10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING TOGETHER AT EDENTON STREET Facility ID: 92003854 Consultant: ELIZABETH LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2026 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 5/5/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Rated License unannounced visit. I was greeted by the director Ciera Baker, and she assisted me with the visit. There was a total of 71 children present. The children were observed playing outside, reading books, transitioning from the playground, and completing personal care routines. LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five star license issued 03/01/2023. INSPECTIONS I reviewed all required inspections including fire drills, emergency drills, sanitation, and outdoor inspections. Inspections were found to be in compliance. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment was conducted, monitoring all space occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. All spaces were monitored for supervision, staff/child ratios, materials, equipment and required postings. I reviewed five new staff file and discussed required trainings. ANNUAL TRAINING The annual training year for this facility is July 1st-June 30th The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space 104 (bees) there were two rugs that were not clean and had stains. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 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. In space 124 & 106, there were outlets without covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Please mail or email your letter of compliance by May 19, 2026. The letter must address the violation and describe how the violations were corrected. Please send this with the following and use the addresses below: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number Elizabeth Lester PO BOX 40685 Raleigh, NC 27629 Elizabeth.lester@dhhs.nc.gov COMPLIANCE HISTORY According to NC General Statute all Child Care programs must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. **Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 97%. Any violations cited during today's visit may affect this percentage. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE **All outlets must be covered when not in use. In two classrooms there were outlets exposed to and not blocked by furniture. **Carpeting used as a floor covering must be kept clean and in good repair. In the Bee’s (104) classroom there were two area rugs that had stains and not clean. QRIS RATED LICENSE We discussed the QRIS- Rated License standards. You are looking into Pathway 2- classroom and instructional quality. We went over each standard in detail: enhanced ratios, education standards, family and community engagement standards, CQI plan, approved curriculum and formative assessments, assessments shared with families, and coaching/mentoring. We discussed the staff information sheet. You are still getting WFID numbers and WORKS letter, so you need some time to complete it. I will check back in on June 19th. ABCMS PORTAL I verified the portal is current and up-to-date. CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any questions, please contact me by phone at 919-805-6933 or email at Elizabeth.lester@dhhs.nc.gov. . You can also contact my supervisor Michele Remington, Licensing Supervisor at Office: 919-819-9355 or via email 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