Asbury Preschool

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASBURY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 9255315 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 65 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:06 AM Time Out: 12:06 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 during your annual compliance visit. The facilities last annual compliance visit was January 24th, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The center currently operates with a 5-star license, operating at 30sq. ft. inside, & enhanced ratios and holds a NAEYC accreditation. My visit was conducted with you, Stephanie Tarrats, Director, and center staff. The children were observed participating in teacher directed, free play and center play and circle time activities indoors. I also observed teachers and children bundled up for the cold windy weather during outdoor play. During the walkthrough to obtain enrollment and conduct my observations I monitored for required posted documents (license, EMC, sanitation, no smoking sign), interactions between staff and children, discipline, supervision, group sizes, space capacity, program requirements (fire drill, playground inspection, lockdown or shelter in place, equipment/toys and materials, furnishings, and medication requirements. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection= 12/2/2025 and approved for daytime care only *Sanitation inspection= 11/10/2025 with 9 demerits and a superior rating *On January 24th,2025 I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed Asbury United Methodist Church owner of the facility (Asbury Preschool) listed as current-active. * Compliance history as of 1/15/2026- 98% * EPR Plan last updated- 9/10/2025 * Fire Drill- 12/17/2025 @12:20pm * Lockdown- 12/15/2025 @9:45am * Playground inspection- 1/5/2026 *ABCMS- complete; we learned during today’s visit when there is something related to ABCMS and payments overdue that the portal is not accessible like we are used to and this financial situation needs to be immediately rectified to view your roster. *One violation was cited during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. During children's file review it was found that one child only JN only had an application and no additional paperwork on file for review. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) Technical Assistance: A violation of childcare requirements was cited today related to children’s files. It appears you have an electronic process to send and receive application packets from parents for their enrolled children, in order not to overlook a file like what occurred today a good idea would be to utilize your outlook calendar and document the name or initials of the incoming children and double check yourself to make sure everything is received and filed in a timely manner. Set reminders when things are missing. A violation was cited requires a letter of corrective action. Please list your facility name, ID, item # for the violation, how you came into compliance with the violation and how you will keep in compliance going forward. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Michele Hirsch, DCDEE Licensing Consultant Michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov 919-819-9364 1020 Lake Royale Louisburg, NC 27549 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: ASBURY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 9255315 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 1/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 91 Time In: 11:06 AM Time Out: 12:37 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 during your annual compliance visit. The facilities last annual compliance visit was January 30th, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The center currently operates with a 5- star license, operating at 30sq. ft. inside, & enhanced ratios. My visit was conducted with you, Stephanie Tarrats, Director, and center staff. The children were observed participating in teacher directed (in one of the preschool classes I observed children painting a bear cave and in another they were doing ice cube painting), free play and center play activities indoors. During the walkthrough to obtain enrollment and conduct my observations I monitored for required posted documents (license, EMC, sanitation, no smoking sign), interactions between staff and children, discipline, supervision, group sizes, space capacity, program requirements (fire drill, playground inspection, lockdown or shelter in place, equipment/toys and materials, furnishings, and medication requirements. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection= 11/20/2024 and approved for daytime care only *Sanitation inspection=2/14/2024 with 7 demerits and a superior rating *On January 24th,2025 I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed Asbury United Methodist Church owner of the facility (Asbury Preschool) listed as current-active. * Compliance history as of 1/24/2025- 98% * EPR Plan last updated- 9/11/2024 * Fire Drill- 12/17/2024 @ 11:55am and took 1 minute 10 seconds * Lockdown- 12/19/2024 @ 9:45am and took 55 seconds * Playground inspection- 1/6/2025 * Clean water for Carolina Kids Completed in 2024 *One violation of childcare requirements were cited today therefore no letter of corrective action is required. Violation Number Comment Rule 860 Balloons were accessible to children. A mylar balloon was observed in a preschool classroom accessible to the enrolled children. .0604(q) Technical Assistance: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, Styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and Styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Michele Hirsch, DCDEE Licensing Consultant Michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov 919-819-9364 1020 Lake Royale Louisburg, NC 27549 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