G.W. Bulluck Child Development Center

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 5 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. R. Johnson, PreK Coordinator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on May 8, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a benefit package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group time, transitions, personal care routines, and meal time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The children were observed eating the following for breakfast: Breakfast pizza, orange juice, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are Lead Teacher, H. Mathews and Assistant Teacher, R. Harell in space #201, Lead Teacher P. Kaczmarck and Assistant Teacher U. Lewis in space #209, Lead Teacher T. Stample and Assistant Teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 3, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where children play there was one (1) wooden picnic table top that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 98%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and found to be in compliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: On the playground where children play there was one (1) wooden picnic table top that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. This is hazardous to children who may sit on it. You had school maintenance remove the table from the playground area until it can be fixed. As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. REMINDERS: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on January 30, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 5 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. R. Johnson, PreK Coordinator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on May 8, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a benefit package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group time, transitions, personal care routines, and meal time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The children were observed eating the following for breakfast: Breakfast pizza, orange juice, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are Lead Teacher, H. Mathews and Assistant Teacher, R. Harell in space #201, Lead Teacher P. Kaczmarck and Assistant Teacher U. Lewis in space #209, Lead Teacher T. Stample and Assistant Teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 3, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where children play there was one (1) wooden picnic table top that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 98%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and found to be in compliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: On the playground where children play there was one (1) wooden picnic table top that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. This is hazardous to children who may sit on it. You had school maintenance remove the table from the playground area until it can be fixed. As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. REMINDERS: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on January 30, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 5 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. R. Johnson, PreK Coordinator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on May 8, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a benefit package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group time, transitions, personal care routines, and meal time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The children were observed eating the following for breakfast: Breakfast pizza, orange juice, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are Lead Teacher, H. Mathews and Assistant Teacher, R. Harell in space #201, Lead Teacher P. Kaczmarck and Assistant Teacher U. Lewis in space #209, Lead Teacher T. Stample and Assistant Teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 3, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where children play there was one (1) wooden picnic table top that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 98%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and found to be in compliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: On the playground where children play there was one (1) wooden picnic table top that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. This is hazardous to children who may sit on it. You had school maintenance remove the table from the playground area until it can be fixed. As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. REMINDERS: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on January 30, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. H. Mathews, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Rene Johnson Preschool Coordinator was called and made aware of the visit. R. Johnson arrived during and also assisted with the duration of the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on May 8, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a benefit package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-eight (38) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch consisted of pizza, green beans, fresh fruit, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher, H. Mathews and assistant teacher, R. Harell in space #201, teacher P. Kaczmarck and assistant teacher U. Lewis in space #209, teacher T. Stample and assistant teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 5, 2023. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. Due to connectivity problems, a hand-written visit summary was left with you today. A computer-generated visit summary and enrollment will be emailed to you, R. Johnson. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where children play there were four (4) wooden picnic table tops that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Mandy Walls, substitute in space number one (1) room #210 did not have a file for review, however she did have a criminal background check available for review and CPR and First Aid. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2024, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 93%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and the following items were missing: Mandy Walls, substitute in space number #210, did not have a file available for review, however she did have a criminal background check dated February 17, 2023 available for review and CPR and First Aid. Please continue to use the Substitute checklist to help you remember what must be on file for substitutes. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. CPR/FIRST AID REMINDERS: P. Kaczmaarek will need to renew her First Aid and CPR training prior to November 2, 2024. T. Stample will need to renew her First Aid and CPR prior to August 2024. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: On the playground where children play there were four (4) wooden picnic table tops that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. This is hazardous to children who may sit on them. The tables need to be fixed or removed from the playground. Please continue to use the Playground Inspection List, it will help you keep your playground free of hazards. As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. RMINDERS: RESUMING STAR RATED LICENSES COHORT TWO (2): Your facility is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT MONTH The annual compliance month has changed to April due to me conducting today’s visit in the month of April. I will update this in our system and document on a facility input form. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. According to the Clean Water for US Kids Website, you completed your last water testing on March 18, 2021. You are currently enrolled in all three programs. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. H. Mathews, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Rene Johnson Preschool Coordinator was called and made aware of the visit. R. Johnson arrived during and also assisted with the duration of the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on May 8, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a benefit package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-eight (38) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch consisted of pizza, green beans, fresh fruit, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher, H. Mathews and assistant teacher, R. Harell in space #201, teacher P. Kaczmarck and assistant teacher U. Lewis in space #209, teacher T. Stample and assistant teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 5, 2023. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. Due to connectivity problems, a hand-written visit summary was left with you today. A computer-generated visit summary and enrollment will be emailed to you, R. Johnson. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where children play there were four (4) wooden picnic table tops that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Mandy Walls, substitute in space number one (1) room #210 did not have a file for review, however she did have a criminal background check available for review and CPR and First Aid. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2024, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 93%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and the following items were missing: Mandy Walls, substitute in space number #210, did not have a file available for review, however she did have a criminal background check dated February 17, 2023 available for review and CPR and First Aid. Please continue to use the Substitute checklist to help you remember what must be on file for substitutes. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. CPR/FIRST AID REMINDERS: P. Kaczmaarek will need to renew her First Aid and CPR training prior to November 2, 2024. T. Stample will need to renew her First Aid and CPR prior to August 2024. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: On the playground where children play there were four (4) wooden picnic table tops that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. This is hazardous to children who may sit on them. The tables need to be fixed or removed from the playground. Please continue to use the Playground Inspection List, it will help you keep your playground free of hazards. As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. RMINDERS: RESUMING STAR RATED LICENSES COHORT TWO (2): Your facility is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT MONTH The annual compliance month has changed to April due to me conducting today’s visit in the month of April. I will update this in our system and document on a facility input form. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. According to the Clean Water for US Kids Website, you completed your last water testing on March 18, 2021. You are currently enrolled in all three programs. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. H. Mathews, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Rene Johnson Preschool Coordinator was called and made aware of the visit. R. Johnson arrived during and also assisted with the duration of the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on May 8, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a benefit package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-eight (38) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch consisted of pizza, green beans, fresh fruit, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher, H. Mathews and assistant teacher, R. Harell in space #201, teacher P. Kaczmarck and assistant teacher U. Lewis in space #209, teacher T. Stample and assistant teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 5, 2023. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. Due to connectivity problems, a hand-written visit summary was left with you today. A computer-generated visit summary and enrollment will be emailed to you, R. Johnson. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where children play there were four (4) wooden picnic table tops that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Mandy Walls, substitute in space number one (1) room #210 did not have a file for review, however she did have a criminal background check available for review and CPR and First Aid. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2024, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 93%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and the following items were missing: Mandy Walls, substitute in space number #210, did not have a file available for review, however she did have a criminal background check dated February 17, 2023 available for review and CPR and First Aid. Please continue to use the Substitute checklist to help you remember what must be on file for substitutes. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. CPR/FIRST AID REMINDERS: P. Kaczmaarek will need to renew her First Aid and CPR training prior to November 2, 2024. T. Stample will need to renew her First Aid and CPR prior to August 2024. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: On the playground where children play there were four (4) wooden picnic table tops that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. This is hazardous to children who may sit on them. The tables need to be fixed or removed from the playground. Please continue to use the Playground Inspection List, it will help you keep your playground free of hazards. As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. RMINDERS: RESUMING STAR RATED LICENSES COHORT TWO (2): Your facility is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT MONTH The annual compliance month has changed to April due to me conducting today’s visit in the month of April. I will update this in our system and document on a facility input form. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. According to the Clean Water for US Kids Website, you completed your last water testing on March 18, 2021. You are currently enrolled in all three programs. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. H. Mathews, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Rene Johnson Preschool Coordinator was called and made aware of the visit. R. Johnson arrived during and also assisted with the duration of the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on May 8, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a benefit package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-eight (38) children from ages four (4) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch consisted of pizza, green beans, fresh fruit, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher, H. Mathews and assistant teacher, R. Harell in space #201, teacher P. Kaczmarck and assistant teacher U. Lewis in space #209, teacher T. Stample and assistant teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 5, 2023. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. Due to connectivity problems, a hand-written visit summary was left with you today. A computer-generated visit summary and enrollment will be emailed to you, R. Johnson. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where children play there were four (4) wooden picnic table tops that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Mandy Walls, substitute in space number one (1) room #210 did not have a file for review, however she did have a criminal background check available for review and CPR and First Aid. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2024, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 93%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and the following items were missing: Mandy Walls, substitute in space number #210, did not have a file available for review, however she did have a criminal background check dated February 17, 2023 available for review and CPR and First Aid. Please continue to use the Substitute checklist to help you remember what must be on file for substitutes. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be in compliance. CPR/FIRST AID REMINDERS: P. Kaczmaarek will need to renew her First Aid and CPR training prior to November 2, 2024. T. Stample will need to renew her First Aid and CPR prior to August 2024. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: On the playground where children play there were four (4) wooden picnic table tops that had missing pieces of wood and splintering. This is hazardous to children who may sit on them. The tables need to be fixed or removed from the playground. Please continue to use the Playground Inspection List, it will help you keep your playground free of hazards. As we are entering the warmer months, please continue to check on the outdoor environment, ensuring there are no active ant hills on the playground, the grass remains cut and check under climbing equipment and any awnings to make sure there are not insect hives in these places. RMINDERS: RESUMING STAR RATED LICENSES COHORT TWO (2): Your facility is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT MONTH The annual compliance month has changed to April due to me conducting today’s visit in the month of April. I will update this in our system and document on a facility input form. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. According to the Clean Water for US Kids Website, you completed your last water testing on March 18, 2021. You are currently enrolled in all three programs. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. H. Mathews, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Rene Johnson Preschool Coordinator was called and made aware of the visit. R. Johnson arrived during and assisted with the duration of the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on March 12, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having approved enhanced policies and a staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 20, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-seven (37) children from ages four (4) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher, H. Mathews and assistant teacher, G. Bryant in space #201, teacher P. Kaczmarck and assistant teacher G. Bryant in space #209, teacher T. Stample and assistant teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use ages and stages for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 5, 2023. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on August 29, 2023, but was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor environment where the children play, there was two (2) active ant hills, one cracked bench with nails protruding from the wood, which you had removed immediately, and one tricycle with a crack seat, which you had removed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass was in need of being cut, the grass was too long, and covering up two (2) active ant hills. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Comments: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 27, 2023, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 93%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and found to be incompliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be incompliance. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: To ensure a safe outdoor environment, on-going maintenance should be happening on a regular basis. There were two (2) active ant hills present in the outdoor, fenced in area where the children play. Also, the grass in the outdoor play area needs to be cut, the grass is covering up the ant hills and were difficult to see. There was also one cracked bench with exposed rusted nails protruding from the wood and one tricycle with a cracked seat. You immediately notified your custodian and had both of the items removed. All these items pose a threat to children. Please continue to use the Playground Inspection List, it will help you keep your playground free of hazards. ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): The fire inspection was conducted on August 29, 2023. Please remember you must submit the fire inspection to me with seven (7) days of the inspection being conducted. You gave me the original fire inspection during the visit. This item was corrected during the visit. RMINDERS: COHORT TWO (2): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). 