NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLEASANT GARDEN ELEMENTARY NC PRE-K PROGRAM Facility ID: 41002130 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 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 unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with child care rules during an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 03/07/2025. An Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This program is currently operated by Guilford County School System and has a Five-Star License issued 5/23/2024. The program has an 18-month compliance history of 100%. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Thompson, Lead Teacher. Ms. Thompson assisted me with the visit. There were 16 children present today ages 4- 5 years old. They were observed during outside activities, read aloud and practice centers. Teachers interacted with the children in a pleasant manner. The public-school off-site records verification forms for staff and children records were completed and were signed by the principal. I reviewed children and staff files. A fire inspection was completed on 10/16/2025. I received a copy of the inspection report during the visit on 10/14/2025. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/15/2026 and received a classification of superior with 9 demerits. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit as per the attached checklist that was emailed to the provider. There was one item of non-compliance observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. During outside activities today, one child was brought inside, which left the class our of ratio. Your required staff to child ratio is 1/13. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. Violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 03/04/2026, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Your letter should include facility name, facility ID, and original signature. We discussed the following items of technical assistance today: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each childcare provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. During outside activities today, one child was brought inside, which left the class our of ratio. Your required staff to child ratio is 1/13. I reminded you to ensure the correct number of children accompany you when transitioning. We discussed the following consultation items today: I reminded you to dump the water out of the sand and water table if its not in use, or to ensure that the cover is securely placed back on. We discussed questions you had about your assessment process. The link to the NCRLAP website is https://ncrlap.org/ At the completion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you, and a copy was emailed to you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the implementation of Child Care Rules. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me at 743-241-0126 or by email at elizabeth.childress@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and cooperation during the visit today. 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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