outdoor learning environment, playground inspections on the correct form and children’s records. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT Each child in care shall have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent, as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle.” These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Childcare programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 09:45 AM 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 unannounced visit. Ms. Cozart assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 3rd, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent (98%) as of 2/18/25. 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 NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (2/18/25) and FRANKLIN VANCE WARREN OPPORTUNITY INC was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in morning snack, group time, centers, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 1/21/25. Fire drill: 2/7/25. Fire Inspection: 3/8/24. Sanitation Inspection: 2/17/25. The last documented playground checklist was on 2/3/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. One violation was cited during today’s visit. However, it was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child did not have a application on file. During the visit the administrator emailed me a copy of the child's application that was off site. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) Technical Assistance The providers and I discussed the outdoor learning environment, playground inspections on the correct form and children’s records. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT Each child in care shall have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent, as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle.” These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Childcare programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 09:45 AM 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 unannounced visit. Ms. Cozart assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 3rd, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent (98%) as of 2/18/25. 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 NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (2/18/25) and FRANKLIN VANCE WARREN OPPORTUNITY INC was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in morning snack, group time, centers, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 1/21/25. Fire drill: 2/7/25. Fire Inspection: 3/8/24. Sanitation Inspection: 2/17/25. The last documented playground checklist was on 2/3/25. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. One violation was cited during today’s visit. However, it was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child did not have a application on file. During the visit the administrator emailed me a copy of the child's application that was off site. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) Technical Assistance The providers and I discussed the outdoor learning environment, playground inspections on the correct form and children’s records. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT Each child in care shall have an individual application for enrollment completed and signed by the child's parent, as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102. The completed, signed application shall be on file in the center on the first day the child attends. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle.” These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Childcare programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Harrington assisted me with the visit today. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 8th, 2018. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 9/18/23. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of both classrooms was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the classrooms were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Fire (3/8/23) and sanitation (3/14/23) inspections remain current. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/18/23. The last outdoor inspection was 9/12/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were 6/22/23, the nest is due by 9/30/23. Three violations were cited during today’s visit; however, the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 826 Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.The fence was closed however there is a gap between the two fence openings that close the fence, leaving room for children to get out. .0605(i) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.Prior to employment a staff members criminal background check was not completed.One staff member's date of employment was 9/13/23 and the staff members qualifaction letter was dated 9/18/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new staff members file was not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-2-23, 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. 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. 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: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) Any openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing shall be smaller than 3 ½ inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment. (h) All upright angles shall be greater than 55 degrees to prevent entrapment and entanglement. § 110-90.2. Mandatory childcare providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all childcare providers is checked and a determination is made of the childcare provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all childcare providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (9) Records. – Each childcare facility shall keep accurate records on each child receiving care in the childcare facility and on each staff member or other person delegated responsibility for the care of children in accordance with a form furnished or approved by the Commission, and shall submit records as required by the Department. All records of any childcare facility, except financial records, shall be available for review by the Secretary or by duly authorized representatives of the Department or a cooperating agency who shall be designated by the Secretary and shall be submitted as required by the Department. Staff Reminders Fire drill and Shelter lock down drill needs to be completed and documented by 9/30/23. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet to see dates for required trainings due dates. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Harrington assisted me with the visit today. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 8th, 2018. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 9/18/23. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of both classrooms was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the classrooms were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Fire (3/8/23) and sanitation (3/14/23) inspections remain current. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/18/23. The last outdoor inspection was 9/12/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were 6/22/23, the nest is due by 9/30/23. Three violations were cited during today’s visit; however, the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 826 Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.The fence was closed however there is a gap between the two fence openings that close the fence, leaving room for children to get out. .0605(i) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.Prior to employment a staff members criminal background check was not completed.One staff member's date of employment was 9/13/23 and the staff members qualifaction letter was dated 9/18/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new staff members file was not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-2-23, 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. 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. 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: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) Any openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing shall be smaller than 3 ½ inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment. (h) All upright angles shall be greater than 55 degrees to prevent entrapment and entanglement. § 110-90.2. Mandatory childcare providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all childcare providers is checked and a determination is made of the childcare provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all childcare providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (9) Records. – Each childcare facility shall keep accurate records on each child receiving care in the childcare facility and on each staff member or other person delegated responsibility for the care of children in accordance with a form furnished or approved by the Commission, and shall submit records as required by the Department. All records of any childcare facility, except financial records, shall be available for review by the Secretary or by duly authorized representatives of the Department or a cooperating agency who shall be designated by the Secretary and shall be submitted as required by the Department. Staff Reminders Fire drill and Shelter lock down drill needs to be completed and documented by 9/30/23. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet to see dates for required trainings due dates. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Harrington assisted me with the visit today. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 8th, 2018. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 9/18/23. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of both classrooms was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the classrooms were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Fire (3/8/23) and sanitation (3/14/23) inspections remain current. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/18/23. The last outdoor inspection was 9/12/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were 6/22/23, the nest is due by 9/30/23. Three violations were cited during today’s visit; however, the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 826 Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.The fence was closed however there is a gap between the two fence openings that close the fence, leaving room for children to get out. .0605(i) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.Prior to employment a staff members criminal background check was not completed.One staff member's date of employment was 9/13/23 and the staff members qualifaction letter was dated 9/18/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new staff members file was not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-2-23, 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. 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. 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: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) Any openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing shall be smaller than 3 ½ inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment. (h) All upright angles shall be greater than 55 degrees to prevent entrapment and entanglement. § 110-90.2. Mandatory childcare providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all childcare providers is checked and a determination is made of the childcare provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all childcare providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (9) Records. – Each childcare facility shall keep accurate records on each child receiving care in the childcare facility and on each staff member or other person delegated responsibility for the care of children in accordance with a form furnished or approved by the Commission, and shall submit records as required by the Department. All records of any childcare facility, except financial records, shall be available for review by the Secretary or by duly authorized representatives of the Department or a cooperating agency who shall be designated by the Secretary and shall be submitted as required by the Department. Staff Reminders Fire drill and Shelter lock down drill needs to be completed and documented by 9/30/23. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet to see dates for required trainings due dates. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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: OXFORD HEAD START Facility ID: 39000248 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Harrington assisted me with the visit today. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star issued June 8th, 2018. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 9/18/23. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of both classrooms was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the classrooms were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Fire (3/8/23) and sanitation (3/14/23) inspections remain current. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/18/23. The last outdoor inspection was 9/12/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were 6/22/23, the nest is due by 9/30/23. Three violations were cited during today’s visit; however, the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 826 Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.The fence was closed however there is a gap between the two fence openings that close the fence, leaving room for children to get out. .0605(i) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.Prior to employment a staff members criminal background check was not completed.One staff member's date of employment was 9/13/23 and the staff members qualifaction letter was dated 9/18/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new staff members file was not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-2-23, 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. 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. 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: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) Any openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing shall be smaller than 3 ½ inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment. (h) All upright angles shall be greater than 55 degrees to prevent entrapment and entanglement. § 110-90.2. Mandatory childcare providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all childcare providers is checked and a determination is made of the childcare provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all childcare providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (9) Records. – Each childcare facility shall keep accurate records on each child receiving care in the childcare facility and on each staff member or other person delegated responsibility for the care of children in accordance with a form furnished or approved by the Commission, and shall submit records as required by the Department. All records of any childcare facility, except financial records, shall be available for review by the Secretary or by duly authorized representatives of the Department or a cooperating agency who shall be designated by the Secretary and shall be submitted as required by the Department. Staff Reminders Fire drill and Shelter lock down drill needs to be completed and documented by 9/30/23. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet to see dates for required trainings due dates. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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