Chatham Childcare

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor for compliance of child care requirements for an unannounced follow-up visit. During today's visit I inspected the following: indoor learning environment, outdoor learning environment, supervision, ratio, interactions, program records, medication, CPR/First Aid Certification, and all child care requirements. Children were observed participating in free time activities and preparing for lunch. Teachers were seen interacting with the children, singing songs, and redirecting children. I found ratio, interactions and supervision to be in compliance. I reviewed two staff records for new teachers hired in October. The following was cited during today's inspection. 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. Teacher JS did not have a medical report on file that was completed by a health care professional prior to being hired. 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. Teacher JS did not have a TB screening on file that was completed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 21, 2024, 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 considered 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: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd. PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Missy Petty, Administrator Chatham Child Care ID # 19000407 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of collecting all required staff documents within the required timeframes listed in the child care rules. The division's website has a copy of the Staff File Checklist under the "Provider Documents" tab. This is a great resource to use to ensure that all required documents are on file with the required timeframes. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor for compliance of child care requirements for an unannounced follow-up visit. During today's visit I inspected the following: indoor learning environment, outdoor learning environment, supervision, ratio, interactions, program records, medication, CPR/First Aid Certification, and all child care requirements. Children were observed participating in free time activities and preparing for lunch. Teachers were seen interacting with the children, singing songs, and redirecting children. I found ratio, interactions and supervision to be in compliance. I reviewed two staff records for new teachers hired in October. The following was cited during today's inspection. 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. Teacher JS did not have a medical report on file that was completed by a health care professional prior to being hired. 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. Teacher JS did not have a TB screening on file that was completed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 21, 2024, 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 considered 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: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd. PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Missy Petty, Administrator Chatham Child Care ID # 19000407 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of collecting all required staff documents within the required timeframes listed in the child care rules. The division's website has a copy of the Staff File Checklist under the "Provider Documents" tab. This is a great resource to use to ensure that all required documents are on file with the required timeframes. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov 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 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor for compliance of child care requirements for an unannounced follow-up visit. During today's visit I inspected the following: indoor learning environment, outdoor learning environment, supervision, ratio, interactions, program records, medication, CPR/First Aid Certification, and all child care requirements. Children were observed participating in free time activities and preparing for lunch. Teachers were seen interacting with the children, singing songs, and redirecting children. I found ratio, interactions and supervision to be in compliance. I reviewed two staff records for new teachers hired in October. The following was cited during today's inspection. 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. Teacher JS did not have a medical report on file that was completed by a health care professional prior to being hired. 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. Teacher JS did not have a TB screening on file that was completed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 21, 2024, 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 considered 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: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd. PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Missy Petty, Administrator Chatham Child Care ID # 19000407 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of collecting all required staff documents within the required timeframes listed in the child care rules. The division's website has a copy of the Staff File Checklist under the "Provider Documents" tab. This is a great resource to use to ensure that all required documents are on file with the required timeframes. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov 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 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-192L Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to follow up with violations cited during a complaint visit conducted on September 23, 2024. During today's visit I monitored staff/child ratio, indoor learning environments, licensed program space, teacher records. I found staff/child ratios, interactions, and supervision to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play activities prior to lunch time. Teachers were seen monitoring the room and preparing the room for lunch time. The administrator took me upstairs to monitor unapproved licensed space. During today's visit, no children were using unapproved licensed space. All children were located in licensed space supervised by children. I also reviewed Teacher Hollie Fuquay's file and confirmed that their criminal record check is complete and the verification letter is on file. All violations cited during the September 23, 2024 compliant inspection have been corrected and are back in compliance. I reviewed a new employee's staff record during today's visit. Teacher HL was hired October 2, 2024 and their health questionnaire, emergency information and acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not available for review. The following was cited during today's inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Teacher HL was hired October 2, 2024 and their emergency information was not available for review. .0701(a) 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. Teacher HL was hired October 2, 2024 and their acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 October 17, 2024, 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: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, 80 Blake Blvd; PO Box 4441, Pinehurst, NC 28374, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Missy Petty, Administrator, Chatham Childcare, ID # 19000407 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of having all required staff records filled out prior to the employees first day of work. One way to accomplish receiving all documents prior to the first shift is including all the required paperwork to the employee in their new hire packet. Inform them that they can not begin working until you receive all required documentation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-192L Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that a childcare provider is working without a criminal background check and valid qualifying letter. There is a concern related to staff qualifications and training. There is a concern of inappropriate discipline. There is a concern that children are being cared for in a space that is not licensed for childcare. During today’s inspection Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the indoor environment was monitored. I observed the teachers interacting with the children, walking around the room and singing songs with the children. I observed the children participating in free play activities. Today’s menu consisted of chicken nuggets, green beans, peaches, bread and milk. Based on information provided, on September 13, 2024, there were reported concerns of staff working with out a criminal background check and qualification letter on file. There were additional concerns that teachers were caring for children a group of children by themselves without meeting the qualifications. Another concern reported that children were not served snack because as a form of discipline. It was also reported that the center may being using unapproved space located above the center in the upstairs of the church. During my visit I interviewed the administrator, Ms. Missy Petty, and informed her of the allegations. She reported to me that she did have one teacher present at the