West Oxford Elementary Pre-K

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 1/22/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 unannounced visit has been to complete an annual compliance visit with a rated license, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces (B3, B4, E1 and), where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. All NC Pre-K and EC pre-K staff assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued (12-13-19), earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted (2-4-25). The last sanitation inspection was completed (1-20-26) with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted (8-29-25) and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 1/22/26. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full walk-through of each Pre-K and EC Pre-K classroom 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 facility were participating in group time, outdoor play, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following items were observed during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, (V. Hill, J. Cantu, C. Minor) and teachers, (P. Abbott, J. Keith, T. Harris). The last fire drill was conducted on 12/10/25. The last shelter and lock down drill were conducted on 12/16/25. The last playground inspection was conducted on 12/10/25. A Staff and Training Worksheet was e-mailed to the staff prior to today’s visit. I received the Staff and Training Worksheet and reviewed it for compliance. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. One violation was cited during today’s visit; the providers asked questions. Technical assistance was given about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. B. Golson(speech therapist) did not have a criminal background completed prior to being left alone with children in the NC Pre-K classroom. He was left alone with a child during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2-5-26, 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 Qualification Letter Requirements Any person that will be left alone with the children or a child is required to have a valid qualification letter from the division. Refer to the list that was provided. Screen Time When screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. Emergency Medication Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; Prescribed medications: Shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Fall Zones and Surfacing The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet; Sanitation 15A NCAC 18A .2818 LAVATORIES In child care centers, lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall not be used for storage. Prior to having the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed I encourage the staff to review the results of the last assessment and the outreach assessment that was recently done, paying close attention to the items that scored 3 points or lower. 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 12/13/19. The last Environmental Rating Scale Assessment which was completed on 11/20/19. The overall score for this facility was 5.93. Once I receive the compliance letter and the application from Ms. Hargrove, I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request. I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment, I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the 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 child care 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 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 1/22/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 unannounced visit has been to complete an annual compliance visit with a rated license, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces (B3, B4, E1 and), where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. All NC Pre-K and EC pre-K staff assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued (12-13-19), earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted (2-4-25). The last sanitation inspection was completed (1-20-26) with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted (8-29-25) and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 1/22/26. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full walk-through of each Pre-K and EC Pre-K classroom 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 facility were participating in group time, outdoor play, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following items were observed during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, (V. Hill, J. Cantu, C. Minor) and teachers, (P. Abbott, J. Keith, T. Harris). The last fire drill was conducted on 12/10/25. The last shelter and lock down drill were conducted on 12/16/25. The last playground inspection was conducted on 12/10/25. A Staff and Training Worksheet was e-mailed to the staff prior to today’s visit. I received the Staff and Training Worksheet and reviewed it for compliance. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. One violation was cited during today’s visit; the providers asked questions. Technical assistance was given about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. B. Golson(speech therapist) did not have a criminal background completed prior to being left alone with children in the NC Pre-K classroom. He was left alone with a child during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2-5-26, 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 Qualification Letter Requirements Any person that will be left alone with the children or a child is required to have a valid qualification letter from the division. Refer to the list that was provided. Screen Time When screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. Emergency Medication Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; Prescribed medications: Shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Fall Zones and Surfacing The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet; Sanitation 15A NCAC 18A .2818 LAVATORIES In child care centers, lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall not be used for storage. Prior to having the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed I encourage the staff to review the results of the last assessment and the outreach assessment that was recently done, paying close attention to the items that scored 3 points or lower. 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 12/13/19. The last Environmental Rating Scale Assessment which was completed on 11/20/19. The overall score for this facility was 5.93. Once I receive the compliance letter and the application from Ms. Hargrove, I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request. I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment, I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the 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 child care 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 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: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 1/22/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 unannounced visit has been to complete an annual compliance visit with a rated license, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces (B3, B4, E1 and), where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. All NC Pre-K and EC pre-K staff assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued (12-13-19), earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted (2-4-25). The last sanitation inspection was completed (1-20-26) with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted (8-29-25) and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of 1/22/26. