MT. Park Pre-K School Ready

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PARK PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000303 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant and Alisha Leonard, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, meet all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one, and preschool children may not use School Age playground equipment. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 12, 2025, and Surry County Schools was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children large group time, free play, outdoor play and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 21, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed September 15, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 8, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on January 22, 2026. A shelter-in-place drill was documented on December 16, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on January 13, 2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for seven (7) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported. All the required DPI paperwork for transportation was available onsite. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are Lead Teacher, Brooke Leonard and Assistant Teacher, Michelle Amos. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. You stated you have completed the DIAL screenings for all children and as new children are enrolled. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 27, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times a year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, email, and phone to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication folder is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by sending activity packets home for families to complete together. Parents are invited on field trips as well as reading activities in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on February 14, 2019, was 6.43. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. One aerosol can of Lysol was accessible to the children in the classroom. The can of Lysol was immediately placed in locked storage. This was corrected during the visit. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all time7 and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: Item# 840 One aerosol can of Lysol was accessible to children in the classroom. Ms. Leonard removed it and placed it in a locked cabinet immediately. This violation was corrected during the visit. In times of increased sickness, it is important that Lysol is placed in locked storage and not accessible to children. Additional Information/Consultation: The Pathway to the Stars conversation took place today with Principal, Jonathan Carpenter. Pathway 1: Program Assessment and the requirements were discussed. The application process and all forms were shared as well as DCDEE’s website to assist in learning more about the Pathway. Mr. Carpenter stated he did not know of any support in any area at this time. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant, (336) 987-0960, melinda.lescar@dhhs.gov or Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PARK PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000303 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant and Alisha Leonard, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, meet all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one, and preschool children may not use School Age playground equipment. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 12, 2025, and Surry County Schools was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children large group time, free play, outdoor play and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 21, 2025. A sanitation inspection was completed September 15, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 8, 2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on January 22, 2026. A shelter-in-place drill was documented on December 16, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on January 13, 2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for seven (7) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported. All the required DPI paperwork for transportation was available onsite. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are Lead Teacher, Brooke Leonard and Assistant Teacher, Michelle Amos. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. You stated you have completed the DIAL screenings for all children and as new children are enrolled. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was August 27, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times a year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, email, and phone to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication folder is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by sending activity packets home for families to complete together. Parents are invited on field trips as well as reading activities in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on February 14, 2019, was 6.43. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. One aerosol can of Lysol was accessible to the children in the classroom. The can of Lysol was immediately placed in locked storage. This was corrected during the visit. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all time7 and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: Item# 840 One aerosol can of Lysol was accessible to children in the classroom. Ms. Leonard removed it and placed it in a locked cabinet immediately. This violation was corrected during the visit. In times of increased sickness, it is important that Lysol is placed in locked storage and not accessible to children. Additional Information/Consultation: The Pathway to the Stars conversation took place today with Principal, Jonathan Carpenter. Pathway 1: Program Assessment and the requirements were discussed. The application process and all forms were shared as well as DCDEE’s website to assist in learning more about the Pathway. Mr. Carpenter stated he did not know of any support in any area at this time. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant, (336) 987-0960, melinda.lescar@dhhs.gov or Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PARK PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000303 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/21/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart and Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultants with Brook Leonard, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 2/22/2019. Restrictions include 1st shift care, meets all enhanced requirements, plus reduced ratios minus one, and School Age equipment on playground cannot be used by children of preschool age. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing with toys, engaging in conversations and play with their teachers, participating in general routines, and participating in music & movement during the visit. One new staff member (the principal) was reported at this program; one substitute staff member was present in the classroom during the visit. The files for theses staff members were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Special Trainings, and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication and medication authorization were monitored. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 10/23/2024. A fire drill was recorded 10/28/2024. A lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 9/24/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/04/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 8/28/2024 earning a Superior classification. The program does not participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. A vial of litmus strips labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside a drawer near the handwashing sink, less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children. Benadryl was observed stored greater than five feet from the ground on top of a mini refrigerator in unlocked storage. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication permission form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication and Benadryl did not include the criteria for the administration of the medication; the amount and frequency of the dosages; and the manner in which the medication shall be administered. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Criminal Background Check for the substitute staff member expired on 9/27/2024; this CBC was not renewed until 10/07/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical Assistance Provided During Visit: A vial of litmus strips labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside a drawer near the handwashing sink, less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children. Benadryl was observed stored greater than five feet from the ground on top of a mini refrigerator in unlocked storage. The litmus strips were placed greater than five feet from the ground, and the Benadryl was placed into locked storage during the visit. The Criminal Background Check for the substitute staff member expired on 9/27/2024; this CBC was not renewed until 10/07/2024. The medication permission form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication and an over-the-counter medication did not include the criteria for the administration of the medication; the amount and frequency of the dosages; and the manner in which the medication shall be administered. Ms. Leonard stated she did not realize this information was not completed on the medication administration permission form; she stated this information was included on the medical action plan. It is imperative that all required CBC and medication documentation be current, complete, and on file for review to ensure the health and safety of all children enrolled. You may consider setting an email or calendar reminder three to six months prior to CBC letter expiration date to remind you to begin the renewal process. You may also consider reviewing all medication documentation completed by the parent upon receipt to ensure all required information has been completed. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were discussed with Ms. Leonard during the visit: Remember to complete a shelter-in-place drill prior to 12/24/2024. Please monitor the paint which is wearing on the rails of the outdoor stationary playhouse. A small amount of rust is also beginning to form. Please email Ms. Casterlow a copy of the fire inspection conducted on 9/04/24, once received. Moving forward, please request a copy of this inspection from the inspector upon completion, and submit a copy to Ms. Casterlow within 7 days of the inspection. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PARK PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000303 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/21/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart and Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultants with Brook Leonard, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 2/22/2019. Restrictions include 1st shift care, meets all enhanced requirements, plus reduced ratios minus one, and School Age equipment on playground cannot be used by children of preschool age. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing with toys, engaging in conversations and play with their teachers, participating in general routines, and participating in music & movement during the visit. One new staff member (the principal) was reported at this program; one substitute staff member was present in the classroom during the visit. The files for theses staff members were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Special Trainings, and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication and medication authorization were monitored. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 10/23/2024. A fire drill was recorded 10/28/2024. A lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 9/24/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 9/04/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 8/28/2024 earning a Superior classification. The program does not participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. A vial of litmus strips labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside a drawer near the handwashing sink, less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children. Benadryl was observed stored greater than five feet from the ground on top of a mini refrigerator in unlocked storage. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication permission form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication and Benadryl did not include the criteria for the administration of the medication; the amount and frequency of the dosages; and the manner in which the medication shall be administered. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Criminal Background Check for the substitute staff member expired on 9/27/2024; this CBC was not renewed until 10/07/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical Assistance Provided During Visit: A vial of litmus strips labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside a drawer near the handwashing sink, less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children. Benadryl was observed stored greater than five feet from the ground on top of a mini refrigerator in unlocked storage. The litmus strips were placed greater than five feet from the ground, and the Benadryl was placed into locked storage during the visit. The Criminal Background Check for the substitute staff member expired on 9/27/2024; this CBC was not renewed until 10/07/2024. The medication permission form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication and an over-the-counter medication did not include the criteria for the administration of the medication; the amount and frequency of the dosages; and the manner in which the medication shall be administered. Ms. Leonard stated she did not realize this information was not completed on the medication administration permission form; she stated this information was included on the medical action plan. It is imperative that all required CBC and medication documentation be current, complete, and on file for review to ensure the health and safety of all children enrolled. You may consider setting an email or calendar reminder three to six months prior to CBC letter expiration date to remind you to begin the renewal process. You may also consider reviewing all medication documentation completed by the parent upon receipt to ensure all required information has been completed. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were discussed with Ms. Leonard during the visit: Remember to complete a shelter-in-place drill prior to 12/24/2024. Please monitor the paint which is wearing on the rails of the outdoor stationary playhouse. A small amount of rust is also beginning to form. Please email Ms. Casterlow a copy of the fire inspection conducted on 9/04/24, once received. Moving forward, please request a copy of this inspection from the inspector upon completion, and submit a copy to Ms. Casterlow within 7 days of the inspection. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PARK PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000303 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 this NC Pre-K classroom for compliance with applicable childcare requirements during a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, child care consultant, with Brooke Leonard, lead teacher and Michelle Amos, teacher assistant. Matt Scott, principal was on site and available to assist as needed. The classroom is operated by the Surry County Schools with a five-star license effective 2/22/19. Restrictions include first shift care, enhanced space, enhanced ratios, enhanced ratios minus one, and school-age playground equipment off-limits to preschool children. The program’s compliance history was 87% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS (n/a) • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. A fire drill was documented 10/16/23 and a lockdown emergency drill on 10/2/23. The monthly outdoor inspection form was last completed on 10/17. Emergency medication was stored out of children’s reach with medication authorization forms completed correctly. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are kept in a locked classroom cabinet. The most recent fire inspection was conducted 9/7/23 which you provided a copy for me during today’s visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 9/7/23 with a Superior classification. This classroom operates from 7:30 until 3pm daily, ten months per year. You use the Creative Curriculum. Ms. Leonard stated you communicate with parents via Class Dojo, a monthly newsletter, and phone calls. You stated parents are encouraged to get involved in special classroom activities. Nutrition: You stated all of the children eat lunch provided by the school and when occasional lunches are brought from home, you supplement meals if they do not meet the required meal pattern. No new staff were reported at this program. Limited monitoring of continuing staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, and Health and Safety Training. Transportation: I observed a Transportation Requirements form signed in August 2023 by Principal Matt Scott verifying the buses are in good condition with up-to-date insurance and inspections. I observed parents’ written permission to transport forms on file for children that ride the bus. Three violation were observed during today’s visit as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily departure times of children were not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A Pre-K child who entered the program on 9/8/23 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days after enrollment. .3005(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. In 2022, an emergency drill was conducted 11/7/22 followed by the next one four months later on 3/10/23. Also, an emergency drill was conducted 3/10/23 and the next one documented 10/2/23. This schedule does not meet the requirement to conduct emergency drills every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to be in compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 31, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter by the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. (This includes the decision to become incorporated or dissolve a corporation.) • Please send me your completed staff and training worksheet by March 1, 2024 in preparation for your 2024 annual compliance visit. * Today we discussed that in the event the school does not do an emergency drill within the required three month timeframe, you may conduct and document your own emergency drill on the fire and emergency drill log. • Your classroom is in Cohort 2 to resume the rated license reassessment following the COVID Hold Harmless period. This means your preparation year will be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. • You have fenced in a new playground area which was measured today at 1499.04 square feet. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2809 regarding ENHANCED SPACE states: (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet of inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. The area measured today will not accommodate the 17 children enrolled in your NC Pre-K class at the enhanced space requirement listed on your license. You will need a total of 1700 square feet based on your current enrollment; and 1800 square feet if you plan to enroll 18 children in the future. • **please follow up with me regarding your plan for meeting the outdoor enhanced space requirement. Due to no internet during the visit, the visit summary was completed when I returned to my office and emailed to you the same afternoon. You agreed to sign and return page 1 to me tomorrow. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PARK PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000303 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 this NC Pre-K classroom for compliance with applicable childcare requirements during a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, child care consultant, with Brooke Leonard, lead teacher and Michelle Amos, teacher assistant. Matt Scott, principal was on site and available to assist as needed. The classroom is operated by the Surry County Schools with a five-star license effective 2/22/19. Restrictions include first shift care, enhanced space, enhanced ratios, enhanced ratios minus one, and school-age playground equipment off-limits to preschool children. The program’s compliance history was 87% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS (n/a) • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. A fire drill was documented 10/16/23 and a lockdown emergency drill on 10/2/23. The monthly outdoor inspection form was last completed on 10/17. Emergency medication was stored out of children’s reach with medication authorization forms completed correctly. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are kept in a locked classroom cabinet. The most recent fire inspection was conducted 9/7/23 which you provided a copy for me during today’s visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 9/7/23 with a Superior classification. This classroom operates from 7:30 until 3pm daily, ten months per year. You use the Creative Curriculum. Ms. Leonard stated you communicate with parents via Class Dojo, a monthly newsletter, and phone calls. You stated parents are encouraged to get involved in special classroom activities. Nutrition: You stated all of the children eat lunch provided by the school and when occasional lunches are brought from home, you supplement meals if they do not meet the required meal pattern. No new staff were reported at this program. Limited monitoring of continuing staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, and Health and Safety Training. Transportation: I observed a Transportation Requirements form signed in August 2023 by Principal Matt Scott verifying the buses are in good condition with up-to-date insurance and inspections. I observed parents’ written permission to transport forms on file for children that ride the bus. Three violation were observed during today’s visit as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily departure times of children were not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A Pre-K child who entered the program on 9/8/23 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days after enrollment. .3005(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. In 2022, an emergency drill was conducted 11/7/22 followed by the next one four months later on 3/10/23. Also, an emergency drill was conducted 3/10/23 and the next one documented 10/2/23. This schedule does not meet the requirement to conduct emergency drills every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to be in compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 31, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter by the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. (This includes the decision to become incorporated or dissolve a corporation.) • Please send me your completed staff and training worksheet by March 1, 2024 in preparation for your 2024 annual compliance visit. * Today we discussed that in the event the school does not do an emergency drill within the required three month timeframe, you may conduct and document your own emergency drill on the fire and emergency drill log. • Your classroom is in Cohort 2 to resume the rated license reassessment following the COVID Hold Harmless period. This means your preparation year will be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. • You have fenced in a new playground area which was measured today at 1499.04 square feet. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2809 regarding ENHANCED SPACE states: (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet of inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. The area measured today will not accommodate the 17 children enrolled in your NC Pre-K class at the enhanced space requirement listed on your license. You will need a total of 1700 square feet based on your current enrollment; and 1800 square feet if you plan to enroll 18 children in the future. • **please follow up with me regarding your plan for meeting the outdoor enhanced space requirement. Due to no internet during the visit, the visit summary was completed when I returned to my office and emailed to you the same afternoon. You agreed to sign and return page 1 to me tomorrow. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PARK PRE-K SCHOOL READY Facility ID: 86000303 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 this NC Pre-K classroom for compliance with applicable childcare requirements during a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, child care consultant, with Brooke Leonard, lead teacher and Michelle Amos, teacher assistant. Matt Scott, principal was on site and available to assist as needed. The classroom is operated by the Surry County Schools with a five-star license effective 2/22/19. Restrictions include first shift care, enhanced space, enhanced ratios, enhanced ratios minus one, and school-age playground equipment off-limits to preschool children. The program’s compliance history was 87% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS (n/a) • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. A fire drill was documented 10/16/23 and a lockdown emergency drill on 10/2/23. The monthly outdoor inspection form was last completed on 10/17. Emergency medication was stored out of children’s reach with medication authorization forms completed correctly. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are kept in a locked classroom cabinet. The most recent fire inspection was conducted 9/7/23 which you provided a copy for me during today’s visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 9/7/23 with a Superior classification. This classroom operates from 7:30 until 3pm daily, ten months per year. You use the Creative Curriculum. Ms. Leonard stated you communicate with parents via Class Dojo, a monthly newsletter, and phone calls. You stated parents are encouraged to get involved in special classroom activities. Nutrition: You stated all of the children eat lunch provided by the school and when occasional lunches are brought from home, you supplement meals if they do not meet the required meal pattern. No new staff were reported at this program. Limited monitoring of continuing staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, and Health and Safety Training. Transportation: I observed a Transportation Requirements form signed in August 2023 by Principal Matt Scott verifying the buses are in good condition with up-to-date insurance and inspections. I observed parents’ written permission to transport forms on file for children that ride the bus. Three violation were observed during today’s visit as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily departure times of children were not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A Pre-K child who entered the program on 9/8/23 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days after enrollment. .3005(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. In 2022, an emergency drill was conducted 11/7/22 followed by the next one four months later on 3/10/23. Also, an emergency drill was conducted 3/10/23 and the next one documented 10/2/23. This schedule does not meet the requirement to conduct emergency drills every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Child Care programs are expected to be in compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 31, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter by the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. (This includes the decision to become incorporated or dissolve a corporation.) • Please send me your completed staff and training worksheet by March 1, 2024 in preparation for your 2024 annual compliance visit. * Today we discussed that in the event the school does not do an emergency drill within the required three month timeframe, you may conduct and document your own emergency drill on the fire and emergency drill log. • Your classroom is in Cohort 2 to resume the rated license reassessment following the COVID Hold Harmless period. This means your preparation year will be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. • You have fenced in a new playground area which was measured today at 1499.04 square feet. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2809 regarding ENHANCED SPACE states: (a) There shall be at least 30 square feet of inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. The area measured today will not accommodate the 17 children enrolled in your NC Pre-K class at the enhanced space requirement listed on your license. You will need a total of 1700 square feet based on your current enrollment; and 1800 square feet if you plan to enroll 18 children in the future. • **please follow up with me regarding your plan for meeting the outdoor enhanced space requirement. Due to no internet during the visit, the visit summary was completed when I returned to my office and emailed to you the same afternoon. You agreed to sign and return page 1 to me tomorrow. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times