10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 81 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 11:46 AM 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 NC childcare requirements during a routine unannounced monitoring visit. The facilities last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 3rd and a follow-up on June 10th, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The center currently operates with a 5- star license and you informed me that they plan on pursuing NAEYC accreditation in the near future. I explained that once achieved to please submit the rated license application, acceptance letter and accreditation certificate so the facilities rated license can be renewed. This facility operates at 30sq. ft. inside, meeting enhanced space & ratios. My visit was conducted with you, Director Tecia Stewart and center staff. The children were observed participating in outdoor play, free play, and circle time during the walkthrough to obtain enrollment and conduct my observations I monitored posted items, program files, infant sleep charts and policy, toys and materials both inside and out, discipline, ratios and supervision. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection= 6/4/2025- and approved by daytime care only *Sanitation inspection= 10/14/2025- 15 demerits and a superior rating Compliance history prior to today’s visit is 93% Fire drill- 11/14/2025 Lockdown- 11/21/2025 Playground inspection- 11/14/2025 EPR plan last updated 9/2025 Lunch was in compliance with USDA guidelines for children in childcare *The following items of non-compliance were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. staff person was observed cleaning their nose, putting the tissue in their pocket and not washing their hands without a reminder from another staff person. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(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. Outlet in the preschool classroom did not have a cover over one of the outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. staff had a Starbucks coffee in a classroom where enrolled children were present . .0901(i) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* electrical outlets: Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, that are not in use in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or should be classified as a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. Consider adding a note near the outlets to serve as a reminder to re-cover the outlets. Review this with teachers during orientation as part of the observation of daily routines. Hold a staff meeting to review the different ways you all can work together to maintain compliance with childcare requirements regarding outlet covers. Hand washing- per sanitation rule Childcare center employees shall wash their hands as follows when at work in a childcare center: upon reporting for work at the child care center, before and after handling or preparing food, before bottle feeding a child, before providing food service, before handling clean utensils, after toileting or handling of body fluids, including but not limited to saliva, nasal secretions, vomitus, feces, urine, blood, secretions from sores, and pustulant discharge, after diaper changing, after handling soiled items that are not clean, after being outdoors, after handling animals or animal cages, after removing disposable gloves. Hand washing for both staff and children is extremely important to minimize the spread of illnesses and germs. Modeling of nutritional choices: Staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule in the presence of children in care. A Starbucks coffee was observed in a classroom where children were present, putting cups, bags and containers with identifiable items that are not healthy choices should be placed in cabinets, bags, areas out of view of enrolled children. violations of childcare requirements were cited during today's visit and require a letter of corrective action by December 31st, 2025. please list your facility name, ID#, item #, how along with the date the violation was corrected, and how you will stay in compliance going forward. Michele Hirsch, DCDEE Licensing Consultant Michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov 919-819-9364 1020 Lake Royale Louisburg, NC 27549 www.ncchildcare.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 6/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 156 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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 for compliance with NC Childcare requirements during your annual compliance monitoring visit. The facilities last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 20th, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children’s files were not reviewed today; an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to review files. The center currently operates with a 5- star license and operates at 30sq. ft. inside, meeting enhanced space & ratios. My visit was conducted with you, Tecia Stewart, Director and center staff. The children were observed participating in teacher directed & free play activities inside and outside. During the walkthrough of the outdoor play areas children were observed utilizing the play structures, riding on toys and running around with friends. During the walkthrough to obtain enrollment and conduct my observations I monitored posted items, infant sleep charts and policy, refrigerator thermometers, kitchen pantry, medication (emergency), toys and materials, discipline, ratios and supervision. Children were observed participating in tabletop activities in the preschool classrooms, toddlers were participating in outdoor play and the infants were napping, eating or participating in personal care. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection= 10/24/2024 and a re-inspection 12/2/2024 violations were still open, and a childcare checklist was not completed. An inspection visit was conducted April 2025 to follow-up and although all inspections were completed per yearly requirements the companies did not enter their inspections in the city of Raleigh’s compliance engine that would show completion of the requirements for the fire inspector to sign off on the inspection checklist to meet the yearly requirement. I contacted the fire inspector who arrived at the facility during my visit to confirm above and put eyes on the delinquencies that are now in compliance and would complete the checklist once all information was uploaded in the system. *Sanitation inspection= 10/15/2024- 10 demerits and a superior rating *On June 2nd, 2025- I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed La Petite, Inc. owner of the facility (La Petite Academy) a subsidiary of Learning Care Group listed as current-active. Compliance history prior to today’s visit is % *Fire drill- 5/17/2025- May was conducted but January and March were not. A violation was cited. Fire drills are to be conducted at least once a month. * Playground inspection – 5/15/2025 * Lockdown/shelter in place- Shelter in place 3/5/2025 Lockdown 3/6/2025 * Clean water for Carolina Kids: - water- 4/4/2024 - lead paint- in process - asbestos- in process * ABCMS- provider portal created, working on linking staff * EPR- 12/2024 *The following violations of non-compliance were observed today. 