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full walk-through of each Pre-K and EC Pre-K classroom 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 facility were participating in group time, outdoor play, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following items were observed during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, (V. Hill, J. Cantu, C. Minor) and teachers, (P. Abbott, J. Keith, T. Harris). The last fire drill was conducted on 12/10/25. The last shelter and lock down drill were conducted on 12/16/25. The last playground inspection was conducted on 12/10/25. A Staff and Training Worksheet was e-mailed to the staff prior to today’s visit. I received the Staff and Training Worksheet and reviewed it for compliance. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. One violation was cited during today’s visit; the providers asked questions. Technical assistance was given about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. B. Golson(speech therapist) did not have a criminal background completed prior to being left alone with children in the NC Pre-K classroom. He was left alone with a child during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2-5-26, 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 Qualification Letter Requirements Any person that will be left alone with the children or a child is required to have a valid qualification letter from the division. Refer to the list that was provided. Screen Time When screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. Emergency Medication Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children at least five feet high, but are not required to be in locked storage. For purposes of this Rule, designated emergency medications are those that are used or needed for the immediate recovery from a life-threatening event and include Glucagon, epinephrine auto-injector, diazepam rectal installation and albuterol; Prescribed medications: Shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Fall Zones and Surfacing The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet; Sanitation 15A NCAC 18A .2818 LAVATORIES In child care centers, lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall not be used for storage. Prior to having the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed I encourage the staff to review the results of the last assessment and the outreach assessment that was recently done, paying close attention to the items that scored 3 points or lower. 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 12/13/19. The last Environmental Rating Scale Assessment which was completed on 11/20/19. The overall score for this facility was 5.93. Once I receive the compliance letter and the application from Ms. Hargrove, I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request. I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment, I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the 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 child care 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 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:20 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. Amy Matthews child care health consultant was present during today’s visit. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 9/18/25. 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. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I monitored your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Ms. Hill and Ms. Cantu and Ms. Minor assisted me with today’s visit. Children throughout the facility 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. The last sanitation inspection was 3/17/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/22/25. Shelter and lock down drill will be conducted 9/17/25. Playground inspection was conducted on 8/22/25. Six violations were cited during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Two classrooms had toxic plants accessible to children. .0604(l) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two substitutes did not have emergency information on file the first day of work. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to employment 2 (R. Sideny, J. Stoneback) substitutes did not have a criminal background check through the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two substitutes did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Two substitutes did not have a health questionnaire on file before the fist day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-2-25, 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 provider and I discussed toxic and nontoxic plants, qualification letters for substitutes, sand box requirements , that outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug, emergency medication requirements and updating annual documents emergency drill documents and ensuring that all menus are posted and current. For all children with a history of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), or for those with peanut and/or tree nut allergy (whether or not they have had anaphylaxis), epinephrine should be readily available. This will usually be provided as a premeasured dose in an auto-injector, such as EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. Specific indications for administration of epinephrine should be provided in the detailed care plan. Within the context of state laws, appropriate personnel should be prepared to administer epinephrine when needed. 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. Background screenings can help by identifying applicants with unsafe backgrounds and risk factors, such as a history of violent behaviors or drug use. Substitutes do have to have a qualification letter and emergency information on file. Any person who will be left alone with children are required to have a criminal background check through the ABCMS portal. Sandboxes should be covered with a lid or other covering when they are not in use. Wet sand can be a breeding ground for insects and can promote mold and bacterial growth . Uncovered sand is subject to contamination and transmission of disease from animal feces (such as toxoplasmosis from cat feces) and insects breeding in sandboxes. Poisonous or potentially harmful plants are prohibited in any part of a child care facility that is accessible to children. All plants not known to be nontoxic should be identified and checked by name with the local poison center (1-800-222-1222) to determine safe use. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. Plants are among the most common household substances that children ingest. Determining the toxicity of every commercially available household plant is difficult. A more reasonable approach is to keep any unknown plant out of the environment that children use. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic . Current menus should always be posted. Emergency and Health questionnaires are to be updated annually. 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 before the end of the temporary time period. 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:20 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. Amy Matthews child care health consultant was present during today’s visit. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 9/18/25. 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. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I monitored your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Ms. Hill and Ms. Cantu and Ms. Minor assisted me with today’s visit. Children throughout the facility 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. The last sanitation inspection was 3/17/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/22/25. Shelter and lock down drill will be conducted 9/17/25. Playground inspection was conducted on 8/22/25. Six violations were cited during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Two classrooms had toxic plants accessible to children. .0604(l) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two substitutes did not have emergency information on file the first day of work. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to employment 2 (R. Sideny, J. Stoneback) substitutes did not have a criminal background check through the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two substitutes did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Two substitutes did not have a health questionnaire on file before the fist day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-2-25, 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 provider and I discussed toxic and nontoxic plants, qualification letters for substitutes, sand box requirements , that outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug, emergency medication requirements and updating annual documents emergency drill documents and ensuring that all menus are posted and current. For all children with a history of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), or for those with peanut and/or tree nut allergy (whether or not they have had anaphylaxis), epinephrine should be readily available. This will usually be provided as a premeasured dose in an auto-injector, such as EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. Specific indications for administration of epinephrine should be provided in the detailed care plan. Within the context of state laws, appropriate personnel should be prepared to administer epinephrine when needed. 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. Background screenings can help by identifying applicants with unsafe backgrounds and risk factors, such as a history of violent behaviors or drug use. Substitutes do have to have a qualification letter and emergency information on file. Any person who will be left alone with children are required to have a criminal background check through the ABCMS portal. Sandboxes should be covered with a lid or other covering when they are not in use. Wet sand can be a breeding ground for insects and can promote mold and bacterial growth . Uncovered sand is subject to contamination and transmission of disease from animal feces (such as toxoplasmosis from cat feces) and insects breeding in sandboxes. Poisonous or potentially harmful plants are prohibited in any part of a child care facility that is accessible to children. All plants not known to be nontoxic should be identified and checked by name with the local poison center (1-800-222-1222) to determine safe use. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. Plants are among the most common household substances that children ingest. Determining the toxicity of every commercially available household plant is difficult. A more reasonable approach is to keep any unknown plant out of the environment that children use. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic . Current menus should always be posted. Emergency and Health questionnaires are to be updated annually. 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 before the end of the temporary time period. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:20 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. Amy Matthews child care health consultant was present during today’s visit. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 9/18/25. 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. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I monitored your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Ms. Hill and Ms. Cantu and Ms. Minor assisted me with today’s visit. Children throughout the facility 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. The last sanitation inspection was 3/17/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/22/25. Shelter and lock down drill will be conducted 9/17/25. Playground inspection was conducted on 8/22/25. Six violations were cited during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Two classrooms had toxic plants accessible to children. .0604(l) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two substitutes did not have emergency information on file the first day of work. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to employment 2 (R. Sideny, J. Stoneback) substitutes did not have a criminal background check through the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two substitutes did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Two substitutes did not have a health questionnaire on file before the fist day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-2-25, 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 provider and I discussed toxic and nontoxic plants, qualification letters for substitutes, sand box requirements , that outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug, emergency medication requirements and updating annual documents emergency drill documents and ensuring that all menus are posted and current. For all children with a history of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), or for those with peanut and/or tree nut allergy (whether or not they have had anaphylaxis), epinephrine should be readily available. This will usually be provided as a premeasured dose in an auto-injector, such as EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. Specific indications for administration of epinephrine should be provided in the detailed care plan. Within the context of state laws, appropriate personnel should be prepared to administer epinephrine when needed. 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. Background screenings can help by identifying applicants with unsafe backgrounds and risk factors, such as a history of violent behaviors or drug use. Substitutes do have to have a qualification letter and emergency information on file. Any person who will be left alone with children are required to have a criminal background check through the ABCMS portal. Sandboxes should be covered with a lid or other covering when they are not in use. Wet sand can be a breeding ground for insects and can promote mold and bacterial growth . Uncovered sand is subject to contamination and transmission of disease from animal feces (such as toxoplasmosis from cat feces) and insects breeding in sandboxes. Poisonous or potentially harmful plants are prohibited in any part of a child care facility that is accessible to children. All plants not known to be nontoxic should be identified and checked by name with the local poison center (1-800-222-1222) to determine safe use. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. Plants are among the most common household substances that children ingest. Determining the toxicity of every commercially available household plant is difficult. A more reasonable approach is to keep any unknown plant out of the environment that children use. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic . Current menus should always be posted. Emergency and Health questionnaires are to be updated annually. 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 before the end of the temporary time period. 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: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:20 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. Amy Matthews child care health consultant was present during today’s visit. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 9/18/25. 