G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEVEL CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE.K Facility ID: 76000311 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor childcare requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the Teachers, they assisted me throughout the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of all classroom spaces, documented enrollment, attendance records, and completed observations. The children were observed participating in free play in centers in their classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 5-star license issued on September 9, 2019 . The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on September 9, 2025, with the center receiving a Superior rating. Fire drills were reviewed. Three staff files were monitored along with five children’s files. Your compliance history is currently 95% this percentage may change based on the results of today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Two of the three spaces did not have a current lesson plan and the plans were not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. Outlets were not covered in spaces A12 and A7 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.Playground inspections were not accessible. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space A12, there was a glue gun accessible to the children. The gun glue was not hot. .0604(e) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.All staff files were not accessible and the staff and training worksheets were not completed. G.S. 110-91( 9) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than November 21, 2025 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by November 21, 2025 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Preparing for North Carolina's New QRIS System The Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is being modernized to provide more flexible and equitable ways for programs to demonstrate quality. Starting later this year, providers will be able to choose from three star-rating pathways—Program Assessment, Classroom & Instructional Quality, or Accreditation—allowing you to align your strengths with the rating method that best fits your program. Now is the time to evaluate your current practices, staff credentials, curriculum use, and classroom interactions to determine which pathway is the best fit. Programs are encouraged to begin preparing for updates to staff qualification standards and assessment tools. While existing star ratings will remain valid for now, all new star ratings will be subject to the new system. Your program’s quality should reflect not just compliance—but a commitment to best practices, child development, and continuous improvement. Stay informed, stay proactive, and take advantage of technical assistance and training opportunities as they become available. Technical Assistance During today’s visit, several classrooms were observed, and a few key areas were identified that require immediate attention to ensure compliance with NC Child Care Rules and promote program quality. 1. Access to Program Records Several teachers were absent today; however, regular staff members should have access to all program documentation, including playground inspection records, fire and emergency drill logs, and daily attendance sheets. It is recommended that these records be stored in a designated binder or file box accessible to classroom teachers in case of a visit or emergency. 2. Staff and Training Documentation Please complete and return a Staff and Training Worksheet for each classroom by November 14, 2025. This documentation should include each staff member’s name, position, qualification, hire date, and completion dates for required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, ITS-SIDS (if applicable), and Emergency Preparedness and Response. 3. Emergency Medical Care Plans The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be visibly posted in every classroom, typically near the first aid kit or emergency exit. Ensure that all staff are familiar with the plan’s contents, including procedures for contacting emergency services and notifying parents. 4. Lesson Plans Lesson plans were not current or posted in two classrooms. Plans should be dated, individualized, and aligned with the developmental needs of the children enrolled. Review and update lesson plans weekly to reflect current activities and learning goals. 5. Electrical Safety All electrical outlets must be covered when not in use or made inaccessible to children. This includes outlets located in surge protectors or multi-outlet extensions. Regularly check that safety caps are securely in place and have not been removed during cleaning or maintenance. 6. Equipment with Heating Elements Any equipment or appliances with heating elements (such as coffee makers, crockpots, bottle warmers, or space heaters) must be kept out of children’s reach and located in areas not accessible during daily routines. These items should be unplugged and stored when not actively in use. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEVEL CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE.K Facility ID: 76000311 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor childcare requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the Teachers, they assisted me throughout the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of all classroom spaces, documented enrollment, attendance records, and completed observations. The children were observed participating in free play in centers in their classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 5-star license issued on September 9, 2019 . The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on September 9, 2025, with the center receiving a Superior rating. Fire drills were reviewed. Three staff files were monitored along with five children’s files. Your compliance history is currently 95% this percentage may change based on the results of today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Two of the three spaces did not have a current lesson plan and the plans were not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. Outlets were not covered in spaces A12 and A7 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.Playground inspections were not accessible. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space A12, there was a glue gun accessible to the children. The gun glue was not hot. .0604(e) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.All staff files were not accessible and the staff and training worksheets were not completed. G.S. 110-91( 9) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than November 21, 2025 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by November 21, 2025 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Preparing for North Carolina's New QRIS System The Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is being modernized to provide more flexible and equitable ways for programs to demonstrate quality. Starting later this year, providers will be able to choose from three star-rating pathways—Program Assessment, Classroom & Instructional Quality, or Accreditation—allowing you to align your strengths with the rating method that best fits your program. Now is the time to evaluate your current practices, staff credentials, curriculum use, and classroom interactions to determine which pathway is the best fit. Programs are encouraged to begin preparing for updates to staff qualification standards and assessment tools. While existing star ratings will remain valid for now, all new star ratings will be subject to the new system. Your program’s quality should reflect not just compliance—but a commitment to best practices, child development, and continuous improvement. Stay informed, stay proactive, and take advantage of technical assistance and training opportunities as they become available. Technical Assistance During today’s visit, several classrooms were observed, and a few key areas were identified that require immediate attention to ensure compliance with NC Child Care Rules and promote program quality. 1. Access to Program Records Several teachers were absent today; however, regular staff members should have access to all program documentation, including playground inspection records, fire and emergency drill logs, and daily attendance sheets. It is recommended that these records be stored in a designated binder or file box accessible to classroom teachers in case of a visit or emergency. 2. Staff and Training Documentation Please complete and return a Staff and Training Worksheet for each classroom by November 14, 2025. This documentation should include each staff member’s name, position, qualification, hire date, and completion dates for required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, ITS-SIDS (if applicable), and Emergency Preparedness and Response. 3. Emergency Medical Care Plans The Emergency Medical Care Plan must be visibly posted in every classroom, typically near the first aid kit or emergency exit. Ensure that all staff are familiar with the plan’s contents, including procedures for contacting emergency services and notifying parents. 4. Lesson Plans Lesson plans were not current or posted in two classrooms. Plans should be dated, individualized, and aligned with the developmental needs of the children enrolled. Review and update lesson plans weekly to reflect current activities and learning goals. 5. Electrical Safety All electrical outlets must be covered when not in use or made inaccessible to children. This includes outlets located in surge protectors or multi-outlet extensions. Regularly check that safety caps are securely in place and have not been removed during cleaning or maintenance. 6. Equipment with Heating Elements Any equipment or appliances with heating elements (such as coffee makers, crockpots, bottle warmers, or space heaters) must be kept out of children’s reach and located in areas not accessible during daily routines. These items should be unplugged and stored when not actively in use. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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.