Mason'S Childcare Center II

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 26, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed August 29, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 3, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of March 16, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 17, 2026, and Mason's Childcare Center II, Inc. was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. During today’s visit, I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children were participating in general personal care routines and free play activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room engaging with children during play. I found supervision, ratios, and interactions to be in compliance. The following were also inspected during today’s visit: program requirements, equipment, furnishings, staff/child ratios, supervision, medication, medication administration, outdoor learning environments, and program records including staff records and children records. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1020 All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it's equivalency within 2 years. Teacher VC does not have the NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent on file and is not currently enrolled in a program. This was corrected during the visit by combining VC's class with another class that had a qualified Lead Teacher. VC is now in the teacher role. GS 110-91(8) 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 DL 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. 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 DL and CB did not have a TB test on file prior to their first day of work. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Teachers CL, JT, SS, LT did not have updated health questionnaires on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Teachers CL, JT, SS, LT, did not have updated emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Teacher DL and VC did not have on record receiving at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. .1101(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 DL did not have on file signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teachers VC, DL and CB did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 March 31, 2026, 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. P.O. 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: We discussed spending some time working on staff files. We talked about using the staff records checklist on the division’s website as a resource for all new hires. The checklist has the required timelines for each document listed and will help you ensure that all required documents are on file within the required timeframes. We also discussed your rated license and applying for a new rated license by the end of April 2026. You mentioned that you want to apply for the Classroom and Instructional Quality pathway. Please ensure that all staff update their WORKS account to ensure that their education can be evaluated. In addition, please use the list of approve curriculum and formative assessments to help find a curriculum and assessment that works best for your program. If you have any questions along the way please reach out to me via phone or email. 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, (910) 473-4649, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@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: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 26, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed August 29, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 3, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of March 16, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 17, 2026, and Mason's Childcare Center II, Inc. was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. During today’s visit, I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children were participating in general personal care routines and free play activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room engaging with children during play. I found supervision, ratios, and interactions to be in compliance. The following were also inspected during today’s visit: program requirements, equipment, furnishings, staff/child ratios, supervision, medication, medication administration, outdoor learning environments, and program records including staff records and children records. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1020 All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it's equivalency within 2 years. Teacher VC does not have the NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent on file and is not currently enrolled in a program. This was corrected during the visit by combining VC's class with another class that had a qualified Lead Teacher. VC is now in the teacher role. GS 110-91(8) 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 DL 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. 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 DL and CB did not have a TB test on file prior to their first day of work. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Teachers CL, JT, SS, LT did not have updated health questionnaires on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Teachers CL, JT, SS, LT, did not have updated emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Teacher DL and VC did not have on record receiving at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. .1101(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 DL did not have on file signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teachers VC, DL and CB did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 March 31, 2026, 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. P.O. 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: We discussed spending some time working on staff files. We talked about using the staff records checklist on the division’s website as a resource for all new hires. The checklist has the required timelines for each document listed and will help you ensure that all required documents are on file within the required timeframes. We also discussed your rated license and applying for a new rated license by the end of April 2026. You mentioned that you want to apply for the Classroom and Instructional Quality pathway. Please ensure that all staff update their WORKS account to ensure that their education can be evaluated. In addition, please use the list of approve curriculum and formative assessments to help find a curriculum and assessment that works best for your program. If you have any questions along the way please reach out to me via phone or email. 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, (910) 473-4649, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@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: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 26, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed August 29, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 3, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of March 16, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 17, 2026, and Mason's Childcare Center II, Inc. was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. During today’s visit, I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children were participating in general personal care routines and free play activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room engaging with children during play. I found supervision, ratios, and interactions to be in compliance. The following were also inspected during today’s visit: program requirements, equipment, furnishings, staff/child ratios, supervision, medication, medication administration, outdoor learning environments, and program records including staff records and children records. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1020 All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it's equivalency within 2 years. Teacher VC does not have the NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent on file and is not currently enrolled in a program. This was corrected during the visit by combining VC's class with another class that had a qualified Lead Teacher. VC is now in the teacher role. GS 110-91(8) 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 DL 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. 