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. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I monitored your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Ms. Hill and Ms. Cantu and Ms. Minor assisted me with today’s visit. Children throughout the facility 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. The last sanitation inspection was 3/17/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/22/25. Shelter and lock down drill will be conducted 9/17/25. Playground inspection was conducted on 8/22/25. Six violations were cited during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. Two classrooms had toxic plants accessible to children. .0604(l) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two substitutes did not have emergency information on file the first day of work. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to employment 2 (R. Sideny, J. Stoneback) substitutes did not have a criminal background check through the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two substitutes did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Two substitutes did not have a health questionnaire on file before the fist day of work. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-2-25, 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 provider and I discussed toxic and nontoxic plants, qualification letters for substitutes, sand box requirements , that outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug, emergency medication requirements and updating annual documents emergency drill documents and ensuring that all menus are posted and current. For all children with a history of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), or for those with peanut and/or tree nut allergy (whether or not they have had anaphylaxis), epinephrine should be readily available. This will usually be provided as a premeasured dose in an auto-injector, such as EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. Specific indications for administration of epinephrine should be provided in the detailed care plan. Within the context of state laws, appropriate personnel should be prepared to administer epinephrine when needed. 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. Background screenings can help by identifying applicants with unsafe backgrounds and risk factors, such as a history of violent behaviors or drug use. Substitutes do have to have a qualification letter and emergency information on file. Any person who will be left alone with children are required to have a criminal background check through the ABCMS portal. Sandboxes should be covered with a lid or other covering when they are not in use. Wet sand can be a breeding ground for insects and can promote mold and bacterial growth . Uncovered sand is subject to contamination and transmission of disease from animal feces (such as toxoplasmosis from cat feces) and insects breeding in sandboxes. Poisonous or potentially harmful plants are prohibited in any part of a child care facility that is accessible to children. All plants not known to be nontoxic should be identified and checked by name with the local poison center (1-800-222-1222) to determine safe use. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. Plants are among the most common household substances that children ingest. Determining the toxicity of every commercially available household plant is difficult. A more reasonable approach is to keep any unknown plant out of the environment that children use. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic . Current menus should always be posted. Emergency and Health questionnaires are to be updated annually. 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 before the end of the temporary time period. 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: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 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 my unannounced visit today was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during the facility's Routine Unannounced visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted lead teacher Ms. Hill who assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas, classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1. The children in care were observed in circle time, centers, washing hands, indoor play. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The fire inspection was completed 9/26/24. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/1/24. The last fire drill conducted was 8/23/24. The last documented shelter and lockdown drill was 9/10/24. The last playground inspection conducted was 8/26/24. 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. During today’s visit, partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I did review one staff member’s file during today’s visit. Two violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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. One staff members first aid verification expired on 6/8/24. .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. One staff members CPR verification expired on 6/8/24. .1102(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9-26-24, 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. 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 Records of successful completion of training and renewal cycles in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR should be maintained in the employee personnel files on site. Documentation of current certification of satisfactory completion of pediatric first aid and demonstration of pediatric CPR skills in the facility assists in implementing and monitoring for proof of compliance. Program Reminders J. Keith needs to complete the recognizing and responding to suspicious maltreatment by 11/13/24. The link is below to the training. https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/. J. Cantu needs to take First Aid and CPR, it expired 6/8/24. T. Harris and C. Minor first aid and CPR will expire 11/7/24. The principal B. Bonnemere’ s qualifying criminal background letter expires 9/16/24. All staff have until 2/13/25 to have all required on going trainings completed. Please refer to the last staff and training worksheet for reference. 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 trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 the lead teacher Ms. Hill who assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas 9classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1. The children in care were observed in circle time, centers, washing hands, indoor and outdoor play. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The fire inspection was completed 9/11/23. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/25/23. The last fire drill conducted was 8/31/23. The last documented shelter and lockdown drill was 9/8/23. The last playground inspection conducted was 8/31/23. 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. During today’s visit, partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Two violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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.One staff member's first aid expired on 6/4/23 and hasn;t been renewed at the time of today's visit. .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.One staff member's CPR expired on 6/4/23 and hasnt been renewed at the time of today's visit. .1102(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9-27-23, 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 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 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 First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required 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. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 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 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 training. CPR 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. Staff Reminders All staff members make sure to complete your number of required on -going trainings before 2/21/23 and place the certificates in the staff file for review. Make the off-site records form for the 2022-2023 school year needs to be filled out if you haven’t done so already. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (10) the staff/child ratio applicable to a classroom as described in Paragraph (a) of this Rule shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times. 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

