Cornerstone Learning Center

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with child care requirements for a routine unannounced assessment. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/9/26. You, Savanah Ray, Center Director, assisted me today. Ms. Cara also assisted and was present while I walked through part of the facility. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today I observed in some classrooms for an extended amount of time. In the room with infants, children were crawling around having floor play time. Less mobile infants were trying to roll over while interacting with other infants. One staff member was holding a child while bottle feeding them. Another staff member was spoon feeding an infant in the high chair. Another group of children were completing routine tasks and waiting to transition to free play. Staff assisted children to choose their free choice area. One staff member talked to children about a new toy that was added. She explained that they will have a chance to play with the toy as they take turns. Staff sat with children while they played with manipulatives. One child was pretending to brush her teeth with a toy. The staff member talked with the child about their play. A second staff member began to assist children with applying sunscreen. In other classrooms, children played with riding toys, push/pull toys, and other gross motor activities in the multi-purpose area. Children participated in group time and were able to count 1 to 40. You explained that your school year has ended. This is the summer session. Staff and children are on a different learning/activity plan. Supervision, group size, permit capacity, staff/child ratios and space capacity complied. There was one new staff record reviewed. Staff’s qualifying letter and special training complied. Staff’s CPR and first aid certifications were current. Children’s records were not monitored. Sleep charts were monitored. One violation related to ITS-SIDS training was cited. Program records complied. Sanitation inspections were current. The emergency medical care plan was accessible. One violation related to fire inspection was cited. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: General health requirements complied. Medications were monitored and one violation was cited. The facility continues to meet requirements for adequate and approved space. The facility’s owner is active/current with the NCSOS. 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 last fire inspection was February 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The Administrator did not complete ITS-SIDS training every three years after the previously completed training. .1102(f) 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 June 22, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter explaining how and when the violation(s) were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: ITS-SIDS – Remember the Administrator must maintain current ITS-SIDS training. You may be able to complete the training online. You may contact Early Years, Child Care Health Consultants, or visit NC Health and Safety Resource Center for a list of trainers. CLEAN CLASSROOMS: You have completed the requirements for the lead in paint, water, and asbestos. ABCMS: You have added the staff to the system. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Feel free to contact me with any questions at 919-819-9383 or antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If you have concerns about today’s visit, you may contact Michele Remington, Supervisor, at 919-819-9355 or michele.remington@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with child care requirements for a routine unannounced assessment. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/9/26. You, Savanah Ray, Center Director, assisted me today. Ms. Cara also assisted and was present while I walked through part of the facility. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today I observed in some classrooms for an extended amount of time. In the room with infants, children were crawling around having floor play time. Less mobile infants were trying to roll over while interacting with other infants. One staff member was holding a child while bottle feeding them. Another staff member was spoon feeding an infant in the high chair. Another group of children were completing routine tasks and waiting to transition to free play. Staff assisted children to choose their free choice area. One staff member talked to children about a new toy that was added. She explained that they will have a chance to play with the toy as they take turns. Staff sat with children while they played with manipulatives. One child was pretending to brush her teeth with a toy. The staff member talked with the child about their play. A second staff member began to assist children with applying sunscreen. In other classrooms, children played with riding toys, push/pull toys, and other gross motor activities in the multi-purpose area. Children participated in group time and were able to count 1 to 40. You explained that your school year has ended. This is the summer session. Staff and children are on a different learning/activity plan. Supervision, group size, permit capacity, staff/child ratios and space capacity complied. There was one new staff record reviewed. Staff’s qualifying letter and special training complied. Staff’s CPR and first aid certifications were current. Children’s records were not monitored. Sleep charts were monitored. One violation related to ITS-SIDS training was cited. Program records complied. Sanitation inspections were current. The emergency medical care plan was accessible. One violation related to fire inspection was cited. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: General health requirements complied. Medications were monitored and one violation was cited. The facility continues to meet requirements for adequate and approved space. The facility’s owner is active/current with the NCSOS. 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 last fire inspection was February 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The Administrator did not complete ITS-SIDS training every three years after the previously completed training. .1102(f) 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 June 22, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter explaining how and when the violation(s) were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: ITS-SIDS – Remember the Administrator must maintain current ITS-SIDS training. You may be able to complete the training online. You may contact Early Years, Child Care Health Consultants, or visit NC Health and Safety Resource Center for a list of trainers. CLEAN CLASSROOMS: You have completed the requirements for the lead in paint, water, and asbestos. ABCMS: You have added the staff to the system. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Feel free to contact me with any questions at 919-819-9383 or antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If you have concerns about today’s visit, you may contact Michele Remington, Supervisor, at 919-819-9355 or michele.remington@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2026 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savanah Ray, Center Administrator Staff. Ms. Jenna Ramsey, Deputy Director, was also present. Ms. Salinah accompanied us as we walked through the facility, prior to your arrival. You accompanied us for the remainder of the visit as we walked through the child care space. Staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size, and staff interaction/discipline were in compliance. Two groups of children were eating snacks in the cafeteria. Each group sat at their own table and ate the food brought from home. Another group of children one year of age ate snacks while listening to music and a book being read. A group of children aged two years of age sat on the carpet while waiting to participate in an art activity. The children talked about the color of someone’s hair, the activity they were getting ready to participate in, and the colors that were going to be used to complete the art activity. Infants were awaking from rest time, being held, and playing in stationary activity play equipment. Staff assisted children with interactions and intervened when needed, assisted children with routines and transitions, talked with children about the sequence of upcoming events, and redirected children when needed. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/13/2025. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. Violations regarding program records were documented. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements, equipment, and furnishings. Violations regarding safety were documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. A sampling of children’s records and staff files was also monitored. Information was documented on the staff and training worksheet and children’s records form. Two violations regarding staff records were documented. This facility does not provide transportation. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted. G.S. 110-102 205 Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. There were children's coats and other belongings stored on the floor in the hallway. G.S. 110-91(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. There was chipping paint on the wall under the window in space three. 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. One electrical outlet not in use in the hallway was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in space space five, the room for infants and children one year of age. .0606(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff's files did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not notify the Division of four new staff members. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization for Aquaphor for one child in space seven expired in December 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 January 23, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter explaining how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. Be sure to include your facility’s name and identification number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Storage of Children’s Personal Belongings – When children have space for their personal belongings it helps them manage their own items, reduces clutter, and helps to maintain a sanitary environment. Today items were store directly on the floor in the hallway. We discussed that children’s personal belongings may not be stored directly on the floor. We discussed places in the classroom that may used for cubbies. I encourage you to contact your Environmental Health Specialist and the Fire Inspector to see if you are able to have cubbies in the hallway and to get additional ideas to store children’s belongings. Chipping Paint – Children may ingest paint chips that can cause illness or other adverse reactions. Periodically inspecting and maintenance of paint on walls will help prevent unwanted ingestion by children. Today there was paint flaking and chipping on the wall near the window in a classroom. You explained you will have someone to repair and repaint the area. ABCMS – Notifying DCDEE of new hires helps to ensure that staff meet requirements and helps to maintain a safe environment for children and other staff. Today you explained you have been reporting new staff hires to another portal with DHHS. You sent an email to a staff member with ABCMS for assistance with accessing the system. I explained that you have a roster already connected. However, there are existing staff and new staff that have not been connected to the system. I sent an email with instructions attached to assist with completing the ABCMS process. I also encourage you to call support for the ABCMS to get additional assistance with completing the requirements of connecting staff to the system. Program Records – Posting required documents help with transparency, safety, and compliance. It also allows parents to be aware of requirements and see your commitment to following rules. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law provides information to parents and staff that helps them see at a glance, child care requirements. The posted safe sleep policy allows staff and parents to see, apply, and understand how infants are cared for while sleeping to reduce the occurrence of ITS-SIDS. Today you posted the required items during the visit today. Medication Authorization – Outdated authorization can lead to errors, such as incorrect dosages, wrong timing, or administering a medication that is no longer needed. Maintaining current information ensures staff follow the most up to date instructions for the correct child. Today you informed the staff member that the parent must complete an updated form. You gave the out-of-date form to the staff member as a reminder to have the parent complete a new form. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be sure to visit the “What’s New” section of DCDEE website for new information. You may download the most recent version of the Child Care Requirements on DCDEE website. Click the provider tab and scroll down to the child care rules tab. The newest version is dated July 1, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Let me know if you have any 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2026 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savanah Ray, Center Administrator Staff. Ms. Jenna Ramsey, Deputy Director, was also present. Ms. Salinah accompanied us as we walked through the facility, prior to your arrival. You accompanied us for the remainder of the visit as we walked through the child care space. Staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size, and staff interaction/discipline were in compliance. Two groups of children were eating snacks in the cafeteria. Each group sat at their own table and ate the food brought from home. Another group of children one year of age ate snacks while listening to music and a book being read. A group of children aged two years of age sat on the carpet while waiting to participate in an art activity. The children talked about the color of someone’s hair, the activity they were getting ready to participate in, and the colors that were going to be used to complete the art activity. Infants were awaking from rest time, being held, and playing in stationary activity play equipment. Staff assisted children with interactions and intervened when needed, assisted children with routines and transitions, talked with children about the sequence of upcoming events, and redirected children when needed. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/13/2025. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. Violations regarding program records were documented. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements, equipment, and furnishings. Violations regarding safety were documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. A sampling of children’s records and staff files was also monitored. Information was documented on the staff and training worksheet and children’s records form. Two violations regarding staff records were documented. This facility does not provide transportation. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted. G.S. 110-102 205 Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. There were children's coats and other belongings stored on the floor in the hallway. G.S. 110-91(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. There was chipping paint on the wall under the window in space three. 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. One electrical outlet not in use in the hallway was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in space space five, the room for infants and children one year of age. .0606(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff's files did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not notify the Division of four new staff members. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization for Aquaphor for one child in space seven expired in December 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 January 23, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter explaining how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. Be sure to include your facility’s name and identification number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Storage of Children’s Personal Belongings – When children have space for their personal belongings it helps them manage their own items, reduces clutter, and helps to maintain a sanitary environment. Today items were store directly on the floor in the hallway. We discussed that children’s personal belongings may not be stored directly on the floor. We discussed places in the classroom that may used for cubbies. I encourage you to contact your Environmental Health Specialist and the Fire Inspector to see if you are able to have cubbies in the hallway and to get additional ideas to store children’s belongings. Chipping Paint – Children may ingest paint chips that can cause illness or other adverse reactions. Periodically inspecting and maintenance of paint on walls will help prevent unwanted ingestion by children. Today there was paint flaking and chipping on the wall near the window in a classroom. You explained you will have someone to repair and repaint the area. ABCMS – Notifying DCDEE of new hires helps to ensure that staff meet requirements and helps to maintain a safe environment for children and other staff. Today you explained you have been reporting new staff hires to another portal with DHHS. You sent an email to a staff member with ABCMS for assistance with accessing the system. I explained that you have a roster already connected. However, there are existing staff and new staff that have not been connected to the system. I sent an email with instructions attached to assist with completing the ABCMS process. I also encourage you to call support for the ABCMS to get additional assistance with completing the requirements of connecting staff to the system. Program Records – Posting required documents help with transparency, safety, and compliance. It also allows parents to be aware of requirements and see your commitment to following rules. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law provides information to parents and staff that helps them see at a glance, child care requirements. The posted safe sleep policy allows staff and parents to see, apply, and understand how infants are cared for while sleeping to reduce the occurrence of ITS-SIDS. Today you posted the required items during the visit today. Medication Authorization – Outdated authorization can lead to errors, such as incorrect dosages, wrong timing, or administering a medication that is no longer needed. Maintaining current information ensures staff follow the most up to date instructions for the correct child. Today you informed the staff member that the parent must complete an updated form. You gave the out-of-date form to the staff member as a reminder to have the parent complete a new form. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be sure to visit the “What’s New” section of DCDEE website for new information. You may download the most recent version of the Child Care Requirements on DCDEE website. Click the provider tab and scroll down to the child care rules tab. The newest version is dated July 1, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Let me know if you have any 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. 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2026 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savanah Ray, Center Administrator Staff. Ms. Jenna Ramsey, Deputy Director, was also present. Ms. Salinah accompanied us as we walked through the facility, prior to your arrival. You accompanied us for the remainder of the visit as we walked through the child care space. Staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size, and staff interaction/discipline were in compliance. Two groups of children were eating snacks in the cafeteria. Each group sat at their own table and ate the food brought from home. Another group of children one year of age ate snacks while listening to music and a book being read. A group of children aged two years of age sat on the carpet while waiting to participate in an art activity. The children talked about the color of someone’s hair, the activity they were getting ready to participate in, and the colors that were going to be used to complete the art activity. Infants were awaking from rest time, being held, and playing in stationary activity play equipment. Staff assisted children with interactions and intervened when needed, assisted children with routines and transitions, talked with children about the sequence of upcoming events, and redirected children when needed. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/13/2025. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. Violations regarding program records were documented. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements, equipment, and furnishings. Violations regarding safety were documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. A sampling of children’s records and staff files was also monitored. Information was documented on the staff and training worksheet and children’s records form. Two violations regarding staff records were documented. This facility does not provide transportation. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted. G.S. 110-102 205 Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. There were children's coats and other belongings stored on the floor in the hallway. G.S. 110-91(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. There was chipping paint on the wall under the window in space three. 