10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY III Facility ID: 60002276 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/6/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 10/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:35 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 The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of June 18, 2019. The center meets enhanced reduced ratio and enhanced space. Permit restrictions include no children under age three and no children in diapers. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 86 %. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 27, 2025. Upon arrival, I was greeted by and met with Marilyn Feaster, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today's visit. We discussed the items I needed to review today, and you provided me with needed program files and staff worksheets. You accompanied me to the classrooms, and I completed the walkthrough of the facility. The following child care requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. The ABCMS Roster was in compliance. Health and Safety Training: The staff are current with Health and Safety Training. On-Going Training: On-going training for two (2) veteran employee files checked was in compliance. The training record was not completed. See Technical Assistance for more details. ITS-SIDS: The facility does not serve infants. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: The facility does not serve infants. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: The facility currently has no children requiring emergency medication. Storage of Hazardous Substances and Medication: The center is in compliance. General Safety: There were no general safety violations Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed October 6, 2025, with a superior rating. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was in compliance. The last fire inspection was May 28, 2025. The EPR plan was dated February 12, 2025. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) employee hired 8/18/2025 had a physical exam on file dated July 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee hired 8/18/2025 had a TB Test on file dated July 11, 2024. .0701(a) Compliance Statement Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 20, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance DCDEE Website I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Understanding the New QRIS We discussed that you are currently interested in Pathway 1. We reviewed section .3200 regarding Pathway 1. You can review the application for Pathway 1 at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. You have chosen to determine the date to apply If you missed the information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can now watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. WORKS Please continue to make sure all staff have current WORKS letters. You can visit the WORKS page and get contact information on our website here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS . NC Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) I shared the NCRLAP website training information with your staff. There are training and resources available at https://www.ncrlap.org/ for you to prepare for the ECERS-3 . I encourage you to review this with your staff. On-Going Training Hours We discussed keeping the On-Going Training records updated annually by date of employment. I recommend a new record be made annually on the anniversary date of the employee. I completed one training record with you and we discussed setting up the training records and certificates the same way you keep your health and safety training. We discussed that a certificate should include the date of the training, the number of hours and the trainer name and date in order for the division to be able to verify training hours. Staff Medical Report We discussed the form for employee medical exam can be found under Provider Documents and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms on our website. The physical exam must include a physician answer to the questions included on the form. A transcript from a CVS or Medical clinic does not meet compliance. Please have your staff member take the form I printed and left with you to be completed by the physician. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY III Facility ID: 60002276 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/6/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 10/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:35 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 The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of June 18, 2019. The center meets enhanced reduced ratio and enhanced space. Permit restrictions include no children under age three and no children in diapers. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 86 %. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 27, 2025. Upon arrival, I was greeted by and met with Marilyn Feaster, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today's visit. We discussed the items I needed to review today, and you provided me with needed program files and staff worksheets. You accompanied me to the classrooms, and I completed the walkthrough of the facility. The following child care requirements were monitored during today’s visit: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children were adequately supervised during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Each staff has current CPR. First Aid: Each staff has current First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification. The ABCMS Roster was in compliance. Health and Safety Training: The staff are current with Health and Safety Training. On-Going Training: On-going training for two (2) veteran employee files checked was in compliance. The training record was not completed. See Technical Assistance for more details. ITS-SIDS: The facility does not serve infants. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: The facility does not serve infants. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and in compliance. Administration of Medication: The facility currently has no children requiring emergency medication. Storage of Hazardous Substances and Medication: The center is in compliance. General Safety: There were no general safety violations Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found un compliance. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed October 6, 2025, with a superior rating. The playground inspections were current and in compliance. The incident log was monitored and in compliance. The emergency drill log was in compliance. The last fire inspection was May 28, 2025. The EPR plan was dated February 12, 2025. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) employee hired 8/18/2025 had a physical exam on file dated July 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee hired 8/18/2025 had a TB Test on file dated July 11, 2024. .0701(a) Compliance Statement Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 20, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance DCDEE Website I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Understanding the New QRIS We discussed that you are currently interested in Pathway 1. We reviewed section .3200 regarding Pathway 1. You can review the application for Pathway 1 at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. You have chosen to determine the date to apply If you missed the information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can now watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. WORKS Please continue to make sure all staff have current WORKS letters. You can visit the WORKS page and get contact information on our website here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS . NC Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) I shared the NCRLAP website training information with your staff. There are training and resources available at https://www.ncrlap.org/ for you to prepare for the ECERS-3 . I encourage you to review this with your staff. On-Going Training Hours We discussed keeping the On-Going Training records updated annually by date of employment. I recommend a new record be made annually on the anniversary date of the employee. I completed one training record with you and we discussed setting up the training records and certificates the same way you keep your health and safety training. We discussed that a certificate should include the date of the training, the number of hours and the trainer name and date in order for the division to be able to verify training hours. Staff Medical Report We discussed the form for employee medical exam can be found under Provider Documents and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms on our website. The physical exam must include a physician answer to the questions included on the form. A transcript from a CVS or Medical clinic does not meet compliance. Please have your staff member take the form I printed and left with you to be completed by the physician. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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: PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY III Facility ID: 60002276 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of June 18, 2019. The center meets enhanced reduced ratio and enhanced space. Permit restrictions include no children under age three and no children in diapers. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 89%. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 4, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 26, 2025, and Cureton/Miller Associates Inc. is listed as current-active. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Karen Shaw, Administrator. Marilyn Feaster, Administrator, was in a classroom due to a teacher absence. I explained the purpose of today's visit. Ms. Shaw went to the classroom to allow Ms. Feaster to assist me with the visit. We met and discussed the items I needed to review today and completed the walkthrough of the facility together. A sanitation inspection was completed December 5, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 15, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance Program records were reviewed. The last fire drill was conducted February 3, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted December 6, 2024. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated February 12, 2025, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in activity centers, large group circle time, teacher directed activities and lunch. I observed teachers at the tables with the children encouraging play. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. The program uses The Creative Curriculum which is an approved curriculum. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the curriculum in each classroom. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. I observed soft soap hand soap in both classrooms with the warning keep out of reach of children accessible to children. We discussed moving hand soaps to the second shelf located above the sinks which is five feet or higher. Additionally, some hand soaps can be purchased which do not have the warning. Continue to read all items purchased for the classrooms. There are no children enrolled requiring emergency medications The outdoor area was monitored. The resilient surfacing under the swings did not met critical height requirements although there is sufficient mulch on the outdoor play area. We discussed raking the mulch under the swings and I suggested looking into purchasing mats to go under the swings which will reduce the divots caused by children pushing the mulch while swinging. I observed a table in poor repair which needs to be removed or repaired. The center does not provide transportation. Six (6) children’s files were selected, reviewed and four (4) violations were cited. The staff and training worksheet was used to review staff files and found in compliance. There have been no new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. Ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were reviewed. We corrected several training dates together after reviewing staff meeting agendas and signature sheets. The following violations cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. A cracked table with broken laminate was observed on the playground accessible to children. .0601(d) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space B5 and B6, soft soap with keep out of each of children was observed accessible to children. .2820(b) 1308 Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. Three (3) children did not have names of individuals to whom the center may release the child. .0801(a)(7) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One(1) child did not have emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1317 Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. One (1) child did not have authorization for emergency medical care information signed by the child's parent. .0802(d) 1318 Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One (1) child did not have medical authorization present on the child's first day. .0802(d) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing under swings did not meet the critical height requirement. .0605(k)(1-4) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 13, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Additionally, NC PreK resources are available on the website. Understanding the New QRIS If you missed the information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can now watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: 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, https://www.ncrlap.org/ 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. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY III Facility ID: 60002276 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of June 18, 2019. The center meets enhanced reduced ratio and enhanced space. Permit restrictions include no children under age three and no children in diapers. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 89%. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed March 4, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 26, 2025, and Cureton/Miller Associates Inc. is listed as current-active. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Karen Shaw, Administrator. Marilyn Feaster, Administrator, was in a classroom due to a teacher absence. I explained the purpose of today's visit. Ms. Shaw went to the classroom to allow Ms. Feaster to assist me with the visit. We met and discussed the items I needed to review today and completed the walkthrough of the facility together. A sanitation inspection was completed December 5, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on July 15, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance Program records were reviewed. The last fire drill was conducted February 3, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted December 6, 2024. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated February 12, 2025, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in activity centers, large group circle time, teacher directed activities and lunch. I observed teachers at the tables with the children encouraging play. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. The program uses The Creative Curriculum which is an approved curriculum. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the curriculum in each classroom. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. I observed soft soap hand soap in both classrooms with the warning keep out of reach of children accessible to children. We discussed moving hand soaps to the second shelf located above the sinks which is five feet or higher. Additionally, some hand soaps can be purchased which do not have the warning. Continue to read all items purchased for the classrooms. There are no children enrolled requiring emergency medications The outdoor area was monitored. The resilient surfacing under the swings did not met critical height requirements although there is sufficient mulch on the outdoor play area. We discussed raking the mulch under the swings and I suggested looking into purchasing mats to go under the swings which will reduce the divots caused by children pushing the mulch while swinging. I observed a table in poor repair which needs to be removed or repaired. The center does not provide transportation. Six (6) children’s files were selected, reviewed and four (4) violations were cited. The staff and training worksheet was used to review staff files and found in compliance. There have been no new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. Ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were reviewed. We corrected several training dates together after reviewing staff meeting agendas and signature sheets. The following violations cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. A cracked table with broken laminate was observed on the playground accessible to children. .0601(d) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space B5 and B6, soft soap with keep out of each of children was observed accessible to children. .2820(b) 1308 Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. Three (3) children did not have names of individuals to whom the center may release the child. .0801(a)(7) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One(1) child did not have emergency medical care information on file. .0802(c) 1317 Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. One (1) child did not have authorization for emergency medical care information signed by the child's parent. .0802(d) 1318 Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One (1) child did not have medical authorization present on the child's first day. .0802(d) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing under swings did not meet the critical height requirement. .0605(k)(1-4) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 13, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Additionally, NC PreK resources are available on the website. Understanding the New QRIS If you missed the information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can now watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: 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, https://www.ncrlap.org/ 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. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY III Facility ID: 60002276 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/16/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 187 Time In: 09:53 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. Prior to today's visit the 18-month compliance was 92%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Marilyn Feaster, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today's visit. You explained to me that you would need to cook today. We met and discussed the items I needed to review today, and you assisted me with looking at program files and staff worksheets. You accompanied me to the classrooms, and I completed the walkthrough of the facility. I observed the two groups during today's visit. I observed children engaged in choice time in learning centers, teachers assisting children with tasks, sensory play consisting of both sand and water, heard conversations with the children using open ended questions as the children played. While in each classroom I reviewed the current activity plans. Material and equipment were observed to be clean, in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range served and allowed for the current activity plan to be implemented. In the classroom serving 4 and 5 year old children, the teacher explained that the materials were being introduced and the centers did not have all materials available at this time since the children are learning how to play in centers the first few weeks. She showed me where the extra materials are stored. I discussed with your teacher the resources available to help prepare for star rated assessments. Please review this information in the technical assistance section of this document. I found all attendance records maintained and in compliance. I observed a current menu posted and the meal served reflected a documented change to the menu. I observed turkey meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit and milk served in the cafeteria. You asked for a current meal pattern. I have provided the rule reference in the technical assistance portion of the visit summary which includes the website you can visit to obtain the meal pattern chart. I monitored the kitchen area and found all items in compliance. I observed children transition from lunch to classroom with teachers maintaining supervision. Supervision and enhanced staff/child reduced ratios were observed being maintained during today's visit. Teacher interaction was nurturing and caring. Currently you do not have any children that need medication to be administered. You have no new staff. I reviewed staff and training worksheets and staff files for CPR/FA, health and safety training, specialized training, orientation, EPR training, and criminal record qualifying letter for staff that were present during the last annual compliance visit conducted March 4, 2024. One staff member has expired CPR /FA training, and you stated you all would be taking the courses together soon. You stated that you will update your staff and training worksheets in the near future. Program records were reviewed today. Information required to be posted was observed posted. The Summary of Law Statement is dated 2/2018. There is a newer version available on our website. Please see technical assistance section of this document. The current fire inspection was conducted on July 11, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted May 24, 2024, with 0 demerits and a Superior rating. The emergency drill log, monthly playground inspections and current incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Cleaning supplies were observed stored properly. I observed a power strip accessible to children and several outlets uncovered. You stated that the outlets are safety outlets however I observed standard outlets. I asked for verification regarding the safety outlets, and you stated you would see if you would be able to find documentation from your property maintenance staff. Three violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space B% , two outlets located near circle time were observed uncovered and in Space B6 a power strip was observed accessible to children with uncovered outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 current staff member does not have current First Aid training. The certification expired 6/10/2024. .