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 the lead teacher Ms. Hill who assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas 9classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1. The children in care were observed in circle time, centers, washing hands, indoor and outdoor play. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The fire inspection was completed 9/11/23. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/25/23. The last fire drill conducted was 8/31/23. The last documented shelter and lockdown drill was 9/8/23. The last playground inspection conducted was 8/31/23. 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. During today’s visit, partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Two violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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.One staff member's first aid expired on 6/4/23 and hasn;t been renewed at the time of today's visit. .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.One staff member's CPR expired on 6/4/23 and hasnt been renewed at the time of today's visit. .1102(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9-27-23, 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 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 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 First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required 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. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 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 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 training. CPR 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. Staff Reminders All staff members make sure to complete your number of required on -going trainings before 2/21/23 and place the certificates in the staff file for review. Make the off-site records form for the 2022-2023 school year needs to be filled out if you haven’t done so already. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (10) the staff/child ratio applicable to a classroom as described in Paragraph (a) of this Rule shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times. 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

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 the lead teacher Ms. Hill who assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas 9classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1. The children in care were observed in circle time, centers, washing hands, indoor and outdoor play. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The fire inspection was completed 9/11/23. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/25/23. The last fire drill conducted was 8/31/23. The last documented shelter and lockdown drill was 9/8/23. The last playground inspection conducted was 8/31/23. 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. During today’s visit, partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Two violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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.One staff member's first aid expired on 6/4/23 and hasn;t been renewed at the time of today's visit. .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.One staff member's CPR expired on 6/4/23 and hasnt been renewed at the time of today's visit. .1102(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9-27-23, 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 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 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 First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required 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. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 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 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 training. CPR 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. Staff Reminders All staff members make sure to complete your number of required on -going trainings before 2/21/23 and place the certificates in the staff file for review. Make the off-site records form for the 2022-2023 school year needs to be filled out if you haven’t done so already. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (10) the staff/child ratio applicable to a classroom as described in Paragraph (a) of this Rule shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times. 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: WEST OXFORD ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 39000174 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 the lead teacher Ms. Hill who assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor areas 9classroom numbers B3, B4 and EC1. The children in care were observed in circle time, centers, washing hands, indoor and outdoor play. Currently this facility operates with a Five (5) Star license that was issued December 13th, 2019. The fire inspection was completed 9/11/23. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/25/23. The last fire drill conducted was 8/31/23. The last documented shelter and lockdown drill was 9/8/23. The last playground inspection conducted was 8/31/23. 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. During today’s visit, partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Two violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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.One staff member's first aid expired on 6/4/23 and hasn;t been renewed at the time of today's visit. .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.One staff member's CPR expired on 6/4/23 and hasnt been renewed at the time of today's visit. .1102(d) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9-27-23, 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 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 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 First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required 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. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 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 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 training. CPR 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. Staff Reminders All staff members make sure to complete your number of required on -going trainings before 2/21/23 and place the certificates in the staff file for review. Make the off-site records form for the 2022-2023 school year needs to be filled out if you haven’t done so already. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (10) the staff/child ratio applicable to a classroom as described in Paragraph (a) of this Rule shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times. 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