facility today that did not have a background check. She stated that teacher, Hollie Fuquay, was recently hired and completed a background check but realized on September 20, 2024, that the background check was not a background check completed by the division. Teacher Hollie Fuquay was working during the inspection. The administrator sent Teacher Hollie Fuquay home and informed them that they may not return to the center until the criminal background check is complete and the qualification letter is on file. Based on the above information, the allegation of teachers working at the center without a criminal background check and qualification letter is substantiated. I spoke with the administrator about the allegation of teachers not having met the preservice qualifications for their positions. I reviewed teacher files and discussed the qualification of teachers with the administrator. All teachers meet the preservice requirements for their position. Based on the above information the allegation was unsubstantiated. I spoke with the administrator about the allegation of inappropriate discipline techniques. She reported that she is not aware of a child having their snack withheld as a form of discipline. She went further to explain that it is the center’s expectation that teacher redirect children and talk to the children about what they did and how they could prevent that action in the future. During the visit today, I heard multiple teachers redirect children. Teachers identified the action and redirected the child to another activity. Based on the information above, my observations, and my interview with the administrator the allegation was unsubstantiated. I also spoke with the administrator about the use of unapproved space upstairs in the facility. She informed me that the program used to operate a school age summer camp program upstairs, but they have not operated that program since August. I asked the administrator to take me upstairs to look at the space. Upstairs I observed a church sanctuary and Sunday school classrooms. I also observe three school age children in one of the Sunday school classrooms unsupervised. The administrator informed me that the children were the children of one of the teachers and one of the children was her grandchild. The center is licensed for ages 0-12 years old. The administrator had the school age children return to licensed space and the administrator is caring for them until after nap time is over where they will move children around to maintain staff/child ratios. The allegation of use of unapproved space is substantiated. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. Three school age children were using unapproved space. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Three school age children were left unsupervised in unapproved space. .1801(a)(1-5) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Teacher Hollie Fuquay was hired and was working prior to completing a Criminal Background Check. Hollie was present at the facility during the visit and was sent home by the administrator and will not return to work until a criminal background check is completed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Teacher Hollie Fuquay did not have a qualification letter on file for review. The administrator sent Hollie home and they will not return until they have received their qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 October 7, 2024, 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 considered 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: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd. PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Missy Petty, Administrator Chatham Child Care ID # 19000407 Technical Assistance: We discussed the use of license space and unapproved space. Children may only be care for in licensed space. Children within the age range of the licensed and on the premise must be enrolled in the program and cared for in licensed space. We additionally discussed the importance of ensuring that a division criminal background check is complete prior to the employee working at the center. Teacher Hollie Fuquay may not return to work until you receive a copy of their qualification letter. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-192L Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that a childcare provider is working without a criminal background check and valid qualifying letter. There is a concern related to staff qualifications and training. There is a concern of inappropriate discipline. There is a concern that children are being cared for in a space that is not licensed for childcare. During today’s inspection Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the indoor environment was monitored. I observed the teachers interacting with the children, walking around the room and singing songs with the children. I observed the children participating in free play activities. Today’s menu consisted of chicken nuggets, green beans, peaches, bread and milk. Based on information provided, on September 13, 2024, there were reported concerns of staff working with out a criminal background check and qualification letter on file. There were additional concerns that teachers were caring for children a group of children by themselves without meeting the qualifications. Another concern reported that children were not served snack because as a form of discipline. It was also reported that the center may being using unapproved space located above the center in the upstairs of the church. During my visit I interviewed the administrator, Ms. Missy Petty, and informed her of the allegations. She reported to me that she did have one teacher present at the facility today that did not have a background check. She stated that teacher, Hollie Fuquay, was recently hired and completed a background check but realized on September 20, 2024, that the background check was not a background check completed by the division. Teacher Hollie Fuquay was working during the inspection. The administrator sent Teacher Hollie Fuquay home and informed them that they may not return to the center until the criminal background check is complete and the qualification letter is on file. Based on the above information, the allegation of teachers working at the center without a criminal background check and qualification letter is substantiated. I spoke with the administrator about the allegation of teachers not having met the preservice qualifications for their positions. I reviewed teacher files and discussed the qualification of teachers with the administrator. All teachers meet the preservice requirements for their position. Based on the above information the allegation was unsubstantiated. I spoke with the administrator about the allegation of inappropriate discipline techniques. She reported that she is not aware of a child having their snack withheld as a form of discipline. She went further to explain that it is the center’s expectation that teacher redirect children and talk to the children about what they did and how they could prevent that action in the future. During the visit today, I heard multiple teachers redirect children. Teachers identified the action and redirected the child to another activity. Based on the information above, my observations, and my interview with the administrator the allegation was unsubstantiated. I also spoke with the administrator about the use of unapproved space upstairs in the facility. She informed me that the program used to operate a school age summer camp program upstairs, but they have not operated that program since August. I asked the administrator to take me upstairs to look at the space. Upstairs I observed a church sanctuary and Sunday school classrooms. I also observe three school age children in one of the Sunday school classrooms unsupervised. The administrator informed me that the children were the children of one of the teachers and one of the children was her grandchild. The center is licensed for ages 0-12 years old. The administrator had the school age children return to licensed space and the administrator is caring for them until after nap time is over where they will move children around to maintain staff/child ratios. The allegation of use of unapproved space is substantiated. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. Three school age children were using unapproved space. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Three school age children were left unsupervised in unapproved space. .1801(a)(1-5) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Teacher Hollie Fuquay was hired and was working prior to completing a Criminal Background Check. Hollie was present at the facility during the visit and was sent home by the administrator and will not return to work until a criminal background check is completed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Teacher Hollie Fuquay did not have a qualification letter on file for review. The administrator sent Hollie home and they will not return until they have received their qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 October 7, 2024, 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 considered 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: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd. PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Missy Petty, Administrator Chatham Child Care ID # 19000407 Technical Assistance: We discussed the use of license space and unapproved space. Children may only be care for in licensed space. Children within the age range of the licensed and on the premise must be enrolled in the program and cared for in licensed space. We additionally discussed the importance of ensuring that a division criminal background check is complete prior to the employee working at the center. Teacher Hollie Fuquay may not return to work until you receive a copy of their qualification letter. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov 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 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-192L Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that a childcare provider is working without a criminal background check and valid qualifying letter. There is a concern related to staff qualifications and training. There is a concern of inappropriate discipline. There is a concern that children are being cared for in a space that is not licensed for childcare. During today’s inspection Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the indoor environment was monitored. I observed the teachers interacting with the children, walking around the room and singing songs with the children. I observed the children participating in free play activities. Today’s menu consisted of chicken nuggets, green beans, peaches, bread and milk. Based on information provided, on September 13, 2024, there were reported concerns of staff working with out a criminal background check and qualification letter on file. There were additional concerns that teachers were caring for children a group of children by themselves without meeting the qualifications. Another concern reported that children were not served snack because as a form of discipline. It was also reported that the center may being using unapproved space located above the center in the upstairs of the church. During my visit I interviewed the administrator, Ms. Missy Petty, and informed her of the allegations. She reported to me that she did have one teacher present at the facility today that did not have a background check. She stated that teacher, Hollie Fuquay, was recently hired and completed a background check but realized on September 20, 2024, that the background check was not a background check completed by the division. Teacher Hollie Fuquay was working during the inspection. The administrator sent Teacher Hollie Fuquay home and informed them that they may not return to the center until the criminal background check is complete and the qualification letter is on file. Based on the above information, the allegation of teachers working at the center without a criminal background check and qualification letter is substantiated. I spoke with the administrator about the allegation of teachers not having met the preservice qualifications for their positions. I reviewed teacher files and discussed the qualification of teachers with the administrator. All teachers meet the preservice requirements for their position. Based on the above information the allegation was unsubstantiated. I spoke with the administrator about the allegation of inappropriate discipline techniques. She reported that she is not aware of a child having their snack withheld as a form of discipline. She went further to explain that it is the center’s expectation that teacher redirect children and talk to the children about what they did and how they could prevent that action in the future. During the visit today, I heard multiple teachers redirect children. Teachers identified the action and redirected the child to another activity. Based on the information above, my observations, and my interview with the administrator the allegation was unsubstantiated. I also spoke with the administrator about the use of unapproved space upstairs in the facility. She informed me that the program used to operate a school age summer camp program upstairs, but they have not operated that program since August. I asked the administrator to take me upstairs to look at the space. Upstairs I observed a church sanctuary and Sunday school classrooms. I also observe three school age children in one of the Sunday school classrooms unsupervised. The administrator informed me that the children were the children of one of the teachers and one of the children was her grandchild. The center is licensed for ages 0-12 years old. The administrator had the school age children return to licensed space and the administrator is caring for them until after nap time is over where they will move children around to maintain staff/child ratios. The allegation of use of unapproved space is substantiated. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. Three school age children were using unapproved space. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Three school age children were left unsupervised in unapproved space. .1801(a)(1-5) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Teacher Hollie Fuquay was hired and was working prior to completing a Criminal Background Check. Hollie was present at the facility during the visit and was sent home by the administrator and will not return to work until a criminal background check is completed. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Teacher Hollie Fuquay did not have a qualification letter on file for review. The administrator sent Hollie home and they will not return until they have received their qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 October 7, 2024, 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 considered 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: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd. PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Missy Petty, Administrator Chatham Child Care ID # 19000407 Technical Assistance: We discussed the use of license space and unapproved space. Children may only be care for in licensed space. Children within the age range of the licensed and on the premise must be enrolled in the program and cared for in licensed space. We additionally discussed the importance of ensuring that a division criminal background check is complete prior to the employee working at the center. Teacher Hollie Fuquay may not return to work until you receive a copy of their qualification letter. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 6/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 01:50 PM 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 third temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective February 5, 2024, to August 5, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Missy Petty Administrator/Owner. All indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care were monitored today. Children were observed napping. After napping children were observed washing their hands to eat snack. Children were observed during freeplay activities. Appropriate interactions were observed between children and staff. Children were adequately supervised. For snack the children were ritz crackers and 100% apple juice. The following were also monitored during the visit: staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products; adequate/approved space; posted license and permit restrictions. Two (2) new staff file was reviewed during today’s visit. Program records were reviewed during today’s visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 19, 2024, with a classification of superior. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on November 28, 2023. 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. Petty and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was not current in space 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by July 10, 2024, describing how and when the violation/s were corrected. You should email the compliance letter to leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov . 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 July 10, 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 93%. I cannot process your rated license application until I receive your compliance letter. Rated License Assessment The facility had the ECERS-R conducted on June 11, 2024, in which they scored 5.11. They had the ITERS-R conducted on June 18, 2024, in which they scored 5.37. Their overall average score (across both assessments) is 5.24. This information will be used to determine the number of points your program will earn in the Program Standards component of your star rated license. Items that scored below a three (3) and could be possible child care violations were reviewed with you. ECERS-R Item 8: Indicator 3.1: Score 2 points “On days when children go outdoors, gross motor equipment is provided for enough time. However on days when outdoor play does not occur it was reported that children use instruments and scarves as they dance to music. This activity does not involve gross motor equipment and such equipment was not observed or reported to be used indoors on days when children do not play outside”. According to the administrator they do have balls, basketball goal, and shopping carts that children push. Gross motor (physical) skills are those which require whole body movement, and which involve the large (core stabilizing) muscles of the body to perform everyday functions, such as standing, walking, running, and sitting upright. It also includes eye-hand coordination skills such as ball skills (throwing, catching, kicking). Gross motor skills are important to enable children to perform everyday functions, such as walking, running, skipping, as well as playground skills (e.g. climbing) and sporting skills (e.g. catching, throwing and hitting a ball with a bat). These are crucial for everyday self-care skills like dressing. Types of gross motor activities for the indoors could include: 1 – Toss bean bags into baskets Provide laundry baskets. Then get your learners in several rows, and have them take turns tossing bean bags into the basket. Learn with a ball toss If your learners are able to catch a simple toss, put them in a circle. Then think of a way to incorporate learning with a ball toss. For example, you can throw a ball to a student and name a word. Then s/he names a rhyming word and tosses the ball back to you. Toss it to another student with a new word for him/her to rhyme. Item 10: Indicator 3.3: 2 points “A child ate breakfast as the observation began. During this meal, the child ate fruit and toast with his hands. After this meal, the child had his hands wiped with a baby wipe, rather than washing his hands with soap and running water. Before lunch, the five children present did not wash their hands. After children ate tater tots and a sandwich with their hands during lunch, the children had their hands wiped with a baby wipe, rather than washing their hands with soap and running water. This indicator requires that eating surfaces are cleaned with soapy water, and then sprayed with a sanitizing solution that is allowed to air dry on the surface for at least 2 minutes. After breakfast and lunch, the table was cleaned and sanitized correctly. The table was not cleaned or sanitized before lunch”. According to the administrator she has discussed with staff that children should wash their hands as needed. Baby wipes should not be used to wash hands before and after eating. Unfortunately, baby wipes aren’t always as effective as soap and water to get rid of germs. Washing hands with soap and running water is one of the best lines of defense against germs. For more information about hand washing you can visit: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/index.html Item 12: 1 point Indicator 1.3: “Five diaper changes were observed. After one change the teacher touched another child before washing her hands. After the other four changes, the teacher did not wash her hands after she cleaned the diapering surface”. I reviewed with the administrator the correct way to change a diaper. I also discussed that staff and children’s hands should be washed in between diaper changing to prevent the spread of germs. I did observe a diaper changing poster posted near the diaper changing station. According to the administrator correct diaper changing procedures were discussed with staff. Item 13: 2 points Indicator: 3.1 “The teacher did not wash her hands as needed. She did not wash her hands after outdoor play. The children washed their hands 56% of the time. After painting their fingers, the children had their hands wiped with a baby wipe, rather than washing them with soap and running water”. I discussed with the administrator that staff and children should wash their hands after outdoor play to prevent the spread of germs using soap and running water. According to the administrator this has been reviewed with staff. Baby wipes aren’t always as effective as soap and water to get rid of germs. Washing hands with soap and running water is one of the best lines of defense against germs. For more information about hand washing you can visit: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/index.html Hand sanitizing products can be used while outdoors, but indoors soap and running water should be used for proper handwashing. Indicator: 3.2 “Children frequently mouthed toys. This occurred throughout the observation and affected many toys in different centers. The toys were not cleaned and sanitized before being returned to the storage bins. The trash cans in the classroom and beside the sink in the hallway had lids that were lifted by hand. Children and the teacher touched the lids when throwing away paper towels after washing their hands throughout the assessment”. When toys are mouthed, they should be removed from the play area immediately and placed in a container that is labeled “dirty toys”. These toys should be cleaned and sanitized before they are accessible to children. It is best practice to use trash cans with a foot pedal that lifts the lid so, staff and children do not have to touch the lids with their hands. When staff and children touch trash can lids, they should wash their hands with soap and running water. There is a dirty toy bin located in the classroom. When toys are mouthed, they are placed in the dirty toy bin and sanitized daily. According to the administrator she discussed with staff that when toys are mouthed, they should be immediately placed in the dirty toy bin and sanitized. ITERS-R Item 4: 2 points Indicator: 3.2 “The sink was located against a wall in the classroom. When the teacher assisted children with handwashing, her back was turned toward the play areas. Also, the main play area was positioned in front of the diapering table. When standing at the table, children playing directly in front the table could not be seen. During the observation, there were times when an additional staff member was present. However, it was reported that one teacher works with this group of children during the day”. Staff should position themselves in the classroom where they can see and hear children at all times. It was discussed that they could place security mirrors in the classroom so, staff can see and hear children at all times. According to the administrator she may purchase security mirrors to be placed in the classroom. Item 11: 4 points Indicator: 5.1 “Indoors, there was an instance when the teacher lifted a child by his upper arms from the exersaucer. Lifting young children in this manner puts them at risk for joint injury. Also, two children were placed to sleep in their cribs with the crib rail folded down; the height of the rails measured 13.5 inches from the top of the crib mattress, rather than 20 inches. Outdoors, the children used the grassy area at the front of the building. This area was not enclosed by a fence and was next to the parking lot”. Children should not be lifted by their upper arms because children’s bones and ligaments are fragile. Injuries to these joints are common and may occur more frequently in children younger than five years and are often the direct result of being picked up incorrectly. Children should be lifted by grasping them under their armpits. During today’s visit the rails were closed. According to the administrator, she discussed with staff that the railings should be closed at all times. For additional information about cribs, you can visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2012/CPSC-Sets-Crib-Safety-Standards Children should play in a fenced in designated play area outside. They can play outside the fence for special activities as long as they have written permission that has been signed by the parent. Written permission signed by parents to play outside the fenced area was on file for all children. Reminders: You can visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. You can reach me at 919-819-9348, or email: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 6/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 01:50 PM 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 third temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective February 5, 2024, to August 5, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Missy Petty Administrator/Owner. All indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care were monitored today. Children were observed napping. After napping children were observed washing their hands to eat snack. Children were observed during freeplay activities. Appropriate interactions were observed between children and staff. Children were adequately supervised. For snack the children were ritz crackers and 100% apple juice. The following were also monitored during the visit: staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products; adequate/approved space; posted license and permit restrictions. Two (2) new staff file was reviewed during today’s visit. Program records were reviewed during today’s visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 19, 2024, with a classification of superior. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on November 28, 2023. 