Berryland Clubhouse II

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BERRYLAND CLUBHOUSE II Facility ID: 23000328 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/20/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/20/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. You, Katina Smith, Owner, and Tiauna White, Assistant Administrator, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on August 7, 2019, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, meets enhanced ratios minus 1, and meets enhance space. You stated that no children were enrolled on either 2nd or 3rd shifts. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. At this time there are no four and five years old children enrolled. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) score received on July 20, 2019, was 6.0. The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R) score received on July 20, 2019, was 5.33. The last annual compliance monitoring visit was conducted on September 2, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 2, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on April 20, 2026, for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 13, 2026, at 10:45am and recorded. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place emergency drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:30am and recorded. The most recent quarterly lockdown emergency drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:45am and recorded. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on with staff on January 5, 2026, and updated on July 17, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 17, 2026, by Tiauna White. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97%) percent as of April 20, 2026. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 19, 2026, and your business Berryland Clubhouse CDC, Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance with child care rules. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, hand washing, indoor free play, outdoor free play, lunch, and naptime. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children in care. Breakfast time was observed and children were served french toast sticks, applesauce, and milk. Lunch time was observed and children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, bread, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was conducted March 8, 2021. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. On March 31, 2026, I received an email from Katina Smith that she had forwarded to me from Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids which stated that based on information they received during the enrollment process that Berryland Clubhouse II is required to have a certified on-site risk assessment for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards. You stated that RTI conducted the lead-based paint and asbestos testing on April 14, and April 15, 2026, and you are waiting on the results. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files were reviewed for two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s records were reviewed. Pathway #3 Packet for Rated License: I reviewed Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start packet with you. The Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start packet included the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form, Pathway #3-Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, and the Office of Head Start verification documentation. I conducted a technical assistance visit with you, Mrs. Smith, Owner/Administrator, on February 25, 2026, and reviewed the requirements and documentation for Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start. Rated License Information: The facility’s application for re-assessment was received from you on March 30, 2026, choosing the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway #3 option. Your new 5 Star License is based on the following: The license is based on the Head Start educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable or exceed NC QRIS requirements. Your program meets the Head Start Ratio. You completed a Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form during today’s visit. This form is to be posted on each classroom space. I received this document that you emailed me on March 30, 2026. This form was revised during today’s visit. An award letter for the current budget period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, was provided on March 30, 2026. I completed and you signed the Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers during today’s visit. The program met the requirements for a 5 Star License. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, please return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. You were given an opportunity to ask questions. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the electronic Visit Summary was left at the conclusion of this visit. You signed an electronic visit summary during the visit today and received a copy at the end of the visit. The following violations were observed: 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 current fire inspection report available for review was dated January 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #5, the classroom for infants, there was no room thermometer to comply with the programs Infant Safe Sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) Technical assistance was provided on the following violations: Fire Inspection Reports You must obtain the completed and approved DCDEE Fire Inspection Report for the inspection that was overdue and needed to be completed by January 31, 2026, as soon as possible for compliance with this child care requirement. In the future to maintain compliance with this child care rule, I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. On January 30, 2026, you forward me an email from Phillip Lane, Fire Marshall, stating there was a delay in services due to prep for the upcoming winter storms. During the visit today, you contacted Mr. Lane to discuss the delinquent fire inspection. You also discussed with Mr. Lane that a violation was cited. Mr. Lane completed the fire inspection during the visit. The violation was corrected during the visit. Safe Sleep Policy (Monitoring Room Temperature) I discussed with you to either conduct a weekly