G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS-THE VILLAGE Facility ID: 90000494 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 242 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 12:37 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. E. Peters and I shared the reason for the visit. She accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with Five (5) star center license. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, no children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, no children in diapers, and only children 2nd grade and above on 2nd floor. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station Stallings, Inc with SOSID# 1346847, which is active an current. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All licensed spaces were observed including, classrooms and the gym. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. • Fire drill was conducted on 1/29/26. • Emergency drill was conducted on 12/31/25. • Fire inspection was completed on 2/6/26. • Playground inspection was completed on 1/26/26. • Sanitation inspection was conducted 11/26/25 on and received a Superior classification. • EPR manual was not reviewed at this visit. Technical assistance was provided. • Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the rooms that serve preschool aged children were observed to be finishing AM snack, and transitioning to indoor learning times. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. This facility hosts one (1) NC Pre K classrooms I reviewed the facility’s policy on attendance. The facility reported they use Teaching Strategies as the developmental assessment tool and Creative Curriculum as the curriculum. The NC Pre K classrooms have a staff to child ratio of 1:10 with a max capacity of 20 (twenty) children. The facility also reports that there are several family engagement activities that have occurred during the 2025-2026 school year and they just completed student-teacher conferences. The education of the NC Pre K site Administrator, Lead Teachers, and Teachers were confirmed. The school is currently hiring a new NC Pre K Lead Teacher and remains in their window for the hiring deadline. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit and the qualifying letters for staff were not verified but reviewed. Due to the leadership transitions, all staff files were reviewed and technical assistance was provided. Children’s Records: Staff reported there were one hundred and twenty (120) children enrolled in this center. There were fifty-one (51) in attendance today. Twelve (12) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. During the children’s file review, the children enrolled in the NC Pre K classroom, did not have consistent file requirements pertaining to dental, vision and hearing screenings. Technical assistance was provided. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy list and menu was posted and for lunch the children were having honey chipotle chicken tacos, tortillas, taco salads, mixed fruit and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do provide transportation. The registration and insurance were up to date and current. All required components were monitored and found in compliance. Four (4) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member A.J's file was not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member D.F. had a qualifying letter but it was not on file to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff members K.M, D.M, A.W, S.W, and G.W. did not have record of the ERP plan being reviewed annually. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member D.F, did not have a signed copy of reviewing the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/9/26 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: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the inconsistencies with the NC Pre K children’s files a follow-up visit could be made in the near future. A follow-up visit will be made to review a percentage of staff files to review their on-going training hours. Violations could be added to this visit summary pertaining to NC Pre K children and Staff files at the follow up visit. Rated License: • Updated Child Care Rules are located in Section .3200 pertaining to QRIS system, otherwise known as Pathways to Stars are available for review. • This facility reported they are pursuing QRIS Pathway #3-Accrediation from COGNIA. They have begun the certification process. • An ERS assessment will be scheduled for the facility within the next six (6) months as they house one (1) NC Pre K classroom. The last ERS assessment was completed in 2022 and was only for the NC Pre K classroom, housed at this facility. Technical Assistance • One file was unable to be reviewed during today’s visit; a follow up visit will be made to review those files. • Several files were missing on-going training documents; a follow-up visit will be made to review that file. This is an area the facility is working to improve but have not had consistent/permeant leadership to maintain the documents. The trainings are reported to be completed. • Ask staff to be responsible for their own Criminal Background check timeline, making sure if they are in Provisional status, they are checking for changes within the ABCM system. They should also know when their qualifying letters expire so they can follow procedures for a current background check and letter. • All Out of School Time staff have been scheduled for their BSAC training within the required timelines. • NC Pre K files must be consistent, including all required screenings and documentation. We discussed a return visit to review these files for accuracy. In the meantime, please audit your NC Pre K children’s files to determine what/if anything should be corrected, reviewed or updated to maintain compliance with the rules. • It was reported that a new Administrator for this facility could be hired shortly, this will help the current Administration with their documentation of on-going trainings, and other documents which need to remain in compliance. • The Emergency Preparedness Binder was not reviewed today but may be reviewed during a future visit. Please take the time to make sure it is up to date and in compliance. Have all staff review the procedures on an annual basis, upon hire or as changes occur. • Due to classroom rearrangement, the enrollment worksheet will be sent electronically to the facility by the end of business today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

