Westfield Pre-K School Ready

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: WESTFIELD PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000325 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant and Melissa King, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one, and school age equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 12, 2025, and Surry County Schools was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in large group time, free play, and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 7, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed September 9, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 4, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on December 11, 2025. A locked down drill was documented on September 17, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on December 16, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for seven (7) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported. All the required DPI paperwork for transportation was available onsite. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare 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 teacher, Melissa King and teacher, Renee Bullington. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. You stated you were in the process of completing the Dial-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 27, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times a year. You stated that you use Class Dojo and newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a planner is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by holding Literacy Night and a Fall Carnival. The environment rating scale score received on December 12, 2019, was 5.84. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility roster did not have all the current staff and administrator linked. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lock down drill was not documented on the log. The date was documented and corrected during the visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before January 28, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Melinda Lescar P.O. Box 25174 Winston Salem, NC 27114 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: Item # 1805 A center roster has been created in ABCMS. The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS is an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Item#1811 The last lock down drill documented was September 17,2025, by M. King. A shelter-in-place or lock down drill was not documented on the log within the three (3) month requirement. Ms. King located the last date a lockdown drill was conducted on October 23, 2025. The date was documented on the log by Ms. King and was corrected during the visit. The drills should take place every three (3) months to ensure compliance. It may be helpful to set reminders on your phone or calendar to assist in conducting and documenting the drills on the log quarterly. Additional Information/Consultation: The Pathway to the Stars conversation took place today with Principal, DJ Sheets. Pathway 1: Program Assessment and the requirements were discussed. The application process and all forms were shared as well as DCDEE’s website to assist in learning more about the Pathway. Mr. Sheets stated he did not know of any support in any areas at this time. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant (336) 987-0960 Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: WESTFIELD PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000325 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant and Melissa King, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one, and school age equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 12, 2025, and Surry County Schools was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in large group time, free play, and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 7, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed September 9, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 4, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on December 11, 2025. A locked down drill was documented on September 17, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on December 16, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for seven (7) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported. All the required DPI paperwork for transportation was available onsite. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare 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 teacher, Melissa King and teacher, Renee Bullington. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. You stated you were in the process of completing the Dial-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 27, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times a year. You stated that you use Class Dojo and newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a planner is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by holding Literacy Night and a Fall Carnival. The environment rating scale score received on December 12, 2019, was 5.84. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility roster did not have all the current staff and administrator linked. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lock down drill was not documented on the log. The date was documented and corrected during the visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before January 28, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Melinda Lescar P.O. Box 25174 Winston Salem, NC 27114 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: Item # 1805 A center roster has been created in ABCMS. The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS is an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Item#1811 The last lock down drill documented was September 17,2025, by M. King. A shelter-in-place or lock down drill was not documented on the log within the three (3) month requirement. Ms. King located the last date a lockdown drill was conducted on October 23, 2025. The date was documented on the log by Ms. King and was corrected during the visit. The drills should take place every three (3) months to ensure compliance. It may be helpful to set reminders on your phone or calendar to assist in conducting and documenting the drills on the log quarterly. Additional Information/Consultation: The Pathway to the Stars conversation took place today with Principal, DJ Sheets. Pathway 1: Program Assessment and the requirements were discussed. The application process and all forms were shared as well as DCDEE’s website to assist in learning more about the Pathway. Mr. Sheets stated he did not know of any support in any areas at this time. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant (336) 987-0960 Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: WESTFIELD PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000325 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant and Melissa King, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one, and school age equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 12, 2025, and Surry County Schools was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in large group time, free play, and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 7, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed September 9, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 4, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on December 11, 2025. A locked down drill was documented on September 17, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on December 16, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for seven (7) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported. All the required DPI paperwork for transportation was available onsite. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare 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 teacher, Melissa King and teacher, Renee Bullington. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. You stated you were in the process of completing the Dial-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 27, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times a year. You stated that you use Class Dojo and newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a planner is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by holding Literacy Night and a Fall Carnival. The environment rating scale score received on December 12, 2019, was 5.84. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility roster did not have all the current staff and administrator linked. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lock down drill was not documented on the log. The date was documented and corrected during the visit. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before January 28, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Melinda Lescar P.O. Box 25174 Winston Salem, NC 27114 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: Item # 1805 A center roster has been created in ABCMS. The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS is an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Item#1811 The last lock down drill documented was September 17,2025, by M. King. A shelter-in-place or lock down drill was not documented on the log within the three (3) month requirement. Ms. King located the last date a lockdown drill was conducted on October 23, 2025. The date was documented on the log by Ms. King and was corrected during the visit. The drills should take place every three (3) months to ensure compliance. It may be helpful to set reminders on your phone or calendar to assist in conducting and documenting the drills on the log quarterly. Additional Information/Consultation: The Pathway to the Stars conversation took place today with Principal, DJ Sheets. Pathway 1: Program Assessment and the requirements were discussed. The application process and all forms were shared as well as DCDEE’s website to assist in learning more about the Pathway. Mr. Sheets stated he did not know of any support in any areas at this time. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant (336) 987-0960 Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: WESTFIELD PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000325 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/7/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/7/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Renee Bullington Assistant Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced ratios minus one, school age equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The school is operated by Surry County Schools. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in free play, personal care routines, and eating lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed January 27, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 10, 2024 Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on January 24, 2025. A lockdown drill was documented on December 2, 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on January 17, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for 3 children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported. All the required DPI paperwork for transportation was available onsite. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare 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 Teacher, Melissa King and Assistant Teacher, Renee Bullington. A selection of files was monitored for the completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. You stated completed the Dial-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 21, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:35 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Remind App and newsletter to communicate with parents. In addition, a planner is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by holding Literacy Night and a Fall Carnival. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training certificates were not on file for review. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before February 21, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Recognizing and responding training is crucial because it equips individuals, particularly those working with vulnerable populations like children, with the knowledge and skills to identify potential signs of abuse or neglect, understand their legal responsibility to report suspicions, and take appropriate actions to protect individuals at risk, ultimately preventing further harm and promoting safety and well-being; it empowers individuals to intervene early and effectively when concerns arise. You can complete this training at this link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The harmless hold was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s” will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: WESTFIELD PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000325 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/7/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/7/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Renee Bullington Assistant Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced ratios minus one, school age equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The school is operated by Surry County Schools. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaged in free play, personal care routines, and eating lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed January 27, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 10, 2024 Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on January 24, 2025. A lockdown drill was documented on December 2, 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on January 17, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for 3 children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported. All the required DPI paperwork for transportation was available onsite. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare 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 Teacher, Melissa King and Assistant Teacher, Renee Bullington. A selection of files was monitored for the completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. You stated completed the Dial-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 21, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:35 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Remind App and newsletter to communicate with parents. In addition, a planner is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by holding Literacy Night and a Fall Carnival. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training certificates were not on file for review. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before February 21, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Recognizing and responding training is crucial because it equips individuals, particularly those working with vulnerable populations like children, with the knowledge and skills to identify potential signs of abuse or neglect, understand their legal responsibility to report suspicions, and take appropriate actions to protect individuals at risk, ultimately preventing further harm and promoting safety and well-being; it empowers individuals to intervene early and effectively when concerns arise. You can complete this training at this link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The harmless hold was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s” will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: WESTFIELD PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000325 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/20/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/20/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Melissa King, lead teacher assisted me with the visit. Derek Sheets, principal, was on site and available to assist as needed. Your program currently operates one classroom with a five star license effective 1/7/20. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratios, enhanced ratios minus one, and school-age play equipment cannot be used by preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during your April 2023 annual compliance visit. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A playground inspection was conducted 11/16/23. You agreed to do a December inspection before you leave for winter break. A fire drill was last documented 12/15/23 and a lockdown drill on 11/1/23. You provided me with a copy of your most recent fire inspection conducted 8/20/23. I observed a sanitation inspection last conducted on 8/28/23 earning a Superior classification with 4 demerits. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid (taken 8/15/23) • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS (n/a) • Emergency Medical Care Plan & EPR (8/3/23) • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions A walk-through of the facility was completed. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. During this visit, I observed lunch, indoor free play, and children having the opportunity to attend a quarterly reward popcorn and movie experience in the gym for Pre-K through 2nd grade . The movie lasts 30 to 45 minutes and you have agreed to log this into your screen time log. I observed emergency medication stored 5 feet up in the classroom. We reviewed today that emergency medications are not required to be locked as they should be easily accessible when needed with no potential barriers to accessing them. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are stored in a locked classroom cabinet. No new staff were reported at this program since your annual compliance visit on April 11, 2023. Limited monitoring of continuing staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Four children enrolled at this site ride the public school bus to and from school. I observed the required information on file for transportation. You stated each bus driver has been provided with an emergency and identifying information sheet with photo for each child transported. I observed a copy of parents signed permission to transport including when and where the child is to be transported, approximate times of arrival and departure, and signed authorization that buses are insured, inspected, and in good, safe condition. Pre-K Requirements: 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 teacher Melissa King, and Assistant teacher Debbie Creed. The principal is Derek Sheets The class size is currently 18 children with a 1:9 staff/child ratio. Your program was monitored today for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses The Creative Curriculum. The facility uses the Teaching Strategies Gold for lesson planning and documenting evidence of children's ongoing progress. The first day of school for students was August 24, 2023. You send home planners for communication, use the Remind app for text communication with parents, and have held several parent nights including literacy nights this school year. One violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch in fall zones of equipment did not measure the required 6 inches in depth. .0605(j) Child Care programs are expected to be in compliance at all times and are required to maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before January 3, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Topics discussed today: • Thirty days prior to last year’s annual compliance visit, (by March 11, 2024) please send me your completed staff and training worksheet listing information for the lead teachers, teacher assistants, and principal; along with a copy of your most recent fire inspection report. Also maintain a copy of the facility’s fire inspection in your Pre-K notebook. • If you maintain records off-site, be sure to add any substitute teachers to your off-site records verification form initialed by the principal. When substitutes are counted in the staff/ child ratio during DCDEE visits, required information for the substitute will be requested by the consultant. • CPR and First Aid certifications are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date on the card. For each child transported by bus, the parent permission authorization must include the times of day the child is transported and the destinations. If the child is transported to the child’s home – the child’s home address should be on the form. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Mrs. King from my computer screen and emailed to you. Resuming the Rated License: Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 2 to Resume the Rated License Reassessment following Hold Harmless due to COVID-19. This means your preparation year for the rated license begins July 1, 2024 through June 20, 2025. Your points and stars will be reassessed between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below: Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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