Garden OF Eden Childcare & Development Center Inc.

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0626-134L Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. The report alleges violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision when children run out of the classroom, and the staff must leave their group unattended to get the children who run outside. 2.There is a concern that staff child ratios are not being followed during meal preparation and nap time. 3.There is concern that screen time is provided for children under three years of age. 4.There is a concern that staff personnel files are not on site. 5.There is a concern that fire inspection is expired. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained some of the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. I observed two groups of children. There were five (5) children present in space number four (4) with one teacher, IM, and lunch was being served by the administrator. Lunch today was a sliced hotdog, bread, chili beans, apple wedges and milk. There were eight (8) children present in space number six (6) with one teacher, S.R., and staff/child ratio and supervision were in compliance. They were scheduled to meet all staff/child ratios and supervision requirements with the assistance of the administrator. The administrator stated that she is able to remain in compliance at all times when all staff are present. She also stated that she does not leave the building during lunch time and she provides coverage for the other staff while they take their scheduled lunch breaks. I interviewed the administrator regarding supervision, staff/child ratio and screen time used for children during meal preparation, naptime and when children run out of the classroom. The administrator and one teacher, IM, the only staff who worked at this facility full time before June 15, 2026 and met the qualifications to be left alone with children. The administrator typically cared for one group of children under three (3) years old and the lead teacher cared for the other group of children over two (2) years old. During naptime the administrator would sit in between the two groups of children while the teacher, IM, left the building for an hour’s lunch break. The administrator stated that three (3) children have run out of the classroom multiple times, and the administrator has had to leave the group of children in her care unattended to go outside and get the other children. They have run out the front door leading to the street and the back door to the playground. The director has been engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one (1) and two (2) years of age. She stated that she had brought the children into the kitchen and let them watch an age-appropriate video on a tablet while she cooked. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio, supervision and screentime was substantiated. The director stated that one staff member, S.R., was hired by the center owner on June 10, 2026. She started working at the facility on June 11, 2026. A part time teacher’s aid was also hired on May 18th, 2026, by the center owner. The director received both personnel files from the owner June 18, 2026. The staff and training worksheet was completed today. The allegation regarding personnel files not being available was substantiated. Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review The following violations were confirmed and/or observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection expired on May 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. .1801(a)(1-5) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. .0510(f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. .0713(a)(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected and how you plan on staying in compliance. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Staff-Child Ratio: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio was substantiated. On June 10, 2026, one staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of 18 children, including children as young as one year of age. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0713 Staff/Child Ratios, which requires centers to maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times children are in care. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to develop and implement staffing schedules that ensure compliance with required staff-child ratios throughout the day, including during nap time, staff breaks, opening procedures, and closing procedures. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends implementing staffing contingency plans and regularly monitoring attendance and staffing assignments to maintain compliance. Supervision: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate supervision was substantiated. A staff member was engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one and two years of age. In addition, children reportedly exited the facility, resulting in staff leaving other children unattended in order to retrieve them. These actions are a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) Supervision, which requires children to be adequately supervised at all times. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised that supervision must remain the primary responsibility while children are in care. Activities that divert attention from supervising children should not occur unless another qualified staff member is available to assume responsibility for the children. The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness recommends implementing active supervision practices, including positioning staff strategically, conducting frequent head counts, continuously scanning the environment, and modifying the environment to reduce safety risks and prevent children from leaving designated areas. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding children routinely viewing videos while a staff member prepared meals was substantiated. This practice does not support the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote children’s learning and development as required by applicable program activity requirements. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities during transitions and routine care periods. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends providing hands-on learning opportunities, teacher-child interactions, music, movement, books, sensory experiences, and other age-appropriate activities that actively engage young children. Personnel Records and Staff Qualifications: Based on interviews and records reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding incomplete personnel records for staff members, S.R. and J.F., was substantiated. Required documentation was not available for review, and the facility could not demonstrate that all qualifications had been met before the staff member was permitted to care for children independently until June 18, 2026. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0714. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to review all personnel files to ensure that required documentation is complete, current, and maintained on-site. Personnel file audits should be conducted routinely to verify compliance with staff qualification and documentation requirements. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends utilizing personnel record checklists and monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance . Fire Inspection: Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0302 Required Records and Documentation, which requires documentation necessary for compliance with licensing requirements to be maintained and available for review. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to immediately obtain a current fire inspection and maintain the documentation on-site. A compliance tracking system should be implemented to monitor expiration dates for inspections, permits, and other required documents. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends maintaining a regulatory compliance calendar to ensure inspections remain current. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0626-134L Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. The report alleges violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision when children run out of the classroom, and the staff must leave their group unattended to get the children who run outside. 2.There is a concern that staff child ratios are not being followed during meal preparation and nap time. 3.There is concern that screen time is provided for children under three years of age. 4.There is a concern that staff personnel files are not on site. 5.There is a concern that fire inspection is expired. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained some of the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. I observed two groups of children. There were five (5) children present in space number four (4) with one teacher, IM, and lunch was being served by the administrator. Lunch today was a sliced hotdog, bread, chili beans, apple wedges and milk. There were eight (8) children present in space number six (6) with one teacher, S.R., and staff/child ratio and supervision were in compliance. They were scheduled to meet all staff/child ratios and supervision requirements with the assistance of the administrator. The administrator stated that she is able to remain in compliance at all times when all staff are present. She also stated that she does not leave the building during lunch time and she provides coverage for the other staff while they take their scheduled lunch breaks. I interviewed the administrator regarding supervision, staff/child ratio and screen time used for children during meal preparation, naptime and when children run out of the classroom. The administrator and one teacher, IM, the only staff who worked at this facility full time before June 15, 2026 and met the qualifications to be left alone with children. The administrator typically cared for one group of children under three (3) years old and the lead teacher cared for the other group of children over two (2) years old. During naptime the administrator would sit in between the two groups of children while the teacher, IM, left the building for an hour’s lunch break. The administrator stated that three (3) children have run out of the classroom multiple times, and the administrator has had to leave the group of children in her care unattended to go outside and get the other children. They have run out the front door leading to the street and the back door to the playground. The director has been engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one (1) and two (2) years of age. She stated that she had brought the children into the kitchen and let them watch an age-appropriate video on a tablet while she cooked. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio, supervision and screentime was substantiated. The director stated that one staff member, S.R., was hired by the center owner on June 10, 2026. She started working at the facility on June 11, 2026. A part time teacher’s aid was also hired on May 18th, 2026, by the center owner. The director received both personnel files from the owner June 18, 2026. The staff and training worksheet was completed today. The allegation regarding personnel files not being available was substantiated. Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review The following violations were confirmed and/or observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection expired on May 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. .1801(a)(1-5) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. .0510(f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. .0713(a)(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected and how you plan on staying in compliance. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Staff-Child Ratio: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio was substantiated. On June 10, 2026, one staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of 18 children, including children as young as one year of age. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0713 Staff/Child Ratios, which requires centers to maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times children are in care. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to develop and implement staffing schedules that ensure compliance with required staff-child ratios throughout the day, including during nap time, staff breaks, opening procedures, and closing procedures. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends implementing staffing contingency plans and regularly monitoring attendance and staffing assignments to maintain compliance. Supervision: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate supervision was substantiated. A staff member was engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one and two years of age. In addition, children reportedly exited the facility, resulting in staff leaving other children unattended in order to retrieve them. These actions are a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) Supervision, which requires children to be adequately supervised at all times. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised that supervision must remain the primary responsibility while children are in care. Activities that divert attention from supervising children should not occur unless another qualified staff member is available to assume responsibility for the children. The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness recommends implementing active supervision practices, including positioning staff strategically, conducting frequent head counts, continuously scanning the environment, and modifying the environment to reduce safety risks and prevent children from leaving designated areas. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding children routinely viewing videos while a staff member prepared meals was substantiated. This practice does not support the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote children’s learning and development as required by applicable program activity requirements. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities during transitions and routine care periods. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends providing hands-on learning opportunities, teacher-child interactions, music, movement, books, sensory experiences, and other age-appropriate activities that actively engage young children. Personnel Records and Staff Qualifications: Based on interviews and records reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding incomplete personnel records for staff members, S.R. and J.F., was substantiated. Required documentation was not available for review, and the facility could not demonstrate that all qualifications had been met before the staff member was permitted to care for children independently until June 18, 2026. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0714. