Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with you, Carla Lockhart, Owner. During the visit all spaces approved for child care were monitored. I also monitored and observed the following. The children were actively engaging with their assigned teacher and participating in various free-choice centers, including fine motor activities, books, blocks, and dramatic play. Other routine activities such as eating lunch, playing outside, handwashing, and nap time were also monitored and observed. Positive and developmentally appropriate interactions between staff and children, staff/child ratios, and supervision were monitored throughout the visit. Their three-star rated license was posted and in compliance with all restrictions noted on the license. For lunch the children were served chicken nuggets, wheat bread, mixed fruit, milk, and French fries. They participate in a food program. Seven (7) staff files, five (5) children’s files, and program files were monitored. Overall enrollment and attendance information were collected. The attached Space Capacity and Enrollment Worksheet reflect this information, along with the names of staff present and actively caring for children during this visit. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you, and you were provided with an opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification, and request technical assistance. You were also provided with an electronic copy of this visit summary to keep for your records. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection conducted on March 12, 2026 was not complete because Item 18 on the form was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report on file for K. Soloris was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation of a negative TB test on file for K. Soloria was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Files were not available for K. Baldwin and A. Ellerbe. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical assessment was not on file for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not on the parent signed statement for three children enrolled. .1804(b) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. This information was not updated at least annually for two children enrolled. .0801(b) 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. A signed statement by the parent acknowledging receipt was not on file for one child enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) The eight (8) violations that are documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be submitted to me no later than June 22, 2026, clearly detailing how each violation has been corrected. You may email your compliance letter to me at [email protected]. Failure to submit your compliance letter by the stated deadline or failure to contact me regarding a revised timeline may result in a follow-up visit, and violations may be cited. If you are unable to meet the required deadline of June 22, 2026, you must contact me prior to that date with a proposed timeline for completing the required corrections. In some cases, this time frame may be extended. Important Notice: If your compliance letter states that corrections have been made and it is later determined they were not, this will be considered falsification of information, and an administrative action may be taken against your license. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today, your compliance history is 97%. Your compliance history was reviewed with you, and you were also given a copy to keep for your records. Technical Assistance: Technical assistance was provided regarding the organization and maintenance of staff and children's files to ensure required records are complete, current, and readily accessible. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at (919)-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. You can also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at: [email protected]. 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

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with you, Carla Lockhart, Owner. During the visit all spaces approved for child care were monitored. I also monitored and observed the following. The children were actively engaging with their assigned teacher and participating in various free-choice centers, including fine motor activities, books, blocks, and dramatic play. Other routine activities such as eating lunch, playing outside, handwashing, and nap time were also monitored and observed. Positive and developmentally appropriate interactions between staff and children, staff/child ratios, and supervision were monitored throughout the visit. Their three-star rated license was posted and in compliance with all restrictions noted on the license. For lunch the children were served chicken nuggets, wheat bread, mixed fruit, milk, and French fries. They participate in a food program. Seven (7) staff files, five (5) children’s files, and program files were monitored. Overall enrollment and attendance information were collected. The attached Space Capacity and Enrollment Worksheet reflect this information, along with the names of staff present and actively caring for children during this visit. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you, and you were provided with an opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification, and request technical assistance. You were also provided with an electronic copy of this visit summary to keep for your records. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection conducted on March 12, 2026 was not complete because Item 18 on the form was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report on file for K. Soloris was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation of a negative TB test on file for K. Soloria was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Files were not available for K. Baldwin and A. Ellerbe. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical assessment was not on file for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not on the parent signed statement for three children enrolled. .1804(b) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. This information was not updated at least annually for two children enrolled. .0801(b) 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. A signed statement by the parent acknowledging receipt was not on file for one child enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) The eight (8) violations that are documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be submitted to me no later than June 22, 2026, clearly detailing how each violation has been corrected. You may email your compliance letter to me at [email protected]. Failure to submit your compliance letter by the stated deadline or failure to contact me regarding a revised timeline may result in a follow-up visit, and violations may be cited. If you are unable to meet the required deadline of June 22, 2026, you must contact me prior to that date with a proposed timeline for completing the required corrections. In some cases, this time frame may be extended. Important Notice: If your compliance letter states that corrections have been made and it is later determined they were not, this will be considered falsification of information, and an administrative action may be taken against your license. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today, your compliance history is 97%. Your compliance history was reviewed with you, and you were also given a copy to keep for your records. Technical Assistance: Technical assistance was provided regarding the organization and maintenance of staff and children's files to ensure required records are complete, current, and readily accessible. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at (919)-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. You can also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at: [email protected]. 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

