Stallings Elementary After School Program

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: STALLINGS ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 90000358 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit with rated license visit. Upon arrival I rang the front office door several times and then the after school entrance. I gave the ASEP administrator a call to notify them of the visit. I was greeted by the school’s principal after some assistance; I shared the reason for the visit and then met with Ms. Kristal Casiano, Program Coordinator Assistant. I shared the reason for the visit and you were able to assist me. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 11/15/23. The license was posted, with the following restrictions: - 1st shift - School Age Only - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Meets all enhanced standards and reduced ratios. - Prohibit children from being in the kitchen for any purpose Ownership: The facility owner is the Union County Board of Education. 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, this includes a change of the superintendent. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, licensed spaces, capacity, staff and children’s records, health, safety, and program records. The following spaces are being used: - Gym - Activity Centers in the Gym - Cafeteria - Restrooms - Playground Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision in compliance. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance, one (1) group leader had a group of twenty-three (23) children ages five (5) through nine (9). Assistance arrived shortly after the visit began and the children were split into three (3) groups and ratios were back in compliance. Children were participating in transitions, personal care routines, afternoon snack and a teacher directed activity. During the walkthrough, I observed the dramatic center in the centers area piled with materials and storage. It was shared that a concert was scheduled in the gym in which they needed to store their ASEP items. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 1/28/26 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 12/15/25. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. The verification form for staff was current and completed. Children’s Records: The verification form for children and the list of currently enrolled children was current and completed. Medication: It was reported that you do have children who require emergency medication and that it was located in the ASEP office. Nutrition: This center only serves afternoon snacks, a current menu was posted. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Twenty-three (23) children between ages 5-years-old and 9-years-old and up were with one (1) group leader. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation cited was corrected during the visit, therefore no further action is required. An unannounced follow-up visit will occur. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: The QRIS rulemaking process has been completed, this means that hold harmless is no longer in place. We are actively planning for the implementation of the new QRIS requirements. The QRIS Conversation Template was completed during the visit. This facility will pursue Pathway 1: Program Assessment. Once the rated license assessment request form is received, the SACERS-U assessments will be ordered. The education component will be determined once all staff have an updated and current letter in WORKS. The facility’s star level will be determined upon scores from the SACERS-U assessment, and education component. Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos: As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Exit Conference: 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 violation with you, Ms. Casiano. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: STALLINGS ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 90000358 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 1/31/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 02:55 PM Time Out: 04:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the office staff I then met with you Ms. Tonya Cumber, Program Coordinator Assistant. I shared the reason for the visit, you were able to assist me. Permit Information: Your program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 11/15/23. The license was posted, with the following restrictions in compliance: - 1st shift - School Age Only - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Meets all enhanced standards and reduced ratios. - Prohibit children from being in the kitchen for any purpose Ownership: The facility owner is the Union County Board of Education. 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, this includes a change of the superintendent. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, licensed spaces, capacity, staff and children’s records, health, safety, and program records. The following licensed spaces are being used: - Gym - Activity Centers in the Gym - Cafeteria - Restrooms - Playground Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24. As a reminder, fire inspections are to be completed prior to the previous year’s inspection and sent to your consultant within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 11/14/24. The program received four (4) demerits and received a superior classification. The last playground inspection was conducted today 1/31/24. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children were participating in gross motor activities, free play, afternoon pick-up and a large group winter activity. A therapist was also present during the visit. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 1/27/25 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 12/18/24. The EPR plan was last updated on 10/14/24. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review, and one (1) existing staff file was monitored. All requirements were in compliance. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. As a reminder, rules indicate that orientation requirements are in addition to the health and safety trainings, this means that the child maltreatment training cannot be recorded in both the orientation form and the health and safety training log. I reviewed examples of how to review the orientation requirement for, “Recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301”. Children’s Records: Five (5) children’s files were reviewed, requirements were discussed regarding having the application completed to its entirety including answering all questions. One (1) children’s file had an answered question regarding allergies. Please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: It was reported that you do have children who require emergency medication. That emergency medication is located in the nurse’s office, and it was reported that Ms. Smith has access to the space. I reviewed that once I receive guidance on what ASEP’s need to do when they have emergency medications stored out of reach, that it will be shared with all ASEP’s. Nutrition: This center only serves afternoon snacks, a current menu was not posted. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) children's file did not have all questions answered - no response was written for allergies. .0801(a)(1-7) Corrective Action Plan: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/14/25, 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 that 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. Please ensure that all these components are in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation • from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: Once you log incident reports on your incident log, file the incident reports in the children’s file. Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Exit Conference: 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, Ms. Cumber. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. 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. 