NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/6/2025 Number Present: 72 Completed Date: 10/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 199 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and to provide technical assistance on section .3200 of the child care rules. M. Fornes, assistant director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety three percent as of 10/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/3/25 and Opendoor CDC, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. I completed a walk-through of the facility, monitoring all indoor and outdoor spaces. Supervision and staff child ratios were observed and found to be in compliance. Children enrolled in spaces #1 and #2 received care according to their individual needs, including bottle feeding, napping, and indoor free play. Children enrolled in spaces #3 and #4 play in the outdoor learning environment with ride on toys, the sand box and portable climbing structures. Children enrolled in spaces #5 and #6 engaged in indoor free play in centers, including dramatic play, manipulatives, and blocks. Staff were observed interacting with children through conversation and play as they moved about the spaces. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Paint on and around the windowsills of spaces #3 and #4 had chipped and peeling paint. The is a violation of a sanitation requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a). Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/20/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Walls- An environmental inspection must be completed daily to ensure all furniture and equipment is clean and well maintained must also include checking for cracking, peeling, or chipping paint (which could contain lead). Today, I observed chipped and peeling paint on the around the windowsills of spaces #3 and #4. You stated that the walls were repaired a few months ago but had begun to peel again. During the visit, you put in a workorder for repairs and moved furniture to cover the peeling paint and make it inaccessible to the children until repairs can be made. Technical assistance was provided to develop a system for classroom staff to inform administration about any safety concerns in the classroom. Additionally, staff need to do a walkthrough of the classroom spaces to check for safety concerns prior to providing care for the children. Pathways to the Stars- During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Your program is currently operating with a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. At the time, you stated that the program wishes to continue to operate under the Notice of Compliance. Be reminded that all information about the pathways is located at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Additional information: Outdoor Environment-Today, we discussed you adding turf to outdoor space #1. There is currently no stationary structures in this area. We discussed the requirements of surfacing for stationary equipment. For surfacing, ensure that all loose surfacing measures at least six inches in depth and is free of any grass or weeds that may affect its resiliency. During outdoor inspections be sure to check the depth of the mulch and fluff when necessary and to look out for mold, mildew, and rust on the equipment. If either of those things are observed, clean or remove them immediately. Medication- Today, you shared how you have continued to work your monitoring of medications and authorization forms. Your current process of monitoring at least monthly seems to be working well for you. Continue to monitor them, observing the expiration dates of the medications, authorization forms and that the forms are documented and completed correctly. Encourage your classroom staff to check them at least biweekly, as an extra step of checks and balances. Infant Feeding Plans- During the review of Infant Feeding Plans we discussed the documentation of what children are eating at the time and when they transition from purees to whole food. Upon enrollment, parents should document what the child is eating at the moment and notify you when there are changes. An example was given for a child that is in the middle of transitioning from purees and has only tried a selection of whole foods. For this example, we discussed listing both purees and a list of items the child is allowed to have, and later documenting when the child has fully transitioned to full table foods, that are provided by the center or the family. 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, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 277 Time In: 08:43 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. C. Gurkins, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/6/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/5/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/24 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 five percent as of 5/16/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/16/25 and Opendoor CDC, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and the facility email address was updated. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Six groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #1 received care according to individual needs including tummy time, diapering, napping and bottle feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and recorded as required. Children throughout the facility engaged in group time, indoor and outdoor free play, and transitions. Proper diapering procedures and handwashing techniques were observed. Children enrolled in space #5 and #6 discussed camping and listed items they would need to go camping. A new shade structure has been added to outdoor space #3. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, oranges, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization for Vaseline, located in space #4, expired 9/15/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment with an expiration date of 4/2025, was located in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. Staff employed on 11/22/23, did not have a First Aid certification on file for review. .1102(c) 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 6/2/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: First Aid Training- For the children's well-being, all staff must be CPR and First Aid certified and maintain their certifications current. Staff employed 11/22/23 had Basic Life Support training that only covers CPR. You reported that during your recent review of files, you noticed the staff only had BLS training and signed her up for First Aid and CPR training scheduled for 5/20/24. You also shared you have created a spreadsheet with all staff’s First Aid and CPR expiration dates to help you track training certifications. Continue to use your spreadsheet of training expirations as well as review staff files at least quarterly to ensure all training requirements are met. Diaper Rash Creams and Authorizations- Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Today, in space #4, I observed a container of Vaseline that had an authorization that expired on 9/15/24. In space # 1, there was one tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment that expired on 4/2025. You discarded the Aquaphor Healing Ointment and removed the Vaseline for the classroom to prevent use. You shared that the diaper rash creams were recently monitored by a staff in training. We discussed the training provided and the training materials used for the training. Today, we discussed creating lists of medications brought in by parents which include children’s names, types of medications, expiration dates of medications, and expiration dates of authorization forms. This will allow staff members to easily see when medications or authorization forms are about to expire so they can return them to parents or get new authorization forms within 72 hours as required. Additional Comments: New Outdoor Space-Today you shared with me that you wish to add a new outdoor space for infant children. Review rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605 and 10A NCAC 09 .1402. When you have the new area fenced off, contact me to arrange inspection and approval prior to use. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. To help keep your account from archiving, log in to one of the DCDEE platforms at least every 6 to 11 months. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review them with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 277 Time In: 08:43 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. C. Gurkins, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/6/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/5/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/24 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 five percent as of 5/16/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/16/25 and Opendoor CDC, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and the facility email address was updated. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Six groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #1 received care according to individual needs including tummy time, diapering, napping and bottle feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and recorded as required. Children throughout the facility engaged in group time, indoor and outdoor free play, and transitions. Proper diapering procedures and handwashing techniques were observed. Children enrolled in space #5 and #6 discussed camping and listed items they would need to go camping. A new shade structure has been added to outdoor space #3. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, oranges, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization for Vaseline, located in space #4, expired 9/15/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment with an expiration date of 4/2025, was located in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. Staff employed on 11/22/23, did not have a First Aid certification on file for review. .1102(c) 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 6/2/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: First Aid Training- For the children's well-being, all staff must be CPR and First Aid certified and maintain their certifications current. Staff employed 11/22/23 had Basic Life Support training that only covers CPR. You reported that during your recent review of files, you noticed the staff only had BLS training and signed her up for First Aid and CPR training scheduled for 5/20/24. You also shared you have created a spreadsheet with all staff’s First Aid and CPR expiration dates to help you track training certifications. Continue to use your spreadsheet of training expirations as well as review staff files at least quarterly to ensure all training requirements are met. Diaper Rash Creams and Authorizations- Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Today, in space #4, I observed a container of Vaseline that had an authorization that expired on 9/15/24. In space # 1, there was one tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment that expired on 4/2025. You discarded the Aquaphor Healing Ointment and removed the Vaseline for the classroom to prevent use. You shared that the diaper rash creams were recently monitored by a staff in training. We discussed the training provided and the training materials used for the training. Today, we discussed creating lists of medications brought in by parents which include children’s names, types of medications, expiration dates of medications, and expiration dates of authorization forms. This will allow staff members to easily see when medications or authorization forms are about to expire so they can return them to parents or get new authorization forms within 72 hours as required. Additional Comments: New Outdoor Space-Today you shared with me that you wish to add a new outdoor space for infant children. Review rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605 and 10A NCAC 09 .1402. When you have the new area fenced off, contact me to arrange inspection and approval prior to use. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. To help keep your account from archiving, log in to one of the DCDEE platforms at least every 6 to 11 months. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review them with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 277 Time In: 08:43 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. C. Gurkins, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/6/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/5/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/24 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 five percent as of 5/16/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/16/25 and Opendoor CDC, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and the facility email address was updated. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Six groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #1 received care according to individual needs including tummy time, diapering, napping and bottle feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and recorded as required. Children throughout the facility engaged in group time, indoor and outdoor free play, and transitions. Proper diapering procedures and handwashing techniques were observed. Children enrolled in space #5 and #6 discussed camping and listed items they would need to go camping. A new shade structure has been added to outdoor space #3. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, oranges, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization for Vaseline, located in space #4, expired 9/15/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment with an expiration date of 4/2025, was located in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. Staff employed on 11/22/23, did not have a First Aid certification on file for review. .1102(c) 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 6/2/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: First Aid Training- For the children's well-being, all staff must be CPR and First Aid certified and maintain their certifications current. Staff employed 11/22/23 had Basic Life Support training that only covers CPR. You reported that during your recent review of files, you noticed the staff only had BLS training and signed her up for First Aid and CPR training scheduled for 5/20/24. You also shared you have created a spreadsheet with all staff’s First Aid and CPR expiration dates to help you track training certifications. Continue to use your spreadsheet of training expirations as well as review staff files at least quarterly to ensure all training requirements are met. Diaper Rash Creams and Authorizations- Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Today, in space #4, I observed a container of Vaseline that had an authorization that expired on 9/15/24. In space # 1, there was one tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment that expired on 4/2025. You discarded the Aquaphor Healing Ointment and removed the Vaseline for the classroom to prevent use. You shared that the diaper rash creams were recently monitored by a staff in training. We discussed the training provided and the training materials used for the training. Today, we discussed creating lists of medications brought in by parents which include children’s names, types of medications, expiration dates of medications, and expiration dates of authorization forms. This will allow staff members to easily see when medications or authorization forms are about to expire so they can return them to parents or get new authorization forms within 72 hours as required. Additional Comments: New Outdoor Space-Today you shared with me that you wish to add a new outdoor space for infant children. Review rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605 and 10A NCAC 09 .1402. When you have the new area fenced off, contact me to arrange inspection and approval prior to use. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. To help keep your account from archiving, log in to one of the DCDEE platforms at least every 6 to 11 months. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review them with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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 .1402 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 277 Time In: 08:43 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. C. Gurkins, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/6/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/5/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/24 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 five percent as of 5/16/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/16/25 and Opendoor CDC, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and the facility email address was updated. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Six groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #1 received care according to individual needs including tummy time, diapering, napping and bottle feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and recorded as required. Children throughout the facility engaged in group time, indoor and outdoor free play, and transitions. Proper diapering procedures and handwashing techniques were observed. Children enrolled in space #5 and #6 discussed camping and listed items they would need to go camping. A new shade structure has been added to outdoor space #3. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, oranges, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization for Vaseline, located in space #4, expired 9/15/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment with an expiration date of 4/2025, was located in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. Staff employed on 11/22/23, did not have a First Aid certification on file for review. .1102(c) 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 6/2/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: First Aid Training- For the children's well-being, all staff must be CPR and First Aid certified and maintain their certifications current. Staff employed 11/22/23 had Basic Life Support training that only covers CPR. You reported that during your recent review of files, you noticed the staff only had BLS training and signed her up for First Aid and CPR training scheduled for 5/20/24. You also shared you have created a spreadsheet with all staff’s First Aid and CPR expiration dates to help you track training certifications. Continue to use your spreadsheet of training expirations as well as review staff files at least quarterly to ensure all training requirements are met. Diaper Rash Creams and Authorizations- Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Today, in space #4, I observed a container of Vaseline that had an authorization that expired on 9/15/24. In space # 1, there was one tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment that expired on 4/2025. You discarded the Aquaphor Healing Ointment and removed the Vaseline for the classroom to prevent use. You shared that the diaper rash creams were recently monitored by a staff in training. We discussed the training provided and the training materials used for the training. Today, we discussed creating lists of medications brought in by parents which include children’s names, types of medications, expiration dates of medications, and expiration dates of authorization forms. This will allow staff members to easily see when medications or authorization forms are about to expire so they can return them to parents or get new authorization forms within 72 hours as required. Additional Comments: New Outdoor Space-Today you shared with me that you wish to add a new outdoor space for infant children. Review rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605 and 10A NCAC 09 .1402. When you have the new area fenced off, contact me to arrange inspection and approval prior to use. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. To help keep your account from archiving, log in to one of the DCDEE platforms at least every 6 to 11 months. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review them with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 277 Time In: 08:43 AM Time Out: 01:20 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. C. Gurkins, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/6/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/5/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/24 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 five percent as of 5/16/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/16/25 and Opendoor CDC, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and the facility email address was updated. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Six groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #1 received care according to individual needs including tummy time, diapering, napping and bottle feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and recorded as required. Children throughout the facility engaged in group time, indoor and outdoor free play, and transitions. Proper diapering procedures and handwashing techniques were observed. Children enrolled in space #5 and #6 discussed camping and listed items they would need to go camping. A new shade structure has been added to outdoor space #3. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, oranges, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization for Vaseline, located in space #4, expired 9/15/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment with an expiration date of 4/2025, was located in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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. Staff employed on 11/22/23, did not have a First Aid certification on file for review. .1102(c) 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 6/2/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: First Aid Training- For the children's well-being, all staff must be CPR and First Aid certified and maintain their certifications current. Staff employed 11/22/23 had Basic Life Support training that only covers CPR. You reported that during your recent review of files, you noticed the staff only had BLS training and signed her up for First Aid and CPR training scheduled for 5/20/24. You also shared you have created a spreadsheet with all staff’s First Aid and CPR expiration dates to help you track training certifications. Continue to use your spreadsheet of training expirations as well as review staff files at least quarterly to ensure all training requirements are met. Diaper Rash Creams and Authorizations- Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Today, in space #4, I observed a container of Vaseline that had an authorization that expired on 9/15/24. In space # 1, there was one tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment that expired on 4/2025. You discarded the Aquaphor Healing Ointment and removed the Vaseline for the classroom to prevent use. You shared that the diaper rash creams were recently monitored by a staff in training. We discussed the training provided and the training materials used for the training. Today, we discussed creating lists of medications brought in by parents which include children’s names, types of medications, expiration dates of medications, and expiration dates of authorization forms. This will allow staff members to easily see when medications or authorization forms are about to expire so they can return them to parents or get new authorization forms within 72 hours as required. Additional Comments: New Outdoor Space-Today you shared with me that you wish to add a new outdoor space for infant children. Review rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605 and 10A NCAC 09 .1402. When you have the new area fenced off, contact me to arrange inspection and approval prior to use. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. To help keep your account from archiving, log in to one of the DCDEE platforms at least every 6 to 11 months. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review them with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, 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 LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:50 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. R. Ashburn, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of 1/7/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/7/25 and Opendoor CDC, LLC 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 in space #1 were receiving care according to their individual needs including bottle feeding and nap time. Children in space #2, #4, #5, and #6 were engaging in indoor free play including Legos, magnet tiles, and dramatic play materials. Teachers were observed sitting with the children engaging in play and conversation with them. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, the authorization from for one tube of Desitin Diaper Rash Cream had an expiration date of 10/9/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) Compliance Verification: The violation was corrected during the visit. No further action is required at this time. Technical Assistance: Medication-Completing regular checks of medication and authorization forms ensures that staff are fully aware of how and when to apply medications and that expired medications are not given. Today I observed one tube of Desitin, with an authorization form that expired on 10/9/24. You shared that the parent recently brought in a new diaper rash cream, and you are waiting to bring it into the classroom until the parent signs the form. The cream and form were removed from the classroom during the visit. Conduct monthly or bi-weekly checks of medications and authorization forms to ensure the items are within date. Additional information: Bottle Labels- When food, bottles, and sippy cups are brought to the center, they must be labeled with the child’s name, the date received at the center, and the content of the container. Today there were bottles that did not have today’s date on them. Thank you for labeling them during the visit. When you are gathering bottles and food from the parent, look at the labels before putting them in the refrigerator to ensure they are properly labeled. 