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with you, Carla Lockhart, Owner. During the visit all spaces approved for child care were monitored. I also monitored and observed the following. The children were actively engaging with their assigned teacher and participating in various free-choice centers, including fine motor activities, books, blocks, and dramatic play. Other routine activities such as eating lunch, playing outside, handwashing, and nap time were also monitored and observed. Positive and developmentally appropriate interactions between staff and children, staff/child ratios, and supervision were monitored throughout the visit. Their three-star rated license was posted and in compliance with all restrictions noted on the license. For lunch the children were served chicken nuggets, wheat bread, mixed fruit, milk, and French fries. They participate in a food program. Seven (7) staff files, five (5) children’s files, and program files were monitored. Overall enrollment and attendance information were collected. The attached Space Capacity and Enrollment Worksheet reflect this information, along with the names of staff present and actively caring for children during this visit. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you, and you were provided with an opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification, and request technical assistance. You were also provided with an electronic copy of this visit summary to keep for your records. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection conducted on March 12, 2026 was not complete because Item 18 on the form was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report on file for K. Soloris was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation of a negative TB test on file for K. Soloria was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Files were not available for K. Baldwin and A. Ellerbe. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical assessment was not on file for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not on the parent signed statement for three children enrolled. .1804(b) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. This information was not updated at least annually for two children enrolled. .0801(b) 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. A signed statement by the parent acknowledging receipt was not on file for one child enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) The eight (8) violations that are documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be submitted to me no later than June 22, 2026, clearly detailing how each violation has been corrected. You may email your compliance letter to me at [email protected]. Failure to submit your compliance letter by the stated deadline or failure to contact me regarding a revised timeline may result in a follow-up visit, and violations may be cited. If you are unable to meet the required deadline of June 22, 2026, you must contact me prior to that date with a proposed timeline for completing the required corrections. In some cases, this time frame may be extended. Important Notice: If your compliance letter states that corrections have been made and it is later determined they were not, this will be considered falsification of information, and an administrative action may be taken against your license. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today, your compliance history is 97%. Your compliance history was reviewed with you, and you were also given a copy to keep for your records. Technical Assistance: Technical assistance was provided regarding the organization and maintenance of staff and children's files to ensure required records are complete, current, and readily accessible. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at (919)-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. You can also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at: [email protected]. 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

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/8/2026 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 6/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with you, Carla Lockhart, Owner. During the visit all spaces approved for child care were monitored. I also monitored and observed the following. The children were actively engaging with their assigned teacher and participating in various free-choice centers, including fine motor activities, books, blocks, and dramatic play. Other routine activities such as eating lunch, playing outside, handwashing, and nap time were also monitored and observed. Positive and developmentally appropriate interactions between staff and children, staff/child ratios, and supervision were monitored throughout the visit. Their three-star rated license was posted and in compliance with all restrictions noted on the license. For lunch the children were served chicken nuggets, wheat bread, mixed fruit, milk, and French fries. They participate in a food program. Seven (7) staff files, five (5) children’s files, and program files were monitored. Overall enrollment and attendance information were collected. The attached Space Capacity and Enrollment Worksheet reflect this information, along with the names of staff present and actively caring for children during this visit. At the conclusion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you, and you were provided with an opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification, and request technical assistance. You were also provided with an electronic copy of this visit summary to keep for your records. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection conducted on March 12, 2026 was not complete because Item 18 on the form was not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report on file for K. Soloris was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation of a negative TB test on file for K. Soloria was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Files were not available for K. Baldwin and A. Ellerbe. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical assessment was not on file for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not on the parent signed statement for three children enrolled. .1804(b) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. This information was not updated at least annually for two children enrolled. .0801(b) 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. A signed statement by the parent acknowledging receipt was not on file for one child enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) The eight (8) violations that are documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be submitted to me no later than June 22, 2026, clearly detailing how each violation has been corrected. You may email your compliance letter to me at [email protected]. Failure to submit your compliance letter by the stated deadline or failure to contact me regarding a revised timeline may result in a follow-up visit, and violations may be cited. If you are unable to meet the required deadline of June 22, 2026, you must contact me prior to that date with a proposed timeline for completing the required corrections. In some cases, this time frame may be extended. Important Notice: If your compliance letter states that corrections have been made and it is later determined they were not, this will be considered falsification of information, and an administrative action may be taken against your license. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today, your compliance history is 97%. Your compliance history was reviewed with you, and you were also given a copy to keep for your records. Technical Assistance: Technical assistance was provided regarding the organization and maintenance of staff and children's files to ensure required records are complete, current, and readily accessible. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at (919)-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. You can also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at: [email protected]. 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

