10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: TAILORED LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 31000140 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 5/8/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. During today’s visit I completed a walk-through of the facility with Ms. T. Stokes the owner’s daughter, and Ms. J.Carroll, Administrator who both assisted with today’s visit. The group size, supervision, ratio, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The restrictions, license and emergency care plan were posted. First Aid/CPR, storage of hazardous materials and the NC Child Care Summary of the Law was posted. I monitored the program requirements, furnishings and equipment, outdoor area, and medications. You stated you currently do not have any infants enrolled on first shift. The toddlers and preschool children were observed playing outside on the playground. The theme of the lesson plans were Mother’s Day activities and gardening. The lunch menu for today consisted of fish sticks, corn, peaches, wheat bread, and milk. The program currently operates with a four-star license issued March 25, 2019. During the visit I reminded you to make sure all staff have sent their education to WORKS to be evaluated. The hold harmless has been extended until further notice at this time. Your last fire drill and monthly outdoor playground inspection were dated 4/30/25. Your last EPR drill was a lockdown completed 4/28/25. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. Violations documented were corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1 an activity plan was posted and did not have a date on it. The activity plan was updated during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted throughout the facility was not current. A current menu was posted during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. During the visit I reminded you to post an updated menu every week or month in the facility. I suggested prior to staff leaving on Fridays to make sure all lesson plans are posted and dated for the upcoming week in their classrooms. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded that the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TAILORED LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 31000140 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 5/8/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. During today’s visit I completed a walk-through of the facility with Ms. T. Stokes the owner’s daughter, and Ms. J.Carroll, Administrator who both assisted with today’s visit. The group size, supervision, ratio, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The restrictions, license and emergency care plan were posted. First Aid/CPR, storage of hazardous materials and the NC Child Care Summary of the Law was posted. I monitored the program requirements, furnishings and equipment, outdoor area, and medications. You stated you currently do not have any infants enrolled on first shift. The toddlers and preschool children were observed playing outside on the playground. The theme of the lesson plans were Mother’s Day activities and gardening. The lunch menu for today consisted of fish sticks, corn, peaches, wheat bread, and milk. The program currently operates with a four-star license issued March 25, 2019. During the visit I reminded you to make sure all staff have sent their education to WORKS to be evaluated. The hold harmless has been extended until further notice at this time. Your last fire drill and monthly outdoor playground inspection were dated 4/30/25. Your last EPR drill was a lockdown completed 4/28/25. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. Violations documented were corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1 an activity plan was posted and did not have a date on it. The activity plan was updated during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted throughout the facility was not current. A current menu was posted during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. During the visit I reminded you to post an updated menu every week or month in the facility. I suggested prior to staff leaving on Fridays to make sure all lesson plans are posted and dated for the upcoming week in their classrooms. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded that the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: TAILORED LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 31000140 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 5/8/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. During today’s visit I completed a walk-through of the facility with Ms. T. Stokes the owner’s daughter, and Ms. J.Carroll, Administrator who both assisted with today’s visit. The group size, supervision, ratio, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The restrictions, license and emergency care plan were posted. First Aid/CPR, storage of hazardous materials and the NC Child Care Summary of the Law was posted. I monitored the program requirements, furnishings and equipment, outdoor area, and medications. You stated you currently do not have any infants enrolled on first shift. The toddlers and preschool children were observed playing outside on the playground. The theme of the lesson plans were Mother’s Day activities and gardening. The lunch menu for today consisted of fish sticks, corn, peaches, wheat bread, and milk. The program currently operates with a four-star license issued March 25, 2019. During the visit I reminded you to make sure all staff have sent their education to WORKS to be evaluated. The hold harmless has been extended until further notice at this time. Your last fire drill and monthly outdoor playground inspection were dated 4/30/25. Your last EPR drill was a lockdown completed 4/28/25. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. Violations documented were corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1 an activity plan was posted and did not have a date on it. The activity plan was updated during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted throughout the facility was not current. A current menu was posted during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. During the visit I reminded you to post an updated menu every week or month in the facility. I suggested prior to staff leaving on Fridays to make sure all lesson plans are posted and dated for the upcoming week in their classrooms. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded that the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: TAILORED LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 31000140 Consultant: ALLISON DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-078A Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with L'Nette Stokes, Owner/Administrator, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. On at least one day during the week of April 1, 2024, care was provided for at least one enrolled school-aged child in a separate building which was not approved/licensed. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) You may contact me at Allison Davis, Investigations Consultant, allison.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-800-0079 or Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.