Gifted Learning Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 80000408 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on December 31, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 88%. You, Richelle Dill, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your facility, owned by Gifted Learning Academy L.L.C. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in free choice activities indoors and outdoors and during the lunch routine. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on March 12, 2025, with four (4) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on January 7, 2025. There have been two new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files. Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, ITS SIDS, and BSAC trainings were monitored in staff files. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 4, the Permission to Administer form for Hydrocortisone cream did not include the length of time the authorization is valid. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired 2/13/2023 did not have certification in First Aid from an approved training organization. .1102(c) Technical Assistance: • When signing up to take First Aid and CPR, utilize the "Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR Training" document found on the Division’s website to find trainings that meet the NC child care requirements. Today I showed you how to access this form on the website. • Prior to accepting medications in the classroom, staff members should thoroughly review the Medication Administration Permission Form to verify all required information is included. Today I suggested that yourself or an assigned staff member complete a monthly check of all medications to ensure forms are completed accurately. Consultation: • NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which includes moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for ITERS, ECERS, and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 6/24/2025. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 80000408 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1224-146L Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 07:55 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a report received in the Raleigh office. There are concerns that: Appropriate ratios are not maintained. Children are not adequately supervised. (nap time) Activities are not developmentally appropriate. (screen time) The room temperature for infants is not in compliance. The posted staff to child ratio in the room for infants is incorrect. Toddlers are not lifted in a safe manner. You, Richelle Dill, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. The center's license was prominently posted. Permit restrictions, staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were monitored. I conducted a walkthrough of each classroom. The children were observed during arrival, completing the toileting routine, eating breakfast, participating in free choice activities indoors and outdoors, and during rest time. I interviewed five staff members. Allegation – Appropriate Ratios Not Maintained: I conducted a walkthrough and monitored for staff child/ratio in each classroom. Upon my arrival, there were fourteen (14) children, one to four years of age, in Space 1 with two adults. Based on observations, the allegation could be confirmed, therefore is substantiated. Allegation – Children Not Adequately Supervised (Nap Time): I conducted three walk throughs of each classroom and interviewed staff members. During the walk through, I observed teachers moving around the room and interacting with children. Staff stated that breaks are given in classrooms during rest time and there is a walkie-talkie system they use to communicate and request bathroom breaks or assistance. Based on observations and interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated. Allegation – Activities Not Developmentally Appropriate (Screen Time): I conducted a walk through of each classroom and did not observe TVs or devices in classrooms in use today. There is a TV located in Space 7. Staff stated during interviews that the TV is rolled down to the preschool classrooms on special occasions and documented on screen time logs in each classroom. I monitored screen time logs today. Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated Allegation – Room Temperature for Infants Not in Compliance: I conducted a walk through of the infant classroom and monitored the temperature to be at 67 degrees. You stated that the thermostat that controls the infant room is set at 67 or 68 degrees each day. Based on observations and interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated. Allegation – Posted Staff/Child Ratio Incorrect in Infant Room: I monitored the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio posted in the infant classroom. The Classroom Staff to Child Ratio form indicates that the staff to child ratio in the infant classroom is 1/5 with a maximum number of 5 children allowed due to capacity. This facility’s permit restrictions indicate that this facility meets enhanced ratios and meets reduced group size decreased by at least one child per age group from the 7 point level. Based on observation and record review, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated. Allegation – Toddlers Not Lifted in Safe Manner: I observed interactions between staff and children in the toddler classrooms. Staff were observed to lift and interact with children in a safe manner. Staff stated during interviews that they are trained to lift children up under their arms when picking children up. Based on observations and interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated. The following violations were cited and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Space 1 has a capacity of nine (9) children at thirty square feet per child. There were 14 children observed in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1751 The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group was not maintained when children ages birth to five years were grouped together for the first and last operating hour of the day. There were fourteen (14) children, one to four years of age, in Space 1 with two adults. 