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: STALLINGS ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 90000358 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 1/31/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 02:55 PM Time Out: 04:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the office staff I then met with you Ms. Tonya Cumber, Program Coordinator Assistant. I shared the reason for the visit, you were able to assist me. Permit Information: Your program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 11/15/23. The license was posted, with the following restrictions in compliance: - 1st shift - School Age Only - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Meets all enhanced standards and reduced ratios. - Prohibit children from being in the kitchen for any purpose Ownership: The facility owner is the Union County Board of Education. 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, this includes a change of the superintendent. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, licensed spaces, capacity, staff and children’s records, health, safety, and program records. The following licensed spaces are being used: - Gym - Activity Centers in the Gym - Cafeteria - Restrooms - Playground Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24. As a reminder, fire inspections are to be completed prior to the previous year’s inspection and sent to your consultant within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 11/14/24. The program received four (4) demerits and received a superior classification. The last playground inspection was conducted today 1/31/24. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Children were participating in gross motor activities, free play, afternoon pick-up and a large group winter activity. A therapist was also present during the visit. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 1/27/25 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 12/18/24. The EPR plan was last updated on 10/14/24. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review, and one (1) existing staff file was monitored. All requirements were in compliance. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. As a reminder, rules indicate that orientation requirements are in addition to the health and safety trainings, this means that the child maltreatment training cannot be recorded in both the orientation form and the health and safety training log. I reviewed examples of how to review the orientation requirement for, “Recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301”. Children’s Records: Five (5) children’s files were reviewed, requirements were discussed regarding having the application completed to its entirety including answering all questions. One (1) children’s file had an answered question regarding allergies. Please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: It was reported that you do have children who require emergency medication. That emergency medication is located in the nurse’s office, and it was reported that Ms. Smith has access to the space. I reviewed that once I receive guidance on what ASEP’s need to do when they have emergency medications stored out of reach, that it will be shared with all ASEP’s. Nutrition: This center only serves afternoon snacks, a current menu was not posted. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) children's file did not have all questions answered - no response was written for allergies. .0801(a)(1-7) Corrective Action Plan: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/14/25, 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 that 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. Please ensure that all these components are in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation • from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: Once you log incident reports on your incident log, file the incident reports in the children’s file. Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Exit Conference: 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, Ms. Cumber. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: STALLINGS ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 90000358 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/1/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 2/1/2024 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:15 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. Due to issues with regulatory, the visit summary was not keyed in the system at the time of the visit and a handwritten visit summary was completed. Upon arrival I was greeted by the office staff and then met with Ms. Angela T. Smith Program Coordinator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Smith accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star Center License effective 11/15/23. The license was posted, with restrictions to: - 1st shift, - school age only - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - meets all enhanced standards and reduced ratios - prohibit children from being in the kitchen for any purpose I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff/children’s records, health, safety, and program records. The following licensed spaces are being used: - Gym - Cafeteria - Restrooms - Activity centers in the gym - Playground Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/30/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 12/12/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 9/21/23. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/23. The program received four (4) demerits and received a Superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. This facility follows the highest voluntary enhanced requirements, as a reminder your ratios are: - Groups with children 5 to 6 years of age, the ratio is 1:14 - Groups with children 6 years of age and up, the ratio is 1:19 Children were participating in transitions from the school day and large group activities in the gym. I observed two (2) outlets not covered in the activity centers space, this was corrected during the visit. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. The staff/ratio sheet was not posted for the activity centers in the gym space, this was corrected during the visit. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed. There were no new staff files to review, one (1) existing staff file was reviewed. All items were in compliance and all staff records were well organized. Children’s Records: Three (3) children’s files were reviewed, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Medication: Medication is not administered. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal patterns requirements. This center only serves afternoon snack. Weapons: You reported that your facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Two (2) violations were observed and corrected during the visit, therefore no further action is needed. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A staff/child ratio sheet was not posted in the activity center space. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two (2) outlets were not covered in the activity centers space. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. Tasks and Activities: - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. Information has been shared with your ASEP administration team regarding obtaining assistance with a school-age specialist. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. Please be on the lookout for upcoming trainings on the SACERS and other related topics by visiting their website and reviewing their training catalog. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways: - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. - Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure that health questionnaires and Emergency Information forms are completed as required. This includes signatures with dates and address and telephone numbers for the health care location. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, the handwritten visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the documentation of the visit summary that will be input into regulatory and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Smith. A scheduled visit will occur on Tuesday 2/6/23, to obtain signatures and to give you a completed copy of today's visit summary. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: STALLINGS ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 90000358 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 9/26/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I heard the fire alarm ringing and waited to proceed inside. I observed the children outdoors practicing the fire drill. I was greeted by Ms. Cumber, Group Leader. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Angela Smith, the new program coordinator at this facility accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environment. Your program currently operates with a Five Star Center License effective 4/15/21. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted today 9/26/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 5/31/23. You shared with me today that an emergency drill is scheduled for tomorrow, please record the drill and complete a shelter in place or lockdown drill every three (3) months. The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 10/4/22. Today you shared with me a fire inspection report that was completed on 9/21/23. We discussed ensuring that your Fire Marshal has the DCDEE Fire Inspection Report completed and that the report is sent to your consultant within seven (7) days. The last sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 1/12/23. The program received four (4) demerits and received a Superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in a fire drill, transitions, homework time and free play. The activity plans posted were not current, this was corrected during the visit. The daily schedule was reported to be in each group leader’s binder, we discussed that this needed to be posted as well, this was corrected during the visit. The following spaces are being used: - Gym - Activity centers in the gym - Cafeteria - Restrooms - Playground This facility follows the highest voluntary enhanced requirements, as a reminder your ratios are: - Groups with children 5 to 6 years of age, the ratio is 1:14 - Groups with children 6 years of age and up, the ratio is 1:19 Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: There was one (1) new staff file to review, it was shared that the new group leader has had some sort of error message when logging into DCDEE WORKS. Please reach out to the Workforce Education Unit for assistance: Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 919-814-6350 or Toll Free 1-800-859-0829 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Children’s Records: There are forty (40) school-age children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-six (26) school-age children in attendance today. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. This center only serves afternoon snack. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Two (2) violations were observed, and both were corrected during the visit therefore no further action is required. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not current and reflected last week's dates. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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 (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. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. Information has been shared with your ASEP administration team regarding assistance with a school-age specialist. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. Please be on the lookout for upcoming trainings on the SACERS and other related topics by visiting their website and reviewing their training catalog located here: - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways: • ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. • If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. • Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. • Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0. 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, Ms. Smith. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. 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: STALLINGS ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 90000358 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 9/26/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I heard the fire alarm ringing and waited to proceed inside. I observed the children outdoors practicing the fire drill. I was greeted by Ms. Cumber, Group Leader. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Angela Smith, the new program coordinator at this facility accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environment. Your program currently operates with a Five Star Center License effective 4/15/21. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted today 9/26/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 5/31/23. You shared with me today that an emergency drill is scheduled for tomorrow, please record the drill and complete a shelter in place or lockdown drill every three (3) months. The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 10/4/22. Today you shared with me a fire inspection report that was completed on 9/21/23. We discussed ensuring that your Fire Marshal has the DCDEE Fire Inspection Report completed and that the report is sent to your consultant within seven (7) days. The last sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 1/12/23. The program received four (4) demerits and received a Superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in a fire drill, transitions, homework time and free play. The activity plans posted were not current, this was corrected during the visit. The daily schedule was reported to be in each group leader’s binder, we discussed that this needed to be posted as well, this was corrected during the visit. The following spaces are being used: - Gym - Activity centers in the gym - Cafeteria - Restrooms - Playground This facility follows the highest voluntary enhanced requirements, as a reminder your ratios are: - Groups with children 5 to 6 years of age, the ratio is 1:14 - Groups with children 6 years of age and up, the ratio is 1:19 Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: There was one (1) new staff file to review, it was shared that the new group leader has had some sort of error message when logging into DCDEE WORKS. Please reach out to the Workforce Education Unit for assistance: Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 919-814-6350 or Toll Free 1-800-859-0829 Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Children’s Records: There are forty (40) school-age children enrolled in this center. There were twenty-six (26) school-age children in attendance today. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. This center only serves afternoon snack. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Two (2) violations were observed, and both were corrected during the visit therefore no further action is required. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not current and reflected last week's dates. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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 (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. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. Information has been shared with your ASEP administration team regarding assistance with a school-age specialist. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. Please be on the lookout for upcoming trainings on the SACERS and other related topics by visiting their website and reviewing their training catalog located here: - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways: • ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. • If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. • Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. • Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0. 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, Ms. Smith. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. 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