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 current staff member does not have current CPR training. The certification expired 6/10/2024. .1102(d) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 30, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. QRIS: 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, https://www.ncrlap.org/ 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. Meal Patterns: 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY III Facility ID: 60002276 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/16/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 187 Time In: 09:53 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. Prior to today's visit the 18-month compliance was 92%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Marilyn Feaster, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today's visit. You explained to me that you would need to cook today. We met and discussed the items I needed to review today, and you assisted me with looking at program files and staff worksheets. You accompanied me to the classrooms, and I completed the walkthrough of the facility. I observed the two groups during today's visit. I observed children engaged in choice time in learning centers, teachers assisting children with tasks, sensory play consisting of both sand and water, heard conversations with the children using open ended questions as the children played. While in each classroom I reviewed the current activity plans. Material and equipment were observed to be clean, in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range served and allowed for the current activity plan to be implemented. In the classroom serving 4 and 5 year old children, the teacher explained that the materials were being introduced and the centers did not have all materials available at this time since the children are learning how to play in centers the first few weeks. She showed me where the extra materials are stored. I discussed with your teacher the resources available to help prepare for star rated assessments. Please review this information in the technical assistance section of this document. I found all attendance records maintained and in compliance. I observed a current menu posted and the meal served reflected a documented change to the menu. I observed turkey meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit and milk served in the cafeteria. You asked for a current meal pattern. I have provided the rule reference in the technical assistance portion of the visit summary which includes the website you can visit to obtain the meal pattern chart. I monitored the kitchen area and found all items in compliance. I observed children transition from lunch to classroom with teachers maintaining supervision. Supervision and enhanced staff/child reduced ratios were observed being maintained during today's visit. Teacher interaction was nurturing and caring. Currently you do not have any children that need medication to be administered. You have no new staff. I reviewed staff and training worksheets and staff files for CPR/FA, health and safety training, specialized training, orientation, EPR training, and criminal record qualifying letter for staff that were present during the last annual compliance visit conducted March 4, 2024. One staff member has expired CPR /FA training, and you stated you all would be taking the courses together soon. You stated that you will update your staff and training worksheets in the near future. Program records were reviewed today. Information required to be posted was observed posted. The Summary of Law Statement is dated 2/2018. There is a newer version available on our website. Please see technical assistance section of this document. The current fire inspection was conducted on July 11, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted May 24, 2024, with 0 demerits and a Superior rating. The emergency drill log, monthly playground inspections and current incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Cleaning supplies were observed stored properly. I observed a power strip accessible to children and several outlets uncovered. You stated that the outlets are safety outlets however I observed standard outlets. I asked for verification regarding the safety outlets, and you stated you would see if you would be able to find documentation from your property maintenance staff. Three violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space B% , two outlets located near circle time were observed uncovered and in Space B6 a power strip was observed accessible to children with uncovered outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 current staff member does not have current First Aid training. The certification expired 6/10/2024. .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 current staff member does not have current CPR training. The certification expired 6/10/2024. .1102(d) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 30, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. QRIS: 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, https://www.ncrlap.org/ 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. Meal Patterns: 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY III Facility ID: 60002276 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/16/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 187 Time In: 09:53 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. Prior to today's visit the 18-month compliance was 92%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Marilyn Feaster, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today's visit. You explained to me that you would need to cook today. We met and discussed the items I needed to review today, and you assisted me with looking at program files and staff worksheets. You accompanied me to the classrooms, and I completed the walkthrough of the facility. I observed the two groups during today's visit. I observed children engaged in choice time in learning centers, teachers assisting children with tasks, sensory play consisting of both sand and water, heard conversations with the children using open ended questions as the children played. While in each classroom I reviewed the current activity plans. Material and equipment were observed to be clean, in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range served and allowed