NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000161 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 55 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to monitor for applicable childcare rules and laws. The last annual compliance visit was conducted in September 2024. The 18-month compliance history prior to this visit was 87%. The facility operates one (1) NC Pre-K classroom located within a public-school setting. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor space used by children and monitored for the following: supervision, staff/child ratios, storage of hazardous products and medication, adequate and approved space and program records. The staff and training worksheet from the annual compliance visit was used to monitor for current required information for the existing staff. There have been no new staff hired since the annual compliance visit. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/28/25. The last documented lockdown drill was completed in February 2025. Fire drills and shelter-in-place/lockdown drills have not been completed as required. Fire drills not being completed as required is a repeat violation. A superior sanitation inspection was completed on 11/16/24 with 7 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/28/24. The playground inspections have been completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Law, First Aid poster, evacuation routes, safe arrival and departure procedures, menu, staff/child ratio chart, emergency telephone numbers, emergency procedures form, tobacco free signage and emergency medical care plan. The following activity centers were present in the classroom: books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, science, art, and music. During the visit, I observed the children engaged in free play on the outdoor learning environment. The children were provided positive guidance as needed and all language/interactions were positive. The following violations of childcare requirements were observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in November 2024 or December 2024. This is a repeat violation. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was conducted in February 2025, prior to this a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was last conducted on 9/30/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 3/18/25. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *There is an updated Summary of the NC Child Laws on the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) dated 2025. Print a poster and brochure copy of the 2025 version to post in the classroom and to share with parents during enrollment. *Fire drills must be completed monthly. *A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill must be completed every three (3) months. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to. Providers are strongly encouraged to do the following: • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS practice assessment (free of charge). I reviewed this documentation with you, Marquita Smith, and you were given a chance to ask questions. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000161 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Upon arrival, I reported to the front office. I met with Marquita Smith, NC Pre-K Teacher, in the NC Pre-K classroom . I explained the purpose of my visit. The facility operates one (1) NC Pre-K classroom located inside of a public school. I conducted a walk-through of the NC Pre-K classroom. The facility operates with a 5-star license with 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education and 1 quality point. The license was issued 5/8/18. The facility had a 83% compliance history prior to this visit. The NC Pre-K monitoring was completed during today's visit. There are 15 children currently enrolled and 15 children were present during the visit. I observed the children present engaged in the following activities: large group circle time, free-play in centers, bathroom/handwashing routines, and transitioning to lunch. The "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers" was used to note the requirements monitored today. Prior to the visit I sent an email requesting the staff and training worksheets to Rebecca Pierce, Principal. The worksheets were received prior to the visit. Notations were made on the staff and training worksheets during the visit. Staff and children's records were reviewed during the visit. I selected two (2) children's records for review. I reviewed the file of one (1) new staff member and the file of one (1) existing staff member. The last fire inspection was conducted August 28, 2024 and the facility was found to be satisfactory and approved for day time care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/6/2024. The facility received a Superior rating with 2 demerits. The centers Emergency Drill Log report form was reviewed during the visit. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/29/24. Monthly outdoor inspections have been completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, current activity plan, First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio chart, tobacco free signage, mat lists, and evacuation routes. There are currently no children in care with medications. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records and management. NC Pre-K: The facility operates within a public school. Fifteen (15) children were present today. The children were observed during large group time, bathroom/handwashing routines, free-play in activity centers, and transitioning to lunch. The facility uses Creative Curriculum along with Teaching Strategies. I monitored two (2) children’s files for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. A Brigance developmental screening has been completed on the children. The two (2) files contained a dental screenings. The school year just began for NC Pre-K on 8/26/24; a vision and hearing screening are due no later than 9/26/24. Ongoing assessments are completed using Teaching Strategies Gold. The program also uses Ready Rosy and Class Dojo. Assessments are conducted throughout the school year to track children’s ongoing progress in letter, shape, color and number recognition. Portfolios are completed using information gained from the assessments. The portfolios consist of information regarding personal and social development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies and arts. The facility is meeting the required 1:9 staff/child ratio requirements. The classroom operates 7:25am-3:00pm for the required 32.5 hours per week. