Ronda Clingman Elementary School PRE K

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 203 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements as well as NC Pre-K requirements at this one (1) NC Pre K classroom located in a Wilkes County Public School. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant with Abbye Blackwelder, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a FIVE (5) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios minus one; school age playground equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, teacher directed activities, music group activity, and outdoor gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/15/24 with a Superior classification and eleven (11) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24 by Niki Hamby. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/29/24 at 9:20 am with one (1) minute, thirty-five (35) seconds to evacuate thirteen (13) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/12/24 at 8:30 am with fifteen (15) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder . An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/24 at 12:20 pm with the large playground structure rubberized coating on the steps noted on the playground inspection form since August 2024. Three (3) staff files, including a regular lead teacher, a new lead teacher and a substitute. Four (4) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A washer/dryer closet was unlocked during today’s visit with two (2) containers of Clorox on the floor on the closet. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation in the am and pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored and observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification Staff Records form dated 8/9/224, signed by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes County Schools, the Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation dated 8/20/24, the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedure Orientation signed by bus drivers and principal, M. Kinder, Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by M. Kinder, Principal and the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses. NC Pre-K requirements: I monitored and observed The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. 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 teachers, A. Blackwelder and J. Parker, teacher, A. Byrd and a vacant teacher position. A selection of files was monitored for complete health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. You stated you have completed the screenings for fall. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Dial screenings are conducted at enrollment. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year, fall, winter, and spring. You stated the fall checkpoint assessments have been completed. The first day of school was 8/29/24. The classroom operates from 7:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year and more often if needed. Parent participation includes the "Remind" app, parent teacher conferences, monthly newsletters, calendars, and Parent Teacher Organization participation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The rubberized coating on the steps of the large playground structure is worn away exposing rust on the steps. The peeling coating may cause a tripping hazard for the children. This has been noted on the monthly playground inpsection form since August 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the washer/dryer in Space 149 was found unlocked today with two (2) containers of clorox on the floor of the unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 149, a child's authorization to administer medication did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The substitute in Space 149 did not have documentation of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of child maltreatment training in her file. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, November 21, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • The large playground structure has exposed rust where the rubberized coating on the steps has been worm away. See Childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). This has been noted on the monthly playground inspection form since August of 2024. • Substitute teachers are required to have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). • Hazardous items are to be locked out of the reach of children. See Child Care Rule 15A NCAC 18A 2820(b). • Parent signatures are required on the permission to administer forms to allow administration of medication to children. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a). Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The cohorts no longer exist. You are still in Hold and Harmless. • Go to the NCRLAP website and check out “ Connecting with the Three’s”. ECERS-R is being replaced with ECERS-3 beginning 2/1/25. • The new QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) is being implemented. Once I have been trained, I will share more information with you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 203 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements as well as NC Pre-K requirements at this one (1) NC Pre K classroom located in a Wilkes County Public School. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant with Abbye Blackwelder, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a FIVE (5) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios minus one; school age playground equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, teacher directed activities, music group activity, and outdoor gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/15/24 with a Superior classification and eleven (11) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24 by Niki Hamby. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/29/24 at 9:20 am with one (1) minute, thirty-five (35) seconds to evacuate thirteen (13) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/12/24 at 8:30 am with fifteen (15) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder . An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/24 at 12:20 pm with the large playground structure rubberized coating on the steps noted on the playground inspection form since August 2024. Three (3) staff files, including a regular lead teacher, a new lead teacher and a substitute. Four (4) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A washer/dryer closet was unlocked during today’s visit with two (2) containers of Clorox on the floor on the closet. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation in the am and pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored and observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification Staff Records form dated 8/9/224, signed by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes County Schools, the Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation dated 8/20/24, the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedure Orientation signed by bus drivers and principal, M. Kinder, Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by M. Kinder, Principal and the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses. NC Pre-K requirements: I monitored and observed The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. 