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. Petty and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was not current in space 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by July 10, 2024, describing how and when the violation/s were corrected. You should email the compliance letter to leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov . 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 July 10, 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 93%. I cannot process your rated license application until I receive your compliance letter. Rated License Assessment The facility had the ECERS-R conducted on June 11, 2024, in which they scored 5.11. They had the ITERS-R conducted on June 18, 2024, in which they scored 5.37. Their overall average score (across both assessments) is 5.24. This information will be used to determine the number of points your program will earn in the Program Standards component of your star rated license. Items that scored below a three (3) and could be possible child care violations were reviewed with you. ECERS-R Item 8: Indicator 3.1: Score 2 points “On days when children go outdoors, gross motor equipment is provided for enough time. However on days when outdoor play does not occur it was reported that children use instruments and scarves as they dance to music. This activity does not involve gross motor equipment and such equipment was not observed or reported to be used indoors on days when children do not play outside”. According to the administrator they do have balls, basketball goal, and shopping carts that children push. Gross motor (physical) skills are those which require whole body movement, and which involve the large (core stabilizing) muscles of the body to perform everyday functions, such as standing, walking, running, and sitting upright. It also includes eye-hand coordination skills such as ball skills (throwing, catching, kicking). Gross motor skills are important to enable children to perform everyday functions, such as walking, running, skipping, as well as playground skills (e.g. climbing) and sporting skills (e.g. catching, throwing and hitting a ball with a bat). These are crucial for everyday self-care skills like dressing. Types of gross motor activities for the indoors could include: 1 – Toss bean bags into baskets Provide laundry baskets. Then get your learners in several rows, and have them take turns tossing bean bags into the basket. Learn with a ball toss If your learners are able to catch a simple toss, put them in a circle. Then think of a way to incorporate learning with a ball toss. For example, you can throw a ball to a student and name a word. Then s/he names a rhyming word and tosses the ball back to you. Toss it to another student with a new word for him/her to rhyme. Item 10: Indicator 3.3: 2 points “A child ate breakfast as the observation began. During this meal, the child ate fruit and toast with his hands. After this meal, the child had his hands wiped with a baby wipe, rather than washing his hands with soap and running water. Before lunch, the five children present did not wash their hands. After children ate tater tots and a sandwich with their hands during lunch, the children had their hands wiped with a baby wipe, rather than washing their hands with soap and running water. This indicator requires that eating surfaces are cleaned with soapy water, and then sprayed with a sanitizing solution that is allowed to air dry on the surface for at least 2 minutes. After breakfast and lunch, the table was cleaned and sanitized correctly. The table was not cleaned or sanitized before lunch”. According to the administrator she has discussed with staff that children should wash their hands as needed. Baby wipes should not be used to wash hands before and after eating. Unfortunately, baby wipes aren’t always as effective as soap and water to get rid of germs. Washing hands with soap and running water is one of the best lines of defense against germs. For more information about hand washing you can visit: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/index.html Item 12: 1 point Indicator 1.3: “Five diaper changes were observed. After one change the teacher touched another child before washing her hands. After the other four changes, the teacher did not wash her hands after she cleaned the diapering surface”. I reviewed with the administrator the correct way to change a diaper. I also discussed that staff and children’s hands should be washed in between diaper changing to prevent the spread of germs. I did observe a diaper changing poster posted near the diaper changing station. According to the administrator correct diaper changing procedures were discussed with staff. Item 13: 2 points Indicator: 3.1 “The teacher did not wash her hands as needed. She did not wash her hands after outdoor play. The children washed their hands 56% of the time. After painting their fingers, the children had their hands wiped with a baby wipe, rather than washing them with soap and running water”. I discussed with the administrator that staff and children should wash their hands after outdoor play to prevent the spread of germs using soap and running water. According to the administrator this has been reviewed with staff. Baby wipes aren’t always as effective as soap and water to get rid of germs. Washing hands with soap and running water is one of the best lines of defense against germs. For more information about hand washing you can visit: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/index.html Hand sanitizing products can be used while outdoors, but indoors soap and running water should be used for proper handwashing. Indicator: 3.2 “Children frequently mouthed toys. This occurred throughout the observation and affected many toys in different centers. The toys were not cleaned and sanitized before being returned to the storage bins. The trash cans in the classroom and beside the sink in the hallway had lids that were lifted by hand. Children and the teacher touched the lids when throwing away paper towels after washing their hands throughout the assessment”. When toys are mouthed, they should be removed from the play area immediately and placed in a container that is labeled “dirty toys”. These toys should be cleaned and sanitized before they are accessible to children. It is best practice to use trash cans with a foot pedal that lifts the lid so, staff and children do not have to touch the lids with their hands. When staff and children touch trash can lids, they should wash their hands with soap and running water. There is a dirty toy bin located in the classroom. When toys are mouthed, they are placed in the dirty toy bin and sanitized daily. According to the administrator she discussed with staff that when toys are mouthed, they should be immediately placed in the dirty toy bin and sanitized. ITERS-R Item 4: 2 points Indicator: 3.2 “The sink was located against a wall in the classroom. When the teacher assisted children with handwashing, her back was turned toward the play areas. Also, the main play area was positioned in front of the diapering table. When standing at the table, children playing directly in front the table could not be seen. During the observation, there were times when an additional staff member was present. However, it was reported that one teacher works with this group of children during the day”. Staff should position themselves in the classroom where they can see and hear children at all times. It was discussed that they could place security mirrors in the classroom so, staff can see and hear children at all times. According to the administrator she may purchase security mirrors to be placed in the classroom. Item 11: 4 points Indicator: 5.1 “Indoors, there was an instance when the teacher lifted a child by his upper arms from the exersaucer. Lifting young children in this manner puts them at risk for joint injury. Also, two children were placed to sleep in their cribs with the crib rail folded down; the height of the rails measured 13.5 inches from the top of the crib mattress, rather than 20 inches. Outdoors, the children used the grassy area at the front of the building. This area was not enclosed by a fence and was next to the parking lot”. Children should not be lifted by their upper arms because children’s bones and ligaments are fragile. Injuries to these joints are common and may occur more frequently in children younger than five years and are often the direct result of being picked up incorrectly. Children should be lifted by grasping them under their armpits. During today’s visit the rails were closed. According to the administrator, she discussed with staff that the railings should be closed at all times. For additional information about cribs, you can visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2012/CPSC-Sets-Crib-Safety-Standards Children should play in a fenced in designated play area outside. They can play outside the fence for special activities as long as they have written permission that has been signed by the parent. Written permission signed by parents to play outside the fenced area was on file for all children. Reminders: You can visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. You can reach me at 919-819-9348, or email: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 second Temporary Time Period Visit. The facility was issued a Temporary License effective February 5, 2024 to August 5, 2024. Missy Petty, Administrator, was present. She was not able to accompany me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. She was assisting teachers with morning routines. 