Cambridge Academy

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 6/10/2026 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced A routine unannounced visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted with Suzanne Studdard, Owner/Director. Currently this center operates with a Four Star License. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets all enhanced ratios. The facility had a fire inspection completed on October 16, 2025. A copy was received during the annual compliance visit. The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 17, 2026. The facility received a superior rating with six demerits. This facility is owned and operated by Sonset Holdings LLC. The Secretary of State website was checked and the corporation is listed as current and active. Fifty-one (51) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing outside, completing routine tasks and eating breaskfast. There are no new staff. One staff’s criminal records background check has expired. This person has fifteen (15) days to get a current qualifying letter on file. If they do not have one by the 15th day then they cannot return to work until they receive one. The last fire drill was completed on May 20, 2026. It took the children one minute and fifty-two seconds to evacuate. The emergency drill, a lockdown drill, was completed on June 3, 2026. They do not provide routine transportation for children enrolled this school year. The following violation was cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's qualification letter expired May 24, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) Rated License: I reviewed the QRIS modernization pathways with Ms. Studdard during a previous visit. We discussed in more detail the difference between Pathway 1 and Pathway 2. She is interested in Pathway 1, Program Assessment. They will need to complete the three month self study before an environment rating scale can be requested. We also discussed staff education. Please make sure that all staff’s most up to date education has been evaluated in WORKS. There is one staff that may be interested in completing the competency evaluation. Compliance: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by June 24, 2026. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include in your letter the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 962, Eden, NC 27289 or email a copy of the letter to me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If I have not received the compliance letter by the tenth day, I will contact you, the operator/person in charge to inquire about your progress in correcting the violations and remind you of the date the compliance letter is due. I will contact you by telephone and/or email. If I have not received the letter by the due date, a follow up visit will be made promptly to verify compliance. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions. If you have any further questions or need further assistance you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at pamela.hauser@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up A/N Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with the Corrective Action Plan (CAP), included in the Written Warning issued on October 8, 2025. Scott Mason, Lead Consultant, was also present during the visit. Suzanne Studdard, administrator accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. I spoke with Ms. Studdard and informed her of the purpose of the visit. I observed a copy of the administrative action, cover letter, and CAP posted as required. I also reminded Ms. Studdard the information must remain posted for three (3) months and until receipt of a closure letter from the Division of Child Development and Early Education stating that the Corrective Action Plan has been completed. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, First Aid, criminal background check, ITS-SIDS, discipline, adequate/approved space, licensed posted, and permit restrictions. I reviewed a copy of the staff training worksheet and verified valid CPR training, First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, and criminal background check qualification letters for all current staff members. The following violation was confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member failed to submit the required forms to complete a criminal background check, prior to 10-5-25, expiration date of the qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by February 26, 2026, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained, in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov. I monitored for compliance with the CAP as follows: Item #1 – A violation was cited during today's visit that was not related to the requirements included in this stipulation. This item is not in compliance. Item #2 – Ms. Studdard contacted Ms. Dalton with the Rockingham County- Partnership for Children to complete the required training. The training was completed on 11-18-25. This item is in compliance. Item #3 – Ms. Studdard submitted the revisions to the discipline policy on 12-2-25. Additional revisions were needed and submitted within the required timeframes as requested. The revised policy was approved on 1-26-26. Additional parents signatures are pending. Item #4 – Ms. Studdard conducted a mandatory staff meeting in review of the revised discipline policy with all staff on 2-5-26 and 2-6-26. Supportive documentation was provided. This item is in compliance. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/10/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 11/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted with Suzanne Studdard, Owner/Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) Star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets all enhanced ratios. The facility is owned and operated by Sunset Holdings LLC. The secretary of state website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation is listed as current and active. Sixty-two (62) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors and outdoors, completing routine tasks, eating breakfast and lunch and napping. The infants were observed playing, being fed bottles, having diapers changed and napping in cribs. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 14, 2025. It took the children one (1) minute and thirty-two (32) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a shelter in place drill, was conducted on August 27, 2025. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard stated that no children enrolled have emergency medication. Ms. Studdard stated that the facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space 3, a special diet was not posted. The special diets were not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared. .0901(g) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 11/3-11/7. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 3 there was a bottle of Windex and a Mr. Clean magic eraser unlocked and accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 1 there was an authorization for a diaper cream that did not include the name of the medication or the amount to be given. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's letter expired October 5, 2025, and she did not have a new letter until November 5, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member, hired September 16, 2025, did not have a qualification letter on file. She is listed in the ABCMS system. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Rated License Information: Today we briefly discussed the QRIS modernization plan. A technical assistance visit will be scheduled to discuss in depth the pathway you plan to pursue. Technical Assistance: It is a requirement that the criminal background check is completed and a letter is on file prior to employment. It is also important that the five year check is completed and the letter on file prior to the expiration date. We discussed ways that you can be aware of the expiration dates and inform your staff in a timely manner. Compliance letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by November 24, 2025. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 962, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. If more time is needed to correct any of the violations, you must send a request for an extension as soon as possible. The request must include a reason for the extension and a timeline of when the violation will be corrected. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/10/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 11/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted with Suzanne Studdard, Owner/Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) Star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets all enhanced ratios. The facility is owned and operated by Sunset Holdings LLC. The secretary of state website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation is listed as current and active. Sixty-two (62) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors and outdoors, completing routine tasks, eating breakfast and lunch and napping. The infants were observed playing, being fed bottles, having diapers changed and napping in cribs. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 14, 2025. It took the children one (1) minute and thirty-two (32) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a shelter in place drill, was conducted on August 27, 2025. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard stated that no children enrolled have emergency medication. Ms. Studdard stated that the facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space 3, a special diet was not posted. The special diets were not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared. .0901(g) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 11/3-11/7. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 3 there was a bottle of Windex and a Mr. Clean magic eraser unlocked and accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 1 there was an authorization for a diaper cream that did not include the name of the medication or the amount to be given. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's letter expired October 5, 2025, and she did not have a new letter until November 5, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member, hired September 16, 2025, did not have a qualification letter on file. She is listed in the ABCMS system. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Rated License Information: Today we briefly discussed the QRIS modernization plan. A technical assistance visit will be scheduled to discuss in depth the pathway you plan to pursue. Technical Assistance: It is a requirement that the criminal background check is completed and a letter is on file prior to employment. It is also important that the five year check is completed and the letter on file prior to the expiration date. We discussed ways that you can be aware of the expiration dates and inform your staff in a timely manner. Compliance letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by November 24, 2025. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 962, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. If more time is needed to correct any of the violations, you must send a request for an extension as soon as possible. The request must include a reason for the extension and a timeline of when the violation will be corrected. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/10/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 11/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted with Suzanne Studdard, Owner/Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) Star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets all enhanced ratios. The facility is owned and operated by Sunset Holdings LLC. The secretary of state website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation is listed as current and active. Sixty-two (62) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors and outdoors, completing routine tasks, eating breakfast and lunch and napping. The infants were observed playing, being fed bottles, having diapers changed and napping in cribs. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 14, 2025. It took the children one (1) minute and thirty-two (32) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a shelter in place drill, was conducted on August 27, 2025. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard stated that no children enrolled have emergency medication. Ms. Studdard stated that the facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space 3, a special diet was not posted. The special diets were not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared. .0901(g) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 11/3-11/7. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 3 there was a bottle of Windex and a Mr. Clean magic eraser unlocked and accessible to children. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 1 there was an authorization for a diaper cream that did not include the name of the medication or the amount to be given. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's letter expired October 5, 2025, and she did not have a new letter until November 5, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member, hired September 16, 2025, did not have a qualification letter on file. She is listed in the ABCMS system. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Rated License Information: Today we briefly discussed the QRIS modernization plan. A technical assistance visit will be scheduled to discuss in depth the pathway you plan to pursue. Technical Assistance: It is a requirement that the criminal background check is completed and a letter is on file prior to employment. It is also important that the five year check is completed and the letter on file prior to the expiration date. We discussed ways that you can be aware of the expiration dates and inform your staff in a timely manner. Compliance letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by November 24, 2025. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 962, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. If more time is needed to correct any of the violations, you must send a request for an extension as soon as possible. The request must include a reason for the extension and a timeline of when the violation will be corrected. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced A routine unannounced visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted with Suzanne Studdard, Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) Star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratio. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024. The facility received a superior rating with twelve (12) demerits. The fire inspection was completed September 3, 2024. I received a copy during the annual compliance visit. This facility is owned and operated by Sonset Holding LLC. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation is listed as current and active. Fifty (50) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed arriving, playing indoors, and eating breakfast. The infants were observed eating, napping, and having diapers changed. The emergency drill log was monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill recorded was completed on June 2, 2025, with one (1) minute and forty-seven (47) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a lockdown drill, was completed on June 2, 2025. The emergency drills must be completed every three (3) months. The staff files were not reviewed today. There are three (3) new staff present today. All staff have a current qualifying letter. Ms. Studdard has not completed the ABCMS center roster. The teachers in each space stated that no children enrolled have emergency medication. They do not provide transportation. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. In space 1, an infant was observed crying in a feeding chair from 9:47-9:56. The child was seen becoming increasingly upset kicking his feet, moving the chair backwards and lifting the chair off of two of the feet during these nine (9) minutes. .0511(b)(1) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The center roster has not been created in ABCMS and there are three (3) new staff, hired February 13, March 24, and May 6, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance: Child Care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Consultation: Health and Safety training topics, except for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and CPR and First Aid trainings, must be completed within the first year of employment. The Recognizing and Responding, CPR, and First Aid trainings must be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. Then these trainings must be completed every five (5) years after the initial completion, except CPR and First Aid, which must be completed every two (2) years. Rated License -The hold harmless has been extended. An email will be sent with information on when the rated license process will begin. Compliance: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by June 30, 2025. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include in your letter the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 1305, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If I have not received the compliance letter by the tenth day, I will contact you, the operator/person in charge to inquire about your progress in correcting the violations and remind you of the date the compliance letter is due. I will contact you by telephone and/or email. If I have not received the letter by the due date, a follow up visit will be made promptly to verify compliance. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-064L Visit Date: 3/10/2025 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 3/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 93 Time In: 02:42 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant, with Suzanne Studdard, Director. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns regarding safe pick up and drop off procedures. There are concerns regarding nutrition. There are concerns regarding developmentally appropriate environment/activities. During today’s visit, the allegations were discussed with you. You had the opportunity to respond. Information shared during this visit are documented in this visit summary. Your program currently operates with a Four Star License. Restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratios. Today, the following items, in addition to the allegations, were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • Adequate / Approved Space • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Allegation #1: There are concerns regarding safe pick up and drop off procedures. Observation and/or Interviews #1: I observed Chad Studdard, co-owner, standing outside when I arrived at the facility. Mr. Studdard stated that he was waiting for the school age children to arrive on the school bus. One (1) school aged child arrived and was walked into the building by Mr. Studdard and to the classroom. I interviewed Ms. Studdard, who is also the lead teacher for space 5, that has six (6) enrolled school aged children. Ms. Studdard stated that one (1) school aged child is driven to the facility by their parent and the other children ride three (3) different school buses to the facility. She stated that Mr. Studdard is always outside waiting for the children. She stated that if there is not anyone outside the bus driver will honk the horn and only let the children out when an adult comes outside to get the children. Conclusion #1: Based on my observation and information gathered during the interviews, the allegation regarding safe pick up and drop off procedures is unsubstantiated. Allegation #2: There are concerns regarding nutrition. Observation and/or interviews #2: I observed the menus posted outside each classroom. The date on the menus outside spaces 2,3,4, and 5 are October 9-October 13, 2024. The menu outside the infant classroom is dated March 3-March 7, 2025. Ms. Studdard stated that she has completed the menu but did not print it yet. She printed the menu, dated March 10-14, 2025, during my visit and posted it outside each classroom. The children in spaces 1 and 3 were given vanilla wafers and milk. On the menu that they posted during today’s visit listed cheeses slices, crackers and water for snack today. Conclusions #2: Based on observations the allegation regarding nutrition is substantiated. Allegation #3: There are concerns regarding developmentally appropriate environment/activities. Observation and/or interviews #3: I interviewed the lead teacher in space 1. I asked if there were any incidents concerning furniture overturning onto children. She stated that two (2) of the one year old children liked to pull on the child sized bookcase and one day it fell over. She stated that none of the children were hurt and that she did inform the parents of the incident. She stated that she moved that piece of furniture between two other pieces so they cannot pull it over again. I observed the bookcase between two shelves today. Ms. Studdard stated that she was not aware of the incident. She asked the teacher about the incident. I also asked the lead teacher in space 1 how often the children go outside. She stated they go outside every day weather permitted. She stated that she uses the weather chart to see if it is safe for the children to go outdoors. Ms. Studdard stated that the children go outdoors everyday. I observed children going outdoors after snack. Conclusion #3: Based on observations and information gathered through interviews the allegation is unsubstantiated. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted outside spaces 2, 3, 4 and 5 were dated October 9-October 13, 2024. The menu posted outside space 1 was last weeks menu dated March 3-March 7, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A compliance letter is not required because the violation was corrected during the visit. Repeated violations or continued non-compliance can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: We discussed ways to ensure that the menus posted are current. I suggested that the menu be posted by the opener on Monday morning or by the closer on Friday evening. Also we want to make sure that any substitution is made on the menu prior to serving the substituted food. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant (336)580-3782 sally.allen@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-064L Visit Date: 3/10/2025 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 3/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 93 Time In: 02:42 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant, with Suzanne Studdard, Director. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns regarding safe pick up and drop off procedures. There are concerns regarding nutrition. There are concerns regarding developmentally appropriate environment/activities. During today’s visit, the allegations were discussed with you. You had the opportunity to respond. Information shared during this visit are documented in this visit summary. Your program currently operates with a Four Star License. Restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratios. Today, the following items, in addition to the allegations, were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • Adequate / Approved Space • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Allegation #1: There are concerns regarding safe pick up and drop off procedures. Observation and/or Interviews #1: I observed Chad Studdard, co-owner, standing outside when I arrived at the facility. Mr. Studdard stated that he was waiting for the school age children to arrive on the school bus. One (1) school aged child arrived and was walked into the building by Mr. Studdard and to the classroom. I interviewed Ms. Studdard, who is also the lead teacher for space 5, that has six (6) enrolled school aged children. Ms. Studdard stated that one (1) school aged child is driven to the facility by their parent and the other children ride three (3) different school buses to the facility. She stated that Mr. Studdard is always outside waiting for the children. She stated that if there is not anyone outside the bus driver will honk the horn and only let the children out when an adult comes outside to get the children. Conclusion #1: Based on my observation and information gathered during the interviews, the allegation regarding safe pick up and drop off procedures is unsubstantiated. Allegation #2: There are concerns regarding nutrition. Observation and/or interviews #2: I observed the menus posted outside each classroom. The date on the menus outside spaces 2,3,4, and 5 are October 9-October 13, 2024. The menu outside the infant classroom is dated March 3-March 7, 2025. Ms. Studdard stated that she has completed the menu but did not print it yet. She printed the menu, dated March 10-14, 2025, during my visit and posted it outside each classroom. The children in spaces 1 and 3 were given vanilla wafers and milk. On the menu that they posted during today’s visit listed cheeses slices, crackers and water for snack today. Conclusions #2: Based on observations the allegation regarding nutrition is substantiated. Allegation #3: There are concerns regarding developmentally appropriate environment/activities. Observation and/or interviews #3: I interviewed the lead teacher in space 1. I asked if there were any incidents concerning furniture overturning onto children. She stated that two (2) of the one year old children liked to pull on the child sized bookcase and one day it fell over. She stated that none of the children were hurt and that she did inform the parents of the incident. She stated that she moved that piece of furniture between two other pieces so they cannot pull it over again. I observed the bookcase between two shelves today. Ms. Studdard stated that she was not aware of the incident. She asked the teacher about the incident. I also asked the lead teacher in space 1 how often the children go outside. She stated they go outside every day weather permitted. She stated that she uses the weather chart to see if it is safe for the children to go outdoors. Ms. Studdard stated that the children go outdoors everyday. I observed children going outdoors after snack. Conclusion #3: Based on observations and information gathered through interviews the allegation is unsubstantiated. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted outside spaces 2, 3, 4 and 5 were dated October 9-October 13, 2024. The menu posted outside space 1 was last weeks menu dated March 3-March 7, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A compliance letter is not required because the violation was corrected during the visit. Repeated violations or continued non-compliance can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: We discussed ways to ensure that the menus posted are current. I suggested that the menu be posted by the opener on Monday morning or by the closer on Friday evening. Also we want to make sure that any substitution is made on the menu prior to serving the substituted food. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant (336)580-3782 sally.allen@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant, with Suzanne Studdard, Owner and Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratios. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024, with a “superior” classification with twelve (12) demerits. The fire inspection was conducted on September 3, 2024. A copy of the fire inspection was received today, however, on number#21 the fire inspector marked “no” and also failed to mark satisfactory. Mr. Chad Studdard contacted the fire inspector and asked that he email me the updated information that they have completed number #21 and are found satisfactory. The facility is owned and operated by Sonset Holding LLC. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation was listed as current and active. Thirty-nine (39) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors, eating breakfast, playing outdoors, eating lunch, completing routine tasks and napping. The infants were observed eating cheerios and pineapples. One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes before the teacher moved him to a crib. The teacher was sitting in a chair in front of the bouncy seat while he was napping except for a short time that she left the chair to complete a diaper change. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports and playground inspections were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 3, 2024. It took the children one (1) minute and forty-two (42) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a lockdown drill, was conducted on August 9, 2024. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard hired a former employee, Payton Hutchens. The new employment date is September 26, 2024. Ms. Hutchens had a qualifying letter that expired September 16, 2024. The facility is short staffed and Ms. Hutchens is needed today for staff/child ratios until Mr. Studdard has completed serving all meals. Once he is finished with meals, he must go into the classroom for staff/child ratio and Ms. Hutchens must leave. The facility is closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Ms. Hutchens cannot return until she has a current qualifying letter on file. The child care provider or uncompensated provider can contact the DCDEE-CBC Unit and inquire about the status of their background check if it has been more than 7-8 days after all the information has been submitted to DCDEE. Ms. Studdard must send me a copy of the qualifying letter once she receives a copy. The teachers in each classroom stated no child enrolled has emergency medications. The facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for space 2 was dated October 7-October 11 and the activity plans for spaces 1, 3, 4 and 5 were dated or October 21-October 25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted outside each classroom were dated November 4-November 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One child's feeding plan did not include the parent signature. .0902(a) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in spaces 2 and 3 did not wash their hands upon arrival. One child, in space 4, did not wash his hands after toileting. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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. One staff member in space 3 did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for infant and toddlers the red and yellow little tykes car is cracked. On the outdoor play area for two and three year old children torn rug/carpet. On the outdoor play area for preschool and school aged children there is a broken play lawn mower, a torn rug/carpet, a torn football exposing the foam and five (5) deflated balls. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The safe sleep policy stated that the children will be placed on their backs to sleep in a crib or other approved sleeping space. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes prior to being moved to his crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a medical report on file that is less than 12 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a TB test of screening on file that is less than 12 months old. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a current criminal background check. Her last criminal background check expired September 16, 2024, ten (10) days before she was hired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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. An employee hired February 6, 2024, did not receive first aid training until November 2, 2024. .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 member hired February 6, 2024, did not have CPR training completed until November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) children were missing a medical and immunization record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. In space 1, a child was placed in a high chair but was not buckled in as required by the manufacturers procedures. .0601(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter is not on file for the employee that their qualification expired prior to employment. Also, another new employee that is qualified, according to our system, does not have her current qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: 1-It is important that infants are placed in an approved crib or other approved sleeping space on their backs. If the child falls asleep while engaged in activities or in other devices they need to be moved to their approved sleeping space as soon as possible. The teacher was sitting in front of the child while he was sleeping in the bouncy seat and the teacher was not engaged in other child care duties so she could have placed him in his crib once he was asleep instead of waiting thirteen (13) minutes before moving him. 2-Ms. Studdard is currently also in a classroom. She must devise a procedure for how she will complete administrative duties, especially in maintaining the staff and children’s files. It may be that during the children’s naptime that she can dedicate time for record keeping. She can utilize the staff and children’s files checklist available from the DCDEE website to keep up with deadlines on when paperwork is due. Consultation: 1-The health and safety trainings are required to be completed within the first year of employment, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR and First Aid training. These three (3) trainings must be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. Following the initial completion of the health and safety trainings they must be completed within the next five years of employment or prior to expiration (CPR and First Aid). There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. You may access health and safety trainings for free on the Division’s website under moodle. 2-Child Care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Rated License Information: The hold harmless has been extended. You will receive an email regarding the rated license process and when it will resume. Compliance letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by December 10, 2024. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 1305, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant, with Suzanne Studdard, Owner and Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratios. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024, with a “superior” classification with twelve (12) demerits. The fire inspection was conducted on September 3, 2024. A copy of the fire inspection was received today, however, on number#21 the fire inspector marked “no” and also failed to mark satisfactory. Mr. Chad Studdard contacted the fire inspector and asked that he email me the updated information that they have completed number #21 and are found satisfactory. The facility is owned and operated by Sonset Holding LLC. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation was listed as current and active. Thirty-nine (39) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors, eating breakfast, playing outdoors, eating lunch, completing routine tasks and napping. The infants were observed eating cheerios and pineapples. One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes before the teacher moved him to a crib. The teacher was sitting in a chair in front of the bouncy seat while he was napping except for a short time that she left the chair to complete a diaper change. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports and playground inspections were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 3, 2024. It took the children one (1) minute and forty-two (42) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a lockdown drill, was conducted on August 9, 2024. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard hired a former employee, Payton Hutchens. The new employment date is September 26, 2024. Ms. Hutchens had a qualifying letter that expired September 16, 2024. The facility is short staffed and Ms. Hutchens is needed today for staff/child ratios until Mr. Studdard has completed serving all meals. Once he is finished with meals, he must go into the classroom for staff/child ratio and Ms. Hutchens must leave. The facility is closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Ms. Hutchens cannot return until she has a current qualifying letter on file. The child care provider or uncompensated provider can contact the DCDEE-CBC Unit and inquire about the status of their background check if it has been more than 7-8 days after all the information has been submitted to DCDEE. Ms. Studdard must send me a copy of the qualifying letter once she receives a copy. The teachers in each classroom stated no child enrolled has emergency medications. The facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for space 2 was dated October 7-October 11 and the activity plans for spaces 1, 3, 4 and 5 were dated or October 21-October 25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted outside each classroom were dated November 4-November 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One child's feeding plan did not include the parent signature. .0902(a) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in spaces 2 and 3 did not wash their hands upon arrival. One child, in space 4, did not wash his hands after toileting. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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. One staff member in space 3 did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for infant and toddlers the red and yellow little tykes car is cracked. On the outdoor play area for two and three year old children torn rug/carpet. On the outdoor play area for preschool and school aged children there is a broken play lawn mower, a torn rug/carpet, a torn football exposing the foam and five (5) deflated balls. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The safe sleep policy stated that the children will be placed on their backs to sleep in a crib or other approved sleeping space. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes prior to being moved to his crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a medical report on file that is less than 12 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a TB test of screening on file that is less than 12 months old. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a current criminal background check. Her last criminal background check expired September 16, 2024, ten (10) days before she was hired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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. An employee hired February 6, 2024, did not receive first aid training until November 2, 2024. .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 member hired February 6, 2024, did not have CPR training completed until November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) children were missing a medical and immunization record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. In space 1, a child was placed in a high chair but was not buckled in as required by the manufacturers procedures. .0601(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter is not on file for the employee that their qualification expired prior to employment. Also, another new employee that is qualified, according to our system, does not have her current qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: 1-It is important that infants are placed in an approved crib or other approved sleeping space on their backs. If the child falls asleep while engaged in activities or in other devices they need to be moved to their approved sleeping space as soon as possible. The teacher was sitting in front of the child while he was sleeping in the bouncy seat and the teacher was not engaged in other child care duties so she could have placed him in his crib once he was asleep instead of waiting thirteen (13) minutes before moving him. 2-Ms. Studdard is currently also in a classroom. She must devise a procedure for how she will complete administrative duties, especially in maintaining the staff and children’s files. It may be that during the children’s naptime that she can dedicate time for record keeping. She can utilize the staff and children’s files checklist available from the DCDEE website to keep up with deadlines on when paperwork is due. Consultation: 1-The health and safety trainings are required to be completed within the first year of employment, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR and First Aid training. These three (3) trainings must be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. Following the initial completion of the health and safety trainings they must be completed within the next five years of employment or prior to expiration (CPR and First Aid). There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. You may access health and safety trainings for free on the Division’s website under moodle. 2-Child Care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Rated License Information: The hold harmless has been extended. You will receive an email regarding the rated license process and when it will resume. Compliance letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by December 10, 2024. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 1305, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant, with Suzanne Studdard, Owner and Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratios. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024, with a “superior” classification with twelve (12) demerits. The fire inspection was conducted on September 3, 2024. A copy of the fire inspection was received today, however, on number#21 the fire inspector marked “no” and also failed to mark satisfactory. Mr. Chad Studdard contacted the fire inspector and asked that he email me the updated information that they have completed number #21 and are found satisfactory. The facility is owned and operated by Sonset Holding LLC. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation was listed as current and active. Thirty-nine (39) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors, eating breakfast, playing outdoors, eating lunch, completing routine tasks and napping. The infants were observed eating cheerios and pineapples. One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes before the teacher moved him to a crib. The teacher was sitting in a chair in front of the bouncy seat while he was napping except for a short time that she left the chair to complete a diaper change. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports and playground inspections were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 3, 2024. It took the children one (1) minute and forty-two (42) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a lockdown drill, was conducted on August 9, 2024. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard hired a former employee, Payton Hutchens. The new employment date is September 26, 2024. Ms. Hutchens had a qualifying letter that expired September 16, 2024. The facility is short staffed and Ms. Hutchens is needed today for staff/child ratios until Mr. Studdard has completed serving all meals. Once he is finished with meals, he must go into the classroom for staff/child ratio and Ms. Hutchens must leave. The facility is closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Ms. Hutchens cannot return until she has a current qualifying letter on file. The child care provider or uncompensated provider can contact the DCDEE-CBC Unit and inquire about the status of their background check if it has been more than 7-8 days after all the information has been submitted to DCDEE. Ms. Studdard must send me a copy of the qualifying letter once she receives a copy. The teachers in each classroom stated no child enrolled has emergency medications. The facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for space 2 was dated October 7-October 11 and the activity plans for spaces 1, 3, 4 and 5 were dated or October 21-October 25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted outside each classroom were dated November 4-November 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One child's feeding plan did not include the parent signature. .0902(a) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in spaces 2 and 3 did not wash their hands upon arrival. One child, in space 4, did not wash his hands after toileting. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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. One staff member in space 3 did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for infant and toddlers the red and yellow little tykes car is cracked. On the outdoor play area for two and three year old children torn rug/carpet. On the outdoor play area for preschool and school aged children there is a broken play lawn mower, a torn rug/carpet, a torn football exposing the foam and five (5) deflated balls. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The safe sleep policy stated that the children will be placed on their backs to sleep in a crib or other approved sleeping space. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes prior to being moved to his crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a medical report on file that is less than 12 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a TB test of screening on file that is less than 12 months old. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a current criminal background check. Her last criminal background check expired September 16, 2024, ten (10) days before she was hired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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. An employee hired February 6, 2024, did not receive first aid training until November 2, 2024. .