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 teachers, A. Blackwelder and J. Parker, teacher, A. Byrd and a vacant teacher position. A selection of files was monitored for complete health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. You stated you have completed the screenings for fall. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Dial screenings are conducted at enrollment. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year, fall, winter, and spring. You stated the fall checkpoint assessments have been completed. The first day of school was 8/29/24. The classroom operates from 7:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year and more often if needed. Parent participation includes the "Remind" app, parent teacher conferences, monthly newsletters, calendars, and Parent Teacher Organization participation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The rubberized coating on the steps of the large playground structure is worn away exposing rust on the steps. The peeling coating may cause a tripping hazard for the children. This has been noted on the monthly playground inpsection form since August 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the washer/dryer in Space 149 was found unlocked today with two (2) containers of clorox on the floor of the unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 149, a child's authorization to administer medication did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The substitute in Space 149 did not have documentation of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of child maltreatment training in her file. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, November 21, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • The large playground structure has exposed rust where the rubberized coating on the steps has been worm away. See Childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). This has been noted on the monthly playground inspection form since August of 2024. • Substitute teachers are required to have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). • Hazardous items are to be locked out of the reach of children. See Child Care Rule 15A NCAC 18A 2820(b). • Parent signatures are required on the permission to administer forms to allow administration of medication to children. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a). Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The cohorts no longer exist. You are still in Hold and Harmless. • Go to the NCRLAP website and check out “ Connecting with the Three’s”. ECERS-R is being replaced with ECERS-3 beginning 2/1/25. • The new QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) is being implemented. Once I have been trained, I will share more information with you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 203 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements as well as NC Pre-K requirements at this one (1) NC Pre K classroom located in a Wilkes County Public School. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant with Abbye Blackwelder, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a FIVE (5) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios minus one; school age playground equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, teacher directed activities, music group activity, and outdoor gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/15/24 with a Superior classification and eleven (11) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24 by Niki Hamby. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/29/24 at 9:20 am with one (1) minute, thirty-five (35) seconds to evacuate thirteen (13) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/12/24 at 8:30 am with fifteen (15) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder . An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/24 at 12:20 pm with the large playground structure rubberized coating on the steps noted on the playground inspection form since August 2024. Three (3) staff files, including a regular lead teacher, a new lead teacher and a substitute. Four (4) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A washer/dryer closet was unlocked during today’s visit with two (2) containers of Clorox on the floor on the closet. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation in the am and pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored and observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification Staff Records form dated 8/9/224, signed by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes County Schools, the Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation dated 8/20/24, the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedure Orientation signed by bus drivers and principal, M. Kinder, Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by M. Kinder, Principal and the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses. NC Pre-K requirements: I monitored and observed The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. 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 teachers, A. Blackwelder and J. Parker, teacher, A. Byrd and a vacant teacher position. A selection of files was monitored for complete health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. You stated you have completed the screenings for fall. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Dial screenings are conducted at enrollment. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year, fall, winter, and spring. You stated the fall checkpoint assessments have been completed. The first day of school was 8/29/24. The classroom operates from 7:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year and more often if needed. Parent participation includes the "Remind" app, parent teacher conferences, monthly newsletters, calendars, and Parent Teacher Organization participation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The rubberized coating on the steps of the large playground structure is worn away exposing rust on the steps. The peeling coating may cause a tripping hazard for the children. This has been noted on the monthly playground inpsection form since August 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the washer/dryer in Space 149 was found unlocked today with two (2) containers of clorox on the floor of the unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 149, a child's authorization to administer medication did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The substitute in Space 149 did not have documentation of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of child maltreatment training in her file. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, November 21, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • The large playground structure has exposed rust where the rubberized coating on the steps has been worm away. See Childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). This has been noted on the monthly playground inspection form since August of 2024. • Substitute teachers are required to have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). • Hazardous items are to be locked out of the reach of children. See Child Care Rule 15A NCAC 18A 2820(b). • Parent signatures are required on the permission to administer forms to allow administration of medication to children. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a). Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The cohorts no longer exist. You are still in Hold and Harmless. • Go to the NCRLAP website and check out “ Connecting with the Three’s”. ECERS-R is being replaced with ECERS-3 beginning 2/1/25. • The new QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) is being implemented. Once I have been trained, I will share more information with you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 203 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements as well as NC Pre-K requirements at this one (1) NC Pre K classroom located in a Wilkes County Public School. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant with Abbye Blackwelder, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a FIVE (5) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios minus one; school age playground equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, teacher directed activities, music group activity, and outdoor gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/15/24 with a Superior classification and eleven (11) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24 by Niki Hamby. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/29/24 at 9:20 am with one (1) minute, thirty-five (35) seconds to evacuate thirteen (13) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/12/24 at 8:30 am with fifteen (15) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder . An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/24 at 12:20 pm with the large playground structure rubberized coating on the steps noted on the playground inspection form since August 2024. Three (3) staff files, including a regular lead teacher, a new lead teacher and a substitute. Four (4) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A washer/dryer closet was unlocked during today’s visit with two (2) containers of Clorox on the floor on the closet. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation in the am and pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored and observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification Staff Records form dated 8/9/224, signed by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes County Schools, the Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation dated 8/20/24, the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedure Orientation signed by bus drivers and principal, M. Kinder, Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by M. Kinder, Principal and the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses. NC Pre-K requirements: I monitored and observed The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. 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 teachers, A. Blackwelder and J. Parker, teacher, A. Byrd and a vacant teacher position. A selection of files was monitored for complete health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. You stated you have completed the screenings for fall. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Dial screenings are conducted at enrollment. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year, fall, winter, and spring. You stated the fall checkpoint assessments have been completed. The first day of school was 8/29/24. The classroom operates from 7:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year and more often if needed. Parent participation includes the "Remind" app, parent teacher conferences, monthly newsletters, calendars, and Parent Teacher Organization participation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The rubberized coating on the steps of the large playground structure is worn away exposing rust on the steps. The peeling coating may cause a tripping hazard for the children. This has been noted on the monthly playground inpsection form since August 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the washer/dryer in Space 149 was found unlocked today with two (2) containers of clorox on the floor of the unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 149, a child's authorization to administer medication did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The substitute in Space 149 did not have documentation of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of child maltreatment training in her file. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, November 21, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • The large playground structure has exposed rust where the rubberized coating on the steps has been worm away. See Childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). This has been noted on the monthly playground inspection form since August of 2024. • Substitute teachers are required to have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). • Hazardous items are to be locked out of the reach of children. See Child Care Rule 15A NCAC 18A 2820(b). • Parent signatures are required on the permission to administer forms to allow administration of medication to children. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a). Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The cohorts no longer exist. You are still in Hold and Harmless. • Go to the NCRLAP website and check out “ Connecting with the Three’s”. ECERS-R is being replaced with ECERS-3 beginning 2/1/25. • The new QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) is being implemented. Once I have been trained, I will share more information with you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 203 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements as well as NC Pre-K requirements at this one (1) NC Pre K classroom located in a Wilkes County Public School. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant with Abbye Blackwelder, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a FIVE (5) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios minus one; school age playground equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, teacher directed activities, music group activity, and outdoor gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/15/24 with a Superior classification and eleven (11) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24 by Niki Hamby. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/29/24 at 9:20 am with one (1) minute, thirty-five (35) seconds to evacuate thirteen (13) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/12/24 at 8:30 am with fifteen (15) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder . An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/24 at 12:20 pm with the large playground structure rubberized coating on the steps noted on the playground inspection form since August 2024. Three (3) staff files, including a regular lead teacher, a new lead teacher and a substitute. Four (4) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A washer/dryer closet was unlocked during today’s visit with two (2) containers of Clorox on the floor on the closet. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation in the am and pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored and observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification Staff Records form dated 8/9/224, signed by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes County Schools, the Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation dated 8/20/24, the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedure Orientation signed by bus drivers and principal, M. Kinder, Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by M. Kinder, Principal and the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses. NC Pre-K requirements: I monitored and observed The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. 