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. One electrical outlet not in use in the hallway was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in space space five, the room for infants and children one year of age. .0606(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff's files did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not notify the Division of four new staff members. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization for Aquaphor for one child in space seven expired in December 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 January 23, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter explaining how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. Be sure to include your facility’s name and identification number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Storage of Children’s Personal Belongings – When children have space for their personal belongings it helps them manage their own items, reduces clutter, and helps to maintain a sanitary environment. Today items were store directly on the floor in the hallway. We discussed that children’s personal belongings may not be stored directly on the floor. We discussed places in the classroom that may used for cubbies. I encourage you to contact your Environmental Health Specialist and the Fire Inspector to see if you are able to have cubbies in the hallway and to get additional ideas to store children’s belongings. Chipping Paint – Children may ingest paint chips that can cause illness or other adverse reactions. Periodically inspecting and maintenance of paint on walls will help prevent unwanted ingestion by children. Today there was paint flaking and chipping on the wall near the window in a classroom. You explained you will have someone to repair and repaint the area. ABCMS – Notifying DCDEE of new hires helps to ensure that staff meet requirements and helps to maintain a safe environment for children and other staff. Today you explained you have been reporting new staff hires to another portal with DHHS. You sent an email to a staff member with ABCMS for assistance with accessing the system. I explained that you have a roster already connected. However, there are existing staff and new staff that have not been connected to the system. I sent an email with instructions attached to assist with completing the ABCMS process. I also encourage you to call support for the ABCMS to get additional assistance with completing the requirements of connecting staff to the system. Program Records – Posting required documents help with transparency, safety, and compliance. It also allows parents to be aware of requirements and see your commitment to following rules. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law provides information to parents and staff that helps them see at a glance, child care requirements. The posted safe sleep policy allows staff and parents to see, apply, and understand how infants are cared for while sleeping to reduce the occurrence of ITS-SIDS. Today you posted the required items during the visit today. Medication Authorization – Outdated authorization can lead to errors, such as incorrect dosages, wrong timing, or administering a medication that is no longer needed. Maintaining current information ensures staff follow the most up to date instructions for the correct child. Today you informed the staff member that the parent must complete an updated form. You gave the out-of-date form to the staff member as a reminder to have the parent complete a new form. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be sure to visit the “What’s New” section of DCDEE website for new information. You may download the most recent version of the Child Care Requirements on DCDEE website. Click the provider tab and scroll down to the child care rules tab. The newest version is dated July 1, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Let me know if you have any 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: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2026 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savanah Ray, Center Administrator Staff. Ms. Jenna Ramsey, Deputy Director, was also present. Ms. Salinah accompanied us as we walked through the facility, prior to your arrival. You accompanied us for the remainder of the visit as we walked through the child care space. Staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size, and staff interaction/discipline were in compliance. Two groups of children were eating snacks in the cafeteria. Each group sat at their own table and ate the food brought from home. Another group of children one year of age ate snacks while listening to music and a book being read. A group of children aged two years of age sat on the carpet while waiting to participate in an art activity. The children talked about the color of someone’s hair, the activity they were getting ready to participate in, and the colors that were going to be used to complete the art activity. Infants were awaking from rest time, being held, and playing in stationary activity play equipment. Staff assisted children with interactions and intervened when needed, assisted children with routines and transitions, talked with children about the sequence of upcoming events, and redirected children when needed. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/13/2025. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. Violations regarding program records were documented. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements, equipment, and furnishings. Violations regarding safety were documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. A sampling of children’s records and staff files was also monitored. Information was documented on the staff and training worksheet and children’s records form. Two violations regarding staff records were documented. This facility does not provide transportation. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted. G.S. 110-102 205 Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. There were children's coats and other belongings stored on the floor in the hallway. G.S. 110-91(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. There was chipping paint on the wall under the window in space three. 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. One electrical outlet not in use in the hallway was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in space space five, the room for infants and children one year of age. .0606(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff's files did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not notify the Division of four new staff members. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization for Aquaphor for one child in space seven expired in December 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 January 23, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter explaining how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. Be sure to include your facility’s name and identification number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Storage of Children’s Personal Belongings – When children have space for their personal belongings it helps them manage their own items, reduces clutter, and helps to maintain a sanitary environment. Today items were store directly on the floor in the hallway. We discussed that children’s personal belongings may not be stored directly on the floor. We discussed places in the classroom that may used for cubbies. I encourage you to contact your Environmental Health Specialist and the Fire Inspector to see if you are able to have cubbies in the hallway and to get additional ideas to store children’s belongings. Chipping Paint – Children may ingest paint chips that can cause illness or other adverse reactions. Periodically inspecting and maintenance of paint on walls will help prevent unwanted ingestion by children. Today there was paint flaking and chipping on the wall near the window in a classroom. You explained you will have someone to repair and repaint the area. ABCMS – Notifying DCDEE of new hires helps to ensure that staff meet requirements and helps to maintain a safe environment for children and other staff. Today you explained you have been reporting new staff hires to another portal with DHHS. You sent an email to a staff member with ABCMS for assistance with accessing the system. I explained that you have a roster already connected. However, there are existing staff and new staff that have not been connected to the system. I sent an email with instructions attached to assist with completing the ABCMS process. I also encourage you to call support for the ABCMS to get additional assistance with completing the requirements of connecting staff to the system. Program Records – Posting required documents help with transparency, safety, and compliance. It also allows parents to be aware of requirements and see your commitment to following rules. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law provides information to parents and staff that helps them see at a glance, child care requirements. The posted safe sleep policy allows staff and parents to see, apply, and understand how infants are cared for while sleeping to reduce the occurrence of ITS-SIDS. Today you posted the required items during the visit today. Medication Authorization – Outdated authorization can lead to errors, such as incorrect dosages, wrong timing, or administering a medication that is no longer needed. Maintaining current information ensures staff follow the most up to date instructions for the correct child. Today you informed the staff member that the parent must complete an updated form. You gave the out-of-date form to the staff member as a reminder to have the parent complete a new form. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be sure to visit the “What’s New” section of DCDEE website for new information. You may download the most recent version of the Child Care Requirements on DCDEE website. Click the provider tab and scroll down to the child care rules tab. The newest version is dated July 1, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Let me know if you have any 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: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2026 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savanah Ray, Center Administrator Staff. Ms. Jenna Ramsey, Deputy Director, was also present. Ms. Salinah accompanied us as we walked through the facility, prior to your arrival. You accompanied us for the remainder of the visit as we walked through the child care space. Staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size, and staff interaction/discipline were in compliance. Two groups of children were eating snacks in the cafeteria. Each group sat at their own table and ate the food brought from home. Another group of children one year of age ate snacks while listening to music and a book being read. A group of children aged two years of age sat on the carpet while waiting to participate in an art activity. The children talked about the color of someone’s hair, the activity they were getting ready to participate in, and the colors that were going to be used to complete the art activity. Infants were awaking from rest time, being held, and playing in stationary activity play equipment. Staff assisted children with interactions and intervened when needed, assisted children with routines and transitions, talked with children about the sequence of upcoming events, and redirected children when needed. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/13/2025. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. Violations regarding program records were documented. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements, equipment, and furnishings. Violations regarding safety were documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. A sampling of children’s records and staff files was also monitored. Information was documented on the staff and training worksheet and children’s records form. Two violations regarding staff records were documented. This facility does not provide transportation. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted. G.S. 110-102 205 Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. There were children's coats and other belongings stored on the floor in the hallway. G.S. 110-91(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. There was chipping paint on the wall under the window in space three. 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. One electrical outlet not in use in the hallway was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in space space five, the room for infants and children one year of age. .0606(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff's files did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not notify the Division of four new staff members. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization for Aquaphor for one child in space seven expired in December 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 January 23, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter explaining how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. Be sure to include your facility’s name and identification number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Storage of Children’s Personal Belongings – When children have space for their personal belongings it helps them manage their own items, reduces clutter, and helps to maintain a sanitary environment. Today items were store directly on the floor in the hallway. We discussed that children’s personal belongings may not be stored directly on the floor. We discussed places in the classroom that may used for cubbies. I encourage you to contact your Environmental Health Specialist and the Fire Inspector to see if you are able to have cubbies in the hallway and to get additional ideas to store children’s belongings. Chipping Paint – Children may ingest paint chips that can cause illness or other adverse reactions. Periodically inspecting and maintenance of paint on walls will help prevent unwanted ingestion by children. Today there was paint flaking and chipping on the wall near the window in a classroom. You explained you will have someone to repair and repaint the area. ABCMS – Notifying DCDEE of new hires helps to ensure that staff meet requirements and helps to maintain a safe environment for children and other staff. Today you explained you have been reporting new staff hires to another portal with DHHS. You sent an email to a staff member with ABCMS for assistance with accessing the system. I explained that you have a roster already connected. However, there are existing staff and new staff that have not been connected to the system. I sent an email with instructions attached to assist with completing the ABCMS process. I also encourage you to call support for the ABCMS to get additional assistance with completing the requirements of connecting staff to the system. Program Records – Posting required documents help with transparency, safety, and compliance. It also allows parents to be aware of requirements and see your commitment to following rules. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law provides information to parents and staff that helps them see at a glance, child care requirements. The posted safe sleep policy allows staff and parents to see, apply, and understand how infants are cared for while sleeping to reduce the occurrence of ITS-SIDS. Today you posted the required items during the visit today. Medication Authorization – Outdated authorization can lead to errors, such as incorrect dosages, wrong timing, or administering a medication that is no longer needed. Maintaining current information ensures staff follow the most up to date instructions for the correct child. Today you informed the staff member that the parent must complete an updated form. You gave the out-of-date form to the staff member as a reminder to have the parent complete a new form. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be sure to visit the “What’s New” section of DCDEE website for new information. You may download the most recent version of the Child Care Requirements on DCDEE website. Click the provider tab and scroll down to the child care rules tab. The newest version is dated July 1, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Let me know if you have any 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: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2026 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:50 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. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savanah Ray, Center Administrator Staff. Ms. Jenna Ramsey, Deputy Director, was also present. Ms. Salinah accompanied us as we walked through the facility, prior to your arrival. You accompanied us for the remainder of the visit as we walked through the child care space. Staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size, and staff interaction/discipline were in compliance. Two groups of children were eating snacks in the cafeteria. Each group sat at their own table and ate the food brought from home. Another group of children one year of age ate snacks while listening to music and a book being read. A group of children aged two years of age sat on the carpet while waiting to participate in an art activity. The children talked about the color of someone’s hair, the activity they were getting ready to participate in, and the colors that were going to be used to complete the art activity. Infants were awaking from rest time, being held, and playing in stationary activity play equipment. Staff assisted children with interactions and intervened when needed, assisted children with routines and transitions, talked with children about the sequence of upcoming events, and redirected children when needed. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/13/2025. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. Violations regarding program records were documented. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements, equipment, and furnishings. Violations regarding safety were documented. A checklist was also used to monitor compliance. A sampling of children’s records and staff files was also monitored. Information was documented on the staff and training worksheet and children’s records form. Two violations regarding staff records were documented. This facility does not provide transportation. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted. G.S. 110-102 205 Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. There were children's coats and other belongings stored on the floor in the hallway. G.S. 110-91(6) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. There was chipping paint on the wall under the window in space three. 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. One electrical outlet not in use in the hallway was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in space space five, the room for infants and children one year of age. .0606(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff's files did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not notify the Division of four new staff members. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization for Aquaphor for one child in space seven expired in December 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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 January 23, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter explaining how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. Be sure to include your facility’s name and identification number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Antionette Williams 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Storage of Children’s Personal Belongings – When children have space for their personal belongings it helps them manage their own items, reduces clutter, and helps to maintain a sanitary environment. Today items were store directly on the floor in the hallway. We discussed that children’s personal belongings may not be stored directly on the floor. We discussed places in the classroom that may used for cubbies. I encourage you to contact your Environmental Health Specialist and the Fire Inspector to see if you are able to have cubbies in the hallway and to get additional ideas to store children’s belongings. Chipping Paint – Children may ingest paint chips that can cause illness or other adverse reactions. Periodically inspecting and maintenance of paint on walls will help prevent unwanted ingestion by children. Today there was paint flaking and chipping on the wall near the window in a classroom. You explained you will have someone to repair and repaint the area. ABCMS – Notifying DCDEE of new hires helps to ensure that staff meet requirements and helps to maintain a safe environment for children and other staff. Today you explained you have been reporting new staff hires to another portal with DHHS. You sent an email to a staff member with ABCMS for assistance with accessing the system. I explained that you have a roster already connected. However, there are existing staff and new staff that have not been connected to the system. I sent an email with instructions attached to assist with completing the ABCMS process. I also encourage you to call support for the ABCMS to get additional assistance with completing the requirements of connecting staff to the system. Program Records – Posting required documents help with transparency, safety, and compliance. It also allows parents to be aware of requirements and see your commitment to following rules. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law provides information to parents and staff that helps them see at a glance, child care requirements. The posted safe sleep policy allows staff and parents to see, apply, and understand how infants are cared for while sleeping to reduce the occurrence of ITS-SIDS. Today you posted the required items during the visit today. Medication Authorization – Outdated authorization can lead to errors, such as incorrect dosages, wrong timing, or administering a medication that is no longer needed. Maintaining current information ensures staff follow the most up to date instructions for the correct child. Today you informed the staff member that the parent must complete an updated form. You gave the out-of-date form to the staff member as a reminder to have the parent complete a new form. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be sure to visit the “What’s New” section of DCDEE website for new information. You may download the most recent version of the Child Care Requirements on DCDEE website. Click the provider tab and scroll down to the child care rules tab. The newest version is dated July 1, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Let me know if you have any 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: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 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. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savannah Ray, Center Director. You accompanied me as I walked through the child care space. Staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size, and staff interaction/discipline were in compliance. Children participated in painting activities, played in activity areas, had indoor gross motor play in the cafeteria due to rain, and interacted during group time. Older children completed a group activity where they identified random letters and numbers, talked about the sequence of days of the week and date, and discussed the weather. Infants napped and later woke up for lunch. Staff assisted children, met children’s developmental needs, facilitated activities, and assisted children with routines. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/15/24. Information regarding compliance was documented on a checklist. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements, equipment, and furnishings A sampling of children’s records and staff files was also monitored. Information was documented on the staff and training worksheet and children’s records form. One violation regarding children and two regarding staff records were documented. This facility does not provide transportation. 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 member completed First Aid training from an unapproved training organization. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member completed CPR training from an unapproved training organziation. .1102(d) 1317 Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Authorization for emergency medical care information for one child was not signed by the child's parent. .0802(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 2/27/2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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: Antionette Williams PO Box 312 Garner, NC 27529 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.go 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: CPR/First Aid: Training must be from an approved agency. You can find a list of approved agencies on DCDEE website. The training must be face-to-face only. No on-line courses. Today you explained the staff member completed the training with a child care program in another state. The documentation in the staff’s file did not list the full name of the organization it was completed through. We discussed printing out the list of approved organizations and keeping it handy for easy reference. HOW TO LINK STAFF IN THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Please link you and your staff member(s) asap. Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. The visit summary was emailed to you after today’s visit. Feel free to contact me with any questions at 919-819-9383 or antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 8/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savannah Ray, Center Director. Nicole Boone, Birth – Three Policy Advisor with DCDEE, accompanied me today. You accompanied me as I walked through the facility today. I observed in the classrooms for an extended time. I monitored all classrooms in use for compliance with staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size and staff interaction/discipline. Children throughout the facility were playing in activity areas, playing in the cafeteria due to inclement weather, completing writing and art activities, eating lunch, and participating in routines. Staff assisted children with conflict resolution, activities, routines, lunch, and play. Infants were waking from naptime, having diapers changed, and having floor play time. Staff met the infants’ developmental needs and completed routines. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/15/24. Two new staff records were monitored today. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. The program requirements, along with equipment and furnishings were also observed. Two violations regarding safety and one regarding storage of medication was cited. This facility does not provide transportation. The owner/operator is listed as current/active with the NC Secretary of State. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space two, there was a hole in the wall at the bottom of the outlet where children could put their fingers or hands inside. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic trash bags, open plastic packaging with diapers, and grocery bags with items were accessible to children under three in the hallway bathroom and in space two. .0604(q) 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 8/23/24, 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 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: Antionette Williams PO Box 312 Garner, NC 27529 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.go 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: Plastic Bags- Plastic bags are a suffocation hazard for young children and should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. Any plastic bags must be stored out of reach of the children, which is five feet or higher from the finished floor. Keep trash bags tucked so large sections are not accessible to the children. Trash bags, open plastic packaging with diapers, and grocery bags with stored items were accessible to children under three years old in the bathroom and classroom. You explained that a wall mounted shelf in the bathroom that normally holds these items was broken and needs to be replaced. You will place the items at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Walls/ceilings – Today the opening below the electrical outlet was covered with painters’ tape as a quick fix. The open space poses a hazard for children to access outlet components inside the wall. We