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. The children were observed in whole group activities. The children were also observed eating lunch and during nap time. Teachers adequately supervised children. For lunch the children were served fish sticks, slice of bread, orange slices, corn, and milk. During the visit five (5) children’s files were randomly selected and reviewed. Five (5) staff files were reviewed on March 13, 2024, so, five (5) staff files were reviewed during the visit. All center program records were also monitored. 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 Mrs. Petty. Due to IT issues I was not able to access Regulatory so, I was not able to give you a computerized copy of today's Visit Summary. 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. The medical report was over a year old for one 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. The TB skin test was over a year old for two staff. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff did not complete Frist Aid training. .1102(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date was not included on the discipline statement for on child enrolled. This was corrected during the visit when it was added to the discipline statement. .1804(b) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be sent to me by May 29, 2024, stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. or, mailed to: Attention: Leisa Benson 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 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 May 29, 2024, you must contact me immediately 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 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 the visit may negatively affect your compliance score. Technical Assistance: Technical assistance was provided on how to set up a 2-year-old classroom. For additional information they can visit: https://jdeducational.com/blogs/news/setting-up-a-daily-schedule-2-year-olds 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: Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, you can contact me at (919) 819-9348 or, email: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 second Temporary Time Period Visit. The facility was issued a Temporary License effective February 5, 2024 to August 5, 2024. Missy Petty, Administrator, was present. She was not able to accompany me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. She was assisting teachers with morning routines. 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. The children were observed in whole group activities. The children were also observed eating lunch and during nap time. Teachers adequately supervised children. For lunch the children were served fish sticks, slice of bread, orange slices, corn, and milk. During the visit five (5) children’s files were randomly selected and reviewed. Five (5) staff files were reviewed on March 13, 2024, so, five (5) staff files were reviewed during the visit. All center program records were also monitored. 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 Mrs. Petty. Due to IT issues I was not able to access Regulatory so, I was not able to give you a computerized copy of today's Visit Summary. 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. The medical report was over a year old for one 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. The TB skin test was over a year old for two staff. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff did not complete Frist Aid training. .1102(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date was not included on the discipline statement for on child enrolled. This was corrected during the visit when it was added to the discipline statement. .1804(b) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be sent to me by May 29, 2024, stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. or, mailed to: Attention: Leisa Benson 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 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 May 29, 2024, you must contact me immediately 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 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 the visit may negatively affect your compliance score. Technical Assistance: Technical assistance was provided on how to set up a 2-year-old classroom. For additional information they can visit: https://jdeducational.com/blogs/news/setting-up-a-daily-schedule-2-year-olds 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: Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, you can contact me at (919) 819-9348 or, email: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 February 5, 2024, to August 5, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Missy Petty, Owner/Administrator. Upon arrival Ms. Petty was not present so, I introduced myself to the cook to let her know who I was and why I was there. I also discussed with her that I would conduct a walkthrough of the facility indoors and outdoors. Ms. Petty arrived at 11am. 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. The children were also observed playing outside, eating lunch, washing hands, and napping. For lunch the children were served cheese quesadilla, corn, salsa, pineapple chunks, and milk. Five (5) staff files were reviewed including the administrator’s file. 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. The following were also observed during today’s visit: staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products; adequate/approved space; posted license and permit restrictions. 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. During the visit I approved Chatham Childcare for transportation. During the visit I monitored the following: Vehicle that will be used for transportation: Honda Pilot Expiration date of Vehicle Registration:7/31/2024 Date of last inspection: 7/31/2024 Current Drivers License for Ms. Petty Vehicle in good repair Fire extinguisher secured Fire Aid Kit secured Emergency information and attached picture for each child transported, on the vehicle Proof of liability insurance No smoking sign Transportation Roster Transportation requirements were reviewed with her including maintaining staff/child ratios. Transportation requirements were also reviewed with her during the Pre-Licensing Visit conducted on November 28, 2023. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Petty. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The netting on the playhouse was not securely attached; this could be a potential entrapment hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 completed prior to employment for one staff. Their medical report was completed on 2/27/2024 and on file so, this was corrected during the visit. 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 before the first day of work for one staff. This it was completed on 2/27/2024 and on file so, it was corrected during the visit. .0701(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. This was not completed for all staff within the required timeframe. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by March 27, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 March 27, 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. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: The education of the Administrator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders will be assessed for points for the star rated license. It is imperative to submit official transcripts directly to DCDEE and have employees submit all other information using “WORKS” (Workforce online reporting and knowledge system). All staff education should be current before the fifth month of the temporary time period (July 1, 2024) as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive 2 points in program standards by meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space and by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers. To receive more than 2 points in program standards, the facility will need to have an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment and score at least a 4.0 on each of the scales. Be sure to visit www.ncrlap.org to familiarize you and your staff with the different assessments. Also, if you meet the requirements for a 4-5 star rated license and plan to provide care to 4 year old’s you will be required to have a curriculum that has been approved by DCDEE. You can review the approved curriculum by visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Read/nc-child-care-commission-approved-early-childhood-four-year-old-curricula-2018 Quality Bonus Point: While the facility may meet more than one possible quality point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one quality bonus point. Total points and Star Rated License Information: The total points received in both education and program standards and the quality bonus point will determine the star license issued to your center. To receive a three star license the facility must earn at least seven points. To receive a four star license the facility must earn at least ten points. To receive a five star license the facility must earn at least thirteen points. If you decide to apply for a star rated license you will need to complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Through Five Star Rated License. If you decide to have the ERS assessment conducted, you will need to complete the Rated License Assessment Request Review. These forms were given to you during the visit. They should be completed and submitted to me by March 27, 2024. I also gave you a copy of the Quality Point Form for your review. Technical Assistance: During the visit I reviewed the Summary of Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2024, Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes and I also gave you a copy. Also for the most current information provided by DCDEE you can visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Activity plans were completed and posted in all classrooms however, three (3) were not dated. In order to determine if activity plans are current, they should be dated. 