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 teachers, A. Blackwelder and J. Parker, teacher, A. Byrd and a vacant teacher position. A selection of files was monitored for complete health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. You stated you have completed the screenings for fall. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Dial screenings are conducted at enrollment. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year, fall, winter, and spring. You stated the fall checkpoint assessments have been completed. The first day of school was 8/29/24. The classroom operates from 7:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year and more often if needed. Parent participation includes the "Remind" app, parent teacher conferences, monthly newsletters, calendars, and Parent Teacher Organization participation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The rubberized coating on the steps of the large playground structure is worn away exposing rust on the steps. The peeling coating may cause a tripping hazard for the children. This has been noted on the monthly playground inpsection form since August 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the washer/dryer in Space 149 was found unlocked today with two (2) containers of clorox on the floor of the unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 149, a child's authorization to administer medication did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The substitute in Space 149 did not have documentation of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of child maltreatment training in her file. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, November 21, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • The large playground structure has exposed rust where the rubberized coating on the steps has been worm away. See Childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). This has been noted on the monthly playground inspection form since August of 2024. • Substitute teachers are required to have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). • Hazardous items are to be locked out of the reach of children. See Child Care Rule 15A NCAC 18A 2820(b). • Parent signatures are required on the permission to administer forms to allow administration of medication to children. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a). Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The cohorts no longer exist. You are still in Hold and Harmless. • Go to the NCRLAP website and check out “ Connecting with the Three’s”. ECERS-R is being replaced with ECERS-3 beginning 2/1/25. • The new QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) is being implemented. Once I have been trained, I will share more information with you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 203 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements as well as NC Pre-K requirements at this one (1) NC Pre K classroom located in a Wilkes County Public School. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant with Abbye Blackwelder, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a FIVE (5) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios minus one; school age playground equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, teacher directed activities, music group activity, and outdoor gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/13/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/15/24 with a Superior classification and eleven (11) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24 by Niki Hamby. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/29/24 at 9:20 am with one (1) minute, thirty-five (35) seconds to evacuate thirteen (13) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/12/24 at 8:30 am with fifteen (15) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder . An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/24 at 12:20 pm with the large playground structure rubberized coating on the steps noted on the playground inspection form since August 2024. Three (3) staff files, including a regular lead teacher, a new lead teacher and a substitute. Four (4) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A washer/dryer closet was unlocked during today’s visit with two (2) containers of Clorox on the floor on the closet. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do provide transportation in the am and pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored and observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification Staff Records form dated 8/9/224, signed by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes County Schools, the Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation dated 8/20/24, the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedure Orientation signed by bus drivers and principal, M. Kinder, Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by M. Kinder, Principal and the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses. NC Pre-K requirements: I monitored and observed The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. 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 teachers, A. Blackwelder and J. Parker, teacher, A. Byrd and a vacant teacher position. A selection of files was monitored for complete health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations. You stated you have completed the screenings for fall. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Dial screenings are conducted at enrollment. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year, fall, winter, and spring. You stated the fall checkpoint assessments have been completed. The first day of school was 8/29/24. The classroom operates from 7:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year and more often if needed. Parent participation includes the "Remind" app, parent teacher conferences, monthly newsletters, calendars, and Parent Teacher Organization participation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The rubberized coating on the steps of the large playground structure is worn away exposing rust on the steps. The peeling coating may cause a tripping hazard for the children. This has been noted on the monthly playground inpsection form since August 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the washer/dryer in Space 149 was found unlocked today with two (2) containers of clorox on the floor of the unlocked closet. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 149, a child's authorization to administer medication did not include the parent's signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The substitute in Space 149 did not have documentation of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of child maltreatment training in her file. .1102(g) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, November 21, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • The large playground structure has exposed rust where the rubberized coating on the steps has been worm away. See Childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). This has been noted on the monthly playground inspection form since August of 2024. • Substitute teachers are required to have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g). • Hazardous items are to be locked out of the reach of children. See Child Care Rule 15A NCAC 18A 2820(b). • Parent signatures are required on the permission to administer forms to allow administration of medication to children. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a). Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The cohorts no longer exist. You are still in Hold and Harmless. • Go to the NCRLAP website and check out “ Connecting with the Three’s”. ECERS-R is being replaced with ECERS-3 beginning 2/1/25. • The new QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) is being implemented. Once I have been trained, I will share more information with you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. A. Blackwelder and J. Belcher, lead teachers, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a FIVE (5) Star license effective 3/7/18. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios minus one; school age playground equipment cannot be used by preschoolers. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, and outside time. One (1) new sub staff was reported at this program, Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. One (1) Inhaler in Space 149 and one (1) seizure medication in Space 147 were observed and reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 5/22/24 with fluffing mulch noted. A fire drill was recorded 5/29/24 at 8:47 am with one (1) minute, fifty (50) seconds to evacuate. A lockdown emergency drill for the facility was last recorded 9/27/23. The most recent fire inspection was on 2/8/24 by N. Hamby. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 2/6/24 earning a Superior classification with six (6) demerits. You stated that you do provide transportation in the am & pm for NC Pre-K children. Ms. Blackwelder stated that all emergency forms for children who are transported on the bus are located on the bus the child rides. Transportation records were monitored on the annual compliance visit 11/15/23. Public School Off-Site Records Verification was signed by Westley Wood on 8/22/23. I observed the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and procedures Orientation sheets today as well. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. I observed there was a lockdown drill on 9/27/23 and the next lockdown drill took place 2/28/24, then a shelter-in-place on 3/6/24. There was no emergency drill conducted in December of 2023, three (3) months after the 9/27/23 drill. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Emergency Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills are to be conducted at least every three (3) months. This practice is to allow children to know how to respond in case of an emergency. See Child Care Rule .0604 (u), and .0302(d)(8). Consultation given during today’s visit: • You are in Cohort 1 which means your prep year is 7/1/23-6/30/24. Your actual reassessment year begins 7/1/24-6/30/25. You were sent a list of tasks and activities to complete during your prep year to be ready for your reassessment year beginning 7/1/24. • Please be sure all staff are in WORKS and education is updated. • Review all chapters of the ECERS-R book during staff meetings and review the NCRLAP website and videos for refreshers. • Request mock assessments from your local Wilkes County Partnership to see your strengths and be aware of your weaknesses. • Contact me anytime if you need assistance. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant, with J. Belcher and A. Blackwelder, Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star license issued 3/7/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space; school age equipment cannot be used by preschoolers; and meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed one (1) violation on the outdoor playground. The gate at the lower end of the playground was left open. Ms. A. Blackwelder stated she does have a “runner” this year. I observed one (1) violation in the indoor classroom. A child’s seizure medication was not in the original container from the pharmacy. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold with developmental domains listed on the lesson plans. Space 149 is leaning about “Trees” and Space 147 is learning about “buildings”. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/1/22. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/15/23 with a Superior classification and ten (10) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/16/23. I received a copy of this fire inspecton today. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/31/23 at 8:50 am with two (2) minutes and sixteen (16) seconds to evacuate sixteen (16) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/27/23 at 9:10 am with thirty (30) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/6/23. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Two children’s files from each classroom were monitored today. For a total of four (4) children’s files. There were no violations cited in the children’s files. Two (2) staff file was monitored during the visit, one (1) staff from each classroom. No violations were cited in staff files. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. There was one (1) inhaler in Space 149 and one seizure medication in Space 147. The seizure medication was not in the original pharmacy container. There were no allergies in Space 149 and one (1) milk allergy in Space 147. You stated that Wilkes County Schools provides transportation in the am & pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored the Transportation Policies for Parents signed 9/5/23 by parents, the Public-School Off-Site Transportation Records Verification signed 8/22/23 by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes Couty Schools. I observed Off-Site Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation, on 8/22/23. The School Bus Driver and Procedures Orientation was also observed and signed by three (3) bus drivers. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance 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 is the lead teachers, J. Belcher and A. Blackwelder and teacher assistants, M. Durham and A. Byrd. A selection of children’s files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and developmental domains. The DIAL-4 screenings are conducted prior to the children entering NC Pre-K. Ms. Blackwelder stated she has completed the Fall assessments. This NC Pre-K program uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument for ongoing formative assessments. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first checkpoint is due November 9, 2023. The first day of school was 8/28/23. The classroom operates from 7:25 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year. You stated that you use email 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. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by sending at-home activities to families through the class Dojo app, as well as information regarding home activities connected to the current classroom themes, hold parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, email parents regularly, conduct a Parent Orientation Meeting at the beginning of the school year with individual families, host an Open House event for all families, send home folders with children’s work samples, invite parents to donate materials to and attend classroom special activities and celebrations. Parents also engage in Preschool Pyramid Model activities with their children to support their social/emotional health. Two (2) violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The gate at the lower part of the playground was found open during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A seizure medication was found in a ziploc bag and not in the original pharmacy container. .0803(2)(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Monday, November 27, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance was provided during today’s visit on: • Be sure that the gate is closed at the end of the playground each time prior to going out. Remember that a staff member should check the playground prior to the children going out. • Remember that all medications should be brought to the school in the original container from the pharmacy. • Reminder: Fire inspections are to be kept in the program file available for review by DCDEE representatives at all times. Consultation today included: • You are in Cohort one(1). This means your prep year is now 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/24 - 6/30/25. You received detailed information from me in an email sent to you on 6/28/23 with specific tasks and activities to complete to help you prepare for your license reassessment. • You may contact your local partnership, myself, your CCR& R, and your CCHC, if needed. You may also review the many helpful videos on the NCRLAP website. • There is a new Summary of the Law poster on the DCDEE website. Go to the Provider tab > forms and documents > and scroll down to Summary of the Law. The new poster is dated September 2023. Please print a new Summary of the Law to post and remove the old one. • There is a new Staff & Training worksheet on the DCDEE website. Go to Provider tab > forms and Documents > scroll down to Staff & Training worksheet. The change is the Criminal Background Check is now five (5) years vs. three (3). At the completion of the visit the visit summary was printed and provided for you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336)207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant, with J. Belcher and A. Blackwelder, Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star license issued 3/7/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space; school age equipment cannot be used by preschoolers; and meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed one (1) violation on the outdoor playground. The gate at the lower end of the playground was left open. Ms. A. Blackwelder stated she does have a “runner” this year. I observed one (1) violation in the indoor classroom. A child’s seizure medication was not in the original container from the pharmacy. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold with developmental domains listed on the lesson plans. Space 149 is leaning about “Trees” and Space 147 is learning about “buildings”. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/1/22. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/15/23 with a Superior classification and ten (10) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/16/23. I received a copy of this fire inspecton today. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/31/23 at 8:50 am with two (2) minutes and sixteen (16) seconds to evacuate sixteen (16) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/27/23 at 9:10 am with thirty (30) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/6/23. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Two children’s files from each classroom were monitored today. For a total of four (4) children’s files. There were no violations cited in the children’s files. Two (2) staff file was monitored during the visit, one (1) staff from each classroom. No violations were cited in staff files. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. There was one (1) inhaler in Space 149 and one seizure medication in Space 147. The seizure medication was not in the original pharmacy container. There were no allergies in Space 149 and one (1) milk allergy in Space 147. You stated that Wilkes County Schools provides transportation in the am & pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored the Transportation Policies for Parents signed 9/5/23 by parents, the Public-School Off-Site Transportation Records Verification signed 8/22/23 by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes Couty Schools. I observed Off-Site Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation, on 8/22/23. The School Bus Driver and Procedures Orientation was also observed and signed by three (3) bus drivers. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance 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 is the lead teachers, J. Belcher and A. Blackwelder and teacher assistants, M. Durham and A. Byrd. A selection of children’s files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and developmental domains. The DIAL-4 screenings are conducted prior to the children entering NC Pre-K. Ms. Blackwelder stated she has completed the Fall assessments. This NC Pre-K program uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument for ongoing formative assessments. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first checkpoint is due November 9, 2023. The first day of school was 8/28/23. The classroom operates from 7:25 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year. You stated that you use email 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. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by sending at-home activities to families through the class Dojo app, as well as information regarding home activities connected to the current classroom themes, hold parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, email parents regularly, conduct a Parent Orientation Meeting at the beginning of the school year with individual families, host an Open House event for all families, send home folders with children’s work samples, invite parents to donate materials to and attend classroom special activities and celebrations. Parents also engage in Preschool Pyramid Model activities with their children to support their social/emotional health. Two (2) violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The gate at the lower part of the playground was found open during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A seizure medication was found in a ziploc bag and not in the original pharmacy container. .0803(2)(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Monday, November 27, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance was provided during today’s visit on: • Be sure that the gate is closed at the end of the playground each time prior to going out. Remember that a staff member should check the playground prior to the children going out. • Remember that all medications should be brought to the school in the original container from the pharmacy. • Reminder: Fire inspections are to be kept in the program file available for review by DCDEE representatives at all times. Consultation today included: • You are in Cohort one(1). This means your prep year is now 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/24 - 6/30/25. You received detailed information from me in an email sent to you on 6/28/23 with specific tasks and activities to complete to help you prepare for your license reassessment. • You