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. An inspection was conducted 10/24/2024 and a re-inspection was conducted on 12/2/2024 and the facility received a fail and a full childcare fire inspection checklist could not be completed due to contractors not uploading their required inspections into the compliance engine on behalf of the facility as well as the need to correct the fails so a full fire inspection could be completed per requirements. This was discussed with the director and fire inspector was called and arrived during today's visit. Contractors were contacted and uploads to be completed and fire inspector will complete the checklist to put the program in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in the months of January and March. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* • Due to the need for a return visit to monitor files I asked you to complete your staff and training worksheets and have them available for review with staff files. • I informed you that I will be walking around each classroom and taking a random selection of children and requesting you pull, and I will review their files. • Fire drills/emergency drills: Fire drills are required monthly. Document dates that you will conduct fire drills each month and have someone available for backup in case the person that usually conducts the fire drills isn’t present. Fire drills teach children what to do in case of a fire. If fire drills are not practiced monthly, it will affect the children’s safety if there is a fire. Emergency drills are conducted every 3 months. Document the dates you plan to conduct the emergency drills and have someone available for backup in case the person that usually conducts the emergency drills is not present. • Visit the Clean Water For Carolina Kids website at https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/ or phone at 1-888-997-9290 to get this test completed. • A completed fire inspection should be completed every calendar year prior to the inspection the year before. Prior to the inspection all required inspections should be completed and the entity completing the requirement should be entering their inspection in the city of Raleigh compliance engine for your assigned inspector. To avoid this issue going forward you can remind each entity following the inspection as well as a request from your fire inspector that you make a call to him prior to his inspection to make sure everything is in compliance. • 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. *Violations of NC childcare requirements were cited during today’s visit and require a letter of corrective action stating how you came into compliance and how you will keep in compliance going forward. Please submit this letter by June 17th, 2025. Please email this letter to the address listed below Michele Hirsch, DCDEE Licensing Consultant Michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov 919-819-9364 1020 Lake Royale Louisburg, NC 27549 www.ncchildcare.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1124-178L Visit Date: 11/25/2024 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 11/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 43 Time In: 08:57 AM Time Out: 09:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a report alleging non-compliance of childcare requirements. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the cook, Mr. Anthony, who informed me that assistant director Ms. Ashley was covering in the infant room. Ms. Tecia, director, arrived within 20 minutes of my arrival. I explained that I was there for my follow-up visit from the complaint visit that was investigated on November 19th, 2024. A walkthrough of the facility to document enrollment and conduct observations. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements was conducted during the visit. Staff/child ratios, supervision, interactions, use of adequate/approved space, permit restrictions, were monitored. During my walkthrough of six classrooms to obtain enrollment and present I observed the following: In space #2 the room for one-year-olds there were two staff present with fifteen children. This is a violation of childcare requirements for maximum group size. The maximum group size for children age one is twelve. In space #4 in the classroom for three- and four-year-old's there was one staff present with eleven children. The ratio for the youngest in the room, age three years, is ten. The room was over by one at one to eleven. The following violations of childcare requirements were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #4, there were eleven children, three - four years of age with one staff, exceeding staff:child ratios by one child. In space #2, there were fifteen children, one year of age with two staff, which exceeded maximum group size by three children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations of childcare requirements were cited during today’s visit and require a letter of corrective action by December 7th, 2024. Please provide the item number, how you came into compliance with the violation, and how you will keep in compliance going forward. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each childcare provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. Group sizes: Depending on the ratios the facility is required to meet; the group sizes will vary. Group sizes are in place so teachers can maintain supervision, and to ensure the safety of the children. You should be following the ratio based on the youngest child in the group throughout the day. This includes the first and last hour of the operating day. Thank you for your time during today’s visit. Please contact me via email, michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov, or via phone, (919)819-9364, if you have any questions. Or my supervisor Michele Remington at 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1124-178L Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 107 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:12 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a report alleging non-compliance of childcare requirements. Upon arrival, I was greeted by assistant director Ms. Ashley. Ms. Stewart, director, arrived within 20 minutes of my arrival. I explained the purpose of today’s visit before doing a walkthrough of the facility to document enrollment, conduct observations and interviews of staff. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements was conducted during the visit. Staff/child ratios (allegation in the report), supervision (allegation in the report), interactions, use of adequate/approved space, permit restrictions, were monitored. I discussed the allegations with the director and classroom staff. Each individual was given an opportunity to provide information surrounding the allegations. The allegation from the report was discussed and the findings are below: ALLEGATION #1: There is concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed in the classroom for two-year-old children. FINDINGS: According to the reporter, classes that care for two-year-olds have had ratio issues. When I read the allegations to the director, she informed me that there continued to be staffing issues during the summer months, but additional staff have been hired both full and part-time. Ms. Ashley pulled the name to face sheets for November 1st- 15th, 2024. I reviewed the name to face sheets that included time in and out for the children. For the classroom for two-year-old children, there were many instances when ratios were out of compliance during the morning hours on November 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 12th, and 13th, 2024. On these dates the ratio was either (1:11, 1:12 or 1:14) for a timeframe of fifteen minutes-to-a one-two hour time frame before children were shifted to another classroom to meet the ratio requirements. The appropriate staff/child ratio for children aged