Write Beginnings Christian Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-380L Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 08:20 AM Time Out: 09:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that there are violations of child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio. During today’s visit, staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Additionally, I observed the indoor learning environment used by the children. Children were participating in group play activities. Teachers were observed engaged with children and attending to their needs. Based on information provided, there is a concern that required staff/child ratios are not being followed. During today’s visit, I recorded all children and teachers that were present. During my initial walk through, Space 6 had one teacher and eleven children between the ages of 4 years old and eleven years old. After visiting each room, I walked back into space 6 and there was one teacher and fifteen children, putting the classroom over ratio and over capacity as the capacity for space 6 is fourteen children. You were able to come back into compliance during today’s visit by splitting the group into two classrooms and moving teachers and children around to meet the needs of the center. Based on my observations, the finding regarding the allegation of staff/child ratio requirements not being met is substantiated. The following violations were cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Space 6 had a capacity of fourteen children at 30 sq. ft. per child. There were fifteen children present in space 6 during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Space 6 had children between the ages of four years old and eleven years old. There was one teacher and fifteen children. The ratio should have been one teacher and thirteen children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 14, 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: Allison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: We discussed revising your staff/child ratio policies and reviewing them with staff and parents. You mentioned that you will be changing your policy to state that parents will not be allowed to drop off at the center after 9:00 am. This will help ensure that the center is prepared with adequate staffing for the number of children for the day. Ratios are established to help mitigate health and safety risks. It is vital that teachers understand that they must follow their required ratios in each room to provide a safe environment for the children in care. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-380L Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 08:20 AM Time Out: 09:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that there are violations of child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio. During today’s visit, staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Additionally, I observed the indoor learning environment used by the children. Children were participating in group play activities. Teachers were observed engaged with children and attending to their needs. Based on information provided, there is a concern that required staff/child ratios are not being followed. During today’s visit, I recorded all children and teachers that were present. During my initial walk through, Space 6 had one teacher and eleven children between the ages of 4 years old and eleven years old. After visiting each room, I walked back into space 6 and there was one teacher and fifteen children, putting the classroom over ratio and over capacity as the capacity for space 6 is fourteen children. You were able to come back into compliance during today’s visit by splitting the group into two classrooms and moving teachers and children around to meet the needs of the center. Based on my observations, the finding regarding the allegation of staff/child ratio requirements not being met is substantiated. The following violations were cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Space 6 had a capacity of fourteen children at 30 sq. ft. per child. There were fifteen children present in space 6 during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Space 6 had children between the ages of four years old and eleven years old. There was one teacher and fifteen children. The ratio should have been one teacher and thirteen children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 14, 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: Allison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: We discussed revising your staff/child ratio policies and reviewing them with staff and parents. You mentioned that you will be changing your policy to state that parents will not be allowed to drop off at the center after 9:00 am. This will help ensure that the center is prepared with adequate staffing for the number of children for the day. Ratios are established to help mitigate health and safety risks. It is vital that teachers understand that they must follow their required ratios in each room to provide a safe environment for the children in care. 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0326-380L Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 08:20 AM Time Out: 09:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that there are violations of child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio. During today’s visit, staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Additionally, I observed the indoor learning environment used by the children. Children were participating in group play activities. Teachers were observed engaged with children and attending to their needs. Based on information provided, there is a concern that required staff/child ratios are not being followed. During today’s visit, I recorded all children and teachers that were present. During my initial walk through, Space 6 had one teacher and eleven children between the ages of 4 years old and eleven years old. After visiting each room, I walked back into space 6 and there was one teacher and fifteen children, putting the classroom over ratio and over capacity as the capacity for space 6 is fourteen children. You were able to come back into compliance during today’s visit by splitting the group into two classrooms and moving teachers and children around to meet the needs of the center. Based on my observations, the finding regarding the allegation of staff/child ratio requirements not being met is substantiated. The following violations were cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Space 6 had a capacity of fourteen children at 30 sq. ft. per child. There were fifteen children present in space 6 during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Space 6 had children between the ages of four years old and eleven years old. There was one teacher and fifteen children. The ratio should have been one teacher and thirteen children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 14, 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: Allison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: We discussed revising your staff/child ratio policies and reviewing them with staff and parents. You mentioned that you will be changing your policy to state that parents will not be allowed to drop off at the center after 9:00 am. This will help ensure that the center is prepared with adequate staffing for the number of children for the day. Ratios are established to help mitigate health and safety risks. It is vital that teachers understand that they must follow their required ratios in each room to provide a safe environment for the children in care. 