THE Children'S Center AT Nash Central High School

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AT NASH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000378 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. You, W. Hill, administrator, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on December 17, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 5, 2026 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed January 7, 2026 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed playing in activity centers and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers, student interns, and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan posted in space #2 is not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. I observed a container of liquid Tylenol in a staff members bag hanging by the storage closet door in space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no completed medication permission form for a child with Albuterol in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The staff member hired on 12/9/16 and 1/7/26 did not have documentation they reviewed the program’s EPR plan annually. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The staff member hired on 1/7/26 did not have signed acknowledgement of the program’s SBS/AHT policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by April 29, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 96% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent or more of children’s records, and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten(10) percent, or more, of staff records, and two (2) violations were documented. The staff member hired on 1/7/26 did not have the signed acknowledgement form on file that they reviewed the program’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) policy. This must be given to new staff on or prior to their hire date for review and signature with other required information. Staff reviewed and signed this during the visit. Neither the staff member hired on 12/9/16 nor 1/7/26 have documentation that they reviewed the program’s EPR plan annually. Since you have chosen to document this in roster form I recommend keeping the roster with the EPR plan for easy access. Ensure you add new staff names to the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification form as they are hired. MEDICATION There is a child enrolled in space #2 that has Albuterol medication on-site for medical emergencies. While the child had a medical action plan on-site there was no completed and signed medication administration permission form. This form gives staff permission to administer the medicine should the need arise. One of the child’s parents returned to the center during the visit to fill out and sign the permission form. I also observed a container of liquid Tylenol in a personal bag belonging to staff. When told about the item the staff person moved the bag to the locked storage room it was hanging by. I recommend that staff keep all personal bags in the locked storage room to ensure not hazardous items are products are accessible to children. If a bag is unlocked in a space used to care for children it may be monitored to ensure safety. These violations were documented as corrected during the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding posting current menus in each classroom or by the entrance to ensure that staff and parents are able to review it as needed. Continue to ensure that staff document departure times for children as they leave and also sign if parents fail to do so. Items discussed as technical assistance and reminders may warrant a violation if observed out of compliance. I emailed guidance to you regarding creating and maintaining the roster for your program in the ABCMS Provider Portal. This roster ensures the program meets the rule that DCDEE be notified within five (5) days of any new staff. Please refer to the instructions and information learned in the ABCMS Provider Portal training offered through our MOODLE website. All required information was noted in the email sent to you this afternoon. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded 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. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test paint for lead and asbestos in the building once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to the environmental health department. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program completed the required lead water testing the date is not noted so ensure this retested every three (3) years. However, the website notes the lead paint and asbestos sections as “Enrollment Started.” You, or the department in charge of completing this requirement, must log in to the RTI website listed below and check if any required information still needs to be submitted. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information and to access the webinars. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AT NASH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000378 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/15/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. You, W. Hill, administrator, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on December 17, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 5, 2026 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed January 7, 2026 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed playing in activity centers and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers, student interns, and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan posted in space #2 is not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. I observed a container of liquid Tylenol in a staff members bag hanging by the storage closet door in space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no completed medication permission form for a child with Albuterol in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The staff member hired on 12/9/16 and 1/7/26 did not have documentation they reviewed the program’s EPR plan annually. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The staff member hired on 1/7/26 did not have signed acknowledgement of the program’s SBS/AHT policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by April 29, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 96% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent or more of children’s records, and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten(10) percent, or more, of staff records, and two (2) violations were documented. The staff member hired on 1/7/26 did not have the signed acknowledgement form on file that they reviewed the program’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) policy. This must be given to new staff on or prior to their hire date for review and signature with other required information. Staff reviewed and signed this during the visit. Neither the staff member hired on 12/9/16 nor 1/7/26 have documentation that they reviewed the program’s EPR plan annually. Since you have chosen to document this in roster form I recommend keeping the roster with the EPR plan for easy access. Ensure you add new staff names to the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification form as they are hired. MEDICATION There is a child enrolled in space #2 that has Albuterol medication on-site for medical emergencies. While the child had a medical action plan on-site there was no completed and signed medication administration permission form. This form gives staff permission to administer the medicine should the need arise. One of the child’s parents returned to the center during the visit to fill out and sign the permission form. I also observed a container of liquid