Caregiver-To-Child Ratio

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Carla Lockhart, operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued January 9, 2025, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. The last fire inspection was completed 17, 2024 and was approved for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was completed on August 15, 2024 and was given a superior rating. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. Children were observed playing outside, toileting, having free play inside, teacher directed gross motor indoor activities and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of baked beans with hotdogs and milk. There was one violation documented and discussed with the operator today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The owner stated she is in the process of completing the ABCMS procedures but is having difficulty with completion. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deborah Davis, Child Care Consultant, 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325. If you email the compliance letter to me at [email protected], 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID# 12345678 Technical Assistance- For assistance with the ABCMS process, contact (919)-814-6401m04 by e mail at [email protected]. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail at [email protected] if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 11/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the third Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024 to January 8, 2025. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Carla Lockhart, Owner. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on May 7, 2024. The last sanitation Inspection was conducted on August 2, 2024. The classification was superior. All indoor and outdoor spaces currently being used for child care were monitored during the visit. The children observed today were resting on individual cots with linens. Children were observed eating afternoon snack. For snack they were served cheese crackers, with peaches, and water. Teachers adequately supervised children. During the visit I reviewed one (1) new staff file. I also monitored the following during today’s visit: supervision; staff/child ratio; CPR/FA; SIDS; hazardous product storage; adequate/approved space; program records (fire drill, outdoor play inspection, EMC, and menu); posted license and; permit restrictions. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files for completeness. Overall attendance and enrollment were collected today. The attached space, capacity and enrollment worksheet reflects the enrollment and attendance information along with the staff that were present and caring for children today. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. This was not on file for one new staff prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by December 2, 2024, because of the Thanksgiving Holiday stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by December 2, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 86%. Rated License Assessment: On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024. So, when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. I cannot process your rated license until I receive your compliance letter and I have received the following information: Owner Appendix Legal Designee Form Pre-Service for Administrator Building Inspection Zoning approval Lease agreement Your temporary license cannot be extended so this information should be submitted to me no later than December 2, 2024, failure to do so could result in an administrative action taken against your license. Technical Assistance: CBC Provider Portal 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 6401 and someone will assist you. Required In-service training hours for staff were discussed with you along with how to calculate in-service training hours. All in-service training hours should be logged on the On-Going Training Documentation Form. I provided you with a copy during todays and copies of certificates should be kept in each staff’s file and available for review by a representative of DCDEE. Health and Safety training topics must be completed within the first year of employment and then within every five (5) years after. Documentation of the training must be kept on file for review. You should record the training on the Health and Safety Training Record Form. This form can be found on the DCDEE website. Health and Safety Training may be found on the DCDEE website using the Moodle platform. You can access information for the Health and Safety Trainings by visiting: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. 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 .0701 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 11/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the third Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024 to January 8, 2025. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Carla Lockhart, Owner. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on May 7, 2024. The last sanitation Inspection was conducted on August 2, 2024. The classification was superior. All indoor and outdoor spaces currently being used for child care were monitored during the visit. The children observed today were resting on individual cots with linens. Children were observed eating afternoon snack. For snack they were served cheese crackers, with peaches, and water. Teachers adequately supervised children. During the visit I reviewed one (1) new staff file. I also monitored the following during today’s visit: supervision; staff/child ratio; CPR/FA; SIDS; hazardous product storage; adequate/approved space; program records (fire drill, outdoor play inspection, EMC, and menu); posted license and; permit restrictions. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files for completeness. Overall attendance and enrollment were collected today. The attached space, capacity and enrollment worksheet reflects the enrollment and attendance information along with the staff that were present and caring for children today. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. This was not on file for one new staff prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by December 2, 2024, because of the Thanksgiving Holiday stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by December 2, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 86%. Rated License Assessment: On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024. So, when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. I cannot process your rated license until I receive your compliance letter and I have received the following information: Owner Appendix Legal Designee Form Pre-Service for Administrator Building Inspection Zoning approval Lease agreement Your temporary license cannot be extended so this information should be submitted to me no later than December 2, 2024, failure to do so could result in an administrative action taken against your license. Technical Assistance: CBC Provider Portal 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 6401 and someone will assist you. Required In-service training hours for staff were discussed with you along with how to calculate in-service training hours. All in-service training hours should be logged on the On-Going Training Documentation Form. I provided you with a copy during todays and copies of certificates should be kept in each staff’s file and available for review by a representative of DCDEE. Health and Safety training topics must be completed within the first year of employment and then within every five (5) years after. Documentation of the training must be kept on file for review. You should record the training on the Health and Safety Training Record Form. This form can be found on the DCDEE website. Health and Safety Training may be found on the DCDEE website using the Moodle platform. You can access information for the Health and Safety Trainings by visiting: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. 