2023-2024 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FOR NC PRE-K PROGRAMS: 4. Child Care Rule .3013 - NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant Education and Credentials DCDEE recognizes that the requirements outlined in Child Care Rule .3013 may have caused programs additional burden during a time when obtaining qualified staff has been challenging for everyone. In an effort to support NC Pre-K programs across the state, DCDEE will allow additional flexibilities to help educators and programs transition into rule .3013. These flexibilities apply to both new hires and existing staff. DCDEE strongly encourages NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants to make every effort to meet the requirements of rule .3013. as these specific flexibilities will expire June 2024. • Individuals who have received a qualifying letter from our Workforce Education Unit certifying them as a Lead Teacher, may qualify to serve as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant o If a Teacher Assistant has at least 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they will qualify as an NC Pre-K teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 program year o If a Teacher Assistant has less than 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they must enroll in approved EC courses and complete 9 EC credit hours by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. These courses must be completed by the spring of 2024 in order to count for the 2023-2024 program year. • If a Teacher Assistant does not meet the aforementioned flexibilities, nor do they currently hold a CDA nor hold or are working towards an associate degree, they must enroll in CDA courses immediately in order to qualify as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. CDA must be completed by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. Teacher Assistants that do not meet the requirements of rule .3013 will not be approved to serve in the 2024-2025 school year. FIRE INSPECTIONS: As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed trainings. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. RESOURCES: MyNCID The N.C. Department of Information Technology will soon begin migrating individual and business NCID accounts to a new system called MyNCID. This modern cloud-based service will enhance security and improve options for self-service. There is no action for you to take currently. Continue to use the NCID portal at https://ncid.nc.gov to register for an NCID account, make a profile change or request assistance such as account unlock. In the coming weeks, you may receive an email prompting you to log in to your migrated account and review your profile information. For more information about this effort, please visit https://it.nc.gov/support/ncid/ncid-citizen-identity-project. IMPROVEMENTS TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL ON THE WAY: Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employ s them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY EDUCATION: The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . MATERIALS PROVIDED: • Early Childhood Educators Flyer CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. H. Mathews, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Rene Johnson Preschool Coordinator was called and made aware of the visit. R. Johnson arrived during and assisted with the duration of the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on March 12, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having approved enhanced policies and a staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 20, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-seven (37) children from ages four (4) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher, H. Mathews and assistant teacher, G. Bryant in space #201, teacher P. Kaczmarck and assistant teacher G. Bryant in space #209, teacher T. Stample and assistant teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use ages and stages for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 5, 2023. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on August 29, 2023, but was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor environment where the children play, there was two (2) active ant hills, one cracked bench with nails protruding from the wood, which you had removed immediately, and one tricycle with a crack seat, which you had removed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass was in need of being cut, the grass was too long, and covering up two (2) active ant hills. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Comments: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 27, 2023, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 93%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and found to be incompliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be incompliance. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: To ensure a safe outdoor environment, on-going maintenance should be happening on a regular basis. There were two (2) active ant hills present in the outdoor, fenced in area where the children play. Also, the grass in the outdoor play area needs to be cut, the grass is covering up the ant hills and were difficult to see. There was also one cracked bench with exposed rusted nails protruding from the wood and one tricycle with a cracked seat. You immediately notified your custodian and had both of the items removed. All these items pose a threat to children. Please continue to use the Playground Inspection List, it will help you keep your playground free of hazards. ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): The fire inspection was conducted on August 29, 2023. Please remember you must submit the fire inspection to me with seven (7) days of the inspection being conducted. You gave me the original fire inspection during the visit. This item was corrected during the visit. RMINDERS: COHORT TWO (2): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). 2023-2024 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FOR NC PRE-K PROGRAMS: 4. Child Care Rule .3013 - NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant Education and Credentials DCDEE recognizes that the requirements outlined in Child Care Rule .3013 may have caused programs additional burden during a time when obtaining qualified staff has been challenging for everyone. In an effort to support NC Pre-K programs across the state, DCDEE will allow additional flexibilities to help educators and programs transition into rule .3013. These flexibilities apply to both new hires and existing staff. DCDEE strongly encourages NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants to make every effort to meet the requirements of rule .3013. as these specific flexibilities will expire June 2024. • Individuals who have received a qualifying letter from our Workforce Education Unit certifying them as a Lead Teacher, may qualify to serve as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant o If a Teacher Assistant has at least 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they will qualify as an NC Pre-K teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 program year o If a Teacher Assistant has less than 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they must enroll in approved EC courses and complete 9 EC credit hours by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. These courses must be completed by the spring of 2024 in order to count for the 2023-2024 program year. • If a Teacher Assistant does not meet the aforementioned flexibilities, nor do they currently hold a CDA nor hold or are working towards an associate degree, they must enroll in CDA courses immediately in order to qualify as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. CDA must be completed by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. Teacher Assistants that do not meet the requirements of rule .3013 will not be approved to serve in the 2024-2025 school year. FIRE INSPECTIONS: As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed trainings. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. RESOURCES: MyNCID The N.C. Department of Information Technology will soon begin migrating individual and business NCID accounts to a new system called MyNCID. This modern cloud-based service will enhance security and improve options for self-service. There is no action for you to take currently. Continue to use the NCID portal at https://ncid.nc.gov to register for an NCID account, make a profile change or request assistance such as account unlock. In the coming weeks, you may receive an email prompting you to log in to your migrated account and review your profile information. For more information about this effort, please visit https://it.nc.gov/support/ncid/ncid-citizen-identity-project. IMPROVEMENTS TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL ON THE WAY: Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employ s them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY EDUCATION: The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . MATERIALS PROVIDED: • Early Childhood Educators Flyer CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. H. Mathews, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Rene Johnson Preschool Coordinator was called and made aware of the visit. R. Johnson arrived during and assisted with the duration of the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on March 12, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having approved enhanced policies and a staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 20, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-seven (37) children from ages four (4) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher, H. Mathews and assistant teacher, G. Bryant in space #201, teacher P. Kaczmarck and assistant teacher G. Bryant in space #209, teacher T. Stample and assistant teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use ages and stages for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 5, 2023. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on August 29, 2023, but was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor environment where the children play, there was two (2) active ant hills, one cracked bench with nails protruding from the wood, which you had removed immediately, and one tricycle with a crack seat, which you had removed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass was in need of being cut, the grass was too long, and covering up two (2) active ant hills. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Comments: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 27, 2023, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 93%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and found to be incompliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be incompliance. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: To ensure a safe outdoor environment, on-going maintenance should be happening on a regular basis. There were two (2) active ant hills present in the outdoor, fenced in area where the children play. Also, the grass in the outdoor play area needs to be cut, the grass is covering up the ant hills and were difficult to see. There was also one cracked bench with exposed rusted nails protruding from the wood and one tricycle with a cracked seat. You immediately notified your custodian and had both of the items removed. All these items pose a threat to children. Please continue to use the Playground Inspection List, it will help you keep your playground free of hazards. ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): The fire inspection was conducted on August 29, 2023. Please remember you must submit the fire inspection to me with seven (7) days of the inspection being conducted. You gave me the original fire inspection during the visit. This item was corrected during the visit. RMINDERS: COHORT TWO (2): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). 2023-2024 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FOR NC PRE-K PROGRAMS: 4. Child Care Rule .3013 - NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant Education and Credentials DCDEE recognizes that the requirements outlined in Child Care Rule .3013 may have caused programs additional burden during a time when obtaining qualified staff has been challenging for everyone. In an effort to support NC Pre-K programs across the state, DCDEE will allow additional flexibilities to help educators and programs transition into rule .3013. These flexibilities apply to both new hires and existing staff. DCDEE strongly encourages NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants to make every effort to meet the requirements of rule .3013. as these specific flexibilities will expire June 2024. • Individuals who have received a qualifying letter from our Workforce Education Unit certifying them as a Lead Teacher, may qualify to serve as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant o If a Teacher Assistant has at least 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they will qualify as an NC Pre-K teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 program year o If a Teacher Assistant has less than 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they must enroll in approved EC courses and complete 9 EC credit hours by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. These courses must be completed by the spring of 2024 in order to count for the 2023-2024 program year. • If a Teacher Assistant does not meet the aforementioned flexibilities, nor do they currently hold a CDA nor hold or are working towards an associate degree, they must enroll in CDA courses immediately in order to qualify as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. CDA must be completed by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. Teacher Assistants that do not meet the requirements of rule .3013 will not be approved to serve in the 2024-2025 school year. FIRE INSPECTIONS: As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed trainings. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. RESOURCES: MyNCID The N.C. Department of Information Technology will soon begin migrating individual and business NCID accounts to a new system called MyNCID. This modern cloud-based service will enhance security and improve options for self-service. There is no action for you to take currently. Continue to use the NCID portal at https://ncid.nc.gov to register for an NCID account, make a profile change or request assistance such as account unlock. In the coming weeks, you may receive an email prompting you to log in to your migrated account and review your profile information. For more information about this effort, please visit https://it.nc.gov/support/ncid/ncid-citizen-identity-project. IMPROVEMENTS TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL ON THE WAY: Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employ s them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY EDUCATION: The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . MATERIALS PROVIDED: • Early Childhood Educators Flyer CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: G.W. BULLUCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 33000418 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #201, #209, and #210, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. H. Mathews, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Rene Johnson Preschool Coordinator was called and made aware of the visit. R. Johnson arrived during and assisted with the duration of the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on March 12, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having approved enhanced policies and a staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 20, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-seven (37) children from ages four (4) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers and transitions. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher, H. Mathews and assistant teacher, G. Bryant in space #201, teacher P. Kaczmarck and assistant teacher G. Bryant in space #209, teacher T. Stample and assistant teacher A. Hines in space #210. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use ages and stages for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 5, 2023. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on August 29, 2023, but was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor environment where the children play, there was two (2) active ant hills, one cracked bench with nails protruding from the wood, which you had removed immediately, and one tricycle with a crack seat, which you had removed immediately. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass was in need of being cut, the grass was too long, and covering up two (2) active ant hills. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Comments: 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 27, 2023, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 93%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were reviewed today and found to be incompliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed and found to be incompliance. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: To ensure a safe outdoor environment, on-going maintenance should be happening on a regular basis. There were two (2) active ant hills present in the outdoor, fenced in area where the children play. Also, the grass in the outdoor play area needs to be cut, the grass is covering up the ant hills and were difficult to see. There was also one cracked bench with exposed rusted nails protruding from the wood and one tricycle with a cracked seat. You immediately notified your custodian and had both of the items removed. All these items pose a threat to children. Please continue to use the Playground Inspection List, it will help you keep your playground free of hazards. ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): The fire inspection was conducted on August 29, 2023. Please remember you must submit the fire inspection to me with seven (7) days of the inspection being conducted. You gave me the original fire inspection during the visit. This item was corrected during the visit. RMINDERS: COHORT TWO (2): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). 2023-2024 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FOR NC PRE-K PROGRAMS: 4. Child Care Rule .3013 - NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant Education and Credentials DCDEE recognizes that the requirements outlined in Child Care Rule .3013 may have caused programs additional burden during a time when obtaining qualified staff has been challenging for everyone. In an effort to support NC Pre-K programs across the state, DCDEE will allow additional flexibilities to help educators and programs transition into rule .3013. These flexibilities apply to both new hires and existing staff. DCDEE strongly encourages NC Pre-K Teacher Assistants to make every effort to meet the requirements of rule .3013. as these specific flexibilities will expire June 2024. • Individuals who have received a qualifying letter from our Workforce Education Unit certifying them as a Lead Teacher, may qualify to serve as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant o If a Teacher Assistant has at least 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they will qualify as an NC Pre-K teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 program year o If a Teacher Assistant has less than 9 EC credit hours on their qualifying letter, they must enroll in approved EC courses and complete 9 EC credit hours by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. These courses must be completed by the spring of 2024 in order to count for the 2023-2024 program year. • If a Teacher Assistant does not meet the aforementioned flexibilities, nor do they currently hold a CDA nor hold or are working towards an associate degree, they must enroll in CDA courses immediately in order to qualify as an NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. CDA must be completed by the end of the 2023-2024 program year. Teacher Assistants that do not meet the requirements of rule .3013 will not be approved to serve in the 2024-2025 school year. FIRE INSPECTIONS: As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed trainings. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. RESOURCES: MyNCID The N.C. Department of Information Technology will soon begin migrating individual and business NCID accounts to a new system called MyNCID. This modern cloud-based service will enhance security and improve options for self-service. There is no action for you to take currently. Continue to use the NCID portal at https://ncid.nc.gov to register for an NCID account, make a profile change or request assistance such as account unlock. In the coming weeks, you may receive an email prompting you to log in to your migrated account and review your profile information. For more information about this effort, please visit https://it.nc.gov/support/ncid/ncid-citizen-identity-project. IMPROVEMENTS TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL ON THE WAY: Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employ s them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY EDUCATION: The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . MATERIALS PROVIDED: • Early Childhood Educators Flyer CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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