two years of age is 1:9 with a maximum group size of 18. RESOLUTION: Due to the confirmation based on the information documented during interviews the allegation in this report concerning staff/child ratios was substantiated and a follow-up visit will be conducted. ALLEGATION #2: There is concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for infants. FINDINGS: According to the reporter, there are concerns of inadequate supervision in the classroom for infants. It was noted in the report that the caller had a concern with the assistant director while she was covering the infant room. When I addressed the specific concern regarding use of electronic devises in the classroom other than the center issued tablets the director informed me that there was an incident a while back with a staff member whose no longer employed that was facetiming while at work and showing whomever was on the phone the babies in care. This incident has not happened again that she could recall. I asked about the viewing of the center video cameras and was informed that it is a live feed system, and you cannot go back to review video like other systems. You can only go back within the actual day, and it can only be done by a regional representative or corporate office. RESOLUTION: Due to the inability to confirm the allegation based on information documented the allegation in this report concerning supervision was unsubstantiated The following violations of childcare requirements were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Staff assigned to work in the infant room did not renew her ITS-SIDS training prior to its expiration in Spring 2024 .1102(f) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A review of the name to face sheets in the classroom for two year old children showed the classroom was out of ratio six times in November 2024. The ratio was exceeded by as many as five children (1:14 rather than the required 1:9 staff:child ratio). 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations of childcare requirements were cited during today’s visit and require a letter of corrective action by December 3rd, 2024. Please provide the item number, how you came into compliance with the violation, and how you will keep in compliance going forward. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each childcare provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. ITS-SIDS: Although the cause of many sudden infant deaths may not be known, researchers believe that some infants develop in a manner that makes it challenging for them to be aroused or to breathe when they experience a life-threatening challenge during sleep. Use of safe sleep policies, continued education of parents/guardians, expanded training efforts for childcare professionals, statewide regulations and mandates, and increased monitoring and observation of infants while they are sleeping are critical to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in childcare. All staff working with infants must complete the Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Reduction Training developed by the NC Healthy Start Foundation and administered by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center for the Division of Child Development and Early Education for caregivers of children aged 12 months and younger. Although the training shall be completed within two months of an individual assuming responsibilities in the infant room and the administrator shall complete ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment; at all times, one childcare provider who has completed ITS-SIDS training shall be present in the infant room while children are in care. A certificate for each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. A staff meeting needs to be scheduled following this visit. The agenda of the meeting should cover ratios/ communication with staff to avoid this situation going forward. Thank you for your time during today’s visit. Please contact me via email, michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov, or via phone, (919)819-9364, if you have any questions. Or my supervisor Michele Remington at 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-239L Visit Date: 8/20/2024 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 8/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 193 Time In: 08:56 AM Time Out: 12:09 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a report alleging non-compliance of childcare requirements. Upon arrival, I was greeted by director, Tecia Stewart. I explained the purpose of today’s visit before doing a walkthrough of the facility to document enrollment, conduct observations and interviews of staff. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements was conducted during the visit. Staff/child ratios (allegation in the report), supervision (allegation in the report), interactions, use of adequate/approved space, permit restrictions, were monitored. Supervision was a reporter concern due to staff being over ratio in classrooms I discussed the allegations with the directors, and three classroom staff. They were each given an opportunity to provide information surrounding the allegations. The allegation from the report was discussed and the findings are below: ALLEGATION #1: There is concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed in multiple classrooms. FINDINGS: According to the reporter, classes that care for one-year-olds, and two-year-olds have had ratio issues. When I read the allegation to the director, she informed me that due to staffing issues those classrooms have been on several occasions been out of ratio for a minimum of fifteen minutes and upwards of one hour. She stated that the timeframe is based on how long it takes her to rework staffing and shift children until additional staff arrive for their shift. According to the assistant director classes are sometimes out of ratio between fifteen and thirty-minutes based on when she does the next walk through to take counts of each classroom and discovers the overages because staff do not communicate that they are over. Classroom staff during interviews confirmed the fifteen-to-thirty-minute time frame as well. When conversations were had about the ratios, I was informed that the classroom during that timeframe is typically over by one (1:7) at most three (1:8 or 1:9). Ratio requirement for one-year-old’s is 1 :6. I also reviewed a weeks’ worth of name to face sheets and although children and hours were documented the second staff person whether classroom staff or administrative staff were not signing in on the sheets consistently so it appeared based on documentation that the classes were out of ratio everyday within the first hour of operating hours of the center. I was also informed by the assistant director that she has been utilizing the app group me (which is like using teams) to communicate immediately with administrators or classroom staff. RESOLUTION: Due to the confirmation based on the information documented during interviews the allegation in this report concerning staff/child ratios was substantiated and a follow-up visit will be conducted. ALLEGATION #2: There is concern of inadequate supervision in multiple classrooms. FINDINGS: According to the reporter, there are concerns of inadequate supervision in multiple classrooms. I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment and observed all classes in ratio and all staff supervising/ engaging with the children present. There were nine teachers, and two administrators present during my visit and an additional staff person arrived towards the end of the visit. The director informed me that