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G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS-THE VILLAGE Facility ID: 90000494 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 242 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 12:37 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. E. Peters and I shared the reason for the visit. She accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with Five (5) star center license. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, no children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, no children in diapers, and only children 2nd grade and above on 2nd floor. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station Stallings, Inc with SOSID# 1346847, which is active an current. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All licensed spaces were observed including, classrooms and the gym. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. • Fire drill was conducted on 1/29/26. • Emergency drill was conducted on 12/31/25. • Fire inspection was completed on 2/6/26. • Playground inspection was completed on 1/26/26. • Sanitation inspection was conducted 11/26/25 on and received a Superior classification. • EPR manual was not reviewed at this visit. Technical assistance was provided. • Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the rooms that serve preschool aged children were observed to be finishing AM snack, and transitioning to indoor learning times. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. This facility hosts one (1) NC Pre K classrooms I reviewed the facility’s policy on attendance. The facility reported they use Teaching Strategies as the developmental assessment tool and Creative Curriculum as the curriculum. The NC Pre K classrooms have a staff to child ratio of 1:10 with a max capacity of 20 (twenty) children. The facility also reports that there are several family engagement activities that have occurred during the 2025-2026 school year and they just completed student-teacher conferences. The education of the NC Pre K site Administrator, Lead Teachers, and Teachers were confirmed. The school is currently hiring a new NC Pre K Lead Teacher and remains in their window for the hiring deadline. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit and the qualifying letters for staff were not verified but reviewed. Due to the leadership transitions, all staff files were reviewed and technical assistance was provided. Children’s Records: Staff reported there were one hundred and twenty (120) children enrolled in this center. There were fifty-one (51) in attendance today. Twelve (12) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. During the children’s file review, the children enrolled in the NC Pre K classroom, did not have consistent file requirements pertaining to dental, vision and hearing screenings. Technical assistance was provided. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy list and menu was posted and for lunch the children were having honey chipotle chicken tacos, tortillas, taco salads, mixed fruit and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do provide transportation. The registration and insurance were up to date and current. All required components were monitored and found in compliance. Four (4) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member A.J's file was not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member D.F. had a qualifying letter but it was not on file to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff members K.M, D.M, A.W, S.W, and G.W. did not have record of the ERP plan being reviewed annually. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member D.F, did not have a signed copy of reviewing the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/9/26 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: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the inconsistencies with the NC Pre K children’s files a follow-up visit could be made in the near future. A follow-up visit will be made to review a percentage of staff files to review their on-going training hours. Violations could be added to this visit summary pertaining to NC Pre K children and Staff files at the follow up visit. Rated License: • Updated Child Care Rules are located in Section .3200 pertaining to QRIS system, otherwise known as Pathways to Stars are available for review. • This facility reported they are pursuing QRIS Pathway #3-Accrediation from COGNIA. They have begun the certification process. • An ERS assessment will be scheduled for the facility within the next six (6) months as they house one (1) NC Pre K classroom. The last ERS assessment was completed in 2022 and was only for the NC Pre K classroom, housed at this facility. Technical Assistance • One file was unable to be reviewed during today’s visit; a follow up visit will be made to review those files. • Several files were missing on-going training documents; a follow-up visit will be made to review that file. This is an area the facility is working to improve but have not had consistent/permeant leadership to maintain the documents. The trainings are reported to be completed. • Ask staff to be responsible for their own Criminal Background check timeline, making sure if they are in Provisional status, they are checking for changes within the ABCM system. They should also know when their qualifying letters expire so they can follow procedures for a current background check and letter. • All Out of School Time staff have been scheduled for their BSAC training within the required timelines. • NC Pre K files must be consistent, including all required screenings and documentation. We discussed a return visit to review these files for accuracy. In the meantime, please audit your NC Pre K children’s files to determine what/if anything should be corrected, reviewed or updated to maintain compliance with the rules. • It was reported that a new Administrator for this facility could be hired shortly, this will help the current Administration with their documentation of on-going trainings, and other documents which need to remain in compliance. • The Emergency Preparedness Binder was not reviewed today but may be reviewed during a future visit. Please take the time to make sure it is up to date and in compliance. Have all staff review the procedures on an annual basis, upon hire or as changes occur. • Due to classroom rearrangement, the enrollment worksheet will be sent electronically to the facility by the end of business today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS-THE VILLAGE Facility ID: 90000494 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 242 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 12:37 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. E. Peters and I shared the reason for the visit. She accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with Five (5) star center license. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, no children under three (3) years old, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, no children in diapers, and only children 2nd grade and above on 2nd floor. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station Stallings, Inc with SOSID# 1346847, which is active an current. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All licensed spaces were observed including, classrooms and the gym. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. • Fire drill was conducted on 1/29/26. • Emergency drill was conducted on 12/31/25. • Fire inspection was completed on 2/6/26. • Playground inspection was completed on 1/26/26. • Sanitation inspection was conducted 11/26/25 on and received a Superior classification. • EPR manual was not reviewed at this visit. Technical assistance was provided. • Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the rooms that serve preschool aged children were observed to be finishing AM snack, and transitioning to indoor learning times. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. This facility hosts one (1) NC Pre K classrooms I reviewed the facility’s policy on attendance. The facility reported they use Teaching Strategies as the developmental assessment tool and Creative Curriculum as the curriculum. The NC Pre K classrooms have a staff to child ratio of 1:10 with a max capacity of 20 (twenty) children. The facility also reports that there are several family engagement activities that have occurred during the 2025-2026 school year and they just completed student-teacher conferences. The education of the NC Pre K site Administrator, Lead Teachers, and Teachers were confirmed. The school is currently hiring a new NC Pre K Lead Teacher and remains in their window for the hiring deadline. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit and the qualifying letters for staff were not verified but reviewed. Due to the leadership transitions, all staff files were reviewed and technical assistance was provided. Children’s Records: Staff reported there were one hundred and twenty (120) children enrolled in this center. There were fifty-one (51) in attendance today. Twelve (12) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. During the children’s file review, the children enrolled in the NC Pre K classroom, did not have consistent file requirements pertaining to dental, vision and hearing screenings. Technical assistance was provided. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The allergy list and menu was posted and for lunch the children were having honey chipotle chicken tacos, tortillas, taco salads, mixed fruit and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do provide transportation. The registration and insurance were up to date and current. All required components were monitored and found in compliance. Four (4) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member A.J's file was not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member D.F. had a qualifying letter but it was not on file to review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff members K.M, D.M, A.W, S.W, and G.W. did not have record of the ERP plan being reviewed annually. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member D.F, did not have a signed copy of reviewing the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/9/26 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: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 1293 Matthews, NC 28106 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Due to the inconsistencies with the NC Pre K children’s files a follow-up visit could be made in the near future. A follow-up visit will be made to review a percentage of staff files to review their on-going training hours. Violations could be added to this visit summary pertaining to NC Pre K children and Staff files at the follow up visit. Rated License: • Updated Child Care Rules are located in Section .3200 pertaining to QRIS system, otherwise known as Pathways to Stars are available for review. • This facility reported they are pursuing QRIS Pathway #3-Accrediation from COGNIA. They have begun the certification process. • An ERS assessment will be scheduled for the facility within the next six (6) months as they house one (1) NC Pre K classroom. The last ERS assessment was completed in 2022 and was only for the NC Pre K classroom, housed at this facility. Technical Assistance • One file was unable to be reviewed during today’s visit; a follow up visit will be made to review those files. • Several files were missing on-going training documents; a follow-up visit will be made to review that file. This is an area the facility is working to improve but have not had consistent/permeant leadership to maintain the documents. The trainings are reported to be completed. • Ask staff to be responsible for their own Criminal Background check timeline, making sure if they are in Provisional status, they are checking for changes within the ABCM system. They should also know when their qualifying letters expire so they can follow procedures for a current background check and letter. • All Out of School Time staff have been scheduled for their BSAC training within the required timelines. • NC Pre K files must be consistent, including all required screenings and documentation. We discussed a return visit to review these files for accuracy. In the meantime, please audit your NC Pre K children’s files to determine what/if anything should be corrected, reviewed or updated to maintain compliance with the rules. • It was reported that a new Administrator for this facility could be hired shortly, this will help the current Administration with their documentation of on-going trainings, and other documents which need to remain in compliance. • The Emergency Preparedness Binder was not reviewed today but may be reviewed during a future visit. Please take the time to make sure it is up to date and in compliance. Have all staff review the procedures on an annual basis, upon hire or as changes occur. • Due to classroom rearrangement, the enrollment worksheet will be sent electronically to the facility by the end of business today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS-THE VILLAGE Facility ID: 90000494 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:55 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. K. Adams . I shared the reason for the visit and he assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star Center License. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, no children under three (3) years old, only second grade and above on the second (2nd) floor, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections remain in compliance and current. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 7/8/25. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/17/25 but had not occurred since 12/2024. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 7/28/25. •The incident reports were in compliance and a link to an incident log was let with the provider. The children were observed in the room that serves preschool aged children to be participating in rest time and rest time activities. The children in the room that serves school aged children were finishing lunch and transitioning to other free play activities. Outdoor Learning Environment. The outdoor learning structures were observed and were in compliance. Staff Records: The staff and training worksheet was completed during the visit and reviewed by Mr. Adams and there was one (1) new staff file to monitor. A full staff file review will be completed during a technical assistance visit in the near future. Medication: Medication was monitored and there was one child whose medical permission form was unable to be located. The facility has a nurse on site but it was not possible to look in that area for the forms. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having chicken and broccoli, penne pasta with alfredo sauce, mangos and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is provided and was monitored during the annual compliance visit. Three (3) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child in the summer camp program did not have a valid authorization on file with parental permission. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff Member D.O. did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was recorded as practiced December of 2024 and again in June of 2025, it was not practiced in the three (3) month required timeframe. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) On or before 8/25/25 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 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: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: • Updated Child Care Rules are located in Section .3200 pertaining to QRIS system, otherwise known as Pathways to Stars are available for review. The process will begin with these informational opportunities. In September, childcare consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, childcare consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. • A technical assistance visit was requested in the future to review STAR pathway options. Technical Assistance •An incident report log is to accompany the incident reports. A digital copy is link here https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/I/incident_log_i.pdf?ver=gBc7EZX5N2Blum2xNCLzXQ%3d%3d •Emergency Drills are to be completed every three months and documented on the DCDEE’s required forms. •An updated Emergency Medical Care Plan was reviewed with all staff but should be posted to replace the outdated plan. •A pre-service form was emailed to Mr. Kirk to completed as one of the new Administrators of the facility. •As a reminder, each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •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 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS-THE VILLAGE Facility ID: 90000494 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:55 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. K. Adams . I shared the reason for the visit and he assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star Center License. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, no children under three (3) years old, only second grade and above on the second (2nd) floor, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections remain in compliance and current. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 7/8/25. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/17/25 but had not occurred since 12/2024. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 7/28/25. •The incident reports were in compliance and a link to an incident log was let with the provider. The children were observed in the room that serves preschool aged children to be participating in rest time and rest time activities. The children in the room that serves school aged children were finishing lunch and transitioning to other free play activities. Outdoor Learning Environment. The outdoor learning structures were observed and were in compliance. Staff Records: The staff and training worksheet was completed during the visit and reviewed by Mr. Adams and there was one (1) new staff file to monitor. A full staff file review will be completed during a technical assistance visit in the near future. Medication: Medication was monitored and there was one child whose medical permission form was unable to be located. The facility has a nurse on site but it was not possible to look in that area for the forms. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having chicken and broccoli, penne pasta with alfredo sauce, mangos and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is provided and was monitored during the annual compliance visit. Three (3) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child in the summer camp program did not have a valid authorization on file with parental permission. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff Member D.O. did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was recorded as practiced December of 2024 and again in June of 2025, it was not practiced in the three (3) month required timeframe. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) On or before 8/25/25 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 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: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: • Updated Child Care Rules are located in Section .3200 pertaining to QRIS system, otherwise known as Pathways to Stars are available for review. The process will begin with these informational opportunities. In September, childcare consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, childcare consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. • A technical assistance visit was requested in the future to review STAR pathway options. Technical Assistance •An incident report log is to accompany the incident reports. A digital copy is link here https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/I/incident_log_i.pdf?ver=gBc7EZX5N2Blum2xNCLzXQ%3d%3d •Emergency Drills are to be completed every three months and documented on the DCDEE’s required forms. •An updated Emergency Medical Care Plan was reviewed with all staff but should be posted to replace the outdated plan. •A pre-service form was emailed to Mr. Kirk to completed as one of the new Administrators of the facility. •As a reminder, each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •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 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS-THE VILLAGE Facility ID: 90000494 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:55 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. K. Adams . I shared the reason for the visit and he assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star Center License. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, no children under three (3) years old, only second grade and above on the second (2nd) floor, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections remain in compliance and current. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 7/8/25. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/17/25 but had not occurred since 12/2024. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 7/28/25. •The incident reports were in compliance and a link to an incident log was let with the provider. The children were observed in the room that serves preschool aged children to be participating in rest time and rest time activities. The children in the room that serves school aged children were finishing lunch and transitioning to other free play activities. Outdoor Learning Environment. The outdoor learning structures were observed and were in compliance. Staff Records: The staff and training worksheet was completed during the visit and reviewed by Mr. Adams and there was one (1) new staff file to monitor. A full staff file review will be completed during a technical assistance visit in the near future. Medication: Medication was monitored and there was one child whose medical permission form was unable to be located. The facility has a nurse on site but it was not possible to look in that area for the forms. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having chicken and broccoli, penne pasta with alfredo sauce, mangos and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is provided and was monitored during the annual compliance visit. Three (3) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child in the summer camp program did not have a valid authorization on file with parental permission. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff Member D.O. did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was recorded as practiced December of 2024 and again in June of 2025, it was not practiced in the three (3) month required timeframe. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) On or before 8/25/25 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 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: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: • Updated Child Care Rules are located in Section .3200 pertaining to QRIS system, otherwise known as Pathways to Stars are available for review. The process will begin with these informational opportunities. In September, childcare consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, childcare consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. • A technical assistance visit was requested in the future to review STAR pathway options. Technical Assistance •An incident report log is to accompany the incident reports. A digital copy is link here https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/I/incident_log_i.pdf?ver=gBc7EZX5N2Blum2xNCLzXQ%3d%3d •Emergency Drills are to be completed every three months and documented on the DCDEE’s required forms. •An updated Emergency Medical Care Plan was reviewed with all staff but should be posted to replace the outdated plan. •A pre-service form was emailed to Mr. Kirk to completed as one of the new Administrators of the facility. •As a reminder, each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •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 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS-THE VILLAGE Facility ID: 90000494 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 101 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:55 PM Time Out: 03:00 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 an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. K. Adams . I shared the reason for the visit and he assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star Center License. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, no children under three (3) years old, only second grade and above on the second (2nd) floor, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. Fire and Sanitation Inspections remain in compliance and current. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 7/8/25. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/17/25 but had not occurred since 12/2024. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 7/28/25. •The incident reports were in compliance and a link to an incident log was let with the provider. The children were observed in the room that serves preschool aged children to be participating in rest time and rest time activities. The children in the room that serves school aged children were finishing lunch and transitioning to other free play activities. Outdoor Learning Environment. The outdoor learning structures were observed and were in compliance. Staff Records: The staff and training worksheet was completed during the visit and reviewed by Mr. Adams and there was one (1) new staff file to monitor. A full staff file review will be completed during a technical assistance visit in the near future. Medication: Medication was monitored and there was one child whose medical permission form was unable to be located. The facility has a nurse on site but it was not possible to look in that area for the forms. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having chicken and broccoli, penne pasta with alfredo sauce, mangos and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is provided and was monitored during the annual compliance visit. Three (3) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child in the summer camp program did not have a valid authorization on file with parental permission. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff Member D.O. did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was recorded as practiced December of 2024 and again in June of 2025, it was not practiced in the three (3) month required timeframe. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) On or before 8/25/25 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 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: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: • Updated Child Care Rules are located in Section .3200 pertaining to QRIS system, otherwise known as Pathways to Stars are available for review. The process will begin with these informational opportunities. In September, childcare consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, childcare consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. • A technical assistance visit was requested in the future to review STAR pathway options. Technical Assistance •An incident report log is to accompany the incident reports. A digital copy is link here https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/I/incident_log_i.pdf?ver=gBc7EZX5N2Blum2xNCLzXQ%3d%3d •Emergency Drills are to be completed every three months and documented on the DCDEE’s required forms. •An updated Emergency Medical Care Plan was reviewed with all staff but should be posted to replace the outdated plan. •A pre-service form was emailed to Mr. Kirk to completed as one of the new Administrators of the facility. •As a reminder, each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •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 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. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS-THE VILLAGE Facility ID: 90000494 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 209 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Serena, who remained in ratio while answering the door. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. S. Rose and Ms. L. Long-Barnet accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued on 5/23/2022. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, only second (2nd) grade and above on the second (2nd) floor, no children under three (3) years old, and no children in diapers. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station Stallings, INC #13446847. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. I monitored all in use and not in use classrooms, the gym, and the outdoor learning environment. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. The fire and sanitation inspections were current and haven’t been updated since my last visit. •Fire drill was conducted on 2/27/2024. •Emergency drill was conducted on 11/13/2023. •Playground inspection was completed on 2/26/2024. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children were engaged in teacher driven circle time where the children were learning about different bugs and were making a bug lab. The children were also engaged in child directed free center choice time. They were participating in art projects, manipulatives, sensory table top water play, and cooking in dramatic play. The children were well engaged within each classroom and were actively participating with each other and the teachers. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. There are geese on the property but the facility sated that they leave when children come out the animals leave the playground. They also have a plan moving forward if the geese become an issue. As of now they are not. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The folders were well organized and the staff and training worksheet was also well organized and in compliance. Children’s Records: There are one hundred and four (104) children enrolled in this center. There were twenty seven (27) in attendance today. Eleven (11) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. The children’s files were well organized and all in compliance. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The lunch menu consisted of bulggagi beef bowls with cucumbers and carrots with pineapple and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: There are four (4) vehicles in rotation which three (3) of the vehicles are used for After School pick up. Mini Bus number four (4) is borrowed from another center and is not in use. We did discover that the right passenger tire was not in compliance with the depth of the treads. Since this vehicle is not in use this was not a violation but the Director did arrange to have the tire replaced. The insurance and registration were current. Mini Bus number eleven (11) is in compliance and has current inspections and registration on file. Mini Bus number seven (7) is in compliance and has current inspection and registration on file. Mini Bus number seventeen (17) is in compliance and has current inspection and registration on file. One (1) violation was observed today and it was corrected during the visit. The violation is as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The kitchen are that is used as part of the After School Center rotation had pest strips in an unlocked cabinet. The closet in the art room that serves as part of the After School center rotation was unlocked and housed hazardous items. .2820(b) 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent (91%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that correction s have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: Your facility went through the rated license in 2022. Listed below are some items to do to get ready for the upcoming preparation and assessment years. •Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all teachers and staff print out their WORKS letter, so you can see if their education is updated. If any teachers have a BSAC certificate have them upload the certificate into their account. •Access the resources for your upcoming assessment at www.ncrlap.org. •Review the materials lists for each classroom. This list is to be used as a resource reminding you of some of the required items to promote quality in programming. •Contact CCRI and The Alliance for Children to have them assist you in providing guidance in preparation for the scales. Technical Assistance: •Make sure all cabinets that store hazardous and out of reach items are locked in a cabinet at all times. •We also discussed remeasuring the “green” space that currently has the capacity of seventeen (17) to see if the actual unused space can be used within the capacity maximum. I will be out later this month to measure the space. •The NCAEYC annual conference is September 20th to the 21st. Must be a NACEYC member to attend. •An updated Summary of the Law is available on the DCDEE website, please print and take down the previous version. •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, and I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

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