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice per year. Newsletters are sent home each week. Parent involvement includes take-home parent/child activity packets. A parent night is held across the school and for the NC Pre-K program. An open-house was held prior to the beginning of the school year. There were three (3) violations of child care requirements observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in May 2024 and a fire drill was not completed in June 2024 as required. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) of two (2) children's filed reviewed did not include information regarding any particular fears the child has, any allergies and symptoms, unique behavior characteristics, and any health care concerns. .0801(a)(1-7) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. M. Smith hired 2/15/23, did not have verification on file for completion of all health and safety trainings. .1102(a) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 9/24/24. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 83% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: A fire drill and a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill must be completed during the month of September 2024. D. McNeill must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment no later than 11/19/24. Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. I reviewed this documentation with you, Marquita Smith, and you were given a chance to ask questions. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000161 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Mossley and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Smith, lead teacher assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star license. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced ratios and space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86%) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: The facility owner is Richmond County Schools which is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •The last fire drill was conducted on 4/30/24 but was not posted on the DCDEE log in the NC Pre K classroom. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 3/16/24. •Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 2/6/24 and received a Superior rating. •The Fire Inspection was conducted on 9/13/2023. The children were observed participating in child directed free choice activities in centers. Children were observed participating in sand and water play, manipulatives, dramatic and creative play while the teachers participating actively with their class. They had just had completed breakfast consisting of bananas, bread, milk and orange juice which was posted on the menu. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and I reminded the teachers that monthly playground safety inspections and behavioral logs should be in the classrooms and accessible for review. The teachers reported that no child has been absent for more than three (3) days at a time in the past weeks and family participation events were planned for the end of the school year. Staff Records: There was a permanent substitute in the classroom, Ms. Watkins. Her file was not available for review as it was not on site. Ms. Pierce, Principal, called the Human Resources Department and I explained off-site verification forms and documents that need to be on site for all providers. A list was provided to the Principal and once the documents are received, I will review the records in person or digitally. Her qualifying letter was checked and it is current and active expiring February of 2029. Medication: The teachers reported that no emergency medication is provided. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Four (4) violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during visit. The violations are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom had an activity plan on file but it was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The school had completed the monthly required fire drill but the NC Pre K room did not complete the DCDEE form with the date of the fire drill date. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. J.W. file was not on site or there was off-site verification forms confirming application for employment was not available for review. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1031 Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. J.W. documentation of education, training, and experience was not on file or available to review. .0302(d)(1)(B) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Long term substitute J.W. did not have a staff file on site for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. While J.W. has a valid qualifying letter but it was not at the facility for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. J.W. did not have documentation of review of the ERP plan on file for review. .0607(f) 1826 Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was no documentation to review showing that J.W. had reviewed the file. .0607(g) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The facility did not have a No Tobacco sign posted on site. .0604(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no documentation to review showing J.W. had reviewed and acknowledged the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. J.W. did not have a health questionnaire on file and available to review. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. J.W. did not have the required child maltreatment training and documentation on file. .1102(g) On or before 5/14/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s star rated cohort assessment and preparation year. Please make the Child Care Consultant aware of when and if you are ready to begin the Star Rated License process within the cohort timeline. The last Rated License visit was in 2018. Technical Assistance •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •Reach out to your local CCRI and Partnership for Children for assistance with the Rated License process. •A list of documentation was providing showing what was needed on file, for substitute providers, please make sure to update Ms. Watkins file. •Staff Emergency Information forms should be completed completely including hospital preference. • Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000161 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Mossley and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Smith, lead teacher assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star license. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced ratios and space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86%) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: The facility owner is Richmond County Schools which is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •The last fire drill was conducted on 4/30/24 but was not posted on the DCDEE log in the NC Pre K classroom. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 3/16/24. •Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 2/6/24 and received a Superior rating. •The Fire Inspection was conducted on 9/13/2023. The children were observed participating in child directed free choice activities in centers. Children were observed participating in sand and water play, manipulatives, dramatic and creative play while the teachers participating actively with their class. They had just had completed breakfast consisting of bananas, bread, milk and orange juice which was posted on the menu. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and I reminded the teachers that monthly playground safety inspections and behavioral logs should be in the classrooms and accessible for review. The teachers reported that no child has been absent for more than three (3) days at a time in the past weeks and family participation events were planned for the end of the school year. Staff Records: There was a permanent substitute in the classroom, Ms. Watkins. Her file was not available for review as it was not on site. Ms. Pierce, Principal, called the Human Resources Department and I explained off-site verification forms and documents that need to be on site for all providers. A list was provided to the Principal and once the documents are received, I will review the records in person or digitally. Her qualifying letter was checked and it is current and active expiring February of 2029. Medication: The teachers reported that no emergency medication is provided. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Four (4) violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during visit. The violations are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom had an activity plan on file but it was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The school had completed the monthly required fire drill but the NC Pre K room did not complete the DCDEE form with the date of the fire drill date. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. J.W. file was not on site or there was off-site verification forms confirming application for employment was not available for review. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1031 Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. J.W. documentation of education, training, and experience was not on file or available to review. .0302(d)(1)(B) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Long term substitute J.W. did not have a staff file on site for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. While J.W. has a valid qualifying letter but it was not at the facility for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. J.W. did not have documentation of review of the ERP plan on file for review. .0607(f) 1826 Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was no documentation to review showing that J.W. had reviewed the file. .0607(g) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The facility did not have a No Tobacco sign posted on site. .0604(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no documentation to review showing J.W. had reviewed and acknowledged the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. J.W. did not have a health questionnaire on file and available to review. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. J.W. did not have the required child maltreatment training and documentation on file. .1102(g) On or before 5/14/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s star rated cohort assessment and preparation year. Please make the Child Care Consultant aware of when and if you are ready to begin the Star Rated License process within the cohort timeline. The last Rated License visit was in 2018. Technical Assistance •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •Reach out to your local CCRI and Partnership for Children for assistance with the Rated License process. •A list of documentation was providing showing what was needed on file, for substitute providers, please make sure to update Ms. Watkins file. •Staff Emergency Information forms should be completed completely including hospital preference. • Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter 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: WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000161 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Mossley and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Smith, lead teacher assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star license. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced ratios and space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86%) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: The facility owner is Richmond County Schools which is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •The last fire drill was conducted on 4/30/24 but was not posted on the DCDEE log in the NC Pre K classroom. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 3/16/24. •Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 2/6/24 and received a Superior rating. •The Fire Inspection was conducted on 9/13/2023. The children were observed participating in child directed free choice activities in centers. Children were observed participating in sand and water play, manipulatives, dramatic and creative play while the teachers participating actively with their class. They had just had completed breakfast consisting of bananas, bread, milk and orange juice which was posted on the menu. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and I reminded the teachers that monthly playground safety inspections and behavioral logs should be in the classrooms and accessible for review. The teachers reported that no child has been absent for more than three (3) days at a time in the past weeks and family participation events were planned for the end of the school year. Staff Records: There was a permanent substitute in the classroom, Ms. Watkins. Her file was not available for review as it was not on site. Ms. Pierce, Principal, called the Human Resources Department and I explained off-site verification forms and documents that need to be on site for all providers. A list was provided to the Principal and once the documents are received, I will review the records in person or digitally. Her qualifying letter was checked and it is current and active expiring February of 2029. Medication: The teachers reported that no emergency medication is provided. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Four (4) violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during visit. The violations are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom had an activity plan on file but it was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The school had completed the monthly required fire drill but the NC Pre K room did not complete the DCDEE form with the date of the fire drill date. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. J.W. file was not on site or there was off-site verification forms confirming application for employment was not available for review. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1031 Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. J.W. documentation of education, training, and experience was not on file or available to review. .0302(d)(1)(B) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Long term substitute J.W. did not have a staff file on site for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. While J.W. has a valid qualifying letter but it was not at the facility for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. J.W. did not have documentation of review of the ERP plan on file for review. .0607(f) 1826 Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was no documentation to review showing that J.W. had reviewed the file. .0607(g) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The facility did not have a No Tobacco sign posted on site. .0604(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no documentation to review showing J.W. had reviewed and acknowledged the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. J.W. did not have a health questionnaire on file and available to review. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. J.W. did not have the required child maltreatment training and documentation on file. .1102(g) On or before 5/14/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s star rated cohort assessment and preparation year. Please make the Child Care Consultant aware of when and if you are ready to begin the Star Rated License process within the cohort timeline. The last Rated License visit was in 2018. Technical Assistance •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •Reach out to your local CCRI and Partnership for Children for assistance with the Rated License process. •A list of documentation was providing showing what was needed on file, for substitute providers, please make sure to update Ms. Watkins file. •Staff Emergency Information forms should be completed completely including hospital preference. • Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter 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: WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000161 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/1/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Mossley and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Smith, lead teacher assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star license. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced ratios and space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-six (86%) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: The facility owner is Richmond County Schools which is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •The last fire drill was conducted on 4/30/24 but was not posted on the DCDEE log in the NC Pre K classroom. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 3/16/24. •Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 2/6/24 and received a Superior rating. •The Fire Inspection was conducted on 9/13/2023. The children were observed participating in child directed free choice activities in centers. Children were observed participating in sand and water play, manipulatives, dramatic and creative play while the teachers participating actively with their class. They had just had completed breakfast consisting of bananas, bread, milk and orange juice which was posted on the menu. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and I reminded the teachers that monthly playground safety inspections and behavioral logs should be in the classrooms and accessible for review. The teachers reported that no child has been absent for more than three (3) days at a time in the past weeks and family participation events were planned for the end of the school year. Staff Records: There was a permanent substitute in the classroom, Ms. Watkins. Her file was not available for review as it was not on site. Ms. Pierce, Principal, called the Human Resources Department and I explained off-site verification forms and documents that need to be on site for all providers. A list was provided to the Principal and once the documents are received, I will review the records in person or digitally. Her qualifying letter was checked and it is current and active expiring February of 2029. Medication: The teachers reported that no emergency medication is provided. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Four (4) violations were observed today and three (3) were corrected during visit. The violations are listed below. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom had an activity plan on file but it was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The school had completed the monthly required fire drill but the NC Pre K room did not complete the DCDEE form with the date of the fire drill date. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. J.W. file was not on site or there was off-site verification forms confirming application for employment was not available for review. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1031 Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. J.W. documentation of education, training, and experience was not on file or available to review. .0302(d)(1)(B) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Long term substitute J.W. did not have a staff file on site for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. While J.W. has a valid qualifying letter but it was not at the facility for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. J.W. did not have documentation of review of the ERP plan on file for review. .0607(f) 1826 Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was no documentation to review showing that J.W. had reviewed the file. .0607(g) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The facility did not have a No Tobacco sign posted on site. .0604(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no documentation to review showing J.W. had reviewed and acknowledged the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. J.W. did not have a health questionnaire on file and available to review. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. J.W. did not have the required child maltreatment training and documentation on file. .1102(g) On or before 5/14/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s star rated cohort assessment and preparation year. Please make the Child Care Consultant aware of when and if you are ready to begin the Star Rated License process within the cohort timeline. The last Rated License visit was in 2018. Technical Assistance •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •Reach out to your local CCRI and Partnership for Children for assistance with the Rated License process. •A list of documentation was providing showing what was needed on file, for substitute providers, please make sure to update Ms. Watkins file. •Staff Emergency Information forms should be completed completely including hospital preference. • Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000161 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Upon arrival, I met with Linda Salcedo, NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant and Marquita Smith, NC Pre-K Teacher. I told them the purpose of my visit. The facility operates one (1) NC Pre-K classroom located inside of a public school. I conducted a walk-through of the NC Pre-K classroom. The facility operates with a 5-star license with 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education and 1 quality point. The license was issued 5/8/18. The facility had a 96% compliance history prior to this visit. The NC Pre-K monitoring was completed during today's visit. There are 14 children currently enrolled and 13 were present during the visit. I observed the children present engaged in the following activities: large group circle time, free-play in centers, and bathroom/handwashing routines. The "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers" was used to note the requirements monitored today. Prior to the visit I sent an email requesting the staff and training worksheets to Rebecca Pierce, Principal. The worksheets were received prior to the visit. Staff and children's records were reviewed during the visit. I selected three (3) children's records for review. I reviewed the files for both staff members. The last fire inspection was conducted September 21, 2022 and the facility was found to be satisfactory and approved for day time care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/2023. The facility received a Superior rating with 14 demerits. The centers Emergency Drill Log report form was reviewed during the visit. Public school in Richmond County just started the new school year on 8/26/23 and the NC Pre-K program began on 9/5/23, a fire drill, shelter-in-place or lockdown drill has not yet been conducted. All emergency drills were conducted as required according to the Emergency Drill Log & Report for the previous school year. Monthly outdoor inspections were not completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, current activity plans, First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, tobacco free signage, mat lists, and evacuation routes. There are currently no children in care with medications. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records and management. NC Pre-K: The facility operates within a public school. Thirteen (13) children were present today. The children were observed during large group time, bathroom/handwashing routines and free-play in activity centers. The facility uses Creative Curriculum along with Teaching Strategies. I monitored three (3) children’s files for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. A Brigance developmental screening has been completed on the children and were conducted within 6 months prior to attending. The three (3) files contained a dental screenings. The school year just began for NC Pre-K on 9/5/23; therefore, the medical assessment consisting of a vision and hearing screening are due no later than 10/5/23. Ongoing assessments are completed using Teaching Strategies Gold. The program also uses Ready Rosy. Assessments are conducted throughout the school year to track children’s ongoing progress in letter, shape, color and number recognition. Portfolios are completed using information gained from the assessments. The portfolios consist of information regarding personal and social development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies and arts. The facility is meeting the required 1:9 staff/child ratio requirements. The classrooms operate 7:25am-3:00pm for the required 32.5 hours per week. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice per year. Communication folders are sent home each week. Parent involvement includes take-home parent/child activity packets. A parent night is held across the school and for the NC Pre-K program. An open-house was held prior to the beginning of the school year. There were eight (8) violations of child care requirements observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit it was observed that the arrival time for only 9 of the 13 children present was documented for the day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. During the visit hand sanitizer was observed that was not stored at least 5 feet from the floor. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the following months: March 2023, April 2023, May 2023 or June 2023. The Playground inspection completed on 2/28/23 was done so by L. Salcedo who is not trained in Playground safety. .0605(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. M. Smith and L. Salcedo did not receive the required hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. All required orientation topics were not documented as being completed with L. Salcedo. .1101(a)(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. During the visit a Dunkin Donuts drink container was observed sitting on the cubbies where the children store their belongings. .0901(i) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The EPR plan was not documented as being reviewed with L. Salcedo. .0607(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. L. Salcedo hired 2/23/23 completed this training on 6/8/23. .1102(g) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 9/26/23. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 96% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: A fire drill and a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill must be completed before September 30, 2023. A fire inspection must be completed prior to September 21, 2023. Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. Help with Challenging Behaviors – Please connect your staff to these resources which can assist them in their classroom management skills: • Contact Heathy Social Behavioral specialists at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ and participate in their initiative. • Helpline: Speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Helpline: Submit your questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online- and receive a call or email in response to a Google Form that you complete at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline Helpline: Chat on the “Talk to the Expert” online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Having your staff become a part of this network will allow them to glean ideas and information that may assist them in providing a higher quality of care in their classroom….and its free! Rated License: I recommended that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000161 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Upon arrival, I met with Linda Salcedo, NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant and Marquita Smith, NC Pre-K Teacher. I told them the purpose of my visit. The facility operates one (1) NC Pre-K classroom located inside of a public school. I conducted a walk-through of the NC Pre-K classroom. The facility operates with a 5-star license with 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education and 1 quality point. The license was issued 5/8/18. The facility had a 96% compliance history prior to this visit. The NC Pre-K monitoring was completed during today's visit. There are 14 children currently enrolled and 13 were present during the visit. I observed the children present engaged in the following activities: large group circle time, free-play in centers, and bathroom/handwashing routines. The "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers" was used to note the requirements monitored today. Prior to the visit I sent an email requesting the staff and training worksheets to Rebecca Pierce, Principal. The worksheets were received prior to the visit. Staff and children's records were reviewed during the visit. I selected three (3) children's records for review. I reviewed the files for both staff members. The last fire inspection was conducted September 21, 2022 and the facility was found to be satisfactory and approved for day time care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/9/2023. The facility received a Superior rating with 14 demerits. The centers Emergency Drill Log report form was reviewed during the visit. Public school in Richmond County just started the new school year on 8/26/23 and the NC Pre-K program began on 9/5/23, a fire drill, shelter-in-place or lockdown drill has not yet been conducted. All emergency drills were conducted as required according to the Emergency Drill Log & Report for the previous school year. Monthly outdoor inspections were not completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, current activity plans, First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, tobacco free signage, mat lists, and evacuation routes. There are currently no children in care with medications. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records and management. NC Pre-K: The facility operates within a public school. Thirteen (13) children were present today. The children were observed during large group time, bathroom/handwashing routines and free-play in activity centers. The facility uses Creative Curriculum along with Teaching Strategies. I monitored three (3) children’s files for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. A Brigance developmental screening has been completed on the children and were conducted within 6 months prior to attending. The three (3) files contained a dental screenings. The school year just began for NC Pre-K on 9/5/23; therefore, the medical assessment consisting of a vision and hearing screening are due no later than 10/5/23. Ongoing assessments are completed using Teaching Strategies Gold. The program also uses Ready Rosy. Assessments are conducted throughout the school year to track children’s ongoing progress in letter, shape, color and number recognition. Portfolios are completed using information gained from the assessments. The portfolios consist of information regarding personal and social development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies and arts. The facility is meeting the required 1:9 staff/child ratio requirements. The classrooms operate 7:25am-3:00pm for the required 32.5 hours per week. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice per year. Communication folders are sent home each week. Parent involvement includes take-home parent/child activity packets. A parent night is held across the school and for the NC Pre-K program. An open-house was held prior to the beginning of the school year. There were eight (8) violations of child care requirements observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit it was observed that the arrival time for only 9 of the 13 children present was documented for the day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. During the visit hand sanitizer was observed that was not stored at least 5 feet from the floor. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the following months: March 2023, April 2023, May 2023 or June 2023. The Playground inspection completed on 2/28/23 was done so by L. Salcedo who is not trained in Playground safety. .0605(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. M. Smith and L. Salcedo did not receive the required hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. All required orientation topics were not documented as being completed with L. Salcedo. .1101(a)(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. During the visit a Dunkin Donuts drink container was observed sitting on the cubbies where the children store their belongings. .0901(i) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The EPR plan was not documented as being reviewed with L. Salcedo. .0607(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. L. Salcedo hired 2/23/23 completed this training on 6/8/23. .1102(g) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 9/26/23. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 96% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: A fire drill and a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill must be completed before September 30, 2023. A fire inspection must be completed prior to September 21, 2023. Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. Help with Challenging Behaviors – Please connect your staff to these resources which can assist them in their classroom management skills: • Contact Heathy Social Behavioral specialists at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ and participate in their initiative. • Helpline: Speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Helpline: Submit your questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online- and receive a call or email in response to a Google Form that you complete at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline Helpline: Chat on the “Talk to the Expert” online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Having your staff become a part of this network will allow them to glean ideas and information that may assist them in providing a higher quality of care in their classroom….and its free! Rated License: I recommended that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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