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 DL and CB did not have a TB test on file prior to their first day of work. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Teachers CL, JT, SS, LT did not have updated health questionnaires on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Teachers CL, JT, SS, LT, did not have updated emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Teacher DL and VC did not have on record receiving at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. .1101(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 DL did not have on file signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teachers VC, DL and CB did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 March 31, 2026, 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. P.O. 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: We discussed spending some time working on staff files. We talked about using the staff records checklist on the division’s website as a resource for all new hires. The checklist has the required timelines for each document listed and will help you ensure that all required documents are on file within the required timeframes. We also discussed your rated license and applying for a new rated license by the end of April 2026. You mentioned that you want to apply for the Classroom and Instructional Quality pathway. Please ensure that all staff update their WORKS account to ensure that their education can be evaluated. In addition, please use the list of approve curriculum and formative assessments to help find a curriculum and assessment that works best for your program. If you have any questions along the way please reach out to me via phone or email. 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, (910) 473-4649, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@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: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/11/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with the applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of August 4, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on August 4, 2025, and Mason’s Childcare Center II, Inc was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with the current program and education components as well as the quality point. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS Provider Portal is not updated to include all teachers. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 August 25, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, 80 Blake Blvd. P.O. 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: 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 on 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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, (910) 473-4649, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@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: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/11/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 8/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with the applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of August 4, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on August 4, 2025, and Mason’s Childcare Center II, Inc was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with the current program and education components as well as the quality point. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS Provider Portal is not updated to include all teachers. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 August 25, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, 80 Blake Blvd. P.O. 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: 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 on 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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, (910) 473-4649, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meting enhanced space and minimum requirements and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed December 16, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 22, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of March 26, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 26, 2025, and Mason's Childcare Center II, Inc was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were monitored during today’s inspection. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Staff files and children’s files were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with the current program and education components as well as the quality point. All child care requirements were monitored. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection completed was January 22, 2024. The center has a fire inspection scheduled for March 27, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Child 3 did not update their Emergency medical care information annually. This was corrected during the visit by having the parent fill out the information. .0802(c) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. The administrator could not locate their certificate documenting their training. They have found a training they will take with in the next week. .0607(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of surfacing around the swings does meet the the depth requirement. Please add additional surfacing to meet the required depth of 9 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 April 9, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: We discussed setting a reminder of when your fire inspection is due to ensure that the inspection is completed prior to the previous year’s inspection date. We discussed monitoring ground surfacing throughout the year to ensure you maintain the required depth. Weather can impact the surface by washing it away or compacting it. Please add or till the surfacing based on the current need. 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 on 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) 814-8601 and someone will assist you. Please ensure that Teachers CL, JT, SS, KW, MH, RD, and LT complete their required amount of ongoing training by April 15, 2025. 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: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meting enhanced space and minimum requirements and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed December 16, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 22, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of March 26, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 26, 2025, and Mason's Childcare Center II, Inc was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were monitored during today’s inspection. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Staff files and children’s files were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with the current program and education components as well as the quality point. All child care requirements were monitored. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection completed was January 22, 2024. The center has a fire inspection scheduled for March 27, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Child 3 did not update their Emergency medical care information annually. This was corrected during the visit by having the parent fill out the information. .0802(c) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. The administrator could not locate their certificate documenting their training. They have found a training they will take with in the next week. .0607(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of surfacing around the swings does meet the the depth requirement. Please add additional surfacing to meet the required depth of 9 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 April 9, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: We discussed setting a reminder of when your fire inspection is due to ensure that the inspection is completed prior to the previous year’s inspection date. We discussed monitoring ground surfacing throughout the year to ensure you maintain the required depth. Weather can impact the surface by washing it away or compacting it. Please add or till the surfacing based on the current need. 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 on 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) 814-8601 and someone will assist you. Please ensure that Teachers CL, JT, SS, KW, MH, RD, and LT complete their required amount of ongoing training by April 15, 2025. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meting enhanced space and minimum requirements and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed December 16, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 22, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of March 26, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 26, 2025, and Mason's Childcare Center II, Inc was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were monitored during today’s inspection. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Staff files and children’s files were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with the current program and education components as well as the quality point. All child care requirements were monitored. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection completed was January 22, 2024. The center has a fire inspection scheduled for March 27, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Child 3 did not update their Emergency medical care information annually. This was corrected during the visit by having the parent fill out the information. .0802(c) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. The administrator could not locate their certificate documenting their training. They have found a training they will take with in the next week. .0607(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of surfacing around the swings does meet the the depth requirement. Please add additional surfacing to meet the required depth of 9 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 April 9, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: We discussed setting a reminder of when your fire inspection is due to ensure that the inspection is completed prior to the previous year’s inspection date. We discussed monitoring ground surfacing throughout the year to ensure you maintain the required depth. Weather can impact the surface by washing it away or compacting it. Please add or till the surfacing based on the current need. 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 on 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) 814-8601 and someone will assist you. Please ensure that Teachers CL, JT, SS, KW, MH, RD, and LT complete their required amount of ongoing training by April 15, 2025. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your first Temporary Time Period visit was conducted May 31, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed December 5, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 22, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of April 15, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 15, 2024 and Mason's Childcare Center II, Inc was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children enrolled were observed in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. The infant and one-year old class was participating in free choice activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room interacting with the children and picking up toys. One infant fell asleep in a bouncer. I brought this to the attention of the administrator who asked the teachers to transfer the child to a crib immediately. Children in the two and three – year old class were outside playing in a sandbox. The teacher was down on their level, and they were talking as a group. I found supervision, ratio, and interactions to be in compliance. The three and four – year old class were outside. The children and teachers were gathered around the mulch on the playground looking at earthworms and talking about the worms. The children were very engaged and pointing at the worm. The swings on the playground had mats under the swings. To the providers’ knowledge, they were unsure if the mats met the ASTM requirements. The mats were removed during the visit and now the mulch is the sole surface for the swings. During the visit all program records were reviewed including staff records, children records, emergency drills, trainings, and all child care requirements. Today’s lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, oranges, corn, and milk. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant fell asleep in a bouncer. The administrator instructed the teacher to place the infant in a crib immediately. The teacher transfer the infant to the crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. Mats were being used under the swings and the provider did not have documentation of the mats meeting the ASTM standards. The mats were removed during the visit. .0605(j)(2) 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. Staff MH began caring for children in September of 2023 but did not sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy until October 16, 2023. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff MH, LT, and RD did not complete their Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. They were hired in August 2023 and September 2023. The training was completed April 8. 2024. .1102(g) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The program has two sandboxes. Neither sandbox is being covered when it is not being used. Sanitation rule .2832(c)(2) requires sandboxes used in outdoor play shall be constructed to allow for drainage of water and shall be covered when not in use and kept clean. 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 April 29, 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of having teachers’ complete training within the required timeline. One idea would be to have teachers update their staff file during your staff meetings. This will help update the file throughout the year. We also discussed using a tarp or some kind of cover to cover your sandboxes. This will keep your sandboxes free of debris and ensure that the sandbox is a safe place to play. In addition, you spoke to your teachers about the importance of moving sleeping children to a crib the moment they fall asleep to help promote safe sleep practices. 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, 80 Blake Blvd, PO Box 4441, Pinehurst, NC 28374, 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: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 27, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your first Temporary Time Period visit was conducted May 31, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed December 5, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 22, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of April 15, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 15, 2024 and Mason's Childcare Center II, Inc was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children enrolled were observed in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. The infant and one-year old class was participating in free choice activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room interacting with the children and picking up toys. One infant fell asleep in a bouncer. I brought this to the attention of the administrator who asked the teachers to transfer the child to a crib immediately. Children in the two and three – year old class were outside playing in a sandbox. The teacher was down on their level, and they were talking as a group. I found supervision, ratio, and interactions to be in compliance. The three and four – year old class were outside. The children and teachers were gathered around the mulch on the playground looking at earthworms and talking about the worms. The children were very engaged and pointing at the worm. The swings on the playground had mats under the swings. To the providers’ knowledge, they were unsure if the mats met the ASTM requirements. The mats were removed during the visit and now the mulch is the sole surface for the swings. During the visit all program records were reviewed including staff records, children records, emergency drills, trainings, and all child care requirements. Today’s lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, oranges, corn, and milk. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant fell asleep in a bouncer. The administrator instructed the teacher to place the infant in a crib immediately. The teacher transfer the infant to the crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1866 Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. Mats were being used under the swings and the provider did not have documentation of the mats meeting the ASTM standards. The mats were removed during the visit. .0605(j)(2) 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. Staff MH began caring for children in September of 2023 but did not sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy until October 16, 2023. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff MH, LT, and RD did not complete their Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. They were hired in August 2023 and September 2023. The training was completed April 8. 2024. .1102(g) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The program has two sandboxes. Neither sandbox is being covered when it is not being used. Sanitation rule .2832(c)(2) requires sandboxes used in outdoor play shall be constructed to allow for drainage of water and shall be covered when not in use and kept clean. 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 April 29, 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: Cassie Lyons, Administrator, Mason’s Childcare Center II, ID # 19000402 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of having teachers’ complete training within the required timeline. One idea would be to have teachers update their staff file during your staff meetings. This will help update the file throughout the year. We also discussed using a tarp or some kind of cover to cover your sandboxes. This will keep your sandboxes free of debris and ensure that the sandbox is a safe place to play. In addition, you spoke to your teachers about the importance of moving sleeping children to a crib the moment they fall asleep to help promote safe sleep practices. 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, 80 Blake Blvd, PO Box 4441, Pinehurst, NC 28374, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/20/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 156 Time In: 09:24 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 April 26, 2023 to October 26, 2023. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Cassie Lyons, Owner/Administrator. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 1, 2023. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on December 29, 2022—As a reminder you next fire inspection is due by December 29, 2023. The children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials, and whole group art activity. A group of children were observed playing outside. Staff adequately supervised children. The children were served Chex Cereal, sliced pears, and milk for morning snack. During today’s visit two (2) new staff files were monitored. All center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files for completeness. 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. According to Ms. Lyons there has been no change to her contact information. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lyons. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The mulch for the tire swing measured at least 6 inches; however, there was an overgrowth of grass that covered the mulch on a section of the fall zone. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The one staff completed this form and it was placed in her file during the visit so, it was corrected during the visit. .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. This was completed by the one staff, during the visit, and it was placed in their file so, this was corrected during the visit. .0608(d)(1-4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by October 4, 2023, stating that the violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to the following address: Leisa Benson 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by October 4, 2023, 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 91%. 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. I discussed with Ms. Lyons that her rated license application will be processed once all violations have been corrected and I receive her compliance letter. Technical Assistance: 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. Copies of certificates should be kept in each staff’s file and available for review by a representative of DCDEE. Emergency Preparedness Training should be completed by April 26, 2024. Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Medical Care Plan should be reviewed with staff annually. Documentation of this should be on file for all staff. Her fire and sanitation inspections were current; however, I discussed with her that when she receives her fire inspection, she should send it to her consultant within one (1) week of the inspection. She will also need to send her sanitation inspection to her consultant. I also discussed with her that it is her responsibility to ensure that inspections are conducted annually. 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: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/20/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 156 Time In: 09:24 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 April 26, 2023 to October 26, 2023. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Ms. Cassie Lyons, Owner/Administrator. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 1, 2023. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on December 29, 2022—As a reminder you next fire inspection is due by December 29, 2023. The children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials, and whole group art activity. A group of children were observed playing outside. Staff adequately supervised children. The children were served Chex Cereal, sliced pears, and milk for morning snack. During today’s visit two (2) new staff files were monitored. All center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files for completeness. 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. According to Ms. Lyons there has been no change to her contact information. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Lyons. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The mulch for the tire swing measured at least 6 inches; however, there was an overgrowth of grass that covered the mulch on a section of the fall zone. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The one staff completed this form and it was placed in her file during the visit so, it was corrected during the visit. .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. This was completed by the one staff, during the visit, and it was placed in their file so, this was corrected during the visit. .0608(d)(1-4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by October 4, 2023, stating that the violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to the following address: Leisa Benson 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by October 4, 2023, 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 91%. 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. I discussed with Ms. Lyons that her rated license application will be processed once all violations have been corrected and I receive her compliance letter. Technical Assistance: 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. Copies of certificates should be kept in each staff’s file and available for review by a representative of DCDEE. Emergency Preparedness Training should be completed by April 26, 2024. Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Medical Care Plan should be reviewed with staff annually. Documentation of this should be on file for all staff. Her fire and sanitation inspections were current; however, I discussed with her that when she receives her fire inspection, she should send it to her consultant within one (1) week of the inspection. She will also need to send her sanitation inspection to her consultant. I also discussed with her that it is her responsibility to ensure that inspections are conducted annually. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 second Temporary Time Period Visit. The facility was issued a Temporary License effective April 26, 2023, to October 26, 2023. An Attempted Visit was conducted on June 6, 2023, because the center was closed the week of July 3, 2023 for summer vacation. Mrs. Julia Tripp, Assistant Administrator was present during today’s visit. She accompanied me as I monitored the facility indoors and outdoors. All indoor and outdoor spaces currently being used for child care were monitored today. The facility has a total of four (4) classrooms however, at this time they are only using two (2) classrooms because of staff shortage. 