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 leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 February 5, 2024, to August 5, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Missy Petty, Owner/Administrator. Upon arrival Ms. Petty was not present so, I introduced myself to the cook to let her know who I was and why I was there. I also discussed with her that I would conduct a walkthrough of the facility indoors and outdoors. Ms. Petty arrived at 11am. 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. The children were also observed playing outside, eating lunch, washing hands, and napping. For lunch the children were served cheese quesadilla, corn, salsa, pineapple chunks, and milk. Five (5) staff files were reviewed including the administrator’s file. 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. The following were also observed during today’s visit: staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products; adequate/approved space; posted license and permit restrictions. 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. During the visit I approved Chatham Childcare for transportation. During the visit I monitored the following: Vehicle that will be used for transportation: Honda Pilot Expiration date of Vehicle Registration:7/31/2024 Date of last inspection: 7/31/2024 Current Drivers License for Ms. Petty Vehicle in good repair Fire extinguisher secured Fire Aid Kit secured Emergency information and attached picture for each child transported, on the vehicle Proof of liability insurance No smoking sign Transportation Roster Transportation requirements were reviewed with her including maintaining staff/child ratios. Transportation requirements were also reviewed with her during the Pre-Licensing Visit conducted on November 28, 2023. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Petty. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The netting on the playhouse was not securely attached; this could be a potential entrapment hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 completed prior to employment for one staff. Their medical report was completed on 2/27/2024 and on file so, this was corrected during the visit. 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 before the first day of work for one staff. This it was completed on 2/27/2024 and on file so, it was corrected during the visit. .0701(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. This was not completed for all staff within the required timeframe. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by March 27, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 March 27, 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. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: The education of the Administrator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders will be assessed for points for the star rated license. It is imperative to submit official transcripts directly to DCDEE and have employees submit all other information using “WORKS” (Workforce online reporting and knowledge system). All staff education should be current before the fifth month of the temporary time period (July 1, 2024) as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive 2 points in program standards by meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space and by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers. To receive more than 2 points in program standards, the facility will need to have an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment and score at least a 4.0 on each of the scales. Be sure to visit www.ncrlap.org to familiarize you and your staff with the different assessments. Also, if you meet the requirements for a 4-5 star rated license and plan to provide care to 4 year old’s you will be required to have a curriculum that has been approved by DCDEE. You can review the approved curriculum by visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Read/nc-child-care-commission-approved-early-childhood-four-year-old-curricula-2018 Quality Bonus Point: While the facility may meet more than one possible quality point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one quality bonus point. Total points and Star Rated License Information: The total points received in both education and program standards and the quality bonus point will determine the star license issued to your center. To receive a three star license the facility must earn at least seven points. To receive a four star license the facility must earn at least ten points. To receive a five star license the facility must earn at least thirteen points. If you decide to apply for a star rated license you will need to complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Through Five Star Rated License. If you decide to have the ERS assessment conducted, you will need to complete the Rated License Assessment Request Review. These forms were given to you during the visit. They should be completed and submitted to me by March 27, 2024. I also gave you a copy of the Quality Point Form for your review. Technical Assistance: During the visit I reviewed the Summary of Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2024, Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes and I also gave you a copy. Also for the most current information provided by DCDEE you can visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Activity plans were completed and posted in all classrooms however, three (3) were not dated. In order to determine if activity plans are current, they should be dated. 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 leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 February 5, 2024, to August 5, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Missy Petty, Owner/Administrator. Upon arrival Ms. Petty was not present so, I introduced myself to the cook to let her know who I was and why I was there. I also discussed with her that I would conduct a walkthrough of the facility indoors and outdoors. Ms. Petty arrived at 11am. 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. The children were also observed playing outside, eating lunch, washing hands, and napping. For lunch the children were served cheese quesadilla, corn, salsa, pineapple chunks, and milk. Five (5) staff files were reviewed including the administrator’s file. 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. The following were also observed during today’s visit: staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products; adequate/approved space; posted license and permit restrictions. 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. During the visit I approved Chatham Childcare for transportation. During the visit I monitored the following: Vehicle that will be used for transportation: Honda Pilot Expiration date of Vehicle Registration:7/31/2024 Date of last inspection: 7/31/2024 Current Drivers License for Ms. Petty Vehicle in good repair Fire extinguisher secured Fire Aid Kit secured Emergency information and attached picture for each child transported, on the vehicle Proof of liability insurance No smoking sign Transportation Roster Transportation requirements were reviewed with her including maintaining staff/child ratios. Transportation requirements were also reviewed with her during the Pre-Licensing Visit conducted on November 28, 2023. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Petty. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The netting on the playhouse was not securely attached; this could be a potential entrapment hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 completed prior to employment for one staff. Their medical report was completed on 2/27/2024 and on file so, this was corrected during the visit. 