enrollment is low, forty-seven children documented this morning from infant through five years old. The allegation was unsubstantiated based on my observations, discussion with staff and not having enough information to confirm supervision was not adequate. Staff expressed concern with communication, which I observed as well. Several staff members stated if communication was more positive and clearer, it would hopefully alleviate such issues as ratios and supervision. There is an extreme need for consistent, positive communication between administrators, and the staff and parents. Six teachers have quit recently four of which was due to the lack of communication and how they were talked to during their time of employment. The administrator informed me that one staff person started today 8/20/2024, one is starting 8/21/2024 and there are two additional one to accept the offer of employment and the other for paperwork to start. The director is working on hiring due to the departure of six staff members that left over the last few months. The following violation of childcare requirements was documented during today’s visit. Violations of childcare requirements was cited during today’s visit and require a letter of corrective action by September 1st, 2024. Please provide the item number, how you came into compliance with the violation, and how you will keep in compliance going forward. Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. As referenced in staff/administrator interviews classroom of enrolled one year old's and classroom with enrolled two year old children were out of ratio in the morning by one to three children for a minimum of fifteen minutes to as much as one hour while making staffing changes and shifting to make sure all rooms were in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Staff Child Ratio: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each childcare provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. Group sizes: Depending on the ratios the facility is required to meet; the group sizes will vary. Group sizes are in place so teachers can maintain supervision, and to ensure the safety of the children. You should be following the ratios based on the youngest child in the group throughout the day. This includes the first and last hour of the operating day. Supervision: Children shall be adequately supervised at all times. Supervision is crucial to keep children safe. Adequate supervision shall mean that staff interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor areas and are able to always hear and see the children. For example, when transitioning to the outdoor play area, if there are two teachers present, one teacher can position at the front of the line and one teacher at the back of the line. If only one teacher is present, the teacher can turn around and face the line of children so they can all be seen. If the teacher is facing forward, they won’t be able to see the children and what they are doing. Teachers count children before leaving the classroom, and before coming back inside from outdoor play. Name to face is helpful but if teachers are not normally in a classroom and don’t know the children, it may not be beneficial. would have a review of supervision during the staff meeting this week and provide additional training for the teacher that left the child on the playground. I suggested that the teachers contact the administrative staff for support during the transition to the outdoor play area and recommended the support staff to verify all children are present. Additional trainings may be found at the https://www.swcdcinc.org/ Active Supervision may be a good starting point for teachers. Staff meeting needs to be scheduled following this visit. The agenda of the meeting should cover ratios/ communication with staff in order to avoid this situation going forward. Thank you for your time during today’s visit. Please contact me via email, michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov, or via phone, (919)819-9364, if you have any questions. Or my supervisor Michele Remington at 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/20/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 6/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: -540 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:14 AM 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 for compliance with NC Childcare requirements during your annual compliance monitoring visit. The facilities last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 10th, 2023. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. All staff and eighteen children’s records were reviewed today. Your signature on the bottom of these forms serves as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. The center currently operates with a 5- star license and operates at 30sq. ft. inside, meeting enhanced space & ratios. This facility is in cohort #1- training year June 30th, 2023- July 1st, 2024, and assessment year July 1st, 2024-June 30th, 2025. My visit was conducted with you, Tecia Stewart, Director and center staff. The children were observed participating in teacher directed & free play activities inside. During the walkthrough of the outdoor play areas children were observed utilizing the play structures, ride -on toys and running around with friends. The tricycles with red seats in the preschool playground were observed with cracked broken seats that were removed during the walkthrough. It appears the sun softened and discolored the seats. During the walkthrough to obtain enrollment and conduct my observations I monitored posted items, infant sleep charts and policy, refrigerator thermometers, kitchen pantry, medication (emergency), toys and materials both inside and out, discipline, ratios and supervision. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection= 10/24/2023- and approved by daytime care only *Sanitation inspection= 6/23/2023- 19 demerits and a approved rating *On June 20th, 2024- I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed La Petite, Inc. owner of the facility (La Petite Academy) a subsidiary of Learning Care Group listed as current-active. Compliance history prior to today’s visit is 92% *The following violations of non-compliance were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The drill requirements were not completed since November 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Inside the building in the front lobby, hallway and classroom walls as well as the lower portion of the walls in the outdoor play areas there is chipping, peeling paint and exposed dry wall in need of repair. In the outdoor environment on the preschool playground there are tricycles with seats that are cracked and broken with sharp edges in need of repair. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Inspection requirement was not completed in the month of March 2024 .0605(q) 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. A staff person did not meet the training requirement. A virtual class with a live instructor was completed but a written test and skills test were not provided to complete the course requirement to obtain a certificate. .