Tylenol in a personal bag belonging to staff. When told about the item the staff person moved the bag to the locked storage room it was hanging by. I recommend that staff keep all personal bags in the locked storage room to ensure not hazardous items are products are accessible to children. If a bag is unlocked in a space used to care for children it may be monitored to ensure safety. These violations were documented as corrected during the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding posting current menus in each classroom or by the entrance to ensure that staff and parents are able to review it as needed. Continue to ensure that staff document departure times for children as they leave and also sign if parents fail to do so. Items discussed as technical assistance and reminders may warrant a violation if observed out of compliance. I emailed guidance to you regarding creating and maintaining the roster for your program in the ABCMS Provider Portal. This roster ensures the program meets the rule that DCDEE be notified within five (5) days of any new staff. Please refer to the instructions and information learned in the ABCMS Provider Portal training offered through our MOODLE website. All required information was noted in the email sent to you this afternoon. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded 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. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test paint for lead and asbestos in the building once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to the environmental health department. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program completed the required lead water testing the date is not noted so ensure this retested every three (3) years. However, the website notes the lead paint and asbestos sections as “Enrollment Started.” You, or the department in charge of completing this requirement, must log in to the RTI website listed below and check if any required information still needs to be submitted. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information and to access the webinars. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AT NASH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000378 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/30/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 162 Time In: 09:18 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 my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. You, W. Hill, administrator, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on December 17, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 26, 2025 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed February 7, 2025 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed learning in activity centers, and outdoor play with a variety of toys and equipment to develop gross motor skills. Observed interactions between teachers, student interns, and children were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you, W. Hill, and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan posted in space #2 is not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a green, plastic bin lid on the playground that was cracked and broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The staff member hired on 8/21/23 did not complete all of the required Health and Safety trainings within their first year of hire. .1102(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by May 14, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 96% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent or more of children’s records, and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten percent, or more, of staff records, and a violation was documented. The staff member hired 8/21/23 did not complete the Administration of Medication training as part of the required Health and Safety training. This was due by 8/21/24. She will need to complete this training within the next two (2) weeks. The training is offered for free through Moodle, which may be found on the DCDEE website noted below. were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. Feel free to contact me if you need assistance. There was a substitute present today, which was her first day, until 11:15am still has forms that must be reviewed, signed and dated today. The items required to be completed today are indicated on the staff and training worksheet with an “x” and her name should be added to the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification form today. DAILY SCHEDULES & ACTIVITY PLANS While monitoring space #2 I observed that the posted activity plan was dated for the week of April 7th – 11th. While the lead teacher is out today, unexpectedly, it is required that a current activity plan be posted so that the substitute staff, volunteers/visitors and parents are able to review and reference it as needed. I recommend that appropriate staff complete the activity plan for the week in advance and print it. Then staff can either post it behind the current week’s activity plan or keep it in an area that other assigned staff and administrators are aware of and can post it in their absence. OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT I observed a green, plastic bin lid that was cracked and broken. The broken lid created a sharp edge and the cracked area posed a pinching hazard. When informed staff removed the bin from the playground. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. As of February 1, 2025 all the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s", will be used for all assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the revised editions. I encourage you to go to the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website for more information at: https://ncrlap.org/. There are a variety of webinars and infographics available with detailed information on the changes with the 3s. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding reminding student interns to lock the kitchen door after they are done in that space. The kitchen must be locked to ensure that children do not have access to the products and equipment that may be considered hazardous. It may be helpful to post a visual reminder to ensure the kitchen remains locked when no one is in there. I recommend that you monitor the thermometer in the refrigerator to ensure you have one that is always in working order. Having a replacement thermometer on-site can ensure they are replaced quickly should one stop working. • Save the date! The Child Care Commission will hold its regular Q2 meeting on May 12, 2025. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: See the real-time background check status of staff members, run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Providers must complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle which consists of a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Centers must use their business NCID, or create one, to complete the above-mentioned training. Then providers must verify their facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster in ABCMS and update as new staff are hired. This satisfies the requirement to notify DCDEE of new child care providers hired within five (5) business days. This is a requirement and warrants violation if not complete. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded 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. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test paint for lead and asbestos in the building once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to the environmental health department. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program completed the required lead water testing. However, the website notes the lead paint and asbestos sections as “Enrollment Started.” You, or the department in charge of completing this requirement, should log in to the RTI website listed above and check if any required information still needs to be submitted. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information and to access the webinars. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AT NASH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000378 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/30/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 162 Time In: 09:18 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 my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. You, W. Hill, administrator, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on December 17, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 26, 2025 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed February 7, 2025 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed learning in activity centers, and outdoor play with a variety of toys and equipment to develop gross motor skills. Observed interactions between teachers, student interns, and children were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you, W. Hill, and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan posted in space #2 is not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a green, plastic bin lid on the playground that was cracked and broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The staff member hired on 8/21/23 did not complete all of the required Health and Safety trainings within their first year of hire. .1102(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by May 14, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 96% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent or more of children’s records, and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten percent, or more, of staff records, and a violation was documented. The staff member hired 8/21/23 did not complete the Administration of Medication training as part of the required Health and Safety training. This was due by 8/21/24. She will need to complete this training within the next two (2) weeks. The training is offered for free through Moodle, which may be found on the DCDEE website noted below. were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. Feel free to contact me if you need assistance. There was a substitute present today, which was her first day, until 11:15am still has forms that must be reviewed, signed and dated today. The items required to be completed today are indicated on the staff and training worksheet with an “x” and her name should be added to the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification form today. DAILY SCHEDULES & ACTIVITY PLANS While monitoring space #2 I observed that the posted activity plan was dated for the week of April 7th – 11th. While the lead teacher is out today, unexpectedly, it is required that a current activity plan be posted so that the substitute staff, volunteers/visitors and parents are able to review and reference it as needed. I recommend that appropriate staff complete the activity plan for the week in advance and print it. Then staff can either post it behind the current week’s activity plan or keep it in an area that other assigned staff and administrators are aware of and can post it in their absence. OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT I observed a green, plastic bin lid that was cracked and broken. The broken lid created a sharp edge and the cracked area posed a pinching hazard. When informed staff removed the bin from the playground. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. As of February 1, 2025 all the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s", will be used for all assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the revised editions. I encourage you to go to the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website for more information at: https://ncrlap.org/. There are a variety of webinars and infographics available with detailed information on the changes with the 3s. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding reminding student interns to lock the kitchen door after they are done in that space. The kitchen must be locked to ensure that children do not have access to the products and equipment that may be considered hazardous. It may be helpful to post a visual reminder to ensure the kitchen remains locked when no one is in there. I recommend that you monitor the thermometer in the refrigerator to ensure you have one that is always in working order. Having a replacement thermometer on-site can ensure they are replaced quickly should one stop working. • Save the date! The Child Care Commission will hold its regular Q2 meeting on May 12, 2025. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: See the real-time background check status of staff members, run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Providers must complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle which consists of a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Centers must use their business NCID, or create one, to complete the above-mentioned training. Then providers must verify their facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster in ABCMS and update as new staff are hired. This satisfies the requirement to notify DCDEE of new child care providers hired within five (5) business days. This is a requirement and warrants violation if not complete. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded 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. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test paint for lead and asbestos in the building once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to the environmental health department. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program completed the required lead water testing. However, the website notes the lead paint and asbestos sections as “Enrollment Started.” You, or the department in charge of completing this requirement, should log in to the RTI website listed above and check if any required information still needs to be submitted. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information and to access the webinars. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AT NASH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000378 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. You, K. Langrehr, lead teacher, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on December 17, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 14, 2024 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed January 25, 2024 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed engaging in activity center play, outdoor play with a variety of toys and equipment to develop gross motor skills. Teacher, student intern, and child interactions were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you, W. Hill, and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The large play equipment with the slide has two areas were the red covering is broken off and exposed the metal underneath. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by May 30, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 92% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent or more of children’s records, and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of staff records, and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. Health and safety trainings must be completed within the first year of hire and every five (5) thereafter. Ensure that staff hired 8/21/23 completed the Administration of Medication training within the required timeframe by 8/21/24. Please ensure that all staff have completed the Administration of Medication training in addition to the other Health and Safety trainings. This one is found on a different page on Moodle. Feel free to contact me if you need assistance. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that this facility is in cohort one related to resuming the environmental rating scales (ERS). This means that the preparation year for your facility began July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The assessment year begins July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and the program must complete the ERS process during that year. Please visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website for informational webinars related to the current process and infographics with information on activities to complete during the preparation year (ncrlap.org). Ensure that all new and current staff have submitted all education to DCDEE WORKS for evaluation prior to completing the ERS. You may also complete an ERS assessment prior to your reassessment year and only use the scores if they are acceptable to you. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding having the wood chip mulch tilled as it has become compacted by the rain and regular use. Redistribute the mulch specifically around the slide exit. Continue to monitor all electrical outlets in spaces accessible and used by children to ensure the are covered. I recommend an opening and closing check. Please be reminded that student interns may not be counted in staff/child ratio or left alone with children. A staff member must always be present. 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 should have completed the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the following website: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The rule requires all licensed child care centers to test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. A violation may be warranted during the next visit if not completed. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AT NASH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000378 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/7/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 12/7/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a Routine Unannounced visit You, W. Hill, Coordinator, arrived after the visit began and assisted. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star License issued December 17, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 16, 2021. The last sanitation inspection was completed September 20, 2023 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed February 23, 2023 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed playing in activity centers and working on letter writing. Observed interactions were nurturing in nature between staff and children. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The staff person hired 9/18/23 did not have qualification letter on file until 9/22/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement they reviewed the SBS/AHT policy was not on file for the staff person hired 8/28/23 was completed 10/3/23. .0608(d)(1-4) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by December 21, 2023. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTION OBSERVATIONS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE I observed current activity plans, schedules and menus in both classrooms. Children in both classrooms were engaged in activity center play which included dramatic play where the children wrapped and cared for babies and blocks where several structures were built. Four student interns assisted teachers for approximately an hour and are not counted in the staff/child ratio. In space #1 L. Bass worked with a child at the table to write the letters in his name. A child engaged in free choice painting. In preparation for painting the teacher asked the child to fill the cup used for painting with water, which he did by himself. I observed a child toss a toy in blocks. L. Bass asked the group in blocks, “But what can happen if you toss the people?” and a child answered, “Someone can get hurt” which she confirmed. Children were given multiple opportunities to think critically and engage in conversation with their teachers and student interns. The children also engaged in outdoor play on their playground which offers trikes, balls, blocks, rockers and large play equipment to help develop their gross motor skills. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that this facility is in cohort one related to resuming the environmental rating scales (ERS). This means that the preparation year for your facility began July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The assessment year begins July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and the program must complete the ERS process during that year. Please visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website for informational webinars related to the current process and infographics with information on activities to complete during the preparation year (ncrlap.org). Ensure that all new and current staff have submitted all education to DCDEE WORKS for evaluation prior to completing the ERS. You may also complete an ERS assessment prior to your reassessment year and only use the scores if they are acceptable to you. STAFF RECORDS You confirmed that four (4) new staff members were hired since the last visit in May. I reviewed all staff files, and a violation was documented. The staff member hired 8/28/23 did not sign the acknowledgement that they reviewed the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) policy until 10/3/23. Child Care Rules require this documentation to ensure staff are aware of the dangers of SBS/AHT and resources available to help limit it. The staff member hired 9/18/23 did not complete the criminal background check (CBC) until 9/22/23 when the qualification letter was issued. The CBC process must be completed prior to hire to ensure they have been cleared to work with children. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed reviewing the sign in/out form after children arrive and depart. That way the teacher can ensure that parents have included the time they dropped off in addition to their signatures. Student interns may also be made responsible for checking this form after each arrival/departure. Continue to monitor depth of the wood mulch used as resilient surfacing on the playground. Over time it tends to become displaced or depleted in high traffic areas. Also continue to train new staff and student interns to close and/or lock the storage room door as some items are stored there that must be kept in locked storage like Clorox wipes and detergent. Copies of the Legal Designee and Preservice Requirements for Administrators forms were left with you to be completed and signed by the principal or superintendent. I ask that these forms be returned to me by December 22nd. Please contact me if you have any questions or issue completing by the due date. The NC Commission for Public Health adopted and approved the amended rule regarding lead water testing effective October 1, 2019. The rule requires all licensed child care centers to test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. If a child care center finds elevated concentrations of lead in the center’s water, they will be required to take immediate action. If your center was tested in 2020 you are due to re-test this year. I recommend you go to cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org regarding the second round of testing. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2023, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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