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 before the first day of work for one staff. This it was completed on 2/27/2024 and on file so, it was corrected during the visit. .0701(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. This was not completed for all staff within the required timeframe. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by March 27, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 March 27, 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. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: The education of the Administrator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders will be assessed for points for the star rated license. It is imperative to submit official transcripts directly to DCDEE and have employees submit all other information using “WORKS” (Workforce online reporting and knowledge system). All staff education should be current before the fifth month of the temporary time period (July 1, 2024) as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive 2 points in program standards by meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space and by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers. To receive more than 2 points in program standards, the facility will need to have an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment and score at least a 4.0 on each of the scales. Be sure to visit www.ncrlap.org to familiarize you and your staff with the different assessments. Also, if you meet the requirements for a 4-5 star rated license and plan to provide care to 4 year old’s you will be required to have a curriculum that has been approved by DCDEE. You can review the approved curriculum by visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Read/nc-child-care-commission-approved-early-childhood-four-year-old-curricula-2018 Quality Bonus Point: While the facility may meet more than one possible quality point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one quality bonus point. Total points and Star Rated License Information: The total points received in both education and program standards and the quality bonus point will determine the star license issued to your center. To receive a three star license the facility must earn at least seven points. To receive a four star license the facility must earn at least ten points. To receive a five star license the facility must earn at least thirteen points. If you decide to apply for a star rated license you will need to complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Through Five Star Rated License. If you decide to have the ERS assessment conducted, you will need to complete the Rated License Assessment Request Review. These forms were given to you during the visit. They should be completed and submitted to me by March 27, 2024. I also gave you a copy of the Quality Point Form for your review. Technical Assistance: During the visit I reviewed the Summary of Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2024, Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes and I also gave you a copy. Also for the most current information provided by DCDEE you can visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Activity plans were completed and posted in all classrooms however, three (3) were not dated. In order to determine if activity plans are current, they should be dated. 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 leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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 · Violation

Name of Operation: Chatham Childcare Facility ID: 19000407 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 February 5, 2024, to August 5, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Missy Petty, Owner/Administrator. Upon arrival Ms. Petty was not present so, I introduced myself to the cook to let her know who I was and why I was there. I also discussed with her that I would conduct a walkthrough of the facility indoors and outdoors. Ms. Petty arrived at 11am. 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. The children were also observed playing outside, eating lunch, washing hands, and napping. For lunch the children were served cheese quesadilla, corn, salsa, pineapple chunks, and milk. Five (5) staff files were reviewed including the administrator’s file. 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. The following were also observed during today’s visit: staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products; adequate/approved space; posted license and permit restrictions. 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. During the visit I approved Chatham Childcare for transportation. During the visit I monitored the following: Vehicle that will be used for transportation: Honda Pilot Expiration date of Vehicle Registration:7/31/2024 Date of last inspection: 7/31/2024 Current Drivers License for Ms. Petty Vehicle in good repair Fire extinguisher secured Fire Aid Kit secured Emergency information and attached picture for each child transported, on the vehicle Proof of liability insurance No smoking sign Transportation Roster Transportation requirements were reviewed with her including maintaining staff/child ratios. Transportation requirements were also reviewed with her during the Pre-Licensing Visit conducted on November 28, 2023. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Petty. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The netting on the playhouse was not securely attached; this could be a potential entrapment hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 completed prior to employment for one staff. Their medical report was completed on 2/27/2024 and on file so, this was corrected during the visit. 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 before the first day of work for one staff. This it was completed on 2/27/2024 and on file so, it was corrected during the visit. .0701(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. This was not completed for all staff within the required timeframe. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by March 27, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 March 27, 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. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: The education of the Administrator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders will be assessed for points for the star rated license. It is imperative to submit official transcripts directly to DCDEE and have employees submit all other information using “WORKS” (Workforce online reporting and knowledge system). All staff education should be current before the fifth month of the temporary time period (July 1, 2024) as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive 2 points in program standards by meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space and by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers. To receive more than 2 points in program standards, the facility will need to have an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment and score at least a 4.0 on each of the scales. Be sure to visit www.ncrlap.org to familiarize you and your staff with the different assessments. Also, if you meet the requirements for a 4-5 star rated license and plan to provide care to 4 year old’s you will be required to have a curriculum that has been approved by DCDEE. You can review the approved curriculum by visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Read/nc-child-care-commission-approved-early-childhood-four-year-old-curricula-2018 Quality Bonus Point: While the facility may meet more than one possible quality point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one quality bonus point. Total points and Star Rated License Information: The total points received in both education and program standards and the quality bonus point will determine the star license issued to your center. To receive a three star license the facility must earn at least seven points. To receive a four star license the facility must earn at least ten points. To receive a five star license the facility must earn at least thirteen points. If you decide to apply for a star rated license you will need to complete the Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Through Five Star Rated License. If you decide to have the ERS assessment conducted, you will need to complete the Rated License Assessment Request Review. These forms were given to you during the visit. They should be completed and submitted to me by March 27, 2024. I also gave you a copy of the Quality Point Form for your review. Technical Assistance: During the visit I reviewed the Summary of Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2024, Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes and I also gave you a copy. Also for the most current information provided by DCDEE you can visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New Activity plans were completed and posted in all classrooms however, three (3) were not dated. In order to determine if activity plans are current, they should be dated. 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 leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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