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. A staff person did not meet the training requirement. A virtual class with a live instructor was completed but a written test and skills test were not provided to complete the course requirement to obtain a certificate. .1102(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Although a drill was conducted March 2024 the drill prior was conducted October 2023 six months prior. This is required every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last revised August 17th, 2022. Due to a change of administration the new director needs to take training and obtain assistance to retrieve the archived plan. .0607(e) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* *Violations of NC childcare requirements were cited during today’s visit and require a letter of corrective action stating how you came into compliance and how you will keep in compliance going forward. Please submit this letter by July 2nd, 2024. Please email this letter to the address listed below *Please remember to submit your pre-service for administrator form with the bottom signed off by your district manager. *if you need any assistance in the reorganization and/completion of the file review please feel free to contact me A violation of childcare requirements regarding staff annual in-service training hours was cited: MOODLE: *On-line training modules on a variety of topics are available on Moodle on the DCDEE website. You and your staff will earn hours of on-going training if you complete Moodle modules. Log onto the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and click on Services and then click on DCDEE Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have created an NCID username and password. If you need assistance with creating an NCID username and password, click on How DO I and then create an NCID. • A violation of childcare requirements regarding children’s files was cited. • Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a childcare program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children’s files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed making sure that you develop a record keeping system for children’s records that promotes organization and efficiency. Administrative staff must allow time to review all necessary documentation prior to employment of staff to ensure accuracy. • As an administrator, it is your responsibility to review all employment documentation and verify that required documents are received within the specified time frame. Using a checklist to check and date receipt of documents will help you track employment documents. A children’s file checklist is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and provider documents links. • Violations of childcare requirements regarding fire drill, playground inspections, lockdown and shelter in place drills were cited: • Outdoor Inspections- The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment, free of debris. A designated staff member should verify daily that the area is safe for children to use. Each month, the outdoor play areas should be inspected and documented on the form provided by the Division of Child Development. • Fire drills/emergency drills: Fire drills are required monthly. Document dates that you will conduct fire drills each month and have someone available for backup in case the person that usually conducts the fire drills isn’t present. Fire drills teach children what to do in case of a fire. If fire drills are not practiced monthly, it will affect the children’s safety if there is a fire. Emergency drills are conducted every 3 months. Document the dates you plan to conduct the emergency drills and have someone available for backup in case the person that usually conducts the emergency drills is not present. A violation regarding the EPR plan was cited: please contact Amia Eaton at 919-814-6365 amia.eaton@dhhs.nc.gov to request assistance with retrieving your plan from being archived. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Training: a. Required for at least one person per center who will develop and manage the center’s EPR Plan including training staff and updating annually. b. If the designated EPR staff person leaves, new person has 4 months to complete. c. Meets Health and Safety Training topic area -Emergency preparedness and response. d. The Emergency Plan must be reviewed with all staff upon being hired and at least annually. Emergency Preparedness and Response - It is important to consider how to prepare for and respond to emergency or natural disaster situations and develop written plans accordingly. You are required to have procedures in place to address natural disasters that are relevant to your location (such as tornados, flash floods, and hurricanes) and all hazards/disasters that could occur in any location including acts of violence, bioterrorism/terrorism, exposure to hazardous agents, facility damage, fire, missing child, power outage, and other situations that may require evacuation, lock-down, or shelter-in-place. The procedures must be updated and reviewed annually. The only way to prepare for disasters is to consider various worst case or unique scenarios, and to develop contingency plans. By brainstorming and thinking through a variety of “what if...” situations and developing records, protocols/procedures, and checklists, facilities will be better able to respond to an unusual emergency or disaster situation. EPR training is required to be completed within one year of licensure. EPR Training • Centers and family childcare homes have (1) one year from the date of their initial license to complete the EPR in Child Care Training. When staff trained in EPR leaves employment, the center or family childcare home must ensure another staff person completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Provide Alicia Fink’s training calendar, CCSA website and CCHC contact information • A discussion was had concerning file/paperwork organization and the need for this and the delegation of tasks to avoid violations in the future: • A violation regarding first aid and CPR training was cited: CPR/First Aid training must be either virtual (actual person not pre-recorded) or in person training. If virtual the training must conclude with a test and then a scheduling of in person skills training before receiving a certificate. FILES • For the reorganization of the office please visit www.ncchildcare.nc.gov hover over provider and click on forms and print the staff file form and children’s file from to be placed in each staff persons’ for child’s file and have the paperwork in order based on the form. Michele Hirsch, DCDEE Licensing Consultant Michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov 919-819-9364 1020 Lake Royale Louisburg, NC 27549 www.ncchildcare.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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the team lead O. Barnes. Ms. Barnes stated the director left and would return soon. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The director T. Stewart arrived a short time later. I was accompanied by Ms. Barnes and Ms. Stewart as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of seven (7) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during circle time, teacher directed activities, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued July 16, 2018. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2023, and received a ‘Approved’ classification with 19 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2023, the last conducted lockdown drill was on June 26, 2023, but not documented, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2022. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Nine (9) feeding schedules were not completed for toddlers 12-15 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed concrete along the border of the play structure can cause a tripping hazard. The concrete has exposed jagged edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A form was not completed for a tube of Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 12/12/22. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Seven (7)staff members did not review the EMC plan annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ten (10) staff health questionnaires were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Nine (9) staff members emergency information forms were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five (5) staff members did not complete on-going training annually. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . training log and certificates were not available for review to meet the requirements for this annual compliance review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill record was not completed for lockdown drill practiced .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the EPR plan review annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the play structure measured at one inch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training. .1102(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 24, 2023. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 100%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today visit, I observed on the playground designated for preschool age children that the depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I also observed that the mulch is not level to the concrete along the border of the playground causing a tripping hazard and exposed jagged edges. The director stated that she has put in a work order for the mulch to be refilled on the playground and waiting to get approval from the corporate office. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 regarding outdoor learning environment in child care centers. I observed during today’s visit, nine (9) children under 15 months of age not having a written feeding plan. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0902 regarding requirements for infants. Authorization to administer medication must be completed for each child receiving medication, up to and including topical ointments and sunscreens. Medications must be returned to the parent and/or discarded at the conclusion of treatment and/or when the child is no longer enrolled. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the team lead O. Barnes. Ms. Barnes stated the director left and would return soon. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The director T. Stewart arrived a short time later. I was accompanied by Ms. Barnes and Ms. Stewart as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of seven (7) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during circle time, teacher directed activities, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued July 16, 2018. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2023, and received a ‘Approved’ classification with 19 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2023, the last conducted lockdown drill was on June 26, 2023, but not documented, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2022. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Nine (9) feeding schedules were not completed for toddlers 12-15 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed concrete along the border of the play structure can cause a tripping hazard. The concrete has exposed jagged edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A form was not completed for a tube of Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 12/12/22. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Seven (7)staff members did not review the EMC plan annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ten (10) staff health questionnaires were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Nine (9) staff members emergency information forms were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five (5) staff members did not complete on-going training annually. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . training log and certificates were not available for review to meet the requirements for this annual compliance review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill record was not completed for lockdown drill practiced .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the EPR plan review annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the play structure measured at one inch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training. .1102(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 24, 2023. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 100%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today visit, I observed on the playground designated for preschool age children that the depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I also observed that the mulch is not level to the concrete along the border of the playground causing a tripping hazard and exposed jagged edges. The director stated that she has put in a work order for the mulch to be refilled on the playground and waiting to get approval from the corporate office. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 regarding outdoor learning environment in child care centers. I observed during today’s visit, nine (9) children under 15 months of age not having a written feeding plan. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0902 regarding requirements for infants. Authorization to administer medication must be completed for each child receiving medication, up to and including topical ointments and sunscreens. Medications must be returned to the parent and/or discarded at the conclusion of treatment and/or when the child is no longer enrolled. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the team lead O. Barnes. Ms. Barnes stated the director left and would return soon. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The director T. Stewart arrived a short time later. I was accompanied by Ms. Barnes and Ms. Stewart as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of seven (7) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during circle time, teacher directed activities, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued July 16, 2018. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2023, and received a ‘Approved’ classification with 19 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2023, the last conducted lockdown drill was on June 26, 2023, but not documented, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2022. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Nine (9) feeding schedules were not completed for toddlers 12-15 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed concrete along the border of the play structure can cause a tripping hazard. The concrete has exposed jagged edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A form was not completed for a tube of Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 12/12/22. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Seven (7)staff members did not review the EMC plan annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ten (10) staff health questionnaires were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Nine (9) staff members emergency information forms were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five (5) staff members did not complete on-going training annually. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . training log and certificates were not available for review to meet the requirements for this annual compliance review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill record was not completed for lockdown drill practiced .