10A NCAC 09 .2904(b) Technical Assistance: - To ensure the health and safety of children, the staff to child ratio for the youngest child in the room must be maintained at all times. You stated that a staff member had an appointment and was running late, and there was no one available to cover their classroom. I suggested adjusting the schedules of other staff members to accommodate the change or temporarily not accepting children into the classroom until another staff member arrives. You stated that you use BrightWheel to communicate with parents and can notify them about such last-minute or emergency situations through this application. - Your facility meets the enhanced space requirements. Today, we reviewed each classroom's capacity to ensure ongoing compliance. You discussed this with each staff member and directed them to refer to the Classroom Staff-to-Child Ratio Form posted in each classroom. Due to the nature of the violation, an Administrative Action may be recommended according to Child Care Rule .2200. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Although the staff/child ratio violation was corrected during today’s visit, a compliance letter is needed to explain how the violation was corrected, and your plan for maintaining compliance going forward. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Due to the Christmas and New Year holiday, your compliance letter will be due January 3, 2024. Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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 .2904 · Violation

Name of Operation: GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 80000408 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1224-146L Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 07:55 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a report received in the Raleigh office. There are concerns that: Appropriate ratios are not maintained. Children are not adequately supervised. (nap time) Activities are not developmentally appropriate. (screen time) The room temperature for infants is not in compliance. The posted staff to child ratio in the room for infants is incorrect. Toddlers are not lifted in a safe manner. You, Richelle Dill, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. The center's license was prominently posted. Permit restrictions, staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were monitored. I conducted a walkthrough of each classroom. The children were observed during arrival, completing the toileting routine, eating breakfast, participating in free choice activities indoors and outdoors, and during rest time. I interviewed five staff members. Allegation – Appropriate Ratios Not Maintained: I conducted a walkthrough and monitored for staff child/ratio in each classroom. Upon my arrival, there were fourteen (14) children, one to four years of age, in Space 1 with two adults. Based on observations, the allegation could be confirmed, therefore is substantiated. Allegation – Children Not Adequately Supervised (Nap Time): I conducted three walk throughs of each classroom and interviewed staff members. During the walk through, I observed teachers moving around the room and interacting with children. Staff stated that breaks are given in classrooms during rest time and there is a walkie-talkie system they use to communicate and request bathroom breaks or assistance. Based on observations and interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated. Allegation – Activities Not Developmentally Appropriate (Screen Time): I conducted a walk through of each classroom and did not observe TVs or devices in classrooms in use today. There is a TV located in Space 7. Staff stated during interviews that the TV is rolled down to the preschool classrooms on special occasions and documented on screen time logs in each classroom. I monitored screen time logs today. Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated Allegation – Room Temperature for Infants Not in Compliance: I conducted a walk through of the infant classroom and monitored the temperature to be at 67 degrees. You stated that the thermostat that controls the infant room is set at 67 or 68 degrees each day. Based on observations and interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated. Allegation – Posted Staff/Child Ratio Incorrect in Infant Room: I monitored the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio posted in the infant classroom. The Classroom Staff to Child Ratio form indicates that the staff to child ratio in the infant classroom is 1/5 with a maximum number of 5 children allowed due to capacity. This facility’s permit restrictions indicate that this facility meets enhanced ratios and meets reduced group size decreased by at least one child per age group from the 7 point level. Based on observation and record review, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated. Allegation – Toddlers Not Lifted in Safe Manner: I observed interactions between staff and children in the toddler classrooms. Staff were observed to lift and interact with children in a safe manner. Staff stated during interviews that they are trained to lift children up under their arms when picking children up. Based on observations and interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed, therefore is unsubstantiated. The following violations were cited and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Space 1 has a capacity of nine (9) children at thirty square feet per child. There were 14 children observed in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1751 The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group was not maintained when children ages birth to five years were grouped together for the first and last operating hour of the day. There were fourteen (14) children, one to four years of age, in Space 1 with two adults. 