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 02:15 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 four-star license, issued September 25, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meeting all enhanced requirements and 1 quality point offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of November 18, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 18, 2025 and Caden & Company, 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 staff/child ratios in space three to be out of compliance. There was one, one year old with eight, two year olds and one teacher. This was corrected during the visit by moving the one year old to space 2. 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 remain current. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Space 3 had 1 one year old and 8 two year old's. This was corrected during the visit by moving the one year old to space 2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of maintaining the required staff ratios regarding children’s health and safety. Please review your required ratios with your teachers. A follow-up visit will be conducted within the next two weeks to ensure the facility maintains compliance with ratios. We also discussed the new Pathway to the Stars. You are currently thinking about doing the Classroom and Instructional Quality pathway. You have asked for additional resources around this pathway and would consider applying for a new rated license by late spring or summer of 2026. 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 02:15 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 four-star license, issued September 25, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meeting all enhanced requirements and 1 quality point offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of November 18, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 18, 2025 and Caden & Company, 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 staff/child ratios in space three to be out of compliance. There was one, one year old with eight, two year olds and one teacher. This was corrected during the visit by moving the one year old to space 2. 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 remain current. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Space 3 had 1 one year old and 8 two year old's. This was corrected during the visit by moving the one year old to space 2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of maintaining the required staff ratios regarding children’s health and safety. Please review your required ratios with your teachers. A follow-up visit will be conducted within the next two weeks to ensure the facility maintains compliance with ratios. We also discussed the new Pathway to the Stars. You are currently thinking about doing the Classroom and Instructional Quality pathway. You have asked for additional resources around this pathway and would consider applying for a new rated license by late spring or summer of 2026. 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-342L Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns of staff/ child ratio, supervision, nurture/care/treatment of children, staff qualifications, permit restrictions, sanitation, and developmentally appropriate activities. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Files for new staff were reviewed. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. During today’s visit I met with the administrator and informed them of the reason for today’s visit. We discussed the following concerns: Staff/Child Ratio: The administrator stated that the center has not been operating out of ratio. During today’s walkthrough all classrooms were in compliance with ratios and capacities. The school age class was at max capacity when I arrived at the center. Shortly after my arrival, additional children arrived, and the class split into two classrooms to maintain compliance. The administrator stated that this is normal practice at the center. Additionally, the administrator will step into ratios if needed. Supervision: Today I observed all the indoor learning environments. Children were participating in free choice activities as well as pre-planned group activities. Teachers were seen engaging with the children and walking around the room. I spoke to the administrator about all teachers and their observations over the last few months. The administrator reported that all teachers engage appropriately with the children in care and they have not seen or heard anything that would cause them to question the level of supervision provided. We discussed the incident that was reported with the allegation. The administrator reported that they were aware of the incident and the location where the incident allegedly occurred. They stated that staff did not see or hear anything that was related to what was reported. I spoke with the teacher identified as the caregiver of the group. We stood in the environment where the alleged incident occurred. The teacher stated that they were in a position where they could see and hear the children in the room as well as in the outdoor space. The teacher was seen walking throughout the room throughout the inspection engaging the children. Nurture/Care/Treatment of Children: I spoke with the administrator about the concerns related to nurture/care/treatment of children. I asked about specific teachers. The administrator responded, stating that she has not seen or heard anything that would question the caregivers’ interactions with children. She stated that the teachers love their classes and that the children in the class love their teachers. During today’s inspection, I found interactions to be appropriate and in compliance with the rule. Teachers were seen speaking on the children’s level and engaging in positive interactions with all children. Staff Qualifications: The administrator is required to be at the center at least 25 hours a week based on the center’s capacity. The administrator reported that their typical schedule is Monday -Friday arriving at the center between 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM and staying at the center until 5:30 PM. I arrived at the facility at 8:30 AM and the administrator arrived at the center as I was walking into the building. Based on the information provided the administrator is on-site for the required number of hours. Permit Restrictions: We discussed the ages of children in care. During today’s inspection, I observed children between the ages of 1 year of age and 11 years of age. The center does have one infant enrolled and the oldest child enrolled is 11 years old. These ages are within the age range of their license. Sanitation: We discussed the bathroom door in Space 5 and the door knob that is not secure. The door knob was on the door but would fall off if touched. This was corrected during the visit by the administrator fastening the door knob to the door. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: We discussed the allegations of screen time and the movies that the children have watched in care. While the movie that was reported was not watched by the children in care the center did show a PG movie to the children without obtaining written permission from parents prior to watching the movie. A log of screen time was not documented. The administrator stated that the use of tablets in care is no longer allowed. This was allow as of a month ago but the center has recently made the decision to no longer allow tablets at the center. Based on the interviews and observations stated above, the allegations of staff/child ratio, inadequate supervision, nurture/care/treatment of children, staff qualifications and permit restrictions are unsubstantiated. Based on the interviews and observations stated above, the allegations of sanitation and developmentally appropriate activities are substantiated. The following violations were cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Children watched a PG rated movie without having parent permission and the movie was not documented on a cumulative log. .2508(e)(1-5) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The door knob to the bathroom in space 5 is not in good repair. The door know is on the door but when touched it falls out of place. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. All teachers were not reported on the center's roster in the ABCNS Provider Portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Teacher KP did not have acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(d)(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. On or before August 12, 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: Allison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of limiting screen time and having parent permission prior to showing PG movies. Additional training on the center screen time policy may be required for teachers. We also discussed the importance of maintaining the required staff records in the staff file. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy is required to be acknowledged by all staff prior to providing care to children. I recommend making this acknowledgement part of your new hire paperwork. 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 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-342L Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns of staff/ child ratio, supervision, nurture/care/treatment of children, staff qualifications, permit restrictions, sanitation, and developmentally appropriate activities. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Files for new staff were reviewed. Additionally, I observed the indoor space used by the children. During today’s visit I met with the administrator and informed them of the reason for today’s visit. We discussed the following concerns: Staff/Child Ratio: The administrator stated that the center has not been operating out of ratio. During today’s walkthrough all classrooms were in compliance with ratios and capacities. The school age class was at max capacity when I arrived at the center. Shortly after my arrival, additional children arrived, and the class split into two classrooms to maintain compliance. The administrator stated that this is normal practice at the center. Additionally, the administrator will step into ratios if needed. Supervision: Today I observed all the indoor learning environments. Children were participating in free choice activities as well as pre-planned group activities. Teachers were seen engaging with the children and walking around the room. I spoke to the administrator about all teachers and their observations over the last few months. The administrator reported that all teachers engage appropriately with the children in care and they have not seen or heard anything that would cause them to question the level of supervision provided. We discussed the incident that was reported with the allegation. The administrator reported that they were aware of the incident and the location where the incident allegedly occurred. They stated that staff did not see or hear anything that was related to what was reported. I spoke with the teacher identified as the caregiver of the group. We stood in the environment where the alleged incident occurred. The teacher stated that they were in a position where they could see and hear the children in the room as well as in the outdoor space. The teacher was seen walking throughout the room throughout the inspection engaging the children. Nurture/Care/Treatment of Children: I spoke with the administrator about the concerns related to nurture/care/treatment of children. I asked about specific teachers. The administrator responded, stating that she has not seen or heard anything that would question the caregivers’ interactions with children. She stated that the teachers love their classes and that the children in the class love their teachers. During today’s inspection, I found interactions to be appropriate and in compliance with the rule. Teachers were seen speaking on the children’s level and engaging in positive interactions with all children. Staff Qualifications: The administrator is required to be at the center at least 25 hours a week based on the center’s capacity. The administrator reported that their typical schedule is Monday -Friday arriving at the center between 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM and staying at the center until 5:30 PM. I arrived at the facility at 8:30 AM and the administrator arrived at the center as I was walking into the building. Based on the information provided the administrator is on-site for the required number of hours. Permit Restrictions: We discussed the ages of children in care. During today’s inspection, I observed children between the ages of 1 year of age and 