may contact your local partnership, myself, your CCR& R, and your CCHC, if needed. You may also review the many helpful videos on the NCRLAP website. • There is a new Summary of the Law poster on the DCDEE website. Go to the Provider tab > forms and documents > and scroll down to Summary of the Law. The new poster is dated September 2023. Please print a new Summary of the Law to post and remove the old one. • There is a new Staff & Training worksheet on the DCDEE website. Go to Provider tab > forms and Documents > scroll down to Staff & Training worksheet. The change is the Criminal Background Check is now five (5) years vs. three (3). At the completion of the visit the visit summary was printed and provided for you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336)207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RONDA CLINGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 97000202 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/13/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, Childcare Consultant, with J. Belcher and A. Blackwelder, Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star license issued 3/7/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space; school age equipment cannot be used by preschoolers; and meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed one (1) violation on the outdoor playground. The gate at the lower end of the playground was left open. Ms. A. Blackwelder stated she does have a “runner” this year. I observed one (1) violation in the indoor classroom. A child’s seizure medication was not in the original container from the pharmacy. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time, I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold with developmental domains listed on the lesson plans. Space 149 is leaning about “Trees” and Space 147 is learning about “buildings”. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/1/22. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/15/23 with a Superior classification and ten (10) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/16/23. I received a copy of this fire inspecton today. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/31/23 at 8:50 am with two (2) minutes and sixteen (16) seconds to evacuate sixteen (16) children and two (2) adults by A. Blackwelder. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/27/23 at 9:10 am with thirty (30) seconds to lockdown by A. Blackwelder. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/6/23. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Two children’s files from each classroom were monitored today. For a total of four (4) children’s files. There were no violations cited in the children’s files. Two (2) staff file was monitored during the visit, one (1) staff from each classroom. No violations were cited in staff files. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. There was one (1) inhaler in Space 149 and one seizure medication in Space 147. The seizure medication was not in the original pharmacy container. There were no allergies in Space 149 and one (1) milk allergy in Space 147. You stated that Wilkes County Schools provides transportation in the am & pm for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I monitored the Transportation Policies for Parents signed 9/5/23 by parents, the Public-School Off-Site Transportation Records Verification signed 8/22/23 by Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Wilkes Couty Schools. I observed Off-Site Transportation Requirements signed by Eric Barker, Director of Transportation, on 8/22/23. The School Bus Driver and Procedures Orientation was also observed and signed by three (3) bus drivers. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance 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 is the lead teachers, J. Belcher and A. Blackwelder and teacher assistants, M. Durham and A. Byrd. A selection of children’s files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold and developmental domains. The DIAL-4 screenings are conducted prior to the children entering NC Pre-K. Ms. Blackwelder stated she has completed the Fall assessments. This NC Pre-K program uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument for ongoing formative assessments. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three (3) times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first checkpoint is due November 9, 2023. The first day of school was 8/28/23. The classroom operates from 7:25 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Parent conferences are held two (2) times per year. You stated that you use email 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. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by sending at-home activities to families through the class Dojo app, as well as information regarding home activities connected to the current classroom themes, hold parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, email parents regularly, conduct a Parent Orientation Meeting at the beginning of the school year with individual families, host an Open House event for all families, send home folders with children’s work samples, invite parents to donate materials to and attend classroom special activities and celebrations. Parents also engage in Preschool Pyramid Model activities with their children to support their social/emotional health. Two (2) violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The gate at the lower part of the playground was found open during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A seizure medication was found in a ziploc bag and not in the original pharmacy container. .0803(2)(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Monday, November 27, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance was provided during today’s visit on: • Be sure that the gate is closed at the end of the playground each time prior to going out. Remember that a staff member should check the playground prior to the children going out. • Remember that all medications should be brought to the school in the original container from the pharmacy. • Reminder: Fire inspections are to be kept in the program file available for review by DCDEE representatives at all times. Consultation today included: • You are in Cohort one(1). This means your prep year is now 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/24 - 6/30/25. You received detailed information from me in an email sent to you on 6/28/23 with specific tasks and activities to complete to help you prepare for your license reassessment. • You may contact your local partnership, myself, your CCR& R, and your CCHC, if needed. You may also review the many helpful videos on the NCRLAP website. • There is a new Summary of the Law poster on the DCDEE website. Go to the Provider tab > forms and documents > and scroll down to Summary of the Law. The new poster is dated September 2023. Please print a new Summary of the Law to post and remove the old one. • There is a new Staff & Training worksheet on the DCDEE website. Go to Provider tab > forms and Documents > scroll down to Staff & Training worksheet. The change is the Criminal Background Check is now five (5) years vs. three (3). At the completion of the visit the visit summary was printed and provided for you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336)207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times