10A NCAC 09 .2904(b) Technical Assistance: - To ensure the health and safety of children, the staff to child ratio for the youngest child in the room must be maintained at all times. You stated that a staff member had an appointment and was running late, and there was no one available to cover their classroom. I suggested adjusting the schedules of other staff members to accommodate the change or temporarily not accepting children into the classroom until another staff member arrives. You stated that you use BrightWheel to communicate with parents and can notify them about such last-minute or emergency situations through this application. - Your facility meets the enhanced space requirements. Today, we reviewed each classroom's capacity to ensure ongoing compliance. You discussed this with each staff member and directed them to refer to the Classroom Staff-to-Child Ratio Form posted in each classroom. Due to the nature of the violation, an Administrative Action may be recommended according to Child Care Rule .2200. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Although the staff/child ratio violation was corrected during today’s visit, a compliance letter is needed to explain how the violation was corrected, and your plan for maintaining compliance going forward. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Due to the Christmas and New Year holiday, your compliance letter will be due January 3, 2024. Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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: GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 80000408 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2023. Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued on August 14, 2023, with the following restrictions: daytime care only; meets reduced group size decreased by a least one child per age group from the 7 point level; meets enhanced ratios and space and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business, Gifted Learning Academy LLC is still active and in good standing. The current 18-month compliance history is 95%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Richelle Dill, Owner/Administrator, and you assisted me with the visit. I completed the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers" during today's visit. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors and outdoors, teacher directed activities, hand washing routines and lunch. I observed positive interactions between staff and the children. I observed that staff/child ratios, group size and supervision were in compliance. I monitored the outdoor play area and outdoor play inspections. I reviewed the emergency drills, and they are occurring as required. The fire inspection was conducted on January 26, 2024. The sanitation inspection was conducted on January 5, 2024, with no demerits and a superior rating. You stated that this program does not provide transportation. There were three new staff members hired since the last visit conducted. I monitored their files and a portion of the existing staff files. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom that serves children two years of age had an activity plan posted for the week of 1/22/24. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. There was an aerosol can in the room used by toddler aged children in a cabinet with a child safety lock instead of a combination lock or lock with a key. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The was no validation dates for the Vaseline located in the room that serves Children two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. There was no documentation on the safe sleep logs after the date of 1/24/24. .0606(g) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Staff that cares for infant-aged children had not completed the attendance record form since 1/18/24. Staff that cares for children two-years of age has not completed the attendance record form since 1/24/24. GS 110-91(9) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The four staff files monitored had their Health Questionnaire located in their personnel file. Two of the four staff files had doctor notes located in their personnel file. All staffs' medical and health information were located in a ring binder grouped together. .0701(d) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of the three files monitored did not have a signature and date acknowledging that they received and read this policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. NCAC 18A.2820(d) Nonprescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children (five feet from floor) when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage unless under five feet from the floor. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -We discussed hanging the clipboard that has the daily attendance record form on the wall so that it can be a visual reminder for staff to complete it as children arrive in the morning. -Remind staff to monitor their classrooms daily prior to the children arrival to ensure that the sanitizing and disinfecting sprays are at least five feet from the floor or are in locked storage. Remind them that anything in an aerosol can is required to be in locked storage. Locked storage means that it is locked with a lock and key or a lock combination. -It is important to review all paperwork received by the families to make sure all the required information is listed. A good rule of thumb is if there is a blank then something should be written on the line. -Diaper creams need to be stored at least five feet from the floor. If they cannot be stored at least five feet from the floor, then they need to be in locked storage. -We discussed that staff working with infant-aged children should be documenting on the safe sleep logs as soon as they place a child in the crib and then every 15 minutes. This is a task that should not be taking place later on in the day. It is difficult to remember actual times and the information may be incorrect. -We discussed that any health information about staff needs to be placed in a separate file for each staff member. This includes but is not limited to health questionnaires, doctor’s notes, etc. CONSULTATION: -Have families write in how many pumps or sprays that they want staff to use when they complete administration forms for sunblock or bug sprays. Remind staff to be label readers to ensure that it is appropriate for the age of the child. -We discussed having staff be specific on their lesson plans with their planned activities. This is helpful for families so that they may extend the activities at home. This is also helpful for times when a staff member is out and the substitute is able to know what the children are working on and pick up where the staff member left off. -Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by February 14, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. The documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you during the visit. I emailed you a copy of today’s visit summary. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 80000408 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2023. Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued on August 14, 2023, with the following restrictions: daytime care only; meets reduced group size decreased by a least one child per age group from the 7 point level; meets enhanced ratios and space and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business, Gifted Learning Academy LLC is still active and in good standing. The current 18-month compliance history is 95%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Richelle Dill, Owner/Administrator, and you assisted me with the visit. I completed the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers" during today's visit. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors and outdoors, teacher directed activities, hand washing routines and lunch. I observed positive interactions between staff and the children. I observed that staff/child ratios, group size and supervision were in compliance. I monitored the outdoor play area and outdoor play inspections. I reviewed the emergency drills, and they are occurring as required. The fire inspection was conducted on January 26, 2024. The sanitation inspection was conducted on January 5, 2024, with no demerits and a superior rating. You stated that this program does not provide transportation. There were three new staff members hired since the last visit conducted. I monitored their files and a portion of the existing staff files. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom that serves children two years of age had an activity plan posted for the week of 1/22/24. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. There was an aerosol can in the room used by toddler aged children in a cabinet with a child safety lock instead of a combination lock or lock with a key. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The was no validation dates for the Vaseline located in the room that serves Children two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. There was no documentation on the safe sleep logs after the date of 1/24/24. .0606(g) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Staff that cares for infant-aged children had not completed the attendance record form since 1/18/24. Staff that cares for children two-years of age has not completed the attendance record form since 1/24/24. GS 110-91(9) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The four staff files monitored had their Health Questionnaire located in their personnel file. Two of the four staff files had doctor notes located in their personnel file. All staffs' medical and health information were located in a ring binder grouped together. .0701(d) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of the three files monitored did not have a signature and date acknowledging that they received and read this policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. NCAC 18A.2820(d) Nonprescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children (five feet from floor) when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage unless under five feet from the floor. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -We discussed hanging the clipboard that has the daily attendance record form on the wall so that it can be a visual reminder for staff to complete it as children arrive in the morning. -Remind staff to monitor their classrooms daily prior to the children arrival to ensure that the sanitizing and disinfecting sprays are at least five feet from the floor or are in locked storage. Remind them that anything in an aerosol can is required to be in locked storage. Locked storage means that it is locked with a lock and key or a lock combination. -It is important to review all paperwork received by the families to make sure all the required information is listed. A good rule of thumb is if there is a blank then something should be written on the line. -Diaper creams need to be stored at least five feet from the floor. If they cannot be stored at least five feet from the floor, then they need to be in locked storage. -We discussed that staff working with infant-aged children should be documenting on the safe sleep logs as soon as they place a child in the crib and then every 15 minutes. This is a task that should not be taking place later on in the day. It is difficult to remember actual times and the information may be incorrect. -We discussed that any health information about staff needs to be placed in a separate file for each staff member. This includes but is not limited to health questionnaires, doctor’s notes, etc. CONSULTATION: -Have families write in how many pumps or sprays that they want staff to use when they complete administration forms for sunblock or bug sprays. Remind staff to be label readers to ensure that it is appropriate for the age of the child. -We discussed having staff be specific on their lesson plans with their planned activities. This is helpful for families so that they may extend the activities at home. This is also helpful for times when a staff member is out and the substitute is able to know what the children are working on and pick up where the staff member left off. -Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by February 14, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. The documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you during the visit. I emailed you a copy of today’s visit summary. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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: GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 80000408 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2023. Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued on August 14, 2023, with the following restrictions: daytime care only; meets reduced group size decreased by a least one child per age group from the 7 point level; meets enhanced ratios and space and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business, Gifted Learning Academy LLC is still active and in good standing. The current 18-month compliance history is 95%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Richelle Dill, Owner/Administrator, and you assisted me with the visit. I completed the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers" during today's visit. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors and outdoors, teacher directed activities, hand washing routines and lunch. I observed positive interactions between staff and the children. I observed that staff/child ratios, group size and supervision were in compliance. I monitored the outdoor play area and outdoor play inspections. I reviewed the emergency drills, and they are occurring as required. The fire inspection was conducted on January 26, 2024. The sanitation inspection was conducted on January 5, 2024, with no demerits and a superior rating. You stated that this program does not provide transportation. There were three new staff members hired since the last visit conducted. I monitored their files and a portion of the existing staff files. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom that serves children two years of age had an activity plan posted for the week of 1/22/24. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. There was an aerosol can in the room used by toddler aged children in a cabinet with a child safety lock instead of a combination lock or lock with a key. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The was no validation dates for the Vaseline located in the room that serves Children two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. There was no documentation on the safe sleep logs after the date of 1/24/24. .0606(g) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Staff that cares for infant-aged children had not completed the attendance record form since 1/18/24. Staff that cares for children two-years of age has not completed the attendance record form since 1/24/24. GS 110-91(9) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The four staff files monitored had their Health Questionnaire located in their personnel file. Two of the four staff files had doctor notes located in their personnel file. All staffs' medical and health information were located in a ring binder grouped together. .0701(d) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of the three files monitored did not have a signature and date acknowledging that they received and read this policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. NCAC 18A.2820(d) Nonprescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children (five feet from floor) when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage unless under five feet from the floor. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -We discussed hanging the clipboard that has the daily attendance record form on the wall so that it can be a visual reminder for staff to complete it as children arrive in the morning. -Remind staff to monitor their classrooms daily prior to the children arrival to ensure that the sanitizing and disinfecting sprays are at least five feet from the floor or are in locked storage. Remind them that anything in an aerosol can is required to be in locked storage. Locked storage means that it is locked with a lock and key or a lock combination. -It is important to review all paperwork received by the families to make sure all the required information is listed. A good rule of thumb is if there is a blank then something should be written on the line. -Diaper creams need to be stored at least five feet from the floor. If they cannot be stored at least five feet from the floor, then they need to be in locked storage. -We discussed that staff working with infant-aged children should be documenting on the safe sleep logs as soon as they place a child in the crib and then every 15 minutes. This is a task that should not be taking place later on in the day. It is difficult to remember actual times and the information may be incorrect. -We discussed that any health information about staff needs to be placed in a separate file for each staff member. This includes but is not limited to health questionnaires, doctor’s notes, etc. CONSULTATION: -Have families write in how many pumps or sprays that they want staff to use when they complete administration forms for sunblock or bug sprays. Remind staff to be label readers to ensure that it is appropriate for the age of the child. -We discussed having staff be specific on their lesson plans with their planned activities. This is helpful for families so that they may extend the activities at home. This is also helpful for times when a staff member is out and the substitute is able to know what the children are working on and pick up where the staff member left off. -Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by February 14, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. The documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you during the visit. I emailed you a copy of today’s visit summary. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 80000408 Consultant: ERIN PICKARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/19/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 01:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor for child care rules and requirements and to follow up on a supervision violation cited during the temporary time period visit conducted on 7/3/23. You, Richelle Dill, Owner/Administrator assisted me with today’s visit. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business Gifted Learning Academy LLC, is still current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The center’s temporary license was prominently posted today. Staff/child ratio, grouping of children, and group size were observed in compliance today. Upon arrival to the facility, the lead teacher in space 1 was in her car taking a lunch break. The lead teacher entered the building before me and shut the door behind her. When I was let into the building by R. Dill, Owner/Administrator, she had four school-age children in her care. I asked the lead teacher in space 1 and R. Dill, who was in space 1 while the staff member was on a lunch break. Both the Administrator and Lead Teacher stated that Ms. Dill was in space 1 while the four school-age children in her care were hanging out in the hallway. I explained that in order for the children to be properly supervised the children must be inside of the classroom with a staff member. I also reiterated that the hallway is not an approved space for children to participate in activities. All activities must take place inside of an approved classroom space. As I conducted my walkthrough, I observed the four school-age children in space 2 eating lunch. I asked Ms. Dill who retrieved the children’s food from the kitchen. She stated that she went into the kitchen while the school-age children remained in the hallway at a table so that she could see them. I explained that children must be inside of the same space as a staff member for them to be properly supervised. I reiterated that the hallway is not an approved space and cannot be used by children to participate in activities. Since children are not permitted in the kitchen, she will need to find another staff member to retrieve children’s lunches or reduce the number of children she cares for daily so that she does not have to be in a classroom. As I continued my walkthrough, I observed two preschool children in the bathroom between spaces 3 and 4 alone. I stood in the hallway and watched the children as they entered space 6 after they used the bathroom. The lead teacher in space 6 was in the classroom with three other preschool children who were laying on their cots to nap. I asked her why the children were in the bathroom alone. She stated that she thought that the staff member in space 7 located across the hall from the bathroom was supervising the children for her. I explained to her and the staff member in space 7 that in order for children to be properly supervised they must be in the same space as the staff member. I explained that when children in her classroom need to use the bathroom, she must take all of them down the hallway so she can supervise them all properly. I also reiterated that the staff member in space 7 cannot supervise her children while she is in space 7 if the children are across the hallway in the bathroom. There must be a staff member in the bathroom or standing at the doorway of the bathroom in order to supervise the children properly. There were 28 total children in attendance today. Children in spaces 2 and 4 were observed eating lunch. I also observed a diaper change in space 4. Children in space 1, 6, and 7 were observed napping. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. I was told by the Administrator and Lead Teacher in space 1 that four school-age children were participating in activities in the hallway while the Administrator was in space 1 supervising children during naptime. I was told by the Administrator that four school-age children were participating in activities in the hallway while she was in the kitchen retrieving lunches for the children. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two preschool children unsupervised in the bathroom located between space 3 and 4. I was told by the Administrator and Lead Teacher of space 1 that there were four school-age children participating in activities in the hallway alone while the staff member was inside of space 1. .1801(a)(1-5) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision-The first suggestion is to hire another staff member to be in the classroom so that you, R. Dill, can supervise the staff members throughout the day to ensure they are following child care rules and requirements and so that you are free to retrieve the meals from the kitchen. Another option is to reduce the number of children you care for in order to be free. This is a repeated violation. Approved Space-I explained that the hallway is not an approved classroom space and cannot be used to participate in activities. All children must be inside of an approved classroom space or them to be supervised properly and to be counted in staff/child ratio. Consultation was provided on the following: I discussed with you that an administrative action will be recommended due to the repeated supervision violation cited. I reviewed your 18 month compliance history report during today’s visit. I explained that any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c) to be eligible for a license. As the owner of the business, you are responsible for the oversite of staff employed and the operation of the program and making sure that all applicable child care requirements are being followed. I discussed with you the importance of maintaining compliance with child requirements, and the consequences that repeated violations can have on operating a licensed child care center. I encouraged you to review Child Care 09 .2215(a)(6)(A)(B)(C)(8) regarding denial of a license. The secretary may deny an application for a child care facility license, or the issuance of any permit to operate a facility. I also encouraged you to review chapter .2200 of the child care rules concerning administrative actions. Correction Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by August 2, 2023. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Erin Pickard PO Box 971 Kannapolis, NC 28082 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. 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: GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 80000408 Consultant: ERIN PICKARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/19/2023 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 01:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor for child care rules and requirements and to follow up on a supervision violation cited during the temporary time period visit conducted on 7/3/23. You, Richelle Dill, Owner/Administrator assisted me with today’s visit. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business Gifted Learning Academy LLC, is still current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The center’s temporary license was prominently posted today. Staff/child ratio, grouping of children, and group size were observed in compliance today. Upon arrival to the facility, the lead teacher in space 1 was in her car taking a lunch break. The lead teacher entered the building before me and shut the door behind her. When I was let into the building by R. Dill, Owner/Administrator, she had four school-age children in her care. I asked the lead teacher in space 1 and R. Dill, who was in space 1 while the staff member was on a lunch break. Both the Administrator and Lead Teacher stated that Ms. Dill was in space 1 while the four school-age children in her care were hanging out in the hallway. I explained that in order for the children to be properly supervised the children must be inside of the classroom with a staff member. I also reiterated that the hallway is not an approved space for children to participate in activities. All activities must take place inside of an approved classroom space. As I conducted my walkthrough, I observed the four school-age children in space 2 eating lunch. I asked Ms. Dill who retrieved the children’s food from the kitchen. She stated that she went into the kitchen while the school-age children remained in the hallway at a table so that she could see them. I explained that children must be inside of the same space as a staff member for them to be properly supervised. I reiterated that the hallway is not an approved space and cannot be used by children to participate in activities. Since children are not permitted in the kitchen, she will need to find another staff member to retrieve children’s lunches or reduce the number of children she cares for daily so that she does not have to be in a classroom. As I continued my walkthrough, I observed two preschool children in the bathroom between spaces 3 and 4 alone. I stood in the hallway and watched the children as they entered space 6 after they used the bathroom. The lead teacher in space 6 was in the classroom with three other preschool children who were laying on their cots to nap. I asked her why the children were in the bathroom alone. She stated that she thought that the staff member in space 7 located across the hall from the bathroom was supervising the children for her. I explained to her and the staff member in space 7 that in order for children to be properly supervised they must be in the same space as the staff member. I explained that when children in her classroom need to use the bathroom, she must take all of them down the hallway so she can supervise them all properly. I also reiterated that the staff member in space 7 cannot supervise her children while she is in space 7 if the children are across the hallway in the bathroom. There must be a staff member in the bathroom or standing at the doorway of the bathroom in order to supervise the children properly. There were 28 total children in attendance today. Children in spaces 2 and 4 were observed eating lunch. I also observed a diaper change in space 4. Children in space 1, 6, and 7 were observed napping. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. I was told by the Administrator and Lead Teacher in space 1 that four school-age children were participating in activities in the hallway while the Administrator was in space 1 supervising children during naptime. I was told by the Administrator that four school-age children were participating in activities in the hallway while she was in the kitchen retrieving lunches for the children. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two preschool children unsupervised in the bathroom located between space 3 and 4. I was told by the Administrator and Lead Teacher of space 1 that there were four school-age children participating in activities in the hallway alone while the staff member was inside of space 1. .1801(a)(1-5) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision-The first suggestion is to hire another staff member to be in the classroom so that you, R. Dill, can supervise the staff members throughout the day to ensure they are following child care rules and requirements and so that you are free to retrieve the meals from the kitchen. Another option is to reduce the number of children you care for in order to be free. This is a repeated violation. Approved Space-I explained that the hallway is not an approved classroom space and cannot be used to participate in activities. All children must be inside of an approved classroom space or them to be supervised properly and to be counted in staff/child ratio. Consultation was provided on the following: I discussed with you that an administrative action will be recommended due to the repeated supervision violation cited. I reviewed your 18 month compliance history report during today’s visit. I explained that any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c) to be eligible for a license. As the owner of the business, you are responsible for the oversite of staff employed and the operation of the program and making sure that all applicable child care requirements are being followed. I discussed with you the importance of maintaining compliance with child requirements, and the consequences that repeated violations can have on operating a licensed child care center. I encouraged you to review Child Care 09 .2215(a)(6)(A)(B)(C)(8) regarding denial of a license. The secretary may deny an application for a child care facility license, or the issuance of any permit to operate a facility. I also encouraged you to review chapter .2200 of the child care rules concerning administrative actions. Correction Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by August 2, 2023. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Erin Pickard PO Box 971 Kannapolis, NC 28082 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. 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