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 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the second Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, because of a Change of Ownership. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Carla Lockhart, Administrator. During the visit I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. The children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials, and whole group art activity. They were also observed playing outside, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For lunch the children were served turkey and cheese sandwiches, baked beans, mixed fruit, and milk. Five (5) children’s files and four (4) staff files were reviewed during the visit. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. I have not received the following from you: Owner Appendix Legal Designee Form Pre-Service for Administrator Building Inspection Zoning approval Lease agreement I must receive the information listed above before a rated license can be issued. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not practiced at least monthly. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Outlets in a classroom used by children were not covered. This was corrected when they were covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. An alternate person was not listed on the EMC plan. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. This was corrected during the visit when the Incident Log was completed. .0802(g)(1-6) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. This was not on file prior to employment for three staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. This was not on file for one staff. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. This was not on file prior to employment for two staff. This was corrected when it was completed and placed in their file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The statement was signed by the parent but it was not dated. .1804(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not completed on the statement. This was corrected when the enrollment date was completed. .1804(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This was not completed for two staff. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. This was not completed prior to employment for one staff. .0608(d)(1-4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by October 17, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by October 17, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 81%. Rated License Assessment: The hold harmless period for licensed child care programs in North Carolina has been extended until a new Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is in place. This extension was passed in Senate Bill 425, which was advocated for by the NC Chamber. The hold harmless period will help to preserve the current supply of licensed child care and encourage new programs. Because of this when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. Technical Assistance: Personnel files are essential repositories of employment information that play a crucial role in various HR processes. Maintaining organized and easily accessible personnel files is paramount for efficient management and compliance. The following are best practices for organizing files: Categorize documents: divide documents into logical categories, such as personal information. Use file folders: create labeled file folders for each category to physically separate documents. Establish a filing system: implement a filing system that assigns unique identifiers or numbers to each folder. Implement version control: establish a version control system to track changes made to documents and maintain historical records. Keep files updated: regularly review and update files for accuracy and completeness. Organizing personnel files effectively requires a systemic approach that involves categorization, documentation management, access security, retention, and best practices. By implementing these technical assistance guidelines you can ensure efficient and compliant. REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the second Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, because of a Change of Ownership. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Carla Lockhart, Administrator. During the visit I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. The children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials, and whole group art activity. They were also observed playing outside, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For lunch the children were served turkey and cheese sandwiches, baked beans, mixed fruit, and milk. Five (5) children’s files and four (4) staff files were reviewed during the visit. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. I have not received the following from you: Owner Appendix Legal Designee Form Pre-Service for Administrator Building Inspection Zoning approval Lease agreement I must receive the information listed above before a rated license can be issued. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not practiced at least monthly. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Outlets in a classroom used by children were not covered. This was corrected when they were covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. An alternate person was not listed on the EMC plan. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. This was corrected during the visit when the Incident Log was completed. .0802(g)(1-6) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. This was not on file prior to employment for three staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. This was not on file for one staff. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. This was not on file prior to employment for two staff. This was corrected when it was completed and placed in their file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The statement was signed by the parent but it was not dated. .1804(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not completed on the statement. This was corrected when the enrollment date was completed. .1804(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This was not completed for two staff. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. This was not completed prior to employment for one staff. .0608(d)(1-4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by October 17, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by October 17, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 81%. Rated License Assessment: The hold harmless period for licensed child care programs in North Carolina has been extended until a new Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is in place. This extension was passed in Senate Bill 425, which was advocated for by the NC Chamber. The hold harmless period will help to preserve the current supply of licensed child care and encourage new programs. Because of this when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. Technical Assistance: Personnel files are essential repositories of employment information that play a crucial role in various HR processes. Maintaining organized and easily accessible personnel files is paramount for efficient management and compliance. The following are best practices for organizing files: Categorize documents: divide documents into logical categories, such as personal information. Use file folders: create labeled file folders for each category to physically separate documents. Establish a filing system: implement a filing system that assigns unique identifiers or numbers to each folder. Implement version control: establish a version control system to track changes made to documents and maintain historical records. Keep files updated: regularly review and update files for accuracy and completeness. Organizing personnel files effectively requires a systemic approach that involves categorization, documentation management, access security, retention, and best practices. By implementing these technical assistance guidelines you can ensure efficient and compliant. REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. 