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to review all personnel files to ensure that required documentation is complete, current, and maintained on-site. Personnel file audits should be conducted routinely to verify compliance with staff qualification and documentation requirements. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends utilizing personnel record checklists and monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance . Fire Inspection: Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0302 Required Records and Documentation, which requires documentation necessary for compliance with licensing requirements to be maintained and available for review. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to immediately obtain a current fire inspection and maintain the documentation on-site. A compliance tracking system should be implemented to monitor expiration dates for inspections, permits, and other required documents. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends maintaining a regulatory compliance calendar to ensure inspections remain current. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0626-134L Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. The report alleges violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision when children run out of the classroom, and the staff must leave their group unattended to get the children who run outside. 2.There is a concern that staff child ratios are not being followed during meal preparation and nap time. 3.There is concern that screen time is provided for children under three years of age. 4.There is a concern that staff personnel files are not on site. 5.There is a concern that fire inspection is expired. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained some of the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. I observed two groups of children. There were five (5) children present in space number four (4) with one teacher, IM, and lunch was being served by the administrator. Lunch today was a sliced hotdog, bread, chili beans, apple wedges and milk. There were eight (8) children present in space number six (6) with one teacher, S.R., and staff/child ratio and supervision were in compliance. They were scheduled to meet all staff/child ratios and supervision requirements with the assistance of the administrator. The administrator stated that she is able to remain in compliance at all times when all staff are present. She also stated that she does not leave the building during lunch time and she provides coverage for the other staff while they take their scheduled lunch breaks. I interviewed the administrator regarding supervision, staff/child ratio and screen time used for children during meal preparation, naptime and when children run out of the classroom. The administrator and one teacher, IM, the only staff who worked at this facility full time before June 15, 2026 and met the qualifications to be left alone with children. The administrator typically cared for one group of children under three (3) years old and the lead teacher cared for the other group of children over two (2) years old. During naptime the administrator would sit in between the two groups of children while the teacher, IM, left the building for an hour’s lunch break. The administrator stated that three (3) children have run out of the classroom multiple times, and the administrator has had to leave the group of children in her care unattended to go outside and get the other children. They have run out the front door leading to the street and the back door to the playground. The director has been engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one (1) and two (2) years of age. She stated that she had brought the children into the kitchen and let them watch an age-appropriate video on a tablet while she cooked. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio, supervision and screentime was substantiated. The director stated that one staff member, S.R., was hired by the center owner on June 10, 2026. She started working at the facility on June 11, 2026. A part time teacher’s aid was also hired on May 18th, 2026, by the center owner. The director received both personnel files from the owner June 18, 2026. The staff and training worksheet was completed today. The allegation regarding personnel files not being available was substantiated. Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review The following violations were confirmed and/or observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection expired on May 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. .1801(a)(1-5) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. .0510(f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. .0713(a)(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected and how you plan on staying in compliance. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Staff-Child Ratio: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio was substantiated. On June 10, 2026, one staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of 18 children, including children as young as one year of age. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0713 Staff/Child Ratios, which requires centers to maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times children are in care. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to develop and implement staffing schedules that ensure compliance with required staff-child ratios throughout the day, including during nap time, staff breaks, opening procedures, and closing procedures. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends implementing staffing contingency plans and regularly monitoring attendance and staffing assignments to maintain compliance. Supervision: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate supervision was substantiated. A staff member was engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one and two years of age. In addition, children reportedly exited the facility, resulting in staff leaving other children unattended in order to retrieve them. These actions are a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) Supervision, which requires children to be adequately supervised at all times. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised that supervision must remain the primary responsibility while children are in care. Activities that divert attention from supervising children should not occur unless another qualified staff member is available to assume responsibility for the children. The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness recommends implementing active supervision practices, including positioning staff strategically, conducting frequent head counts, continuously scanning the environment, and modifying the environment to reduce safety risks and prevent children from leaving designated areas. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding children routinely viewing videos while a staff member prepared meals was substantiated. This practice does not support the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote children’s learning and development as required by applicable program activity requirements. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities during transitions and routine care periods. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends providing hands-on learning opportunities, teacher-child interactions, music, movement, books, sensory experiences, and other age-appropriate activities that actively engage young children. Personnel Records and Staff Qualifications: Based on interviews and records reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding incomplete personnel records for staff members, S.R. and J.F., was substantiated. Required documentation was not available for review, and the facility could not demonstrate that all qualifications had been met before the staff member was permitted to care for children independently until June 18, 2026. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0714. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to review all personnel files to ensure that required documentation is complete, current, and maintained on-site. Personnel file audits should be conducted routinely to verify compliance with staff qualification and documentation requirements. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends utilizing personnel record checklists and monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance . Fire Inspection: Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0302 Required Records and Documentation, which requires documentation necessary for compliance with licensing requirements to be maintained and available for review. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to immediately obtain a current fire inspection and maintain the documentation on-site. A compliance tracking system should be implemented to monitor expiration dates for inspections, permits, and other required documents. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends maintaining a regulatory compliance calendar to ensure inspections remain current. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0714 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0626-134L Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. The report alleges violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision when children run out of the classroom, and the staff must leave their group unattended to get the children who run outside. 2.There is a concern that staff child ratios are not being followed during meal preparation and nap time. 3.There is concern that screen time is provided for children under three years of age. 4.There is a concern that staff personnel files are not on site. 5.There is a concern that fire inspection is expired. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained some of the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. I observed two groups of children. There were five (5) children present in space number four (4) with one teacher, IM, and lunch was being served by the administrator. Lunch today was a sliced hotdog, bread, chili beans, apple wedges and milk. There were eight (8) children present in space number six (6) with one teacher, S.R., and staff/child ratio and supervision were in compliance. They were scheduled to meet all staff/child ratios and supervision requirements with the assistance of the administrator. The administrator stated that she is able to remain in compliance at all times when all staff are present. She also stated that she does not leave the building during lunch time and she provides coverage for the other staff while they take their scheduled lunch breaks. I interviewed the administrator regarding supervision, staff/child ratio and screen time used for children during meal preparation, naptime and when children run out of the classroom. The administrator and one teacher, IM, the only staff who worked at this facility full time before June 15, 2026 and met the qualifications to be left alone with children. The administrator typically cared for one group of children under three (3) years old and the lead teacher cared for the other group of children over two (2) years old. During naptime the administrator would sit in between the two groups of children while the teacher, IM, left the building for an hour’s lunch break. The administrator stated that three (3) children have run out of the classroom multiple times, and the administrator has had to leave the group of children in her care unattended to go outside and get the other children. They have run out the front door leading to the street and the back door to the playground. The director has been engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one (1) and two (2) years of age. She stated that she had brought the children into the kitchen and let them watch an age-appropriate video on a tablet while she cooked. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio, supervision and screentime was substantiated. The director stated that one staff member, S.R., was hired by the center owner on June 10, 2026. She started working at the facility on June 11, 2026. A part time teacher’s aid was also hired on May 18th, 2026, by the center owner. The director received both personnel files from the owner June 18, 2026. The staff and training worksheet was completed today. The allegation regarding personnel files not being available was substantiated. Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review The following violations were confirmed and/or observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection expired on May 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. .1801(a)(1-5) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. .0510(f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. .0713(a)(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected and how you plan on staying in compliance. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Staff-Child Ratio: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio was substantiated. On June 10, 2026, one staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of 18 children, including children as young as one year of age. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0713 Staff/Child Ratios, which requires centers to maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times children are in care. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to develop and implement staffing schedules that ensure compliance with required staff-child ratios throughout the day, including during nap time, staff breaks, opening procedures, and closing procedures. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends implementing staffing contingency plans and regularly monitoring attendance and staffing assignments to maintain compliance. Supervision: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate supervision was substantiated. A staff member was engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one and two years of age. In addition, children reportedly exited the facility, resulting in staff leaving other children unattended in order to retrieve them. These actions are a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) Supervision, which requires children to be adequately supervised at all times. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised that supervision must remain the primary responsibility while children are in care. Activities that divert attention from supervising children should not occur unless another qualified staff member is available to assume responsibility for the children. The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness recommends implementing active supervision practices, including positioning staff strategically, conducting frequent head counts, continuously scanning the environment, and modifying the environment to reduce safety risks and prevent children from leaving designated areas. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding children routinely viewing videos while a staff member prepared meals was substantiated. This practice does not support the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote children’s learning and development as required by applicable program activity requirements. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities during transitions and routine care periods. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends providing hands-on learning opportunities, teacher-child interactions, music, movement, books, sensory experiences, and other age-appropriate activities that actively engage young children. Personnel Records and Staff Qualifications: Based on interviews and records reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding incomplete personnel records for staff members, S.R. and J.F., was substantiated. Required documentation was not available for review, and the facility could not demonstrate that all qualifications had been met before the staff member was permitted to care for children independently until June 18, 2026. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0714. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to review all personnel files to ensure that required documentation is complete, current, and maintained on-site. Personnel file audits should be conducted routinely to verify compliance with staff qualification and documentation requirements. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends utilizing personnel record checklists and monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance . Fire Inspection: Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0302 Required Records and Documentation, which requires documentation necessary for compliance with licensing requirements to be maintained and available for review. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to immediately obtain a current fire inspection and maintain the documentation on-site. A compliance tracking system should be implemented to monitor expiration dates for inspections, permits, and other required documents. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends maintaining a regulatory compliance calendar to ensure inspections remain current. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0626-134L Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. The report alleges violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision when children run out of the classroom, and the staff must leave their group unattended to get the children who run outside. 2.There is a concern that staff child ratios are not being followed during meal preparation and nap time. 3.There is concern that screen time is provided for children under three years of age. 4.There is a concern that staff personnel files are not on site. 5.There is a concern that fire inspection is expired. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained some of the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. I observed two groups of children. There were five (5) children present in space number four (4) with one teacher, IM, and lunch was being served by the administrator. Lunch today was a sliced hotdog, bread, chili beans, apple wedges and milk. There were eight (8) children present in space number six (6) with one teacher, S.R., and staff/child ratio and supervision were in compliance. They were scheduled to meet all staff/child ratios and supervision requirements with the assistance of the administrator. The administrator stated that she is able to remain in compliance at all times when all staff are present. She also stated that she does not leave the building during lunch time and she provides coverage for the other staff while they take their scheduled lunch breaks. I interviewed the administrator regarding supervision, staff/child ratio and screen time used for children during meal preparation, naptime and when children run out of the classroom. The administrator and one teacher, IM, the only staff who worked at this facility full time before June 15, 2026 and met the qualifications to be left alone with children. The administrator typically cared for one group of children under three (3) years old and the lead teacher cared for the other group of children over two (2) years old. During naptime the administrator would sit in between the two groups of children while the teacher, IM, left the building for an hour’s lunch break. The administrator stated that three (3) children have run out of the classroom multiple times, and the administrator has had to leave the group of children in her care unattended to go outside and get the other children. They have run out the front door leading to the street and the back door to the playground. The director has been engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one (1) and two (2) years of age. She stated that she had brought the children into the kitchen and let them watch an age-appropriate video on a tablet while she cooked. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio, supervision and screentime was substantiated. The director stated that one staff member, S.R., was hired by the center owner on June 10, 2026. She started working at the facility on June 11, 2026. A part time teacher’s aid was also hired on May 18th, 2026, by the center owner. The director received both personnel files from the owner June 18, 2026. The staff and training worksheet was completed today. The allegation regarding personnel files not being available was substantiated. Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review The following violations were confirmed and/or observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection expired on May 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. .1801(a)(1-5) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. .0510(f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. .0713(a)(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected and how you plan on staying in compliance. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Staff-Child Ratio: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio was substantiated. On June 10, 2026, one staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of 18 children, including children as young as one year of age. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0713 Staff/Child Ratios, which requires centers to maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times children are in care. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to develop and implement staffing schedules that ensure compliance with required staff-child ratios throughout the day, including during nap time, staff breaks, opening procedures, and closing procedures. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends implementing staffing contingency plans and regularly monitoring attendance and staffing assignments to maintain compliance. Supervision: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate supervision was substantiated. A staff member was engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one and two years of age. In addition, children reportedly exited the facility, resulting in staff leaving other children unattended in order to retrieve them. These actions are a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) Supervision, which requires children to be adequately supervised at all times. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised that supervision must remain the primary responsibility while children are in care. Activities that divert attention from supervising children should not occur unless another qualified staff member is available to assume responsibility for the children. The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness recommends implementing active supervision practices, including positioning staff strategically, conducting frequent head counts, continuously scanning the environment, and modifying the environment to reduce safety risks and prevent children from leaving designated areas. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding children routinely viewing videos while a staff member prepared meals was substantiated. This practice does not support the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote children’s learning and development as required by applicable program activity requirements. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities during transitions and routine care periods. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends providing hands-on learning opportunities, teacher-child interactions, music, movement, books, sensory experiences, and other age-appropriate activities that actively engage young children. Personnel Records and Staff Qualifications: Based on interviews and records reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding incomplete personnel records for staff members, S.R. and J.F., was substantiated. Required documentation was not available for review, and the facility could not demonstrate that all qualifications had been met before the staff member was permitted to care for children independently until June 18, 2026. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0714. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to review all personnel files to ensure that required documentation is complete, current, and maintained on-site. Personnel file audits should be conducted routinely to verify compliance with staff qualification and documentation requirements. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends utilizing personnel record checklists and monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance . Fire Inspection: Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0302 Required Records and Documentation, which requires documentation necessary for compliance with licensing requirements to be maintained and available for review. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to immediately obtain a current fire inspection and maintain the documentation on-site. A compliance tracking system should be implemented to monitor expiration dates for inspections, permits, and other required documents. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends maintaining a regulatory compliance calendar to ensure inspections remain current. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0626-134L Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. The report alleges violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision when children run out of the classroom, and the staff must leave their group unattended to get the children who run outside. 2.There is a concern that staff child ratios are not being followed during meal preparation and nap time. 3.There is concern that screen time is provided for children under three years of age. 4.There is a concern that staff personnel files are not on site. 5.There is a concern that fire inspection is expired. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained some of the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. I observed two groups of children. There were five (5) children present in space number four (4) with one teacher, IM, and lunch was being served by the administrator. Lunch today was a sliced hotdog, bread, chili beans, apple wedges and milk. There were eight (8) children present in space number six (6) with one teacher, S.R., and staff/child ratio and supervision were in compliance. They were scheduled to meet all staff/child ratios and supervision requirements with the assistance of the administrator. The administrator stated that she is able to remain in compliance at all times when all staff are present. She also stated that she does not leave the building during lunch time and she provides coverage for the other staff while they take their scheduled lunch breaks. I interviewed the administrator regarding supervision, staff/child ratio and screen time used for children during meal preparation, naptime and when children run out of the classroom. The administrator and one teacher, IM, the only staff who worked at this facility full time before June 15, 2026 and met the qualifications to be left alone with children. The administrator typically cared for one group of children under three (3) years old and the lead teacher cared for the other group of children over two (2) years old. During naptime the administrator would sit in between the two groups of children while the teacher, IM, left the building for an hour’s lunch break. The administrator stated that three (3) children have run out of the classroom multiple times, and the administrator has had to leave the group of children in her care unattended to go outside and get the other children. They have run out the front door leading to the street and the back door to the playground. The director has been engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one (1) and two (2) years of age. She stated that she had brought the children into the kitchen and let them watch an age-appropriate video on a tablet while she cooked. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio, supervision and screentime was substantiated. The director stated that one staff member, S.R., was hired by the center owner on June 10, 2026. She started working at the facility on June 11, 2026. A part time teacher’s aid was also hired on May 18th, 2026, by the center owner. The director received both personnel files from the owner June 18, 2026. The staff and training worksheet was completed today. The allegation regarding personnel files not being available was substantiated. Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review The following violations were confirmed and/or observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection expired on May 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. .1801(a)(1-5) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. .0510(f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. .0713(a)(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected and how you plan on staying in compliance. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Staff-Child Ratio: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio was substantiated. On June 10, 2026, one staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of 18 children, including children as young as one year of age. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0713 Staff/Child Ratios, which requires centers to maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times children are in care. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to develop and implement staffing schedules that ensure compliance with required staff-child ratios throughout the day, including during nap time, staff breaks, opening procedures, and closing procedures. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends implementing staffing contingency plans and regularly monitoring attendance and staffing assignments to maintain compliance. Supervision: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate supervision was substantiated. A staff member was engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one and two years of age. In addition, children reportedly exited the facility, resulting in staff leaving other children unattended in order to retrieve them. These actions are a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) Supervision, which requires children to be adequately supervised at all times. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised that supervision must remain the primary responsibility while children are in care. Activities that divert attention from supervising children should not occur unless another qualified staff member is available to assume responsibility for the children. The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness recommends implementing active supervision practices, including positioning staff strategically, conducting frequent head counts, continuously scanning the environment, and modifying the environment to reduce safety risks and prevent children from leaving designated areas. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding children routinely viewing videos while a staff member prepared meals was substantiated. This practice does not support the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote children’s learning and development as required by applicable program activity requirements. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities during transitions and routine care periods. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends providing hands-on learning opportunities, teacher-child interactions, music, movement, books, sensory experiences, and other age-appropriate activities that actively engage young children. Personnel Records and Staff Qualifications: Based on interviews and records reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding incomplete personnel records for staff members, S.R. and J.F., was substantiated. Required documentation was not available for review, and the facility could not demonstrate that all qualifications had been met before the staff member was permitted to care for children independently until June 18, 2026. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0714. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to review all personnel files to ensure that required documentation is complete, current, and maintained on-site. Personnel file audits should be conducted routinely to verify compliance with staff qualification and documentation requirements. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends utilizing personnel record checklists and monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance . Fire Inspection: Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0302 Required Records and Documentation, which requires documentation necessary for compliance with licensing requirements to be maintained and available for review. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to immediately obtain a current fire inspection and maintain the documentation on-site. A compliance tracking system should be implemented to monitor expiration dates for inspections, permits, and other required documents. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends maintaining a regulatory compliance calendar to ensure inspections remain current. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0626-134L Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. The report alleges violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision when children run out of the classroom, and the staff must leave their group unattended to get the children who run outside. 2.There is a concern that staff child ratios are not being followed during meal preparation and nap time. 3.There is concern that screen time is provided for children under three years of age. 4.There is a concern that staff personnel files are not on site. 5.There is a concern that fire inspection is expired. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained some of the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. I observed two groups of children. There were five (5) children present in space number four (4) with one teacher, IM, and lunch was being served by the administrator. Lunch today was a sliced hotdog, bread, chili beans, apple wedges and milk. There were eight (8) children present in space number six (6) with one teacher, S.R., and staff/child ratio and supervision were in compliance. They were scheduled to meet all staff/child ratios and supervision requirements with the assistance of the administrator. The administrator stated that she is able to remain in compliance at all times when all staff are present. She also stated that she does not leave the building during lunch time and she provides coverage for the other staff while they take their scheduled lunch breaks. I interviewed the administrator regarding supervision, staff/child ratio and screen time used for children during meal preparation, naptime and when children run out of the classroom. The administrator and one teacher, IM, the only staff who worked at this facility full time before June 15, 2026 and met the qualifications to be left alone with children. The administrator typically cared for one group of children under three (3) years old and the lead teacher cared for the other group of children over two (2) years old. During naptime the administrator would sit in between the two groups of children while the teacher, IM, left the building for an hour’s lunch break. The administrator stated that three (3) children have run out of the classroom multiple times, and the administrator has had to leave the group of children in her care unattended to go outside and get the other children. They have run out the front door leading to the street and the back door to the playground. The director has been engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one (1) and two (2) years of age. She stated that she had brought the children into the kitchen and let them watch an age-appropriate video on a tablet while she cooked. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio, supervision and screentime was substantiated. The director stated that one staff member, S.R., was hired by the center owner on June 10, 2026. She started working at the facility on June 11, 2026. A part time teacher’s aid was also hired on May 18th, 2026, by the center owner. The director received both personnel files from the owner June 18, 2026. The staff and training worksheet was completed today. The allegation regarding personnel files not being available was substantiated. Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review The following violations were confirmed and/or observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection expired on May 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. .1801(a)(1-5) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. .0510(f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. .0713(a)(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected and how you plan on staying in compliance. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Staff-Child Ratio: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio was substantiated. On June 10, 2026, one staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of 18 children, including children as young as one year of age. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0713 Staff/Child Ratios, which requires centers to maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times children are in care. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to develop and implement staffing schedules that ensure compliance with required staff-child ratios throughout the day, including during nap time, staff breaks, opening procedures, and closing procedures. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends implementing staffing contingency plans and regularly monitoring attendance and staffing assignments to maintain compliance. Supervision: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate supervision was substantiated. A staff member was engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one and two years of age. In addition, children reportedly exited the facility, resulting in staff leaving other children unattended in order to retrieve them. These actions are a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) Supervision, which requires children to be adequately supervised at all times. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised that supervision must remain the primary responsibility while children are in care. Activities that divert attention from supervising children should not occur unless another qualified staff member is available to assume responsibility for the children. The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness recommends implementing active supervision practices, including positioning staff strategically, conducting frequent head counts, continuously scanning the environment, and modifying the environment to reduce safety risks and prevent children from leaving designated areas. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding children routinely viewing videos while a staff member prepared meals was substantiated. This practice does not support the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote children’s learning and development as required by applicable program activity requirements. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities during transitions and routine care periods. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends providing hands-on learning opportunities, teacher-child interactions, music, movement, books, sensory experiences, and other age-appropriate activities that actively engage young children. Personnel Records and Staff Qualifications: Based on interviews and records reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding incomplete personnel records for staff members, S.R. and J.F., was substantiated. Required documentation was not available for review, and the facility could not demonstrate that all qualifications had been met before the staff member was permitted to care for children independently until June 18, 2026. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0714. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to review all personnel files to ensure that required documentation is complete, current, and maintained on-site. Personnel file audits should be conducted routinely to verify compliance with staff qualification and documentation requirements. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends utilizing personnel record checklists and monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance . Fire Inspection: Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0302 Required Records and Documentation, which requires documentation necessary for compliance with licensing requirements to be maintained and available for review. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to immediately obtain a current fire inspection and maintain the documentation on-site. A compliance tracking system should be implemented to monitor expiration dates for inspections, permits, and other required documents. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends maintaining a regulatory compliance calendar to ensure inspections remain current. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0626-134L Visit Date: 6/23/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division. The report alleges violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision when children run out of the classroom, and the staff must leave their group unattended to get the children who run outside. 2.There is a concern that staff child ratios are not being followed during meal preparation and nap time. 3.There is concern that screen time is provided for children under three years of age. 4.There is a concern that staff personnel files are not on site. 5.There is a concern that fire inspection is expired. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained some of the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. I observed two groups of children. There were five (5) children present in space number four (4) with one teacher, IM, and lunch was being served by the administrator. Lunch today was a sliced hotdog, bread, chili beans, apple wedges and milk. There were eight (8) children present in space number six (6) with one teacher, S.R., and staff/child ratio and supervision were in compliance. They were scheduled to meet all staff/child ratios and supervision requirements with the assistance of the administrator. The administrator stated that she is able to remain in compliance at all times when all staff are present. She also stated that she does not leave the building during lunch time and she provides coverage for the other staff while they take their scheduled lunch breaks. I interviewed the administrator regarding supervision, staff/child ratio and screen time used for children during meal preparation, naptime and when children run out of the classroom. The administrator and one teacher, IM, the only staff who worked at this facility full time before June 15, 2026 and met the qualifications to be left alone with children. The administrator typically cared for one group of children under three (3) years old and the lead teacher cared for the other group of children over two (2) years old. During naptime the administrator would sit in between the two groups of children while the teacher, IM, left the building for an hour’s lunch break. The administrator stated that three (3) children have run out of the classroom multiple times, and the administrator has had to leave the group of children in her care unattended to go outside and get the other children. They have run out the front door leading to the street and the back door to the playground. The director has been engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one (1) and two (2) years of age. She stated that she had brought the children into the kitchen and let them watch an age-appropriate video on a tablet while she cooked. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio, supervision and screentime was substantiated. The director stated that one staff member, S.R., was hired by the center owner on June 10, 2026. She started working at the facility on June 11, 2026. A part time teacher’s aid was also hired on May 18th, 2026, by the center owner. The director received both personnel files from the owner June 18, 2026. The staff and training worksheet was completed today. The allegation regarding personnel files not being available was substantiated. Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review The following violations were confirmed and/or observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection expired on May 15, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. .1801(a)(1-5) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. .0510(f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. .0713(a)(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected and how you plan on staying in compliance. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Staff-Child Ratio: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate staff-child ratio was substantiated. On June 10, 2026, one staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of 18 children, including children as young as one year of age. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0713 Staff/Child Ratios, which requires centers to maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times children are in care. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to develop and implement staffing schedules that ensure compliance with required staff-child ratios throughout the day, including during nap time, staff breaks, opening procedures, and closing procedures. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends implementing staffing contingency plans and regularly monitoring attendance and staffing assignments to maintain compliance. Supervision: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding inadequate supervision was substantiated. A staff member was engaged in meal preparation activities while simultaneously supervising five children between one and two years of age. In addition, children reportedly exited the facility, resulting in staff leaving other children unattended in order to retrieve them. These actions are a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a) Supervision, which requires children to be adequately supervised at all times. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised that supervision must remain the primary responsibility while children are in care. Activities that divert attention from supervising children should not occur unless another qualified staff member is available to assume responsibility for the children. The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness recommends implementing active supervision practices, including positioning staff strategically, conducting frequent head counts, continuously scanning the environment, and modifying the environment to reduce safety risks and prevent children from leaving designated areas. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and observations made during the investigation, the allegation regarding children routinely viewing videos while a staff member prepared meals was substantiated. This practice does not support the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote children’s learning and development as required by applicable program activity requirements. Technical Assistance: Staff were advised to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities during transitions and routine care periods. The National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends providing hands-on learning opportunities, teacher-child interactions, music, movement, books, sensory experiences, and other age-appropriate activities that actively engage young children. Personnel Records and Staff Qualifications: Based on interviews and records reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding incomplete personnel records for staff members, S.R. and J.F., was substantiated. Required documentation was not available for review, and the facility could not demonstrate that all qualifications had been met before the staff member was permitted to care for children independently until June 18, 2026. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0714. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to review all personnel files to ensure that required documentation is complete, current, and maintained on-site. Personnel file audits should be conducted routinely to verify compliance with staff qualification and documentation requirements. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends utilizing personnel record checklists and monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance . Fire Inspection: Based on documentation reviewed during the investigation, the allegation regarding an expired fire inspection was substantiated. The facility’s fire inspection expired on May 14, 2026, and a current inspection was not available for review. This is a violation of 10A NCAC 09 .0302 Required Records and Documentation, which requires documentation necessary for compliance with licensing requirements to be maintained and available for review. Technical Assistance: The administrator was advised to immediately obtain a current fire inspection and maintain the documentation on-site. A compliance tracking system should be implemented to monitor expiration dates for inspections, permits, and other required documents. The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance recommends maintaining a regulatory compliance calendar to ensure inspections remain current. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 9/5/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 241 Time In: 09:29 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 11, 2024, earning two (2) points in program, seven (7) points in education and one (1) quality point in the education option. License restrictions include daytime and overnight care and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 9, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 15, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) on September 4, 2025 and it was reviewed with the operator. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 4, 2025, and Garden of Eden Childcare Development Center Incorporated. was listed as Current-Active. The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed in free play activities. The teachers were attending to the children in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The following violations were documented 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. No staff have been reported to the Division for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. J. Blue was hired on 5/13/24 and did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment (8/13/24). This was completed on 9/10/24. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. J. Blue did not complete her Health and safety training within one year of her hire date (5/13/24). .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. M. Ferguson and P. Davis did not complete their annual review of the professional Development Plan. This was corrected during today's visit. .1104 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 12, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: 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. Today, I assisted you with getting started with the registration process of the ABCMS. We discussed the steps you will need to complete in order to generate your center’s roster. I gave you a printed copy of the ABCMS Provider portal access guide and the ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet. 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 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. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity, Staff Child Ratio Worksheet, The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. A copy of each form was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 9/5/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 241 Time In: 09:29 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 11, 2024, earning two (2) points in program, seven (7) points in education and one (1) quality point in the education option. License restrictions include daytime and overnight care and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 9, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 15, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) on September 4, 2025 and it was reviewed with the operator. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 4, 2025, and Garden of Eden Childcare Development Center Incorporated. was listed as Current-Active. The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed in free play activities. The teachers were attending to the children in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The following violations were documented 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. No staff have been reported to the Division for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. J. Blue was hired on 5/13/24 and did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment (8/13/24). This was completed on 9/10/24. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. J. Blue did not complete her Health and safety training within one year of her hire date (5/13/24). .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. M. Ferguson and P. Davis did not complete their annual review of the professional Development Plan. This was corrected during today's visit. .1104 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 12, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: 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. Today, I assisted you with getting started with the registration process of the ABCMS. We discussed the steps you will need to complete in order to generate your center’s roster. I gave you a printed copy of the ABCMS Provider portal access guide and the ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet. 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 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. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity, Staff Child Ratio Worksheet, The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. A copy of each form was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1803 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-100L Visit Date: 3/18/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 3/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Mary Ferguson, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegation is: 1.There is a concern of inappropriate discipline in the classroom for four-year-old children. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. A file for one new staff was reviewed and contained all the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. I observed the teachers interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children in the infant room, toddler and two’s room and the preschool room. I interviewed the administrator and the preschool teacher regarding disciplinary procedures in the classroom. We reviewed the center discipline policy for behavior management together and I asked if there was ever a situation in which a child was subjected to any of the prohibited disciplinary procedures. The administrator and the teachers described examples of their behavior management strategies in the preschool classroom. The administrator stated that she uses redirection and will provide breaks for the teachers when they ask her for a break. The teacher stated that she yelled at the children as a way to make them listen to her when having them sit at a table for a cooling down period wasn’t working. We discussed additional strategies that are readily available as behavior modification techniques. Based on the interviews and observations the allegation of inappropriate discipline was substantiated. The following violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1876 A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. J. Blue yelled at children as a form of discipline. .1803(a)(9) 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. A follow-up visit will be conducted due to the nature of this violation. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Technical Assistance: On Discipline: Today we discussed the NC Child Care Rules around prohibited discipline in child care centers. In accordance with 10A NCAC 09.1803 (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Not withstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs.(b)Discipline practices shall be age and developmentally appropriate. The importance of age and developmentally appropriate discipline practices were discussed with you. The Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) was established in 2005 to address behavioral issues in young children through services that help to identify, prevent and modify challenging behaviors, with the goal of reducing the expulsion rate and promoting healthy social-emotional development for all children in NC licensed child care centers. Your Regional Healthy Social Behavior Specialist is Michelle Jones. Her contact information is 910-826-3051 and/or mjones@ccpfc.org. She is available and can provide technical assistance to your program. She focuses on teacher practices that can calm challenging behaviors. •Research shows that between the ages of 2 and 5 the brain is primed and ready to learn to manage impulses and emotions. •Between 10-25% of young children display challenging behavior inappropriate for their developmental level. Teachers now report that children’s disruptive behavior is the single biggest challenge they face in the classroom. •In North Carolina, 15% of pre-kindergarten teachers expelled at least one child over the past year. The HSB team focuses on providing teachers with the information and support they need to hone their knowledge of: •Managing and Expressing Emotions •Offering Directions •Making Positive Choices •Using Problem Solving Strategies •Group Participation •Positive Sense of Self •Taking Turns & Sharing •Self-Control •Respecting Family Culture You can complete a technical assistance application through the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc. at https://ccpfc.org. All regional specialists for Hoke County can assist your program needs. Today, I provided you a copy of the scripted story, Tucker Turtle Story, and positive sentence starters located in the resource sections of the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (challengingbehaviors.org) and The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL.vanderbilt.edu) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-100L Visit Date: 3/18/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 3/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Mary Ferguson, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegation is: 1.There is a concern of inappropriate discipline in the classroom for four-year-old children. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. A file for one new staff was reviewed and contained all the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. I observed the teachers interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children in the infant room, toddler and two’s room and the preschool room. I interviewed the administrator and the preschool teacher regarding disciplinary procedures in the classroom. We reviewed the center discipline policy for behavior management together and I asked if there was ever a situation in which a child was subjected to any of the prohibited disciplinary procedures. The administrator and the teachers described examples of their behavior management strategies in the preschool classroom. The administrator stated that she uses redirection and will provide breaks for the teachers when they ask her for a break. The teacher stated that she yelled at the children as a way to make them listen to her when having them sit at a table for a cooling down period wasn’t working. We discussed additional strategies that are readily available as behavior modification techniques. Based on the interviews and observations the allegation of inappropriate discipline was substantiated. The following violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1876 A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. J. Blue yelled at children as a form of discipline. .1803(a)(9) 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. A follow-up visit will be conducted due to the nature of this violation. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Technical Assistance: On Discipline: Today we discussed the NC Child Care Rules around prohibited discipline in child care centers. In accordance with 10A NCAC 09.1803 (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Not withstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs.(b)Discipline practices shall be age and developmentally appropriate. The importance of age and developmentally appropriate discipline practices were discussed with you. The Healthy Social Behaviors Project (HSB) was established in 2005 to address behavioral issues in young children through services that help to identify, prevent and modify challenging behaviors, with the goal of reducing the expulsion rate and promoting healthy social-emotional development for all children in NC licensed child care centers. Your Regional Healthy Social Behavior Specialist is Michelle Jones. Her contact information is 910-826-3051 and/or mjones@ccpfc.org. She is available and can provide technical assistance to your program. She focuses on teacher practices that can calm challenging behaviors. •Research shows that between the ages of 2 and 5 the brain is primed and ready to learn to manage impulses and emotions. •Between 10-25% of young children display challenging behavior inappropriate for their developmental level. Teachers now report that children’s disruptive behavior is the single biggest challenge they face in the classroom. •In North Carolina, 15% of pre-kindergarten teachers expelled at least one child over the past year. The HSB team focuses on providing teachers with the information and support they need to hone their knowledge of: •Managing and Expressing Emotions •Offering Directions •Making Positive Choices •Using Problem Solving Strategies •Group Participation •Positive Sense of Self •Taking Turns & Sharing •Self-Control •Respecting Family Culture You can complete a technical assistance application through the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc. at https://ccpfc.org. All regional specialists for Hoke County can assist your program needs. Today, I provided you a copy of the scripted story, Tucker Turtle Story, and positive sentence starters located in the resource sections of the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (challengingbehaviors.org) and The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL.vanderbilt.edu) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued April 18, 2019.earning two (2) points in program, four (4) points in education and one (1) quality point in the programmic option. License restrictions include daytime and overnight care and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 5, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on March 8, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 1, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) on September 10, 2024 and it was reviewed with the operator. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 10, 2024, and Garden of Eden Childcare Development Center Incorporated. was listed as Current-Active. The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed in free play activities. The teachers were attending to the children in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. The violation observed during the visit conducted on August 28th, 2024, has not been corrected. Verification of corrections made for item #1897 is due no later than September 12, 2024. Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. K. Davis, P. Davis and M. Ferguson, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. K. Davis, P. Davis and M. Ferguson did not have the required updated Emergency Information Form. .0701(a) 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 were corrected during today’s visit. The violation observed during the visit conducted on August 28th, 2024, has not been corrected. Verification of corrections made for item #1897 is still due on or before September 12, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information: You submitted your application for re-assessment June 20, 2024. Your new 4 Star License is based on the following: Education: Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. The Administrator, Program Coordinator and Group Leader is K. Davis. She has the North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC) Level III Equivalency has at least 4 yrs experience in early childhood, school age care and administrative experience, and Basic School Age Care training (BSAC) earning 7 points. The facility has three required lead teachers. Each of them has the NCECC and fifty percent of them have completed a two-year degree in Early Childhood Education, and have at least two years of experience in child care, earning 7 points. Program Standards: The program meets enhanced space and all other applicable requirements for enhanced standards. The facility did not request the Rating Scales Assessment to earn additional points in the program standards and does not have applicable accreditation types to earn additional points in program standards. Quality Point: You have chosen to meet an Educational Option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented of child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Therefore your program earned 1 Quality Point. Total: 2 + 7 + 1= 10 points. You have earned a Four Star License. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet, Children’s Records Worksheet, Staff and Training Worksheet and the Annual Monitoring Center Checklist were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-389L Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegation are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for infants. 2.There is a concern that incident reports are not being completed for children who are injured while in care. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained all the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor space used by the children. I observed the teachers interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children in the infant room and the preschool room. One child in the infant room was napping. She was sleeping on her back and the teacher was documenting her sleep log every 15 minutes. Another child in the infant room was moving about the floor and playing freely with a variety of toys. The third infant was sitting in a bouncer seat and the teacher was interacting with her. I observed the children in the preschool room coloring at the table. Later the teacher was observed reading to the preschool children. I interviewed the administrator and one teacher regarding supervision of infants in the classroom. The administrator and the teachers described their supervision strategies in the infant classroom. The administrator stated that she opens the center. She has recently implemented a communication notebook in which each teacher is to document any scratches observed when the child is placed in their care. The teacher stated that she was using the notebook and showed me the ongoing documentation. Based on the interviews and observations the allegation of inadequate supervision was unsubstantiated. I interviewed the administrator and the infant teacher regarding when incident reports are completed at the center and reviewed the center’s incident log and incident reports maintained in the children’s files. The administrator and the teachers were asked to provide examples of incidents that occur in the infant room that would require an incident report. They were also asked how they handled injuries that have occurred in which they did not see or hear the incident while the child was in their care. The administrator stated that any incident that happens while the child is in care is documented. I observed incident reports and the incident log. Examples of incidents were scratches, bumps and bruises. The director showed me a bug bite on a child’s forehead and stated that an incident report wasn’t completed because it was not a result of an injury. The teacher stated that she noticed the bump but did not see a bug bite the child so she didn’t think an incident report was required. Based on the interviews, review of incidents and observations, the allegation that incident reports are not being completed for children who are injured while in care was unsubstantiated. The following violation was observed: 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. J.Blue, hired on 5/13/24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 12, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: On Supervision: Today we discussed the NC Child Care Rules around supervision and incident reports. In accordance with 10A NCAC 09.1801(a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. (b) For groups of children aged two years or older, the staff/child ratio during nap time shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter if at least one person remains in the room, all children are visible to that person, and the total number of required staff are on the premises and within calling distance of the rooms occupied by children. The importance of supervision and best practices were discussed with you. This includes active supervision as an effective strategy for creating a safe environment. It is recommended by Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC), to systematically train your staff so they will have the “energy and morale" to supervise effectively.” The web address is: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/safety-practices/article/keep-children-safe-using-active-supervision. For your convenience, I provided you with the Active Supervision pdf found here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/active-supervision.pdf On Incident Reports and Incident Logs: In accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Effective January 1, 2024 30 (f) When medical treatment is required by a health care professional, community clinic, or local health department as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care, a copy of the incident report shall be mailed to a representative of the Division within seven calendar days after the incident. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy, and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms (g) An incident log shall be completed any time an incident report is completed. This log shall: (1) include the name of the child; (2) include the date of the incident; (3) include the date the incident report was submitted to the Division, if applicable; (4) include the name of the staff member who complete the incident report; (5) be cumulative and maintained in a separate file; and (6) be available for review by a representative of the Division. This log shall be completed on a form provided by the Division. A copy of the log may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. Hard copies of these required forms were provided during today’s visit. You also had the correct forms and you are using them. Not all incidents can be prevented. However, you can take steps to prevent injuries in your program. For a list of actions you can take to prevent injuries go to this website: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/10-actions-create-culture-safety Another resource dedicated to the health and safety of children is the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ Today we discussed the practice of using a daily health check. There are multiple reasons why this tool can help you provide a safer environment for children. For example, a daily health check can help you identify changes that will require active monitoring while a child is in your care. Please review instructions on how to implement the daily health check and download the poster to guide this process at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/reference/daily-health-check/. I am providing you with a sample of a daily health check record and the daily health check poster found on this website. You stated that you used to complete daily health check log and plan on reintroducing this practice to improve communication with families. Additional posters including handwashing, diapering, and first aid are available at no cost to licensed child care providers. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-389L Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegation are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for infants. 2.There is a concern that incident reports are not being completed for children who are injured while in care. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained all the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor space used by the children. I observed the teachers interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children in the infant room and the preschool room. One child in the infant room was napping. She was sleeping on her back and the teacher was documenting her sleep log every 15 minutes. Another child in the infant room was moving about the floor and playing freely with a variety of toys. The third infant was sitting in a bouncer seat and the teacher was interacting with her. I observed the children in the preschool room coloring at the table. Later the teacher was observed reading to the preschool children. I interviewed the administrator and one teacher regarding supervision of infants in the classroom. The administrator and the teachers described their supervision strategies in the infant classroom. The administrator stated that she opens the center. She has recently implemented a communication notebook in which each teacher is to document any scratches observed when the child is placed in their care. The teacher stated that she was using the notebook and showed me the ongoing documentation. Based on the interviews and observations the allegation of inadequate supervision was unsubstantiated. I interviewed the administrator and the infant teacher regarding when incident reports are completed at the center and reviewed the center’s incident log and incident reports maintained in the children’s files. The administrator and the teachers were asked to provide examples of incidents that occur in the infant room that would require an incident report. They were also asked how they handled injuries that have occurred in which they did not see or hear the incident while the child was in their care. The administrator stated that any incident that happens while the child is in care is documented. I observed incident reports and the incident log. Examples of incidents were scratches, bumps and bruises. The director showed me a bug bite on a child’s forehead and stated that an incident report wasn’t completed because it was not a result of an injury. The teacher stated that she noticed the bump but did not see a bug bite the child so she didn’t think an incident report was required. Based on the interviews, review of incidents and observations, the allegation that incident reports are not being completed for children who are injured while in care was unsubstantiated. The following violation was observed: 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. J.Blue, hired on 5/13/24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 12, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: On Supervision: Today we discussed the NC Child Care Rules around supervision and incident reports. In accordance with 10A NCAC 09.1801(a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. (b) For groups of children aged two years or older, the staff/child ratio during nap time shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter if at least one person remains in the room, all children are visible to that person, and the total number of required staff are on the premises and within calling distance of the rooms occupied by children. The importance of supervision and best practices were discussed with you. This includes active supervision as an effective strategy for creating a safe environment. It is recommended by Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC), to systematically train your staff so they will have the “energy and morale" to supervise effectively.” The web address is: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/safety-practices/article/keep-children-safe-using-active-supervision. For your convenience, I provided you with the Active Supervision pdf found here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/active-supervision.pdf On Incident Reports and Incident Logs: In accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Effective January 1, 2024 30 (f) When medical treatment is required by a health care professional, community clinic, or local health department as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care, a copy of the incident report shall be mailed to a representative of the Division within seven calendar days after the incident. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy, and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms (g) An incident log shall be completed any time an incident report is completed. This log shall: (1) include the name of the child; (2) include the date of the incident; (3) include the date the incident report was submitted to the Division, if applicable; (4) include the name of the staff member who complete the incident report; (5) be cumulative and maintained in a separate file; and (6) be available for review by a representative of the Division. This log shall be completed on a form provided by the Division. A copy of the log may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. Hard copies of these required forms were provided during today’s visit. You also had the correct forms and you are using them. Not all incidents can be prevented. However, you can take steps to prevent injuries in your program. For a list of actions you can take to prevent injuries go to this website: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/10-actions-create-culture-safety Another resource dedicated to the health and safety of children is the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ Today we discussed the practice of using a daily health check. There are multiple reasons why this tool can help you provide a safer environment for children. For example, a daily health check can help you identify changes that will require active monitoring while a child is in your care. Please review instructions on how to implement the daily health check and download the poster to guide this process at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/reference/daily-health-check/. I am providing you with a sample of a daily health check record and the daily health check poster found on this website. You stated that you used to complete daily health check log and plan on reintroducing this practice to improve communication with families. Additional posters including handwashing, diapering, and first aid are available at no cost to licensed child care providers. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-389L Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Kekibuh Davis, director, assisted me with today’s visit. The allegation are as follows: 1.There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for infants. 2.There is a concern that incident reports are not being completed for children who are injured while in care. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained all the required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor space used by the children. I observed the teachers interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children in the infant room and the preschool room. One child in the infant room was napping. She was sleeping on her back and the teacher was documenting her sleep log every 15 minutes. Another child in the infant room was moving about the floor and playing freely with a variety of toys. The third infant was sitting in a bouncer seat and the teacher was interacting with her. I observed the children in the preschool room coloring at the table. Later the teacher was observed reading to the preschool children. I interviewed the administrator and one teacher regarding supervision of infants in the classroom. The administrator and the teachers described their supervision strategies in the infant classroom. The administrator stated that she opens the center. She has recently implemented a communication notebook in which each teacher is to document any scratches observed when the child is placed in their care. The teacher stated that she was using the notebook and showed me the ongoing documentation. Based on the interviews and observations the allegation of inadequate supervision was unsubstantiated. I interviewed the administrator and the infant teacher regarding when incident reports are completed at the center and reviewed the center’s incident log and incident reports maintained in the children’s files. The administrator and the teachers were asked to provide examples of incidents that occur in the infant room that would require an incident report. They were also asked how they handled injuries that have occurred in which they did not see or hear the incident while the child was in their care. The administrator stated that any incident that happens while the child is in care is documented. I observed incident reports and the incident log. Examples of incidents were scratches, bumps and bruises. The director showed me a bug bite on a child’s forehead and stated that an incident report wasn’t completed because it was not a result of an injury. The teacher stated that she noticed the bump but did not see a bug bite the child so she didn’t think an incident report was required. Based on the interviews, review of incidents and observations, the allegation that incident reports are not being completed for children who are injured while in care was unsubstantiated. The following violation was observed: 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. J.Blue, hired on 5/13/24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 12, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: On Supervision: Today we discussed the NC Child Care Rules around supervision and incident reports. In accordance with 10A NCAC 09.1801(a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. (b) For groups of children aged two years or older, the staff/child ratio during nap time shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter if at least one person remains in the room, all children are visible to that person, and the total number of required staff are on the premises and within calling distance of the rooms occupied by children. The importance of supervision and best practices were discussed with you. This includes active supervision as an effective strategy for creating a safe environment. It is recommended by Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC), to systematically train your staff so they will have the “energy and morale" to supervise effectively.” The web address is: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/safety-practices/article/keep-children-safe-using-active-supervision. For your convenience, I provided you with the Active Supervision pdf found here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/active-supervision.pdf On Incident Reports and Incident Logs: In accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .0802 (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Effective January 1, 2024 30 (f) When medical treatment is required by a health care professional, community clinic, or local health department as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care, a copy of the incident report shall be mailed to a representative of the Division within seven calendar days after the incident. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy, and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms (g) An incident log shall be completed any time an incident report is completed. This log shall: (1) include the name of the child; (2) include the date of the incident; (3) include the date the incident report was submitted to the Division, if applicable; (4) include the name of the staff member who complete the incident report; (5) be cumulative and maintained in a separate file; and (6) be available for review by a representative of the Division. This log shall be completed on a form provided by the Division. A copy of the log may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. Hard copies of these required forms were provided during today’s visit. You also had the correct forms and you are using them. Not all incidents can be prevented. However, you can take steps to prevent injuries in your program. For a list of actions you can take to prevent injuries go to this website: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/10-actions-create-culture-safety Another resource dedicated to the health and safety of children is the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ Today we discussed the practice of using a daily health check. There are multiple reasons why this tool can help you provide a safer environment for children. For example, a daily health check can help you identify changes that will require active monitoring while a child is in your care. Please review instructions on how to implement the daily health check and download the poster to guide this process at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/reference/daily-health-check/. I am providing you with a sample of a daily health check record and the daily health check poster found on this website. You stated that you used to complete daily health check log and plan on reintroducing this practice to improve communication with families. Additional posters including handwashing, diapering, and first aid are available at no cost to licensed child care providers. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet and staff and training worksheet reflecting new staff were completed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0124-291L Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed. There is a concern of inadequate supervision. There is a concern related to sanitation and health. Deanna Abraham, child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity and the license restrictions were monitored. The license and The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The staff and training worksheet was monitored for one new staff, L.S., and found in compliance with applicable requirements. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. When I arrived, one teacher was left with six (6) children to include one (1) one-year-old child, (4) four three-year-old children and one (1) five-year-old child in space #4 while the other teacher left the room to answer the door. The teacher of the one-year-old child left with the child and returned to space #2. Lesson plans were observed in both classrooms and the director stated that they are using 3 spaces at this time because the enrollment is low. I observed the teachers meeting the developmental needs of the children. I observed the children playing freely in their classrooms. During today’s visit you were given the opportunity to provide information relevant to the complaint allegations. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations the finding regarding the allegation that posted staff/child ratios are not being followed was substantiated. The posted staff/child ratio in space #4 states that the age of the youngest child enrolled in this classroom is 2-years-old. When I arrived, one teacher was left with six (6) children to include one (1) one-year-old child, (4) four three-year-old children and one (1) five-year-old child in space #4 while the other teacher left the room to answer the door. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the findings regarding the allegation that supervision requirements were not met was not substantiated. The children were always supervised during my visit. The director stated that there is always enough staff available to meet staff: child ratios and group sizes. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the finding regarding the allegation that sanitation and health requirements were not met was substantiated. Two doors in space #2 and the exterior door in space #7 had peeling wood. The floorboards in space #1 and space #6 were in disrepair. There was peeling paint on the walls located throughout the center. The following violations were observed during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one-year-old child was grouped with four (4) 3-year-old children and a five-year-old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Two doors in space #2 and the exterior door in space #7 had peeling wood. The floorboards in space #1 and space #6 were in disrepair. There was peeling paint on the walls located throughout the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. Two outlets in space #2, two outlets in space #4, and one outlet in space #5 were uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 February 21, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant 509 Pilot Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28303 Alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be advised, your center may be pending an administrative action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance: It was observed that the infant and toddler teacher was teaching the one-year-old shapes and numbers with flash cards. Flash cards and rote memorization techniques are not developmentally appropriate. There is a new resource with free professional development available for all teachers in licensed childcare. Child Development Associate® (CDA) coursework now available at NO COST to North Carolina early education professionals! For details, check out the Quorum® by Teaching Strategies flyer. I also provided a hard copy of the flyer for your convenience. NC early care and learning professionals currently employed by a licensed NC child care facility are eligible for a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. •Unlimited Quorum courses included with every membership •Complete your CDA coursework with Teaching Strategies •Over 400 hours of online coursework included •Courses in English and Spanish •Bilingual Help Desk available through Quorum Help •Sponsored by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Preschool Development Grant Sign up now to get started on your professional development journey! Here is the address if the link above doesn’t work! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d91AAIMSOkCj3JyRfWrSdaP4iGKYH9RJv5jK0FPFkQBUMzJYRjA0N1daUEoxM0dPMEJTMlFFOVZMOSQlQCN0PWcu 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/ Due to the nature of the violation cited today, a follow-up visit will be made. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed electronically. The Visit Summary completed in the DCDEE Regulatory System will be emailed to you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0124-291L Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed. There is a concern of inadequate supervision. There is a concern related to sanitation and health. Deanna Abraham, child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity and the license restrictions were monitored. The license and The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The staff and training worksheet was monitored for one new staff, L.S., and found in compliance with applicable requirements. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. When I arrived, one teacher was left with six (6) children to include one (1) one-year-old child, (4) four three-year-old children and one (1) five-year-old child in space #4 while the other teacher left the room to answer the door. The teacher of the one-year-old child left with the child and returned to space #2. Lesson plans were observed in both classrooms and the director stated that they are using 3 spaces at this time because the enrollment is low. I observed the teachers meeting the developmental needs of the children. I observed the children playing freely in their classrooms. During today’s visit you were given the opportunity to provide information relevant to the complaint allegations. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations the finding regarding the allegation that posted staff/child ratios are not being followed was substantiated. The posted staff/child ratio in space #4 states that the age of the youngest child enrolled in this classroom is 2-years-old. When I arrived, one teacher was left with six (6) children to include one (1) one-year-old child, (4) four three-year-old children and one (1) five-year-old child in space #4 while the other teacher left the room to answer the door. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the findings regarding the allegation that supervision requirements were not met was not substantiated. The children were always supervised during my visit. The director stated that there is always enough staff available to meet staff: child ratios and group sizes. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the finding regarding the allegation that sanitation and health requirements were not met was substantiated. Two doors in space #2 and the exterior door in space #7 had peeling wood. The floorboards in space #1 and space #6 were in disrepair. There was peeling paint on the walls located throughout the center. The following violations were observed during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one-year-old child was grouped with four (4) 3-year-old children and a five-year-old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Two doors in space #2 and the exterior door in space #7 had peeling wood. The floorboards in space #1 and space #6 were in disrepair. There was peeling paint on the walls located throughout the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. Two outlets in space #2, two outlets in space #4, and one outlet in space #5 were uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 February 21, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant 509 Pilot Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28303 Alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be advised, your center may be pending an administrative action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance: It was observed that the infant and toddler teacher was teaching the one-year-old shapes and numbers with flash cards. Flash cards and rote memorization techniques are not developmentally appropriate. There is a new resource with free professional development available for all teachers in licensed childcare. Child Development Associate® (CDA) coursework now available at NO COST to North Carolina early education professionals! For details, check out the Quorum® by Teaching Strategies flyer. I also provided a hard copy of the flyer for your convenience. NC early care and learning professionals currently employed by a licensed NC child care facility are eligible for a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. •Unlimited Quorum courses included with every membership •Complete your CDA coursework with Teaching Strategies •Over 400 hours of online coursework included •Courses in English and Spanish •Bilingual Help Desk available through Quorum Help •Sponsored by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Preschool Development Grant Sign up now to get started on your professional development journey! Here is the address if the link above doesn’t work! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d91AAIMSOkCj3JyRfWrSdaP4iGKYH9RJv5jK0FPFkQBUMzJYRjA0N1daUEoxM0dPMEJTMlFFOVZMOSQlQCN0PWcu 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/ Due to the nature of the violation cited today, a follow-up visit will be made. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed electronically. The Visit Summary completed in the DCDEE Regulatory System will be emailed to you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0124-291L Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed. There is a concern of inadequate supervision. There is a concern related to sanitation and health. Deanna Abraham, child care consultant, accompanied me during today’s visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity and the license restrictions were monitored. The license and The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The staff and training worksheet was monitored for one new staff, L.S., and found in compliance with applicable requirements. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. When I arrived, one teacher was left with six (6) children to include one (1) one-year-old child, (4) four three-year-old children and one (1) five-year-old child in space #4 while the other teacher left the room to answer the door. The teacher of the one-year-old child left with the child and returned to space #2. Lesson plans were observed in both classrooms and the director stated that they are using 3 spaces at this time because the enrollment is low. I observed the teachers meeting the developmental needs of the children. I observed the children playing freely in their classrooms. During today’s visit you were given the opportunity to provide information relevant to the complaint allegations. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations the finding regarding the allegation that posted staff/child ratios are not being followed was substantiated. The posted staff/child ratio in space #4 states that the age of the youngest child enrolled in this classroom is 2-years-old. When I arrived, one teacher was left with six (6) children to include one (1) one-year-old child, (4) four three-year-old children and one (1) five-year-old child in space #4 while the other teacher left the room to answer the door. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the findings regarding the allegation that supervision requirements were not met was not substantiated. The children were always supervised during my visit. The director stated that there is always enough staff available to meet staff: child ratios and group sizes. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the finding regarding the allegation that sanitation and health requirements were not met was substantiated. Two doors in space #2 and the exterior door in space #7 had peeling wood. The floorboards in space #1 and space #6 were in disrepair. There was peeling paint on the walls located throughout the center. The following violations were observed during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one-year-old child was grouped with four (4) 3-year-old children and a five-year-old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Two doors in space #2 and the exterior door in space #7 had peeling wood. The floorboards in space #1 and space #6 were in disrepair. There was peeling paint on the walls located throughout the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. Two outlets in space #2, two outlets in space #4, and one outlet in space #5 were uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 February 21, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant 509 Pilot Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28303 Alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be advised, your center may be pending an administrative action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance: It was observed that the infant and toddler teacher was teaching the one-year-old shapes and numbers with flash cards. Flash cards and rote memorization techniques are not developmentally appropriate. There is a new resource with free professional development available for all teachers in licensed childcare. Child Development Associate® (CDA) coursework now available at NO COST to North Carolina early education professionals! For details, check out the Quorum® by Teaching Strategies flyer. I also provided a hard copy of the flyer for your convenience. NC early care and learning professionals currently employed by a licensed NC child care facility are eligible for a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. •Unlimited Quorum courses included with every membership •Complete your CDA coursework with Teaching Strategies •Over 400 hours of online coursework included •Courses in English and Spanish •Bilingual Help Desk available through Quorum Help •Sponsored by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Preschool Development Grant Sign up now to get started on your professional development journey! Here is the address if the link above doesn’t work! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d91AAIMSOkCj3JyRfWrSdaP4iGKYH9RJv5jK0FPFkQBUMzJYRjA0N1daUEoxM0dPMEJTMlFFOVZMOSQlQCN0PWcu 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/ Due to the nature of the violation cited today, a follow-up visit will be made. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed electronically. The Visit Summary completed in the DCDEE Regulatory System will be emailed to you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. Facility ID: 47000186 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/5/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 12/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 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. Kekibuh Davis, director, was on the premises and I reviewed this visit summary documentation with her at the end of today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued April 18, 2019.earning two (2) points in program, four (4) points in education and one (1) quality point in the programmic option. License restrictions include daytime and overnight care and meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 12, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 23, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 27, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) on December 5. 2023 and it was reviewed with the operator. The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed in free play activities. The children were combined into two groups due to the amount of children and staff present. The infant and toddlers were exploring age appropriate tabletop toys and blocks. The preschool children played freely in the centers. Proper hand washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of pulled pork with barbeque sauce, oranges, corn, and milk. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One 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. .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. Some 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. .1102(d) 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 December 19, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation (s) was/were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I asked your infant teacher if she was familiar with the Center for the Developing Child. At Harvard University. She said that she was not. The information on Serve and Return is important to know and can be applied in homes and centers to build brain capacity in children from birth. Please share this website with your staff and parents. Here is the reference information: Serve and Return. (n.d.). Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. Retrieved December 2, 2023, from https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/serveand- return/ Serve & Return Interaction Shapes Brain Circuitry. (2011, September 30). YouTube. Retrieved December 2, 2023, from https://youtu.be/m_5u8-QSh6A I also observed that the children in the young preschoolers’ group were trying to climb on the carboard blocks. The teacher stopped them from climbing and had them clean up the area. It is important to provide materials and model how to play with them. There are multiple training videos located on the Head Start Early Childhood Knowledge and Training Center. I recommend that your preschool teacher watch these videos to get ideas on how to expand play in the classroom center. Here is the reference information: Head Start ECLKC. (2023, June 8). Play Promotes Early Development: It's Time for Play! | ECLKC. ECLKC. Retrieved December 2, 2023, from https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/curriculum/article/play-promotes-early-development-itstime- play The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) via its online Moodle Training Portal at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. There is no fee to take the Exam. If you have any questions about the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Quiz, please contact: DCDEE.Equivalency.Exam@dhhs.nc.gov. Ensure all forms are filled out completely to reflect that all requested information is current and accurate. Best practice is to note when information is not applicable. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with you and signed electronically. The Visit Summary, Center Space Capacity and Staff Child Ratio Worksheet, Children’s Records Worksheet and the Annual Monitoring Center Checklist will be emailed to you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times