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, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 273 Time In: 09:02 AM Time Out: 01:35 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. R. Ashburn, director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/29/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 7/7/23 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 seven percent as of 6/4/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/4/24and Opendoor CDC, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and the facility mailing address was updated. You greeted me at the door and visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Six groups of children were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #1 and #2 received care according to individual needs including tummy time, diapering, and bottle feeding. Safe sleep checks were completed and recorded as required. Children throughout the facility engaged in group time, indoor and outdoor free play, and transitions. Teachers interacted with children using calm voice tones as they talk to, redirected, and play with the children in care. Proper diapering procedures and handwashing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of corn dogs, baked beans, apples sauce, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Staff employed on 10/10/22 did not have documentation of First Aid certification on file for review. .1102(c) 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 6/20/24, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: First Aid Training- For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Staff employed 10/10/22 had Basic Life Support training that only covers CPR. You reported the cards look similar to Heart Saver and this was overlooked in error. We discussed the visual differences in the cards and what is covered under each type of training. For a list of approved organizations and courses, visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Additional Comments: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review them with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Transferring the EPR Plan to a new NCID-To transfer an EPR Plan, you must create a NCID username from the MyNCID website. Register the new NCID into the EPR Portal. Click get started, but do not create a new plan. If you need additional support, you may contact the EPR Help Desk by emailing dcdee.inservice.training@dhhs.nc.gov. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPENDOOR PRESCHOOL, SIMPSON Facility ID: 74000908 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/27/2023 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 11/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:10 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. R. Ashburn, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates a Notice of Compliance, issued 9/10/21. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 11/22/2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/22/23 and Opendoor CDC, LLC 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. Infants in spaces #1 and #2 were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Children in space #4 engaged in music and movement before transitioning to outdoor free play. Children enrolled in spaces #5 and #6 participated in indoor free play activities with dramatic play materials, art materials, Legos, linking toys, and blocks. The outdoor space provided stationary and portable climbing structures, balls, playhouses, and ride on toys to encourage vigorous gross motor play. Teacher moved about the indoor and outdoor spaces, assisting children, and engaging in play and conversation with them. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections have remain current. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Five of seven staff files reviewed had The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy dated beyond the first day of employment. .0608(d)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/11/23, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance for Violation Observed: Revised child care rules require that all facilities serving children under the age of five years old develop and adopt a Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. All staff must sign a statement acknowledging that the policy has been reviewed with them prior to caring for children and the statements must be kept on file. Today, I observed five staff files with the statement of acknowledgement dated beyond the first day of employment. You reported the staff did work in the classroom with children prior to signing the policy, but a copy of the policy was provided to the staff prior to the first day of employment. We discussed your onboarding process for new staff and you reported you will make reviewing of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy a first day priority. Ensuring all staff are aware of policies prior to providing care to children allows employees to have basic organizational information and preparation for their new role within the facility. Consultation: Problem Solving Strategies- During the visit I observed children have disagreements. The staff respond by saying “I don’t like it” and “Stop, I don’t like it when you through things,” but no redirection was given. Teachers may provide solutions for children during some of their disagreements, give better options and reinforce the classroom rules and expectations. Staff and assist children by helping them work through their issues by talking and showing empathy. In older children can involved by with coming up with a solution, teachers may ask them what they think could solve the problem, what would help them solve the problem, and what is the outcome they would like to have. You may also introduce a variety of problem-solving strategies to the class that children can focus on when a conflict arises. You may also invite Chantale Sherman, the Healthy Behavior Specialist, from Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children to work with you on helping children resolve conflicts. Additional information: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.