for the current activity plan to be implemented. In the classroom serving 4 and 5 year old children, the teacher explained that the materials were being introduced and the centers did not have all materials available at this time since the children are learning how to play in centers the first few weeks. She showed me where the extra materials are stored. I discussed with your teacher the resources available to help prepare for star rated assessments. Please review this information in the technical assistance section of this document. I found all attendance records maintained and in compliance. I observed a current menu posted and the meal served reflected a documented change to the menu. I observed turkey meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit and milk served in the cafeteria. You asked for a current meal pattern. I have provided the rule reference in the technical assistance portion of the visit summary which includes the website you can visit to obtain the meal pattern chart. I monitored the kitchen area and found all items in compliance. I observed children transition from lunch to classroom with teachers maintaining supervision. Supervision and enhanced staff/child reduced ratios were observed being maintained during today's visit. Teacher interaction was nurturing and caring. Currently you do not have any children that need medication to be administered. You have no new staff. I reviewed staff and training worksheets and staff files for CPR/FA, health and safety training, specialized training, orientation, EPR training, and criminal record qualifying letter for staff that were present during the last annual compliance visit conducted March 4, 2024. One staff member has expired CPR /FA training, and you stated you all would be taking the courses together soon. You stated that you will update your staff and training worksheets in the near future. Program records were reviewed today. Information required to be posted was observed posted. The Summary of Law Statement is dated 2/2018. There is a newer version available on our website. Please see technical assistance section of this document. The current fire inspection was conducted on July 11, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted May 24, 2024, with 0 demerits and a Superior rating. The emergency drill log, monthly playground inspections and current incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Cleaning supplies were observed stored properly. I observed a power strip accessible to children and several outlets uncovered. You stated that the outlets are safety outlets however I observed standard outlets. I asked for verification regarding the safety outlets, and you stated you would see if you would be able to find documentation from your property maintenance staff. Three violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space B% , two outlets located near circle time were observed uncovered and in Space B6 a power strip was observed accessible to children with uncovered outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 current staff member does not have current First Aid training. The certification expired 6/10/2024. .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 current staff member does not have current CPR training. The certification expired 6/10/2024. .1102(d) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 30, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. Technical Assistance Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. QRIS: 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, https://www.ncrlap.org/ 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. Meal Patterns: 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY III Facility ID: 60002276 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/28/2023 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 11/28/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. Prior to today's visit the 18 month compliance was 88%. I met with Maryiln Feaster, Administrator upon my arrival. I explained the purpose of today's visit. You accompanied me on the walkthrough of the facility. We observed the three groups during today's visit. I observed children transiting to lunch, lunch and preparing for rest time. While in each classroom I reviewed the current activity plans. Material and equipment was observed to be clean, in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range served and allowed for the current activity plan to be implemented. Supervision and enhanced staff/child reduced ratios were observed being maintained during today's visit. Currently you do not have have any children that need medication to be administered. I reviewed new staff files and I reviewed the staff and training worksheet for specialized training and criminal record qualifying letter for staff that were present during the last annual compliance visit conducted. Please see violation section of today's documentation. Program records were reviewed today. Information required to be posted were observed posted. The current menu was posted and lunch served followed today's menu. The current fire inspection was conducted on 6/7/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/2/23. The emergency drill log, monthly playground inspections and current incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Cleaning supplies were observed stored properly. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff, hired 8-16-23, did not have all her staff records on site available for review, her medical information and orientation information was missing. You stated she needed to take her file home for a class. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 (hired 8/18/16) does not have proof of current First Aid certification on file. .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 (hired 8/18/16) does not have proof of having current CPR certification on file. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff hired 11/14/23 does not have a signed acknowledgement on file proving she review the center's prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. One staff hired 8/16/23 does not have proof of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment training. .1102(g) Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Marilyn Feaster, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before December 12, 2023. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff files: Do not let staff take their files from the premise, you call allow them to make copies of anything they need from their file but they should not be taking their file off premise. It should remain on premise and available for review. Even after employment end the file must remain available for review for a year from termination date. We discussed upon hire the medical, TB test/screening and health and safety trainings can be accepted if they are less than 12 months old from hire date. Rated License Reassessment: This facility will be in Cohort 2. The planning/preparation year will be from July 2024 - June 2025 and the reassessment year will be July 2025 - June 2026. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson PO Box 49335 Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 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

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