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. While playing outside drinking water was available. Teachers were observed interacting with children during routine activities and during free-play inside and outside. Teachers adequately supervised children. During today’s visit the children were served, macaroni and cheese, green beans, diced pineapple, and milk. During today’s visit Three (3) children’s files were randomly selected and reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. 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. Tripp. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The food preference for one child was not posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where that child ate. .0901(g) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer inside the refrigerator in classroom five did not work. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Over grown grass was observed around the bottom of the fence on playground two. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. This was not completed for two new staff within the first two weeks of hire. .1101(a)(b) 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 two new staff. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The resilient surface (mulch) for the swing set measured 4 inches and for the tire swing it measured 5 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be sent to me by August 8, 2023, 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 August 8, 2023, 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 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. Your compliance history including today's visit is 90%. 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. Be sure to submit official transcripts and any certificates 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 as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive two (2) points in program standards by meeting minimum requirements, by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers and meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space. Quality Bonus Point: During today’s visit I reviewed the list of quality bonus points with Mrs. Tripp. Although the facility may meet more than one possible quality bonus point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one (1) 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. They don’t want the ERS assessment conducted because they feel they need additional time to prepare. I recommended that they contact the Chatham Co. Partnership for Children to request technical assistance to help them prepare for the ERS Assessment. Technical Assistance: 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. Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Medical Care Plan should be reviewed with staff annually. Documentation of this should be on file for all staff. I recommend that you review them at the same time. Orientation for two (2) new staff were not completed within two (2) weeks of hire. Proper orientation helps the new employees to understand their main objectives and the work they need to do. This allows them to understand the organization's expectations in the long run. Thus, giving them the motivation to perform and become active in the work they do. To ensure that new staff complete orientation within the required timeframe the first couple of days should be dedicated to completing orientation and shadowing in their assigned classroom. I received their sanitation inspection during today’s visit. It was conducted on June 1, 2023. I discussed with Mrs. Tripp that all sanitation inspections should be submitted to their consultant within five (5) days of the inspection. The resilient surface (mulch) for both swing sets had packed down. It was recommended that the mulch be fluffed. If it still does not meet the 6 inches requirement then new mulch should be added so it measures 6 inches. 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: MASON'S CHILDCARE CENTER II Facility ID: 19000402 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 second Temporary Time Period Visit. The facility was issued a Temporary License effective April 26, 2023, to October 26, 2023. An Attempted Visit was conducted on June 6, 2023, because the center was closed the week of July 3, 2023 for summer vacation. Mrs. Julia Tripp, Assistant Administrator was present during today’s visit. She accompanied me as I monitored the facility indoors and outdoors. All indoor and outdoor spaces currently being used for child care were monitored today. The facility has a total of four (4) classrooms however, at this time they are only using two (2) classrooms because of staff shortage. 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. While playing outside drinking water was available. Teachers were observed interacting with children during routine activities and during free-play inside and outside. Teachers adequately supervised children. During today’s visit the children were served, macaroni and cheese, green beans, diced pineapple, and milk. During today’s visit Three (3) children’s files were randomly selected and reviewed and two (2) new staff files were reviewed. 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. Tripp. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The food preference for one child was not posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where that child ate. .0901(g) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer inside the refrigerator in classroom five did not work. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Over grown grass was observed around the bottom of the fence on playground two. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. This was not completed for two new staff within the first two weeks of hire. .1101(a)(b) 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 two new staff. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The resilient surface (mulch) for the swing set measured 4 inches and for the tire swing it measured 5 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be sent to me by August 8, 2023, 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 August 8, 2023, 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 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. Your compliance history including today's visit is 90%. 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. Be sure to submit official transcripts and any certificates 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 as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive two (2) points in program standards by meeting minimum requirements, by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers and meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space. Quality Bonus Point: During today’s visit I reviewed the list of quality bonus points with Mrs. Tripp. Although the facility may meet more than one possible quality bonus point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one (1) 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. They don’t want the ERS assessment conducted because they feel they need additional time to prepare. I recommended that they contact the Chatham Co. Partnership for Children to request technical assistance to help them prepare for the ERS Assessment. Technical Assistance: 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. Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Medical Care Plan should be reviewed with staff annually. Documentation of this should be on file for all staff. I recommend that you review them at the same time. Orientation for two (2) new staff were not completed within two (2) weeks of hire. Proper orientation helps the new employees to understand their main objectives and the work they need to do. This allows them to understand the organization's expectations in the long run. Thus, giving them the motivation to perform and become active in the work they do. To ensure that new staff complete orientation within the required timeframe the first couple of days should be dedicated to completing orientation and shadowing in their assigned classroom. I received their sanitation inspection during today’s visit. It was conducted on June 1, 2023. I discussed with Mrs. Tripp that all sanitation inspections should be submitted to their consultant within five (5) days of the inspection. The resilient surface (mulch) for both swing sets had packed down. It was recommended that the mulch be fluffed. If it still does not meet the 6 inches requirement then new mulch should be added so it measures 6 inches. 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