and/or monthly check of the classroom to ensure that the thermometer used to monitor the room temperature in the classroom is functioning per your ITS/SIDS Safe Sleep Policy. This violation was corrected during the visit. -Provider Access to ABCMS I reviewed with you the documentation from the ABCMS Portal system that was available for review and compared that information with the facility’s staff and training worksheet. I found that all staff were listed on the staff and training worksheet were also listed in the ABCMS Portal. The ABCMS Portal was up to date and current. Compliance Documentation and Information Due Date: 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. Consultation: Transportation: We discussed that your facility is approved for transportation. You stated that you are currently not transporting children. I reminded you that if you plan to provide transportation at your facility, I must review all required transportation documentation and the vehicle used for transportation must be monitored prior to providing transportation of children at your facility. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment. I discussed with you and staff during the visit today that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or offer assistance to a child if needed. I conducted an observation of the classrooms during naptime and found that all child care rules were in compliance. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: BERRYLAND CLUBHOUSE II Facility ID: 23000328 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/20/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/20/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. You, Katina Smith, Owner, and Tiauna White, Assistant Administrator, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on August 7, 2019, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, meets enhanced ratios minus 1, and meets enhance space. You stated that no children were enrolled on either 2nd or 3rd shifts. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. At this time there are no four and five years old children enrolled. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) score received on July 20, 2019, was 6.0. The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R) score received on July 20, 2019, was 5.33. The last annual compliance monitoring visit was conducted on September 2, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 2, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on April 20, 2026, for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 13, 2026, at 10:45am and recorded. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place emergency drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:30am and recorded. The most recent quarterly lockdown emergency drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:45am and recorded. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on with staff on January 5, 2026, and updated on July 17, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 17, 2026, by Tiauna White. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97%) percent as of April 20, 2026. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 19, 2026, and your business Berryland Clubhouse CDC, Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance with child care rules. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, hand washing, indoor free play, outdoor free play, lunch, and naptime. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children in care. Breakfast time was observed and children were served french toast sticks, applesauce, and milk. Lunch time was observed and children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, bread, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was conducted March 8, 2021. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. On March 31, 2026, I received an email from Katina Smith that she had forwarded to me from Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids which stated that based on information they received during the enrollment process that Berryland Clubhouse II is required to have a certified on-site risk assessment for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards. You stated that RTI conducted the lead-based paint and asbestos testing on April 14, and April 15, 2026, and you are waiting on the results. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files were reviewed for two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s records were reviewed. Pathway #3 Packet for Rated License: I reviewed Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start packet with you. The Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start packet included the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form, Pathway #3-Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, and the Office of Head Start verification documentation. I conducted a technical assistance visit with you, Mrs. Smith, Owner/Administrator, on February 25, 2026, and reviewed the requirements and documentation for Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start. Rated License Information: The facility’s application for re-assessment was received from you on March 30, 2026, choosing the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway #3 option. Your new 5 Star License is based on the following: The license is based on the Head Start educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable or exceed NC QRIS requirements. Your program meets the Head Start Ratio. You completed a Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form during today’s visit. This form is to be posted on each classroom space. I received this document that you emailed me on March 30, 2026. This form was revised during today’s visit. An award letter for the current budget period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, was provided on March 30, 2026. I completed and you signed the Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers during today’s visit. The program met the requirements for a 5 Star License. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, please return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. You were given an opportunity to ask questions. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the electronic Visit Summary was left at the conclusion of this visit. You signed an electronic visit summary during the visit today and received a copy at the end of the visit. The following violations were observed: 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 current fire inspection report available for review was dated January 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #5, the classroom for infants, there was no room thermometer to comply with the programs Infant Safe Sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) Technical assistance was provided on the following violations: Fire Inspection Reports You must obtain the completed and approved DCDEE Fire Inspection Report for the inspection that was overdue and needed to be completed by January 31, 2026, as soon as possible for compliance with this child care requirement. In the future to maintain compliance with this child care rule, I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. On January 30, 2026, you forward me an email from Phillip Lane, Fire Marshall, stating there was a delay in services due to prep for the upcoming winter storms. During the visit today, you contacted Mr. Lane to discuss the delinquent fire inspection. You also discussed with Mr. Lane that a violation was cited. Mr. Lane completed the fire inspection during the visit. The violation was corrected during the visit. Safe Sleep Policy (Monitoring Room Temperature) I discussed with you to either conduct a weekly and/or monthly check of the classroom to ensure that the thermometer used to monitor the room temperature in the classroom is functioning per your ITS/SIDS Safe Sleep Policy. This violation was corrected during the visit. -Provider Access to ABCMS I reviewed with you the documentation from the ABCMS Portal system that was available for review and compared that information with the facility’s staff and training worksheet. I found that all staff were listed on the staff and training worksheet were also listed in the ABCMS Portal. The ABCMS Portal was up to date and current. Compliance Documentation and Information Due Date: 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. Consultation: Transportation: We discussed that your facility is approved for transportation. You stated that you are currently not transporting children. I reminded you that if you plan to provide transportation at your facility, I must review all required transportation documentation and the vehicle used for transportation must be monitored prior to providing transportation of children at your facility. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment. I discussed with you and staff during the visit today that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or offer assistance to a child if needed. I conducted an observation of the classrooms during naptime and found that all child care rules were in compliance. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BERRYLAND CLUBHOUSE II Facility ID: 23000328 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/20/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/20/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. You, Katina Smith, Owner, and Tiauna White, Assistant Administrator, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on August 7, 2019, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, meets enhanced ratios minus 1, and meets enhance space. You stated that no children were enrolled on either 2nd or 3rd shifts. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. At this time there are no four and five years old children enrolled. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) score received on July 20, 2019, was 6.0. The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R) score received on July 20, 2019, was 5.33. The last annual compliance monitoring visit was conducted on September 2, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 2, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on April 20, 2026, for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on April 13, 2026, at 10:45am and recorded. The most recent quarterly shelter-in-place emergency drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:30am and recorded. The most recent quarterly lockdown emergency drill was conducted on April 2, 2026, at 10:45am and recorded. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on with staff on January 5, 2026, and updated on July 17, 2025. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on April 17, 2026, by Tiauna White. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97%) percent as of April 20, 2026. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 19, 2026, and your business Berryland Clubhouse CDC, Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance with child care rules. Children throughout the facility were participating in breakfast, hand washing, indoor free play, outdoor free play, lunch, and naptime. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children in care. Breakfast time was observed and children were served french toast sticks, applesauce, and milk. Lunch time was observed and children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, bread, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was conducted March 8, 2021. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. On March 31, 2026, I received an email from Katina Smith that she had forwarded to me from Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids which stated that based on information they received during the enrollment process that Berryland Clubhouse II is required to have a certified on-site risk assessment for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards. You stated that RTI conducted the lead-based paint and asbestos testing on April 14, and April 15, 2026, and you are waiting on the results. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files were reviewed for two existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s records were reviewed. Pathway #3 Packet for Rated License: I reviewed Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start packet with you. The Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start packet included the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers, the Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form, Pathway #3-Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License form, and the Office of Head Start verification documentation. I conducted a technical assistance visit with you, Mrs. Smith, Owner/Administrator, on February 25, 2026, and reviewed the requirements and documentation for Pathway #3: Accreditation and Head Start. Rated License Information: The facility’s application for re-assessment was received from you on March 30, 2026, choosing the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway #3 option. Your new 5 Star License is based on the following: The license is based on the Head Start educational and programmatic requirements that are comparable or exceed NC QRIS requirements. Your program meets the Head Start Ratio. You completed a Classroom Staff to Child Ratio for Accreditation or Head Start form during today’s visit. This form is to be posted on each classroom space. I received this document that you emailed me on March 30, 2026. This form was revised during today’s visit. An award letter for the current budget period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, was provided on March 30, 2026. I completed and you signed the Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers during today’s visit. The program met the requirements for a 5 Star License. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, please return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. You were given an opportunity to ask questions. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the electronic Visit Summary was left at the conclusion of this visit. You signed an electronic visit summary during the visit today and received a copy at the end of the visit. The following violations were observed: 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 current fire inspection report available for review was dated January 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #5, the classroom for infants, there was no room thermometer to comply with the programs Infant Safe Sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) Technical assistance was provided on the following violations: Fire Inspection Reports You must obtain the completed and approved DCDEE Fire Inspection Report for the inspection that was overdue and needed to be completed by January 31, 2026, as soon as possible for compliance with this child care requirement. In the future to maintain compliance with this child care rule, I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. On January 30, 2026, you forward me an email from Phillip Lane, Fire Marshall, stating there was a delay in services due to prep for the upcoming winter storms. During the visit today, you contacted Mr. Lane to discuss the delinquent fire inspection. You also discussed with Mr. Lane that a violation was cited. Mr. Lane completed the fire inspection during the visit. The violation was corrected during the visit. Safe Sleep Policy (Monitoring Room Temperature) I discussed with you to either conduct a weekly and/or monthly check of the classroom to ensure that the thermometer used to monitor the room temperature in the classroom is functioning per your ITS/SIDS Safe Sleep Policy. This violation was corrected during the visit. -Provider Access to ABCMS I reviewed with you the documentation from the ABCMS Portal system that was available for review and compared that information with the facility’s staff and training worksheet. I found that all staff were listed on the staff and training worksheet were also listed in the ABCMS Portal. The ABCMS Portal was up to date and current. Compliance Documentation and Information Due Date: 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. Consultation: Transportation: We discussed that your facility is approved for transportation. You stated that you are currently not transporting children. I reminded you that if you plan to provide transportation at your facility, I must review all required transportation documentation and the vehicle used for transportation must be monitored prior to providing transportation of children at your facility. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment. I discussed with you and staff during the visit today that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or offer assistance to a child if needed. I conducted an observation of the classrooms during naptime and found that all child care rules were in compliance. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: BERRYLAND CLUBHOUSE II Facility ID: 23000328 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/2/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 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 unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Katina Smith, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on August 27, 2025, and your business Berryland Clubhouse CDC, Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on August 7, 2019, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, meets enhanced ratios minus 1, and meets enhance space. You stated that no children were enrolled on either 2nd or 3rd shifts. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The facility is approved for transportation, but currently transportation is not being offered. I reminded you that before transportation of children can be provided, I must monitor all vehicles for approval prior to children being transported. During today’s visit, the staff and children were observed bottle feeding, indoor free play, music and movement, breakfast, lunch, hand washing, and nap time. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on January 25, 2025. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 24, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown emergency drill was completed on August 1, 2025, at 10:15am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 21, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on August 14, 2025, at 10:25am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit.. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space #5, two infant children four months of age and were enrolled on August 12, 2025, did not have available for review the required signature on the infant feeding schedule documentation. .0902(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #5, on August 14, 2025, at 12:50pm, 1:00pm, 1:15pm, and 1:30pm, one infant child four months of age enrolled on Augst 12, 2025, did not have documentation for review their sleep positions recorded on the sleep check chart. .0606(g) 895 Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In Space #5, an infant nine months of age enrolled February 5, 2025, documentation available for review on the following dates and times had their first sleep position documented on the safe sleep charts as tummy. The dates and times were August 1, 2025, at 11:40am and 2:09pm, August 4, 2025, at 11:40am and 12:36 pm, on August 5, 2025, at 11:51am and 1:42pm, August 6, 2025, at 11:33am, and 1:10pm, on August 7, 2025, at 11:49am, and 1:10pm, on August 8, 2025, at 12:12pm, on August 11, 2025, at 12:09pm, on August 13, 2025, at 11:52am, on August 14, 2025, at 11:37am and 1:30pm, on August 15, 2025, at 11:19am, on August 18, 2025, at 11:20am, on August 19, 2025, at 11:40am, on August 20, 2025, at 11:42am, and on August 21, 2025, at 11:10am. .0606(a)(1)(A-B) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: Infant Feeding Schedules: I reminded you that children aged fifteen months and younger must have an up-to date feeding schedule posted with the required signatures. I suggested creating an infant room paperwork checklist on what documentation must be posted, recorded, and kept current. I also suggested that once new infant children are enrolled that someone goes behind the staff to ensure proper documentation is recorded for accuracy. Documenting Safe Sleep Checks: Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. .0606(g). Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I also suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be monitored for accuracy. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks weekly and prior to filing. Documenting Safe Sleep Positions: Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (a) each center licensed to care for infants aged 12 months or younger shall develop, adopt, and comply with a written safe sleep policy that: (1) specifies that caregivers shall place infants aged 12 months or younger on their backs for sleeping. I suggested reviewing with all staff your safe sleep policy and document the review of the safe sleep policy and place it a file and have available for review. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-seven (97%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 16, 2025. The compliance letter was completed during the visit and given to me before the end of today’s visit. Consultation: -Provider Access to ABCMS I reviewed the ABCMS Portal Roster for your child care program on August 22, 2025, and you have linked staff to the facility’s ABCMS Portal page. I reviewed for accuracy the ABCMS Portal to the staff and training worksheet that you had provided to me prior to today’s visit. I discussed that when new staff are hired and/or when staff are terminated you are required to update the ABCMS Portal Page. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed that there were no results available on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The last lead water testing results were dated March 8, 2021. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. I reminded you that this must be completed as soon as possible or a violation may be cited at a future visit. -QRIS Moderation For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. I discussed with you the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. Information was discussed included the following: the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for each staff and the program, Enhanced Education standards for the different staff positions, Family and Community Engagement Standards, curriculum, Staff/Child Ratios requirements, and approved Early Childhood Formative Assessments. We discussed you letting me know by October 20, 2025, which of the three pathways for stars you have chosen for your facility. Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d Technical Assistance for QRIS and ERS-3 & SACERS-U: I suggested that you contact Child Care Connections of Cleveland County for technical assistance and trainings. I have provided their contact information below. Southwestern Child Development Commission for SACERS-U (828)586-5561 Tina Williams, Director of Provider Services ShaKaren Dade, Birth-Three Specialist (704) 487-7397 -Updating DCDEE WORKS Account: We discussed updating and/or creating an account on the DCDEE WORKS portal for staff’s education to be evaluated for the upcoming Pathways to the Stars process. The link is the following: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ and scroll down to the DCDEE WORKS logon link. An updated DCDEE WORKS account is required for all staff to process the education standard for your program. Education will be evaluated for administrators and staff who provide direct care to children. Additional trainings and resources can be accessed from the NC Rated License Assessment Project for the Environment Rating Scales Third Edition for the SACERS-U, ITERS-3 & ECERS-3. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment during the visit today. I reminded you that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or aid a child if needed. I also discussed that naptime music should not be so loud that staff are unable to hear children in case assistance is needed. I reviewed with you the child care rules concerning the safe environment and supervision. Child Care Rule References: 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: BERRYLAND CLUBHOUSE II Facility ID: 23000328 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/2/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 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 unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Katina Smith, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on August 27, 2025, and your business Berryland Clubhouse CDC, Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on August 7, 2019, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, meets enhanced ratios minus 1, and meets enhance space. You stated that no children were enrolled on either 2nd or 3rd shifts. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The facility is approved for transportation, but currently transportation is not being offered. I reminded you that before transportation of children can be provided, I must monitor all vehicles for approval prior to children being transported. During today’s visit, the staff and children were observed bottle feeding, indoor free play, music and movement, breakfast, lunch, hand washing, and nap time. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on January 25, 2025. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 24, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown emergency drill was completed on August 1, 2025, at 10:15am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 21, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on August 14, 2025, at 10:25am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit.. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space #5, two infant children four months of age and were enrolled on August 12, 2025, did not have available for review the required signature on the infant feeding schedule documentation. .0902(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #5, on August 14, 2025, at 12:50pm, 1:00pm, 1:15pm, and 1:30pm, one infant child four months of age enrolled on Augst 12, 2025, did not have documentation for review their sleep positions recorded on the sleep check chart. .0606(g) 895 Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In Space #5, an infant nine months of age enrolled February 5, 2025, documentation available for review on the following dates and times had their first sleep position documented on the safe sleep charts as tummy. The dates and times were August 1, 2025, at 11:40am and 2:09pm, August 4, 2025, at 11:40am and 12:36 pm, on August 5, 2025, at 11:51am and 1:42pm, August 6, 2025, at 11:33am, and 1:10pm, on August 7, 2025, at 11:49am, and 1:10pm, on August 8, 2025, at 12:12pm, on August 11, 2025, at 12:09pm, on August 13, 2025, at 11:52am, on August 14, 2025, at 11:37am and 1:30pm, on August 15, 2025, at 11:19am, on August 18, 2025, at 11:20am, on August 19, 2025, at 11:40am, on August 20, 2025, at 11:42am, and on August 21, 2025, at 11:10am. .0606(a)(1)(A-B) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: Infant Feeding Schedules: I reminded you that children aged fifteen months and younger must have an up-to date feeding schedule posted with the required signatures. I suggested creating an infant room paperwork checklist on what documentation must be posted, recorded, and kept current. I also suggested that once new infant children are enrolled that someone goes behind the staff to ensure proper documentation is recorded for accuracy. Documenting Safe Sleep Checks: Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. .0606(g). Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I also suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be monitored for accuracy. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks weekly and prior to filing. Documenting Safe Sleep Positions: Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (a) each center licensed to care for infants aged 12 months or younger shall develop, adopt, and comply with a written safe sleep policy that: (1) specifies that caregivers shall place infants aged 12 months or younger on their backs for sleeping. I suggested reviewing with all staff your safe sleep policy and document the review of the safe sleep policy and place it a file and have available for review. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-seven (97%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 16, 2025. The compliance letter was completed during the visit and given to me before the end of today’s visit. Consultation: -Provider Access to ABCMS I reviewed the ABCMS Portal Roster for your child care program on August 22, 2025, and you have linked staff to the facility’s ABCMS Portal page. I reviewed for accuracy the ABCMS Portal to the staff and training worksheet that you had provided to me prior to today’s visit. I discussed that when new staff are hired and/or when staff are terminated you are required to update the ABCMS Portal Page. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed that there were no results available on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The last lead water testing results were dated March 8, 2021. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. I reminded you that this must be completed as soon as possible or a violation may be cited at a future visit. -QRIS Moderation For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. I discussed with you the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. Information was discussed included the following: the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for each staff and the program, Enhanced Education standards for the different staff positions, Family and Community Engagement Standards, curriculum, Staff/Child Ratios requirements, and approved Early Childhood Formative Assessments. We discussed you letting me know by October 20, 2025, which of the three pathways for stars you have chosen for your facility. Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d Technical Assistance for QRIS and ERS-3 & SACERS-U: I suggested that you contact Child Care Connections of Cleveland County for technical assistance and trainings. I have provided their contact information below. Southwestern Child Development Commission for SACERS-U (828)586-5561 Tina Williams, Director of Provider Services ShaKaren Dade, Birth-Three Specialist (704) 487-7397 -Updating DCDEE WORKS Account: We discussed updating and/or creating an account on the DCDEE WORKS portal for staff’s education to be evaluated for the upcoming Pathways to the Stars process. The link is the following: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ and scroll down to the DCDEE WORKS logon link. An updated DCDEE WORKS account is required for all staff to process the education standard for your program. Education will be evaluated for administrators and staff who provide direct care to children. Additional trainings and resources can be accessed from the NC Rated License Assessment Project for the Environment Rating Scales Third Edition for the SACERS-U, ITERS-3 & ECERS-3. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment during the visit today. I reminded you that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or aid a child if needed. I also discussed that naptime music should not be so loud that staff are unable to hear children in case assistance is needed. I reviewed with you the child care rules concerning the safe environment and supervision. Child Care Rule References: 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: BERRYLAND CLUBHOUSE II Facility ID: 23000328 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/2/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 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 unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Katina Smith, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on August 27, 2025, and your business Berryland Clubhouse CDC, Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on August 7, 2019, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, meets enhanced ratios minus 1, and meets enhance space. You stated that no children were enrolled on either 2nd or 3rd shifts. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The facility is approved for transportation, but currently transportation is not being offered. I reminded you that before transportation of children can be provided, I must monitor all vehicles for approval prior to children being transported. During today’s visit, the staff and children were observed bottle feeding, indoor free play, music and movement, breakfast, lunch, hand washing, and nap time. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on January 25, 2025. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 24, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown emergency drill was completed on August 1, 2025, at 10:15am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 21, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on August 14, 2025, at 10:25am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit.. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space #5, two infant children four months of age and were enrolled on August 12, 2025, did not have available for review the required signature on the infant feeding schedule documentation. .0902(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #5, on August 14, 2025, at 12:50pm, 1:00pm, 1:15pm, and 1:30pm, one infant child four months of age enrolled on Augst 12, 2025, did not have documentation for review their sleep positions recorded on the sleep check chart. .0606(g) 895 Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In Space #5, an infant nine months of age enrolled February 5, 2025, documentation available for review on the following dates and times had their first sleep position documented on the safe sleep charts as tummy. The dates and times were August 1, 2025, at 11:40am and 2:09pm, August 4, 2025, at 11:40am and 12:36 pm, on August 5, 2025, at 11:51am and 1:42pm, August 6, 2025, at 11:33am, and 1:10pm, on August 7, 2025, at 11:49am, and 1:10pm, on August 8, 2025, at 12:12pm, on August 11, 2025, at 12:09pm, on August 13, 2025, at 11:52am, on August 14, 2025, at 11:37am and 1:30pm, on August 15, 2025, at 11:19am, on August 18, 2025, at 11:20am, on August 19, 2025, at 11:40am, on August 20, 2025, at 11:42am, and on August 21, 2025, at 11:10am. .0606(a)(1)(A-B) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: Infant Feeding Schedules: I reminded you that children aged fifteen months and younger must have an up-to date feeding schedule posted with the required signatures. I suggested creating an infant room paperwork checklist on what documentation must be posted, recorded, and kept current. I also suggested that once new infant children are enrolled that someone goes behind the staff to ensure proper documentation is recorded for accuracy. Documenting Safe Sleep Checks: Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. .0606(g). Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I also suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be monitored for accuracy. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks weekly and prior to filing. Documenting Safe Sleep Positions: Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (a) each center licensed to care for infants aged 12 months or younger shall develop, adopt, and comply with a written safe sleep policy that: (1) specifies that caregivers shall place infants aged 12 months or younger on their backs for sleeping. I suggested reviewing with all staff your safe sleep policy and document the review of the safe sleep policy and place it a file and have available for review. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-seven (97%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 16, 2025. The compliance letter was completed during the visit and given to me before the end of today’s visit. Consultation: -Provider Access to ABCMS I reviewed the ABCMS Portal Roster for your child care program on August 22, 2025, and you have linked staff to the facility’s ABCMS Portal page. I reviewed for accuracy the ABCMS Portal to the staff and training worksheet that you had provided to me prior to today’s visit. I discussed that when new staff are hired and/or when staff are terminated you are required to update the ABCMS Portal Page. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed that there were no results available on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The last lead water testing results were dated March 8, 2021. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. I reminded you that this must be completed as soon as possible or a violation may be cited at a future visit. -QRIS Moderation For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. I discussed with you the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. Information was discussed included the following: the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for each staff and the program, Enhanced Education standards for the different staff positions, Family and Community Engagement Standards, curriculum, Staff/Child Ratios requirements, and approved Early Childhood Formative Assessments. We discussed you letting me know by October 20, 2025, which of the three pathways for stars you have chosen for your facility. Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d Technical Assistance for QRIS and ERS-3 & SACERS-U: I suggested that you contact Child Care Connections of Cleveland County for technical assistance and trainings. I have provided their contact information below. Southwestern Child Development Commission for SACERS-U (828)586-5561 Tina Williams, Director of Provider Services ShaKaren Dade, Birth-Three Specialist (704) 487-7397 -Updating DCDEE WORKS Account: We discussed updating and/or creating an account on the DCDEE WORKS portal for staff’s education to be evaluated for the upcoming Pathways to the Stars process. The link is the following: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ and scroll down to the DCDEE WORKS logon link. An updated DCDEE WORKS account is required for all staff to process the education standard for your program. Education will be evaluated for administrators and staff who provide direct care to children. Additional trainings and resources can be accessed from the NC Rated License Assessment Project for the Environment Rating Scales Third Edition for the SACERS-U, ITERS-3 & ECERS-3. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment during the visit today. I reminded you that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or aid a child if needed. I also discussed that naptime music should not be so loud that staff are unable to hear children in case assistance is needed. I reviewed with you the child care rules concerning the safe environment and supervision. Child Care Rule References: 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BERRYLAND CLUBHOUSE II Facility ID: 23000328 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Katina Smith, assisted me with the visit today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed on September 5, 2023, and Berryland Clubhouse CDC, Inc. was listed as current and active. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on August 7, 2019, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, meets enhanced ratios minus 1, and meets enhance space. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on February 6, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on June 30, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown drill was completed on June 8, 2023, at 10:20am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on September 5, 2023. The last fire drill was completed on August 8, 2023, at 9:32am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children were observed during indoor and outdoor free play, art activities, music and movement, and breakfast. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. You, Katina Smith, stated no new staff have been employed since your last annual compliance visit conducted on September 13, 2022. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #3, on August 8, 2023, one child’s arrival time was not documented and on August 16, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #2, Hazardous materials with multiple written warnings, such as keep out of reach of children were stored in an unlocked storage closet and accessible to children. The hazardous materials included two (2) containers of BioAdvanced Home Insect Killer Plus Germ Killer, one (1) bottle of Pine Sol Disinfectant Cleaner, one (1) bottle of Lysol Hydrogen PerOxide Multi-Purpose cleaner, one (1) spray bottle of Lysol Disinfecting Spray, and one (1) container of Instant Power Commercial Drain Maintainer. .2820(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was completed and recorded on February 6, 2023, at 11:15am and another lockdown drill was completed and recorded on June 8, 2023, at 10:20am. The time span between the two lockdown drills was four months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: -Arrival/Departure Times I discussed with you, Katina Smith, daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart the child care facility to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested creating a system and review with staff of the procedures of recording sign-in and sign-out times and other required information daily to ensure accurate records are kept. -Emergency Drills: As a reminder, emergency drills must occur and be documented every three months with all the required information included on the emergency drill form. -Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials with multiple warnings, such as keep out of reach of children must be kept in locked storage. I suggested reviewing with staff the proper procedures of locking storage closets with hazardous materials stored inside. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was eighty-eight percent (88) %. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 20, 2023. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Upcoming Training Announcement- Children’s Environmental Health has set up virtual trainings for child care center operators on the newly readopted child care sanitation rules. The dates for the trainings are September 20, 2023, and September 26, 2023; both scheduled from 9:00am – 11:30am. These trainings are identical, so only one will need to be attended. -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information I shared with you, Katina Smith, your child care program, Berryland Clubhouse II, is in cohort #2 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 20, 2026. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. You will then scroll to Licensing tab, scroll to the Star Rated License tab, and then click on to the Resuming Star Rated License tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License -Early Childhood Equivalency Exam The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. or more information, visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/north-carolina-early-childhood-equivalency-exam-now-available. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Health and Safety Trainings I reminded you, Katina Smith, to check and track staff’s progress on completing the required Health/Safety trainings. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Criminal Background Check Legislative Changes: The 2022-2023 Appropriations Bill (HB 103) signed by Governor Cooper on July 11, 2022, made two important changes to North Carolina General Statute 110-90-2 regarding child care Criminal Background Checks. 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was revised from three years to five years. 2. The provisional qualification period was reduced to forty-five days. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. ChildCareStrongNC Managing COVID-19 Cases in Child Care Facilities Toolkit: Published March 23, 2020, updated September 6, 2022. Link to the latest toolkit is https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/nc-interim-guidance-child-care-settings-0/download?attachment If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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