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the EPR plan review annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the play structure measured at one inch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training. .1102(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 24, 2023. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 100%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today visit, I observed on the playground designated for preschool age children that the depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I also observed that the mulch is not level to the concrete along the border of the playground causing a tripping hazard and exposed jagged edges. The director stated that she has put in a work order for the mulch to be refilled on the playground and waiting to get approval from the corporate office. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 regarding outdoor learning environment in child care centers. I observed during today’s visit, nine (9) children under 15 months of age not having a written feeding plan. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0902 regarding requirements for infants. Authorization to administer medication must be completed for each child receiving medication, up to and including topical ointments and sunscreens. Medications must be returned to the parent and/or discarded at the conclusion of treatment and/or when the child is no longer enrolled. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the team lead O. Barnes. Ms. Barnes stated the director left and would return soon. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The director T. Stewart arrived a short time later. I was accompanied by Ms. Barnes and Ms. Stewart as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of seven (7) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during circle time, teacher directed activities, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued July 16, 2018. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2023, and received a ‘Approved’ classification with 19 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2023, the last conducted lockdown drill was on June 26, 2023, but not documented, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2022. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Nine (9) feeding schedules were not completed for toddlers 12-15 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed concrete along the border of the play structure can cause a tripping hazard. The concrete has exposed jagged edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A form was not completed for a tube of Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 12/12/22. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Seven (7)staff members did not review the EMC plan annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ten (10) staff health questionnaires were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Nine (9) staff members emergency information forms were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five (5) staff members did not complete on-going training annually. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . training log and certificates were not available for review to meet the requirements for this annual compliance review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill record was not completed for lockdown drill practiced .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the EPR plan review annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the play structure measured at one inch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training. .1102(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 24, 2023. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 100%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today visit, I observed on the playground designated for preschool age children that the depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I also observed that the mulch is not level to the concrete along the border of the playground causing a tripping hazard and exposed jagged edges. The director stated that she has put in a work order for the mulch to be refilled on the playground and waiting to get approval from the corporate office. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 regarding outdoor learning environment in child care centers. I observed during today’s visit, nine (9) children under 15 months of age not having a written feeding plan. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0902 regarding requirements for infants. Authorization to administer medication must be completed for each child receiving medication, up to and including topical ointments and sunscreens. Medications must be returned to the parent and/or discarded at the conclusion of treatment and/or when the child is no longer enrolled. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the team lead O. Barnes. Ms. Barnes stated the director left and would return soon. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The director T. Stewart arrived a short time later. I was accompanied by Ms. Barnes and Ms. Stewart as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of seven (7) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during circle time, teacher directed activities, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued July 16, 2018. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2023, and received a ‘Approved’ classification with 19 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2023, the last conducted lockdown drill was on June 26, 2023, but not documented, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2022. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Nine (9) feeding schedules were not completed for toddlers 12-15 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed concrete along the border of the play structure can cause a tripping hazard. The concrete has exposed jagged edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A form was not completed for a tube of Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 12/12/22. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Seven (7)staff members did not review the EMC plan annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ten (10) staff health questionnaires were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Nine (9) staff members emergency information forms were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five (5) staff members did not complete on-going training annually. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . training log and certificates were not available for review to meet the requirements for this annual compliance review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill record was not completed for lockdown drill practiced .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the EPR plan review annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the play structure measured at one inch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training. .1102(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 24, 2023. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 100%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today visit, I observed on the playground designated for preschool age children that the depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I also observed that the mulch is not level to the concrete along the border of the playground causing a tripping hazard and exposed jagged edges. The director stated that she has put in a work order for the mulch to be refilled on the playground and waiting to get approval from the corporate office. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 regarding outdoor learning environment in child care centers. I observed during today’s visit, nine (9) children under 15 months of age not having a written feeding plan. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0902 regarding requirements for infants. Authorization to administer medication must be completed for each child receiving medication, up to and including topical ointments and sunscreens. Medications must be returned to the parent and/or discarded at the conclusion of treatment and/or when the child is no longer enrolled. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the team lead O. Barnes. Ms. Barnes stated the director left and would return soon. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The director T. Stewart arrived a short time later. I was accompanied by Ms. Barnes and Ms. Stewart as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of seven (7) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during circle time, teacher directed activities, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued July 16, 2018. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2023, and received a ‘Approved’ classification with 19 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2023, the last conducted lockdown drill was on June 26, 2023, but not documented, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2022. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Nine (9) feeding schedules were not completed for toddlers 12-15 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed concrete along the border of the play structure can cause a tripping hazard. The concrete has exposed jagged edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A form was not completed for a tube of Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 12/12/22. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Seven (7)staff members did not review the EMC plan annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ten (10) staff health questionnaires were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Nine (9) staff members emergency information forms were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five (5) staff members did not complete on-going training annually. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . training log and certificates were not available for review to meet the requirements for this annual compliance review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill record was not completed for lockdown drill practiced .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the EPR plan review annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the play structure measured at one inch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training. .1102(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 24, 2023. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 100%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today visit, I observed on the playground designated for preschool age children that the depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I also observed that the mulch is not level to the concrete along the border of the playground causing a tripping hazard and exposed jagged edges. The director stated that she has put in a work order for the mulch to be refilled on the playground and waiting to get approval from the corporate office. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 regarding outdoor learning environment in child care centers. I observed during today’s visit, nine (9) children under 15 months of age not having a written feeding plan. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0902 regarding requirements for infants. Authorization to administer medication must be completed for each child receiving medication, up to and including topical ointments and sunscreens. Medications must be returned to the parent and/or discarded at the conclusion of treatment and/or when the child is no longer enrolled. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY Facility ID: 9255305 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the team lead O. Barnes. Ms. Barnes stated the director left and would return soon. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The director T. Stewart arrived a short time later. I was accompanied by Ms. Barnes and Ms. Stewart as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of seven (7) classrooms, the kitchen, and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during circle time, teacher directed activities, and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued July 16, 2018. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2023, and received a ‘Approved’ classification with 19 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2023, the last conducted lockdown drill was on June 26, 2023, but not documented, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2022. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance and safe sleep checks. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Nine (9) feeding schedules were not completed for toddlers 12-15 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed concrete along the border of the play structure can cause a tripping hazard. The concrete has exposed jagged edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A form was not completed for a tube of Aquaphor. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 12/12/22. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Seven (7)staff members did not review the EMC plan annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ten (10) staff health questionnaires were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Nine (9) staff members emergency information forms were not completed annually. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five (5) staff members did not complete on-going training annually. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . training log and certificates were not available for review to meet the requirements for this annual compliance review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill record was not completed for lockdown drill practiced .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the EPR plan review annually. .0607(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the play structure measured at one inch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training. .1102(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 24, 2023. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 100%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today visit, I observed on the playground designated for preschool age children that the depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I also observed that the mulch is not level to the concrete along the border of the playground causing a tripping hazard and exposed jagged edges. The director stated that she has put in a work order for the mulch to be refilled on the playground and waiting to get approval from the corporate office. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 regarding outdoor learning environment in child care centers. I observed during today’s visit, nine (9) children under 15 months of age not having a written feeding plan. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0902 regarding requirements for infants. Authorization to administer medication must be completed for each child receiving medication, up to and including topical ointments and sunscreens. Medications must be returned to the parent and/or discarded at the conclusion of treatment and/or when the child is no longer enrolled. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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