discussed you will have maintenance repair the area with a permanent fix. CONSULTATION: The EPR plan is current but you are unable to access the electronic plan due to NCID issue. I will send you the contact information to the person you may reach out to for assistance at DCDEE. We discussed that you may have to republish the plan to make it active. Lead Free Classrooms - It appears you have completed the lead-free paint, water, and asbestos requirements with cleanwaterforuskids.org . ABCMS - Provider Portal for ABCMS will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster; see the real-time background check status of staff members and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will be granted within a specified timeframe after that. This visit summary was not left with you today due to technical issues. The visit summary was emailed to the facility. Feel free to contact me with questions at 919-819-9383 or antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: AMBER TELFAIR Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0724-330A Visit Date: 7/31/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 7/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Savannah Ray, director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Ray and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. On July 26, 2024, a staff member, roughly picked up, carried, and placed a four-year-old child onto a chair, and grabbed the child by their face. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On October 22, 2024, the Division substantiated child maltreatment regarding a staff member's failure to meet the physical needs of a child. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me Amber Telfair, Investigations Consultant, (919) 830-7551, amber.telfair@dhhs.nc.gov or Sheronda Harris, Central Investigations Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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: CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003490 Consultant: ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/15/2024 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 3/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:40 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. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Savannah Ray, Center Director. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. I monitored all classrooms in use for compliance with staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, group size and staff interaction/discipline. Children were playing outside, eating snack, napping, and completing transitions. Staff assisted children with materials, met their developmental needs, and facilitated daily activities. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 5/10/23. Information regarding compliance was documented on a checklist. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements both indoors and outdoors. All inspections, drills, and program records complied. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements. The program requirements, along with equipment and furnishings were also observed. One violation regarding safety was documented. A sampling of children’s records and staff files was also monitored. Information was documented on the staff and training worksheet and children’s records form. Two violations regarding children and another regarding staff records were documented. This facility does not provide transportation. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The wall in space two had peeling paint on a wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Documentation of visually checking sleeping infants was not completed for infants that slept today. .0606(g) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. Medical action plan completed in 2022 was not updated annually for two children enrolled. .0801(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member did not have a signed acknowledgement on file for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 3/29/2024, 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 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: Antionette Williams PO Box 312 Garner, NC 27529 Antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.go 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: Medical Action Plans: Growing up healthy is every child's right and every parent's dream for their children. Significant advances in improving the overall health and development of children with chronic illnesses have been made. Having a medical action plan in place when caring for children with health issues is vital in ensuring their health and safety. These health issues could include allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The maintenance of these plans and the ability to implement such plans for the treatment of reactions are essential. It is important to remember that a medical action plan must be attached to the child’s application for enrollment, completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and must be updated on an annual basis. Permission to administer emergency medications must be updated every 6 months by the parent. Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma: This facility has developed and implemented a shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. On the first day of employment, staff must sign an acknowledgement regarding the receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. This acknowledgment must be maintained on file for review. Infants Safe Sleep Checks: It is important to monitor and document monitoring sleeping infants and their sleep positions at least every 15 minutes. This aids in reducing the risk of SIDS. The documentation is a reminder to check and adds a layer of reassurance that requirements are being followed. Documentation must be completed at the time checks in real time. If you need additional guidance, staff can retake the ITS-SIDS course as a refresher before the three-year training is due again. Peeling Paint: You explained the rooms have been repainted but there appear to be areas that continue to peel. You may need to conduct a lead test to ensure the areas do not have lead. Today we discussed ways to cover the area such as a magnetic board, dry erase board, furnishings, and other strategies. Peeling paint can be a hazard for children. Updates/Resources: Today I discussed information regarding Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in child care. You may be able to take advantage of the program. Visit cleanwaterforuskids.org/Carolina to sign up and get more information. Funding may be available to assist programs needing abatement. Be sure to visit DCDEE website and access the What’s New section for the newest child care rules that were effective January 1, 2024. You may visit MOODLE and complete training for the new child care requirements effective January 1, 2024. Today I discussed information regarding DCDEE’s free professional development membership offer through Teaching Strategies. Visit quorumlearning.com for more information. The visit summary was reviewed and left with you today. Feel free to contact me with questions at 919-819-9383 or antionette.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times