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 .0604 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the second Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, because of a Change of Ownership. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Carla Lockhart, Administrator. During the visit I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. The children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials, and whole group art activity. They were also observed playing outside, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For lunch the children were served turkey and cheese sandwiches, baked beans, mixed fruit, and milk. Five (5) children’s files and four (4) staff files were reviewed during the visit. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. I have not received the following from you: Owner Appendix Legal Designee Form Pre-Service for Administrator Building Inspection Zoning approval Lease agreement I must receive the information listed above before a rated license can be issued. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not practiced at least monthly. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Outlets in a classroom used by children were not covered. This was corrected when they were covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. An alternate person was not listed on the EMC plan. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. This was corrected during the visit when the Incident Log was completed. .0802(g)(1-6) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. This was not on file prior to employment for three staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. This was not on file for one staff. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. This was not on file prior to employment for two staff. This was corrected when it was completed and placed in their file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The statement was signed by the parent but it was not dated. .1804(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not completed on the statement. This was corrected when the enrollment date was completed. .1804(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This was not completed for two staff. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. This was not completed prior to employment for one staff. .0608(d)(1-4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by October 17, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by October 17, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 81%. Rated License Assessment: The hold harmless period for licensed child care programs in North Carolina has been extended until a new Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is in place. This extension was passed in Senate Bill 425, which was advocated for by the NC Chamber. The hold harmless period will help to preserve the current supply of licensed child care and encourage new programs. Because of this when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. Technical Assistance: Personnel files are essential repositories of employment information that play a crucial role in various HR processes. Maintaining organized and easily accessible personnel files is paramount for efficient management and compliance. The following are best practices for organizing files: Categorize documents: divide documents into logical categories, such as personal information. Use file folders: create labeled file folders for each category to physically separate documents. Establish a filing system: implement a filing system that assigns unique identifiers or numbers to each folder. Implement version control: establish a version control system to track changes made to documents and maintain historical records. Keep files updated: regularly review and update files for accuracy and completeness. Organizing personnel files effectively requires a systemic approach that involves categorization, documentation management, access security, retention, and best practices. By implementing these technical assistance guidelines you can ensure efficient and compliant. REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. 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 .0701 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, because of a Change of Ownership. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Carla Lockhart, Administrator. Ms. Lockhart was assisting staff, so she was not able to accompany me as I walked throughout the center; however, she did accompany me when I monitored the outdoor playgrounds. Children were observed during free play activities, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For lunch the children were served BBQ chicken, green beans, diced pears, rolls, and milk. Staff files were not available for review. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. During today’s visit, a modified rules review was conducted using The Pre-Licensing Checklist for Child Care Centers. She was also given a copy of the checklist. Four (4) classrooms were monitored and measured. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored and measured. The Indoor and Outdoor Space Calculations Worksheets were reviewed with Ms. Lockhart, and she was also given copies. Space two (2) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space three (3) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space four (4) has two (2) bathrooms. Each has one (1) toilet and one (1) sink. I received your sanitation inspection that was conducted on August 2, 2024. I received your fire inspection that was conducted on July 19, 2024. I will need your building inspection and zoning approval by December 8, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food preferences were not posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where the children eat. .0901(g) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Materials and equipment that were not in good repair were stored on playground 2. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Medication was not labeled with a child's name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Left over medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags that were used to store materials were accessible to children under the age of three years of age. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical was not on file for one child enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .1005(b)(4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by September 4, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by September 4, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 77%. Rated License Assessment: On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024. So, when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. This change in procedure supports the transitional process of resuming the star rated license through a cohort model. The new owner/facility will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the cohort year established under the previous facility license. The previous facility’s rated license reassessment would have been completed by December 2026, and because of this your facility will fall under the third cohort. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Your assigned consultant at that time will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Technical Assistance: Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high quality child care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Classrooms with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. You may want to assign two (2) staff to be responsible for discarding medication after use. You may want them to sign a statement indicating when and how the medication was discarded. REMINDERS: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. 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 .0514 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, because of a Change of Ownership. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Carla Lockhart, Administrator. Ms. Lockhart was assisting staff, so she was not able to accompany me as I walked throughout the center; however, she did accompany me when I monitored the outdoor playgrounds. Children were observed during free play activities, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For lunch the children were served BBQ chicken, green beans, diced pears, rolls, and milk. Staff files were not available for review. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. During today’s visit, a modified rules review was conducted using The Pre-Licensing Checklist for Child Care Centers. She was also given a copy of the checklist. Four (4) classrooms were monitored and measured. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored and measured. The Indoor and Outdoor Space Calculations Worksheets were reviewed with Ms. Lockhart, and she was also given copies. Space two (2) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space three (3) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space four (4) has two (2) bathrooms. Each has one (1) toilet and one (1) sink. I received your sanitation inspection that was conducted on August 2, 2024. I received your fire inspection that was conducted on July 19, 2024. I will need your building inspection and zoning approval by December 8, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food preferences were not posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where the children eat. .0901(g) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Materials and equipment that were not in good repair were stored on playground 2. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Medication was not labeled with a child's name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Left over medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags that were used to store materials were accessible to children under the age of three years of age. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical was not on file for one child enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .1005(b)(4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by September 4, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by September 4, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 77%. Rated License Assessment: On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024. So, when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. This change in procedure supports the transitional process of resuming the star rated license through a cohort model. The new owner/facility will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the cohort year established under the previous facility license. The previous facility’s rated license reassessment would have been completed by December 2026, and because of this your facility will fall under the third cohort. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Your assigned consultant at that time will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Technical Assistance: Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high quality child care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Classrooms with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. You may want to assign two (2) staff to be responsible for discarding medication after use. You may want them to sign a statement indicating when and how the medication was discarded. REMINDERS: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, because of a Change of Ownership. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Carla Lockhart, Administrator. Ms. Lockhart was assisting staff, so she was not able to accompany me as I walked throughout the center; however, she did accompany me when I monitored the outdoor playgrounds. Children were observed during free play activities, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For lunch the children were served BBQ chicken, green beans, diced pears, rolls, and milk. Staff files were not available for review. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. During today’s visit, a modified rules review was conducted using The Pre-Licensing Checklist for Child Care Centers. She was also given a copy of the checklist. Four (4) classrooms were monitored and measured. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored and measured. The Indoor and Outdoor Space Calculations Worksheets were reviewed with Ms. Lockhart, and she was also given copies. Space two (2) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space three (3) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space four (4) has two (2) bathrooms. Each has one (1) toilet and one (1) sink. I received your sanitation inspection that was conducted on August 2, 2024. I received your fire inspection that was conducted on July 19, 2024. I will need your building inspection and zoning approval by December 8, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food preferences were not posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where the children eat. .0901(g) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Materials and equipment that were not in good repair were stored on playground 2. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Medication was not labeled with a child's name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Left over medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags that were used to store materials were accessible to children under the age of three years of age. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical was not on file for one child enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .1005(b)(4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by September 4, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by September 4, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 77%. Rated License Assessment: On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024. So, when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. This change in procedure supports the transitional process of resuming the star rated license through a cohort model. The new owner/facility will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the cohort year established under the previous facility license. The previous facility’s rated license reassessment would have been completed by December 2026, and because of this your facility will fall under the third cohort. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Your assigned consultant at that time will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Technical Assistance: Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high quality child care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Classrooms with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. You may want to assign two (2) staff to be responsible for discarding medication after use. You may want them to sign a statement indicating when and how the medication was discarded. REMINDERS: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. 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 .0515 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, because of a Change of Ownership. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Carla Lockhart, Administrator. Ms. Lockhart was assisting staff, so she was not able to accompany me as I walked throughout the center; however, she did accompany me when I monitored the outdoor playgrounds. Children were observed during free play activities, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For lunch the children were served BBQ chicken, green beans, diced pears, rolls, and milk. Staff files were not available for review. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. During today’s visit, a modified rules review was conducted using The Pre-Licensing Checklist for Child Care Centers. She was also given a copy of the checklist. Four (4) classrooms were monitored and measured. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored and measured. The Indoor and Outdoor Space Calculations Worksheets were reviewed with Ms. Lockhart, and she was also given copies. Space two (2) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space three (3) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space four (4) has two (2) bathrooms. Each has one (1) toilet and one (1) sink. I received your sanitation inspection that was conducted on August 2, 2024. I received your fire inspection that was conducted on July 19, 2024. I will need your building inspection and zoning approval by December 8, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food preferences were not posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where the children eat. .0901(g) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Materials and equipment that were not in good repair were stored on playground 2. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Medication was not labeled with a child's name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Left over medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags that were used to store materials were accessible to children under the age of three years of age. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical was not on file for one child enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .1005(b)(4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by September 4, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by September 4, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 77%. Rated License Assessment: On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024. So, when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. This change in procedure supports the transitional process of resuming the star rated license through a cohort model. The new owner/facility will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the cohort year established under the previous facility license. The previous facility’s rated license reassessment would have been completed by December 2026, and because of this your facility will fall under the third cohort. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Your assigned consultant at that time will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Technical Assistance: Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high quality child care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Classrooms with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. You may want to assign two (2) staff to be responsible for discarding medication after use. You may want them to sign a statement indicating when and how the medication was discarded. REMINDERS: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. 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 · Correction status not published

Supervision

Name of Operation: Lee's Early Learning Center Facility ID: 63000557 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 480 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective July 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, because of a Change of Ownership. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Carla Lockhart, Administrator. Ms. Lockhart was assisting staff, so she was not able to accompany me as I walked throughout the center; however, she did accompany me when I monitored the outdoor playgrounds. Children were observed during free play activities, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For lunch the children were served BBQ chicken, green beans, diced pears, rolls, and milk. Staff files were not available for review. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. During today’s visit, a modified rules review was conducted using The Pre-Licensing Checklist for Child Care Centers. She was also given a copy of the checklist. Four (4) classrooms were monitored and measured. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored and measured. The Indoor and Outdoor Space Calculations Worksheets were reviewed with Ms. Lockhart, and she was also given copies. Space two (2) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space three (3) has one (1) bathroom with one (1) toilet and one (sink). Space four (4) has two (2) bathrooms. Each has one (1) toilet and one (1) sink. I received your sanitation inspection that was conducted on August 2, 2024. I received your fire inspection that was conducted on July 19, 2024. I will need your building inspection and zoning approval by December 8, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lockhart and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food preferences were not posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where the children eat. .0901(g) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Materials and equipment that were not in good repair were stored on playground 2. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Medication was not labeled with a child's name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Left over medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags that were used to store materials were accessible to children under the age of three years of age. .0604(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical was not on file for one child enrolled. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. This was not on file for one child enrolled. .1005(b)(4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by September 4, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at [email protected]. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by September 4, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 77%. Rated License Assessment: On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024. So, when a child care center undergoes a change of ownership, the agency will use previous points achieved from the facility’s last star rated license assessment to assign a star rating at the end of the temporary license. The previous facility’s points in each area earned: Staff Education: 5 out of 7 points Program Standards: 2 out of 7 points Quality Point: 1 out of 1 point They earned a total of 8 points which is a 3star license. This change in procedure supports the transitional process of resuming the star rated license through a cohort model. The new owner/facility will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the cohort year established under the previous facility license. The previous facility’s rated license reassessment would have been completed by December 2026, and because of this your facility will fall under the third cohort. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Your assigned consultant at that time will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Technical Assistance: Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high quality child care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Classrooms with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. You may want to assign two (2) staff to be responsible for discarding medication after use. You may want them to sign a statement indicating when and how the medication was discarded. REMINDERS: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email [email protected] if you have any questions. 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

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