11 years of age. The center does have one infant enrolled and the oldest child enrolled is 11 years old. These ages are within the age range of their license. Sanitation: We discussed the bathroom door in Space 5 and the door knob that is not secure. The door knob was on the door but would fall off if touched. This was corrected during the visit by the administrator fastening the door knob to the door. Developmentally Appropriate Activities: We discussed the allegations of screen time and the movies that the children have watched in care. While the movie that was reported was not watched by the children in care the center did show a PG movie to the children without obtaining written permission from parents prior to watching the movie. A log of screen time was not documented. The administrator stated that the use of tablets in care is no longer allowed. This was allow as of a month ago but the center has recently made the decision to no longer allow tablets at the center. Based on the interviews and observations stated above, the allegations of staff/child ratio, inadequate supervision, nurture/care/treatment of children, staff qualifications and permit restrictions are unsubstantiated. Based on the interviews and observations stated above, the allegations of sanitation and developmentally appropriate activities are substantiated. The following violations were cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Children watched a PG rated movie without having parent permission and the movie was not documented on a cumulative log. .2508(e)(1-5) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The door knob to the bathroom in space 5 is not in good repair. The door know is on the door but when touched it falls out of place. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 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. All teachers were not reported on the center's roster in the ABCNS Provider Portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Teacher KP did not have acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(d)(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. On or before August 12, 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: Allison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of limiting screen time and having parent permission prior to showing PG movies. Additional training on the center screen time policy may be required for teachers. We also discussed the importance of maintaining the required staff records in the staff file. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy is required to be acknowledged by all staff prior to providing care to children. I recommend making this acknowledgement part of your new hire paperwork. 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 any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 25, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meting all enhanced requirements and 1 quality point by 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 eighty nine percent as of January 16, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 16, 2025, and Caden & Company, 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 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. Files for new staff were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The most recent fire inspection was October 1, 2024, and the most recent sanitation inspection was October 16, 2024. The following was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in the school age room di not have a outlet plate cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 SO's TB test was not within 12 months of their hire date. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Teacher MB did not have verification of completing their First Aid certification. You informed me they are currently enrolled in a class in February. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Teacher MB did not have verification of completing their CPR certification. You informed me they are currently enrolled in a class in February. .1102(d) 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. Teacher MB was hired September 30, 2024 and completed the training on January 6, 2025. The training was completed after their initial 90 days. Teacher BM does not have a certificate of completion on file. .1102(g) 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 January 30, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Alison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical assistance: We discussed developing some kind of tracking system or spreadsheet to help track staff records to ensure all required documentation is current and on file. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8601 and someone will assist you. We discussed requesting Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessments in an effort to increase the program's star rating. Resources such as Child Care Resource and Referral and Smart Start can be valuable when preparing for the ERS. “All about ECERS-R”, “All about ITERS-R” and the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) can also be helpful as staff prepare for the ERS. On the NCRLAP website, there are training videos, sample questions and clarifying information regarding the assessments you may find helpful. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 25, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meting all enhanced requirements and 1 quality point by 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 eighty nine percent as of January 16, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 16, 2025, and Caden & Company, 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 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. Files for new staff were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The most recent fire inspection was October 1, 2024, and the most recent sanitation inspection was October 16, 2024. The following was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in the school age room di not have a outlet plate cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 SO's TB test was not within 12 months of their hire date. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Teacher MB did not have verification of completing their First Aid certification. You informed me they are currently enrolled in a class in February. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Teacher MB did not have verification of completing their CPR certification. You informed me they are currently enrolled in a class in February. .1102(d) 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. Teacher MB was hired September 30, 2024 and completed the training on January 6, 2025. The training was completed after their initial 90 days. Teacher BM does not have a certificate of completion on file. .1102(g) 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 January 30, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Alison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical assistance: We discussed developing some kind of tracking system or spreadsheet to help track staff records to ensure all required documentation is current and on file. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8601 and someone will assist you. We discussed requesting Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessments in an effort to increase the program's star rating. Resources such as Child Care Resource and Referral and Smart Start can be valuable when preparing for the ERS. “All about ECERS-R”, “All about ITERS-R” and the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) can also be helpful as staff prepare for the ERS. On the NCRLAP website, there are training videos, sample questions and clarifying information regarding the assessments you may find helpful. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 25, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meting all enhanced requirements and 1 quality point by 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 eighty nine percent as of January 16, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 16, 2025, and Caden & Company, 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 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. Files for new staff were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The most recent fire inspection was October 1, 2024, and the most recent sanitation inspection was October 16, 2024. The following was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in the school age room di not have a outlet plate cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 SO's TB test was not within 12 months of their hire date. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Teacher MB did not have verification of completing their First Aid certification. You informed me they are currently enrolled in a class in February. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Teacher MB did not have verification of completing their CPR certification. You informed me they are currently enrolled in a class in February. .1102(d) 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. Teacher MB was hired September 30, 2024 and completed the training on January 6, 2025. The training was completed after their initial 90 days. Teacher BM does not have a certificate of completion on file. .1102(g) 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 January 30, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Alison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical assistance: We discussed developing some kind of tracking system or spreadsheet to help track staff records to ensure all required documentation is current and on file. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8601 and someone will assist you. We discussed requesting Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessments in an effort to increase the program's star rating. Resources such as Child Care Resource and Referral and Smart Start can be valuable when preparing for the ERS. “All about ECERS-R”, “All about ITERS-R” and the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) can also be helpful as staff prepare for the ERS. On the NCRLAP website, there are training videos, sample questions and clarifying information regarding the assessments you may find helpful. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of 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 four-star license, issued September 25. 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 31, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed April 2, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 8, 2023, 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-three percent as of April 23, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 23, 2024, and Caden & Company, Inc was listed as current- active. Children were participating in free play activities. I observed both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Teachers were seen walking around the room and engaging with the children. I found supervision, interactions, and ratios to be in compliance. The following was inspected during today’s inspection: staff records, training, children records, emergency drills, medication administration requirements, outdoor checklist, sleep checks, indoor and outdoor learning environments, and all childcare requirements. You have purchased a new van since your last visit. The van currently has temporary tags (29704681) that expire April 26, 2024. All transportation requirements were reviewed. You informed me that you are not using the old van and you are in the process of selling it. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese nachos, corn, pineapple, and milk. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan for a child was not updated annually. Please have the parent update the medical action plan. .0801(b) 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 and LH did not have their training certificate on file for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Please have them submit their training certificate to you to file in their staff record. .1102(g) 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 May 7, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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: Allison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID 19000315 Technical Assistance: We discussed reviewing children’s records that have medical actions plans quarterly to help prevent action plans from not being updated annually. We also discussed having staff submit their training certificates to you the moment they complete the training so all training certificates are in the staff record and available for review. 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2023 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 10/30/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 25, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meeting all enhanced requirements and averaging a 4.84 on the ITERS, ECERS, and SACERS assessments and 1 quality point by offering a staff benefits package and providing an infrastructure for parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent as of October 30, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 30, 2023, and Caden & Company, 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 current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was October 11, 2023. The last fire inspection was October 18, 2023. The following was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The walls in the one and two- year old classroom need to be repainted as the paint on the walls are peeling. The downspout brackets on the wall of the one and two- year old playground need to be reattached to the downspout. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around swings and stationary equipment needs more surfacing added to meet the required depth. .0605(k)(1-4) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 13, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Allison Poremba, Administrator, Write Beginnings Christian Preschool, ID # 19000315 Technical assistance: You mentioned that you want to purchase mats to replace surfacing under equipment. Please remember that other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. Please keep documentation of this standard for review during future visits. It is important to keep walls in good repair to maintain cleanliness and sanitation requirements. The walls in the one- and two-year-old room need to be painted as paint is peeling through out the room. The door on the back playground needs to be painted as well as paint in peeling off the bottom of the door. There are also two downspout brackets on the one- and two-year-old play ground that need to be attached to the downspout. Please have staff MH, JO and BO, complete their Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training by their 90th day of employment. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-152L Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed and inadequate supervision is being provided to children in care. Based on information provided, on Friday July 28, 2023, some families left with their children in the morning because the center was allegedly short staffed and operating over required ratios causing a concern that inadequate supervision is being provide to children in care. Upon arriving at the facility, I spoke with Ms. Allison Poremba, Administrator, and shared the reason for today’s complaint inspection. I shared with her the allegations that were reported. During my interview with Ms. Poremba, I discovered that Ms. Madison Horton was present at the facility and caring for children without having completed a criminal back ground check or completing new hire paperwork. I immediately requested that Ms. Horton leave the facility as she has not completed the background check process. Ms. Poremba immediately had Ms. Horton leave and moved children throughout the facility to maintain ratio in all classrooms. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor space used by the children. Upon entering the facility, classroom 6 was empty and 4- and 5-year-old children and school age children were located in classroom 5. Classroom 5 has a capacity of 16 children and there were 17 children in the room when I entered. The director immediately opened classroom 6 which resolved the classroom being over capacity. I observed the teachers playing with the children and engaging with children on the child’s level. The teachers’ tone was appropriate for the age of children they were caring for. I observed the children in the facility. Children were playing in free choice activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room and talking to the children. One age group of children was observed outside. The teacher was monitoring the children while they participated in free play on the playground. During my inspection I interviewed all staff. Through these interviews, staff informed me that while they have had a few staff leave over the last few weeks they have still been able to maintain ratios with the staff that are still at the facility by moving children to different classrooms with children of the appropriate age. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the finding regarding the allegation regarding staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. In addition, I spoke to staff about the supervision of children. Staff indicated that they walk around the room as well as the playground to monitor children while they play. During my inspection, staff were seen walking around the room and speaking to the children. Based on the above information, this allegation was unsubstantiated. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. It was discovered that Madison Horton did not complete their criminal background check and was caring for children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff record was not available for review for Ms. Madison Horton. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. There were 17 children and 2 staff in classroom 5. Classroom 5 has a capacity of 16. The director moved children and staff into classroom 6 splitting the group into two groups to comeback into capacity and maintain ratios. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file or available for review for Ms. Madison Horton. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Allison Poremba, Administrator Write Beginnings Christian Preschool ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited regarding the background check and new hire paperwork of Ms. Madison Horton. Please use the Staff checklist located on the division website as a resource to ensure that all documents have been completed and are in compliance prior to their first day of work. She may not be on the premise until all paperwork is complete and on file. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to ensure compliance is maintained. In addition, we discussed attendance records for the classroom. While you have a way to document general attendance, I recommend developing a system that will capture when you move a child from one classroom to another. By doing so you will be able to capture which child is in which room as well as how many children and teachers are in that room. Maintain these records for future review if needed. We also discussed an injury that happened last week that resulted in a child receiving medical care. Please send me a copy of the injury report by Wednesday. You may scan it to my email address or mail it to me. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-152L Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed and inadequate supervision is being provided to children in care. Based on information provided, on Friday July 28, 2023, some families left with their children in the morning because the center was allegedly short staffed and operating over required ratios causing a concern that inadequate supervision is being provide to children in care. Upon arriving at the facility, I spoke with Ms. Allison Poremba, Administrator, and shared the reason for today’s complaint inspection. I shared with her the allegations that were reported. During my interview with Ms. Poremba, I discovered that Ms. Madison Horton was present at the facility and caring for children without having completed a criminal back ground check or completing new hire paperwork. I immediately requested that Ms. Horton leave the facility as she has not completed the background check process. Ms. Poremba immediately had Ms. Horton leave and moved children throughout the facility to maintain ratio in all classrooms. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor space used by the children. Upon entering the facility, classroom 6 was empty and 4- and 5-year-old children and school age children were located in classroom 5. Classroom 5 has a capacity of 16 children and there were 17 children in the room when I entered. The director immediately opened classroom 6 which resolved the classroom being over capacity. I observed the teachers playing with the children and engaging with children on the child’s level. The teachers’ tone was appropriate for the age of children they were caring for. I observed the children in the facility. Children were playing in free choice activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room and talking to the children. One age group of children was observed outside. The teacher was monitoring the children while they participated in free play on the playground. During my inspection I interviewed all staff. Through these interviews, staff informed me that while they have had a few staff leave over the last few weeks they have still been able to maintain ratios with the staff that are still at the facility by moving children to different classrooms with children of the appropriate age. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the finding regarding the allegation regarding staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. In addition, I spoke to staff about the supervision of children. Staff indicated that they walk around the room as well as the playground to monitor children while they play. During my inspection, staff were seen walking around the room and speaking to the children. Based on the above information, this allegation was unsubstantiated. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. It was discovered that Madison Horton did not complete their criminal background check and was caring for children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff record was not available for review for Ms. Madison Horton. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. There were 17 children and 2 staff in classroom 5. Classroom 5 has a capacity of 16. The director moved children and staff into classroom 6 splitting the group into two groups to comeback into capacity and maintain ratios. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file or available for review for Ms. Madison Horton. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Allison Poremba, Administrator Write Beginnings Christian Preschool ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited regarding the background check and new hire paperwork of Ms. Madison Horton. Please use the Staff checklist located on the division website as a resource to ensure that all documents have been completed and are in compliance prior to their first day of work. She may not be on the premise until all paperwork is complete and on file. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to ensure compliance is maintained. In addition, we discussed attendance records for the classroom. While you have a way to document general attendance, I recommend developing a system that will capture when you move a child from one classroom to another. By doing so you will be able to capture which child is in which room as well as how many children and teachers are in that room. Maintain these records for future review if needed. We also discussed an injury that happened last week that resulted in a child receiving medical care. Please send me a copy of the injury report by Wednesday. You may scan it to my email address or mail it to me. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-152L Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed and inadequate supervision is being provided to children in care. Based on information provided, on Friday July 28, 2023, some families left with their children in the morning because the center was allegedly short staffed and operating over required ratios causing a concern that inadequate supervision is being provide to children in care. Upon arriving at the facility, I spoke with Ms. Allison Poremba, Administrator, and shared the reason for today’s complaint inspection. I shared with her the allegations that were reported. During my interview with Ms. Poremba, I discovered that Ms. Madison Horton was present at the facility and caring for children without having completed a criminal back ground check or completing new hire paperwork. I immediately requested that Ms. Horton leave the facility as she has not completed the background check process. Ms. Poremba immediately had Ms. Horton leave and moved children throughout the facility to maintain ratio in all classrooms. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor space used by the children. Upon entering the facility, classroom 6 was empty and 4- and 5-year-old children and school age children were located in classroom 5. Classroom 5 has a capacity of 16 children and there were 17 children in the room when I entered. The director immediately opened classroom 6 which resolved the classroom being over capacity. I observed the teachers playing with the children and engaging with children on the child’s level. The teachers’ tone was appropriate for the age of children they were caring for. I observed the children in the facility. Children were playing in free choice activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room and talking to the children. One age group of children was observed outside. The teacher was monitoring the children while they participated in free play on the playground. During my inspection I interviewed all staff. Through these interviews, staff informed me that while they have had a few staff leave over the last few weeks they have still been able to maintain ratios with the staff that are still at the facility by moving children to different classrooms with children of the appropriate age. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the finding regarding the allegation regarding staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. In addition, I spoke to staff about the supervision of children. Staff indicated that they walk around the room as well as the playground to monitor children while they play. During my inspection, staff were seen walking around the room and speaking to the children. Based on the above information, this allegation was unsubstantiated. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. It was discovered that Madison Horton did not complete their criminal background check and was caring for children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff record was not available for review for Ms. Madison Horton. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. There were 17 children and 2 staff in classroom 5. Classroom 5 has a capacity of 16. The director moved children and staff into classroom 6 splitting the group into two groups to comeback into capacity and maintain ratios. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file or available for review for Ms. Madison Horton. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Allison Poremba, Administrator Write Beginnings Christian Preschool ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited regarding the background check and new hire paperwork of Ms. Madison Horton. Please use the Staff checklist located on the division website as a resource to ensure that all documents have been completed and are in compliance prior to their first day of work. She may not be on the premise until all paperwork is complete and on file. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to ensure compliance is maintained. In addition, we discussed attendance records for the classroom. While you have a way to document general attendance, I recommend developing a system that will capture when you move a child from one classroom to another. By doing so you will be able to capture which child is in which room as well as how many children and teachers are in that room. Maintain these records for future review if needed. We also discussed an injury that happened last week that resulted in a child receiving medical care. Please send me a copy of the injury report by Wednesday. You may scan it to my email address or mail it to me. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 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: WRITE BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 19000315 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-152L Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that the posted staff/child ratios are not being followed and inadequate supervision is being provided to children in care. Based on information provided, on Friday July 28, 2023, some families left with their children in the morning because the center was allegedly short staffed and operating over required ratios causing a concern that inadequate supervision is being provide to children in care. Upon arriving at the facility, I spoke with Ms. Allison Poremba, Administrator, and shared the reason for today’s complaint inspection. I shared with her the allegations that were reported. During my interview with Ms. Poremba, I discovered that Ms. Madison Horton was present at the facility and caring for children without having completed a criminal back ground check or completing new hire paperwork. I immediately requested that Ms. Horton leave the facility as she has not completed the background check process. Ms. Poremba immediately had Ms. Horton leave and moved children throughout the facility to maintain ratio in all classrooms. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor space used by the children. Upon entering the facility, classroom 6 was empty and 4- and 5-year-old children and school age children were located in classroom 5. Classroom 5 has a capacity of 16 children and there were 17 children in the room when I entered. The director immediately opened classroom 6 which resolved the classroom being over capacity. I observed the teachers playing with the children and engaging with children on the child’s level. The teachers’ tone was appropriate for the age of children they were caring for. I observed the children in the facility. Children were playing in free choice activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room and talking to the children. One age group of children was observed outside. The teacher was monitoring the children while they participated in free play on the playground. During my inspection I interviewed all staff. Through these interviews, staff informed me that while they have had a few staff leave over the last few weeks they have still been able to maintain ratios with the staff that are still at the facility by moving children to different classrooms with children of the appropriate age. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations, the finding regarding the allegation regarding staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. In addition, I spoke to staff about the supervision of children. Staff indicated that they walk around the room as well as the playground to monitor children while they play. During my inspection, staff were seen walking around the room and speaking to the children. Based on the above information, this allegation was unsubstantiated. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. It was discovered that Madison Horton did not complete their criminal background check and was caring for children. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff record was not available for review for Ms. Madison Horton. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. There were 17 children and 2 staff in classroom 5. Classroom 5 has a capacity of 16. The director moved children and staff into classroom 6 splitting the group into two groups to comeback into capacity and maintain ratios. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file or available for review for Ms. Madison Horton. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant 80 Blake Blvd PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374 brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Allison Poremba, Administrator Write Beginnings Christian Preschool ID # 19000315 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited regarding the background check and new hire paperwork of Ms. Madison Horton. Please use the Staff checklist located on the division website as a resource to ensure that all documents have been completed and are in compliance prior to their first day of work. She may not be on the premise until all paperwork is complete and on file. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to ensure compliance is maintained. In addition, we discussed attendance records for the classroom. While you have a way to document general attendance, I recommend developing a system that will capture when you move a child from one classroom to another. By doing so you will be able to capture which child is in which room as well as how many children and teachers are in that room. Maintain these records for future review if needed. We also discussed an injury that happened last week that resulted in a child receiving medical care. Please send me a copy of the injury report by Wednesday. You may scan it to my email address or mail it to me. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 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