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 member hired February 6, 2024, did not have CPR training completed until November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) children were missing a medical and immunization record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. In space 1, a child was placed in a high chair but was not buckled in as required by the manufacturers procedures. .0601(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter is not on file for the employee that their qualification expired prior to employment. Also, another new employee that is qualified, according to our system, does not have her current qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: 1-It is important that infants are placed in an approved crib or other approved sleeping space on their backs. If the child falls asleep while engaged in activities or in other devices they need to be moved to their approved sleeping space as soon as possible. The teacher was sitting in front of the child while he was sleeping in the bouncy seat and the teacher was not engaged in other child care duties so she could have placed him in his crib once he was asleep instead of waiting thirteen (13) minutes before moving him. 2-Ms. Studdard is currently also in a classroom. She must devise a procedure for how she will complete administrative duties, especially in maintaining the staff and children’s files. It may be that during the children’s naptime that she can dedicate time for record keeping. She can utilize the staff and children’s files checklist available from the DCDEE website to keep up with deadlines on when paperwork is due. Consultation: 1-The health and safety trainings are required to be completed within the first year of employment, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR and First Aid training. These three (3) trainings must be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. Following the initial completion of the health and safety trainings they must be completed within the next five years of employment or prior to expiration (CPR and First Aid). There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. You may access health and safety trainings for free on the Division’s website under moodle. 2-Child Care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Rated License Information: The hold harmless has been extended. You will receive an email regarding the rated license process and when it will resume. Compliance letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by December 10, 2024. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 1305, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant, with Suzanne Studdard, Owner and Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratios. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024, with a “superior” classification with twelve (12) demerits. The fire inspection was conducted on September 3, 2024. A copy of the fire inspection was received today, however, on number#21 the fire inspector marked “no” and also failed to mark satisfactory. Mr. Chad Studdard contacted the fire inspector and asked that he email me the updated information that they have completed number #21 and are found satisfactory. The facility is owned and operated by Sonset Holding LLC. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation was listed as current and active. Thirty-nine (39) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors, eating breakfast, playing outdoors, eating lunch, completing routine tasks and napping. The infants were observed eating cheerios and pineapples. One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes before the teacher moved him to a crib. The teacher was sitting in a chair in front of the bouncy seat while he was napping except for a short time that she left the chair to complete a diaper change. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports and playground inspections were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 3, 2024. It took the children one (1) minute and forty-two (42) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a lockdown drill, was conducted on August 9, 2024. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard hired a former employee, Payton Hutchens. The new employment date is September 26, 2024. Ms. Hutchens had a qualifying letter that expired September 16, 2024. The facility is short staffed and Ms. Hutchens is needed today for staff/child ratios until Mr. Studdard has completed serving all meals. Once he is finished with meals, he must go into the classroom for staff/child ratio and Ms. Hutchens must leave. The facility is closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Ms. Hutchens cannot return until she has a current qualifying letter on file. The child care provider or uncompensated provider can contact the DCDEE-CBC Unit and inquire about the status of their background check if it has been more than 7-8 days after all the information has been submitted to DCDEE. Ms. Studdard must send me a copy of the qualifying letter once she receives a copy. The teachers in each classroom stated no child enrolled has emergency medications. The facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for space 2 was dated October 7-October 11 and the activity plans for spaces 1, 3, 4 and 5 were dated or October 21-October 25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted outside each classroom were dated November 4-November 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One child's feeding plan did not include the parent signature. .0902(a) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in spaces 2 and 3 did not wash their hands upon arrival. One child, in space 4, did not wash his hands after toileting. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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. One staff member in space 3 did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for infant and toddlers the red and yellow little tykes car is cracked. On the outdoor play area for two and three year old children torn rug/carpet. On the outdoor play area for preschool and school aged children there is a broken play lawn mower, a torn rug/carpet, a torn football exposing the foam and five (5) deflated balls. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The safe sleep policy stated that the children will be placed on their backs to sleep in a crib or other approved sleeping space. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes prior to being moved to his crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a medical report on file that is less than 12 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a TB test of screening on file that is less than 12 months old. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a current criminal background check. Her last criminal background check expired September 16, 2024, ten (10) days before she was hired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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. An employee hired February 6, 2024, did not receive first aid training until November 2, 2024. .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 member hired February 6, 2024, did not have CPR training completed until November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) children were missing a medical and immunization record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. In space 1, a child was placed in a high chair but was not buckled in as required by the manufacturers procedures. .0601(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter is not on file for the employee that their qualification expired prior to employment. Also, another new employee that is qualified, according to our system, does not have her current qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: 1-It is important that infants are placed in an approved crib or other approved sleeping space on their backs. If the child falls asleep while engaged in activities or in other devices they need to be moved to their approved sleeping space as soon as possible. The teacher was sitting in front of the child while he was sleeping in the bouncy seat and the teacher was not engaged in other child care duties so she could have placed him in his crib once he was asleep instead of waiting thirteen (13) minutes before moving him. 2-Ms. Studdard is currently also in a classroom. She must devise a procedure for how she will complete administrative duties, especially in maintaining the staff and children’s files. It may be that during the children’s naptime that she can dedicate time for record keeping. She can utilize the staff and children’s files checklist available from the DCDEE website to keep up with deadlines on when paperwork is due. Consultation: 1-The health and safety trainings are required to be completed within the first year of employment, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR and First Aid training. These three (3) trainings must be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. Following the initial completion of the health and safety trainings they must be completed within the next five years of employment or prior to expiration (CPR and First Aid). There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. You may access health and safety trainings for free on the Division’s website under moodle. 2-Child Care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Rated License Information: The hold harmless has been extended. You will receive an email regarding the rated license process and when it will resume. Compliance letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by December 10, 2024. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 1305, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant, with Suzanne Studdard, Owner and Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratios. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024, with a “superior” classification with twelve (12) demerits. The fire inspection was conducted on September 3, 2024. A copy of the fire inspection was received today, however, on number#21 the fire inspector marked “no” and also failed to mark satisfactory. Mr. Chad Studdard contacted the fire inspector and asked that he email me the updated information that they have completed number #21 and are found satisfactory. The facility is owned and operated by Sonset Holding LLC. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation was listed as current and active. Thirty-nine (39) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors, eating breakfast, playing outdoors, eating lunch, completing routine tasks and napping. The infants were observed eating cheerios and pineapples. One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes before the teacher moved him to a crib. The teacher was sitting in a chair in front of the bouncy seat while he was napping except for a short time that she left the chair to complete a diaper change. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports and playground inspections were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 3, 2024. It took the children one (1) minute and forty-two (42) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a lockdown drill, was conducted on August 9, 2024. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard hired a former employee, Payton Hutchens. The new employment date is September 26, 2024. Ms. Hutchens had a qualifying letter that expired September 16, 2024. The facility is short staffed and Ms. Hutchens is needed today for staff/child ratios until Mr. Studdard has completed serving all meals. Once he is finished with meals, he must go into the classroom for staff/child ratio and Ms. Hutchens must leave. The facility is closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Ms. Hutchens cannot return until she has a current qualifying letter on file. The child care provider or uncompensated provider can contact the DCDEE-CBC Unit and inquire about the status of their background check if it has been more than 7-8 days after all the information has been submitted to DCDEE. Ms. Studdard must send me a copy of the qualifying letter once she receives a copy. The teachers in each classroom stated no child enrolled has emergency medications. The facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for space 2 was dated October 7-October 11 and the activity plans for spaces 1, 3, 4 and 5 were dated or October 21-October 25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted outside each classroom were dated November 4-November 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One child's feeding plan did not include the parent signature. .0902(a) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in spaces 2 and 3 did not wash their hands upon arrival. One child, in space 4, did not wash his hands after toileting. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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. One staff member in space 3 did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for infant and toddlers the red and yellow little tykes car is cracked. On the outdoor play area for two and three year old children torn rug/carpet. On the outdoor play area for preschool and school aged children there is a broken play lawn mower, a torn rug/carpet, a torn football exposing the foam and five (5) deflated balls. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The safe sleep policy stated that the children will be placed on their backs to sleep in a crib or other approved sleeping space. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes prior to being moved to his crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a medical report on file that is less than 12 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a TB test of screening on file that is less than 12 months old. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a current criminal background check. Her last criminal background check expired September 16, 2024, ten (10) days before she was hired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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. An employee hired February 6, 2024, did not receive first aid training until November 2, 2024. .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 member hired February 6, 2024, did not have CPR training completed until November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) children were missing a medical and immunization record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. In space 1, a child was placed in a high chair but was not buckled in as required by the manufacturers procedures. .0601(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter is not on file for the employee that their qualification expired prior to employment. Also, another new employee that is qualified, according to our system, does not have her current qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: 1-It is important that infants are placed in an approved crib or other approved sleeping space on their backs. If the child falls asleep while engaged in activities or in other devices they need to be moved to their approved sleeping space as soon as possible. The teacher was sitting in front of the child while he was sleeping in the bouncy seat and the teacher was not engaged in other child care duties so she could have placed him in his crib once he was asleep instead of waiting thirteen (13) minutes before moving him. 2-Ms. Studdard is currently also in a classroom. She must devise a procedure for how she will complete administrative duties, especially in maintaining the staff and children’s files. It may be that during the children’s naptime that she can dedicate time for record keeping. She can utilize the staff and children’s files checklist available from the DCDEE website to keep up with deadlines on when paperwork is due. Consultation: 1-The health and safety trainings are required to be completed within the first year of employment, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR and First Aid training. These three (3) trainings must be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. Following the initial completion of the health and safety trainings they must be completed within the next five years of employment or prior to expiration (CPR and First Aid). There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. You may access health and safety trainings for free on the Division’s website under moodle. 2-Child Care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Rated License Information: The hold harmless has been extended. You will receive an email regarding the rated license process and when it will resume. Compliance letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by December 10, 2024. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 1305, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Sally Allen, Child Care Consultant, with Suzanne Studdard, Owner and Director. Currently this center operates with a Four (4) star license. The restrictions include daytime care only and meets enhanced ratios. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024, with a “superior” classification with twelve (12) demerits. The fire inspection was conducted on September 3, 2024. A copy of the fire inspection was received today, however, on number#21 the fire inspector marked “no” and also failed to mark satisfactory. Mr. Chad Studdard contacted the fire inspector and asked that he email me the updated information that they have completed number #21 and are found satisfactory. The facility is owned and operated by Sonset Holding LLC. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation was listed as current and active. Thirty-nine (39) children were present. The children were observed playing indoors, eating breakfast, playing outdoors, eating lunch, completing routine tasks and napping. The infants were observed eating cheerios and pineapples. One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes before the teacher moved him to a crib. The teacher was sitting in a chair in front of the bouncy seat while he was napping except for a short time that she left the chair to complete a diaper change. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Fire drill reports and playground inspections were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on October 3, 2024. It took the children one (1) minute and forty-two (42) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a lockdown drill, was conducted on August 9, 2024. The emergency drills must be conducted every three (3) months. The staff and children’s files were monitored in accordance with the Division of Child Development and Early Education policies and procedures. Ms. Studdard hired a former employee, Payton Hutchens. The new employment date is September 26, 2024. Ms. Hutchens had a qualifying letter that expired September 16, 2024. The facility is short staffed and Ms. Hutchens is needed today for staff/child ratios until Mr. Studdard has completed serving all meals. Once he is finished with meals, he must go into the classroom for staff/child ratio and Ms. Hutchens must leave. The facility is closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Ms. Hutchens cannot return until she has a current qualifying letter on file. The child care provider or uncompensated provider can contact the DCDEE-CBC Unit and inquire about the status of their background check if it has been more than 7-8 days after all the information has been submitted to DCDEE. Ms. Studdard must send me a copy of the qualifying letter once she receives a copy. The teachers in each classroom stated no child enrolled has emergency medications. The facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for space 2 was dated October 7-October 11 and the activity plans for spaces 1, 3, 4 and 5 were dated or October 21-October 25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted outside each classroom were dated November 4-November 8. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One child's feeding plan did not include the parent signature. .0902(a) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in spaces 2 and 3 did not wash their hands upon arrival. One child, in space 4, did not wash his hands after toileting. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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. One staff member in space 3 did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for infant and toddlers the red and yellow little tykes car is cracked. On the outdoor play area for two and three year old children torn rug/carpet. On the outdoor play area for preschool and school aged children there is a broken play lawn mower, a torn rug/carpet, a torn football exposing the foam and five (5) deflated balls. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The safe sleep policy stated that the children will be placed on their backs to sleep in a crib or other approved sleeping space. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for thirteen (13) minutes prior to being moved to his crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a medical report on file that is less than 12 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a TB test of screening on file that is less than 12 months old. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, hired September 26, 2024, does not have a current criminal background check. Her last criminal background check expired September 16, 2024, ten (10) days before she was hired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 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. An employee hired February 6, 2024, did not receive first aid training until November 2, 2024. .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 member hired February 6, 2024, did not have CPR training completed until November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) children were missing a medical and immunization record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. In space 1, a child was placed in a high chair but was not buckled in as required by the manufacturers procedures. .0601(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter is not on file for the employee that their qualification expired prior to employment. Also, another new employee that is qualified, according to our system, does not have her current qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: 1-It is important that infants are placed in an approved crib or other approved sleeping space on their backs. If the child falls asleep while engaged in activities or in other devices they need to be moved to their approved sleeping space as soon as possible. The teacher was sitting in front of the child while he was sleeping in the bouncy seat and the teacher was not engaged in other child care duties so she could have placed him in his crib once he was asleep instead of waiting thirteen (13) minutes before moving him. 2-Ms. Studdard is currently also in a classroom. She must devise a procedure for how she will complete administrative duties, especially in maintaining the staff and children’s files. It may be that during the children’s naptime that she can dedicate time for record keeping. She can utilize the staff and children’s files checklist available from the DCDEE website to keep up with deadlines on when paperwork is due. Consultation: 1-The health and safety trainings are required to be completed within the first year of employment, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR and First Aid training. These three (3) trainings must be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. Following the initial completion of the health and safety trainings they must be completed within the next five years of employment or prior to expiration (CPR and First Aid). There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. You may access health and safety trainings for free on the Division’s website under moodle. 2-Child Care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Rated License Information: The hold harmless has been extended. You will receive an email regarding the rated license process and when it will resume. Compliance letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by December 10, 2024. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 1305, Eden, NC 27289. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns or you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at (336) 317-5003. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1024-229A Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 05:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Suzanne Studdard, the administrator and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member, hit a three-year-old child on the face/head twice. The staff member then grabbed another three-year-old child by the arm and pushed the child’s chair into the table in a rough manner, causing the child to fall out of the chair and sustaining a mark on the chin. G.S. 110-91(10) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On 10/16/24, there was one staff member with 16 children in the classroom for three-year-old children. On 10/23/24, there was one staff member on the playground with 26 children and the youngest child present was three-years-old. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. DCDEE substantiated child maltreatment when the center failed to meet the physical needs of a child. GS 110-105.6(a) A protection plan was implemented during today’s visit and the plan will be monitored throughout the investigation. Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, no later than October 30, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me, Rhonda Grady, Investigations Consultant at rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at (336) 266-0520, or Elizbeth Nichols, Investigations Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1024-229A Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 05:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Suzanne Studdard, the administrator and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member, hit a three-year-old child on the face/head twice. The staff member then grabbed another three-year-old child by the arm and pushed the child’s chair into the table in a rough manner, causing the child to fall out of the chair and sustaining a mark on the chin. G.S. 110-91(10) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On 10/16/24, there was one staff member with 16 children in the classroom for three-year-old children. On 10/23/24, there was one staff member on the playground with 26 children and the youngest child present was three-years-old. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. DCDEE substantiated child maltreatment when the center failed to meet the physical needs of a child. GS 110-105.6(a) A protection plan was implemented during today’s visit and the plan will be monitored throughout the investigation. Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, no later than October 30, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me, Rhonda Grady, Investigations Consultant at rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at (336) 266-0520, or Elizbeth Nichols, Investigations Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1024-229A Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 05:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Suzanne Studdard, the administrator and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member, hit a three-year-old child on the face/head twice. The staff member then grabbed another three-year-old child by the arm and pushed the child’s chair into the table in a rough manner, causing the child to fall out of the chair and sustaining a mark on the chin. G.S. 110-91(10) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On 10/16/24, there was one staff member with 16 children in the classroom for three-year-old children. On 10/23/24, there was one staff member on the playground with 26 children and the youngest child present was three-years-old. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. DCDEE substantiated child maltreatment when the center failed to meet the physical needs of a child. GS 110-105.6(a) A protection plan was implemented during today’s visit and the plan will be monitored throughout the investigation. Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, no later than October 30, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me, Rhonda Grady, Investigations Consultant at rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at (336) 266-0520, or Elizbeth Nichols, Investigations Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Facility ID: 79000260 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-244A Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Suzanne Studdard, the administrator and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. A staff member pulled a child's hair twice and grabbed the child by the arm on 9/12/24. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. DCDEE substantiated child maltreatment when the center failed to meet the physical needs of a child. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me, Rhonda Grady, Investigations Consultant at (336) 266-0520, rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov or Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times