Celeste Henkel Preschool

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CELESTE HENKEL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000508 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. Emaly Williams, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Katie Hurlbut, NC Pre-K Liaison, arrived during the visit and assisted with the remainder of the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 20, 2024. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent prior to today’s visit. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2025, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on October 20, 2025. The center's five-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in outdoor play, free choice activities, teacher directed small groups, toileting and handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. The Emergency Drill Log was monitored for completed fire, lock down, and shelter-in-place drills. The last documented fire drill was completed on September 24, 2025. The last lockdown drill was completed on October 2, 2025. Your outdoor play area meets child care safety standards. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on October 2025. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. All medications, permission to administer forms, and Medical Action Plans were monitored to be in compliance. A selection of staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. Clean Water for Carolina Kids documents that the testing kit for Lead Water has been shipped to the facility. The facility has enrolled in the Lead Paint and Asbestos testing. The facility has started the facility roster within the ABCMS portal; however, all staff are not documented on the roster. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A substitute present during today's visit did not have an application for employment and date of birth on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A staff member hired on August 29, 2023 did not update the emergency information form annually. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on August 29, 2023, first aid expired on 10/10/25, training was not completed until 10/14/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on August 29, 2023, CPR expired on 10/10/25, training was not completed until 10/14/25. .1102(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The provider roster within ABCMS does not have all employees listed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The administrator and NC Pre-K liaison did not have documentation of reviewing the facility's Safe School Risk Management plan annually. .0607(e) 1826 Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. A substitute present during today's visit did not have documentation of reviewing the facility's School Risk Management plan and its location. .0607(g) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The administrator has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired on August 29, 2023 did not have documentation of completing health and safety trainings within on year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that the provider portal should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit (CBC) at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 2. It is recommended that staff creating a document that outlines when specific training and certifications expire. This will allow staff to quickly reference dates and begin inquiring about training opportunities prior to the training or certification expiring. First Aid and CPR is required to be renewed every two years. These violations were corrected during today’s visit, the staff member completed First Aid and CPR training on October 14, 2025. 3. It is recommended that administrative staff monitor staff files every six months to ensure that all documents are up to date, health and safety trainings are being completed, and on-going training hours are being completed. Health and Safety trainings are required to be completed within the first year of hire and every five years thereafter. On-going training hours are required to be completed annually. Training certificates should be printed out, and documentation logs should be maintained in each staff member’s personnel file. These forms can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms. 4. It is recommended that at the beginning of each school year, all staff update annual paperwork for their personnel files. Emergency Information forms and documentation of reviewing the facility’s Safe School Risk Management Plan and the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan are required to be updated annually. These items should be maintained in each staff member’s personnel file. 5. It is recommended that administrative staff create a substitute portal for NC Pre-K staff to utilize during absences. Staff should use the substitute file checklist to ensure that all substitutes have the required paperwork on file at the facility according to the substitute file checklist due dates. Substitutes should be added to the staff and training worksheet. Please ensure that substitutes are reviewing the school Safe Risk Management Plan and its location, day one, when being utilized within an NC Pre-K classroom. It is recommended that substitutes document the days they are present working in the classroom and maintain child care rules and requirements. Consultation was provided on the following: • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -QRIS Modernization: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • QRIS Information: During today’s visit, we discussed the three QRIS Pathways to the Stars effective July 1, 2025. We covered staff education (including ensuring all staff have WORKS accounts, understanding the 50% requirement for lead teachers and for other educators, and how work experience may count), enhanced ratios and space expectations, the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans. Please visit the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/StarRated-License/QRIS-Modernization . You will find more information and details about the three different pathways so that your program can begin working towards the star rated license. The following steps are how you can begin preparing for the Rated License process: If you choose Pathway 1: • Complete the “Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Complete the “Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request” form electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Begin planning for your three-month self-study using the applicable ITERS-3, ECERS-3, SACERS-U, OR FCCERS-3 books. • Prepare for Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. o Access resources, trainings, and outreach via ncrlap.org. o Work with CCR&R or Smart Start for support in preparation. • Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. • If four-year-olds are enrolled, select and implement an approved curriculum. If you choose Pathway 2: • Complete the “Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) • Arranging coaching or training options for administrators and lead teachers. If you choose Pathway 3: • Complete the “Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Ensure all staff have active WORKS accounts. • If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC, you may earn a three star rated license with NO Education standards evaluation. • If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC and would like to earn a four or five star rated license, the Education standard evaluation will determine the star rating earned. • If you are accredited through NAEYC, NAC, COGNIA, or your facility is Head Start and/or Early Head Start Education, NO Education standards evaluation is needed. • Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 6, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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: CELESTE HENKEL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000508 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. Emaly Williams, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Katie Hurlbut, NC Pre-K Liaison, arrived during the visit and assisted with the remainder of the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 20, 2024. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent prior to today’s visit. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 12, 2025, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on October 20, 2025. The center's five-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in outdoor play, free choice activities, teacher directed small groups, toileting and handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. The Emergency Drill Log was monitored for completed fire, lock down, and shelter-in-place drills. The last documented fire drill was completed on September 24, 2025. The last lockdown drill was completed on October 2, 2025. Your outdoor play area meets child care safety standards. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on October 2025. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. All medications, permission to administer forms, and Medical Action Plans were monitored to be in compliance. A selection of staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. Clean Water for Carolina Kids documents that the testing kit for Lead Water has been shipped to the facility. The facility has enrolled in the Lead Paint and Asbestos testing. The facility has started the facility roster within the ABCMS portal; however, all staff are not documented on the roster. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A substitute present during today's visit did not have an application for employment and date of birth on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A staff member hired on August 29, 2023 did not update the emergency information form annually. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on August 29, 2023, first aid expired on 10/10/25, training was not completed until 10/14/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on August 29, 2023, CPR expired on 10/10/25, training was not completed until 10/14/25. .1102(d) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The provider roster within ABCMS does not have all employees listed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The administrator and NC Pre-K liaison did not have documentation of reviewing the facility's Safe School Risk Management plan annually. .0607(e) 1826 Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. A substitute present during today's visit did not have documentation of reviewing the facility's School Risk Management plan and its location. .0607(g) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The administrator has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired on August 29, 2023 did not have documentation of completing health and safety trainings within on year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that the provider portal should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit (CBC) at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 2. It is recommended that staff creating a document that outlines when specific training and certifications expire. This will allow staff to quickly reference dates and begin inquiring about training opportunities prior to the training or certification expiring. First Aid and CPR is required to be renewed every two years. These violations were corrected during today’s visit, the staff member completed First Aid and CPR training on October 14, 2025. 3. It is recommended that administrative staff monitor staff files every six months to ensure that all documents are up to date, health and safety trainings are being completed, and on-going training hours are being completed. Health and Safety trainings are required to be completed within the first year of hire and every five years thereafter. On-going training hours are required to be completed annually. Training certificates should be printed out, and documentation logs should be maintained in each staff member’s personnel file. These forms can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents and forms. 4. It is recommended that at the beginning of each school year, all staff update annual paperwork for their personnel files. Emergency Information forms and documentation of reviewing the facility’s Safe School Risk Management Plan and the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan are required to be updated annually. These items should be maintained in each staff member’s personnel file. 5. It is recommended that administrative staff create a substitute portal for NC Pre-K staff to utilize during absences. Staff should use the substitute file checklist to ensure that all substitutes have the required paperwork on file at the facility according to the substitute file checklist due dates. Substitutes should be added to the staff and training worksheet. Please ensure that substitutes are reviewing the school Safe Risk Management Plan and its location, day one, when being utilized within an NC Pre-K classroom. It is recommended that substitutes document the days they are present working in the classroom and maintain child care rules and requirements. Consultation was provided on the following: • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -QRIS Modernization: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • QRIS Information: During today’s visit, we discussed the three QRIS Pathways to the Stars effective July 1, 2025. We covered staff education (including ensuring all staff have WORKS accounts, understanding the 50% requirement for lead teachers and for other educators, and how work experience may count), enhanced ratios and space expectations, the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans. Please visit the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/StarRated-License/QRIS-Modernization . You will find more information and details about the three different pathways so that your program can begin working towards the star rated license. The following steps are how you can begin preparing for the Rated License process: If you choose Pathway 1: • Complete the “Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Complete the “Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request” form electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Begin planning for your three-month self-study using the applicable ITERS-3, ECERS-3, SACERS-U, OR FCCERS-3 books. • Prepare for Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. o Access resources, trainings, and outreach via ncrlap.org. o Work with CCR&R or Smart Start for support in preparation. • Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. • If four-year-olds are enrolled, select and implement an approved curriculum. If you choose Pathway 2: • Complete the “Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) • Arranging coaching or training options for administrators and lead teachers. If you choose Pathway 3: • Complete the “Application For Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Ensure all staff have active WORKS accounts. • If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC, you may earn a three star rated license with NO Education standards evaluation. • If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC and would like to earn a four or five star rated license, the Education standard evaluation will determine the star rating earned. • If you are accredited through NAEYC, NAC, COGNIA, or your facility is Head Start and/or Early Head Start Education, NO Education standards evaluation is needed. • Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 6, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: CELESTE HENKEL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000508 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 10:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Emaly Williams, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. You contacted Heather Dillard, Preschool Specialist, to let her know that I was present. Mrs. Dillard arrived shortly after and assisted me with the remainder of the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 8, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The fire inspection was received during today’s visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98 percent prior to today’s visit. The center's five-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaged in breakfast, large group teacher directed activities, small group, and free choice activities. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on April 24, 2024. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on April 29, 2024. The outdoor environment was monitored during today’s visit. No concerns were observed. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on May 3, 2024. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. Staff files were monitored during today’s visit for a current Criminal Background Qualification letter, First Aid and CPR, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. In space B122, Emily Whitaker, Substitute, did not have a Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the Division of Child Development and Early Education. A substitute that does have a current CBC letter on file replaced Ms. Whitaker during the visit. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 4/8/24, the inspection report was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Whitaker did not have a criminal background check completed through DCDEE. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that staff members without a CBC cannot work in the child care facility until they receive a qualification letter from DCDEE and provide a copy to the consultant. The qualification letter must be on file at the child care facility. 2. We discussed that all staff members including substitutes that are hired through the ESS agency are required to have a current criminal background check through DCDEE prior to working with children. 3. We discussed that staff and substitutes hired through the ESS agency are not considered ISS employees. These staff members and substitutes are not able to be listed on the public-school off-site records verification form. These staff members and substitutes must have all required documents on file at the facility. 4. We discussed correlating with the school administrator to ensure that fire inspections are obtained once a fire inspection is completed. Fire Inspections should be sent to the consultant within 7 days of receiving a visit from the fire inspector. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that your facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, is your facility’s prep year. July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, will be the facility’s reassessment year. 2. We discussed ensuring that all staffs information is updated in their WORKS account. New staff should create a WORKS account and send in the required information. Staff’s education should be uploaded for the Workforce Unit to evaluate staff’s education. 3. We discussed reaching out to your local partners such as the Partnership for Young Children for technical assistance. 4. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Due to the violations being corrected during today's visit, a compliance letter is not due at this time. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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: CELESTE HENKEL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000508 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 10:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Emaly Williams, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. You contacted Heather Dillard, Preschool Specialist, to let her know that I was present. Mrs. Dillard arrived shortly after and assisted me with the remainder of the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 8, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The fire inspection was received during today’s visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98 percent prior to today’s visit. The center's five-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaged in breakfast, large group teacher directed activities, small group, and free choice activities. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on April 24, 2024. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on April 29, 2024. The outdoor environment was monitored during today’s visit. No concerns were observed. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on May 3, 2024. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. Staff files were monitored during today’s visit for a current Criminal Background Qualification letter, First Aid and CPR, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. In space B122, Emily Whitaker, Substitute, did not have a Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the Division of Child Development and Early Education. A substitute that does have a current CBC letter on file replaced Ms. Whitaker during the visit. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 4/8/24, the inspection report was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Whitaker did not have a criminal background check completed through DCDEE. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that staff members without a CBC cannot work in the child care facility until they receive a qualification letter from DCDEE and provide a copy to the consultant. The qualification letter must be on file at the child care facility. 2. We discussed that all staff members including substitutes that are hired through the ESS agency are required to have a current criminal background check through DCDEE prior to working with children. 3. We discussed that staff and substitutes hired through the ESS agency are not considered ISS employees. These staff members and substitutes are not able to be listed on the public-school off-site records verification form. These staff members and substitutes must have all required documents on file at the facility. 4. We discussed correlating with the school administrator to ensure that fire inspections are obtained once a fire inspection is completed. Fire Inspections should be sent to the consultant within 7 days of receiving a visit from the fire inspector. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that your facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, is your facility’s prep year. July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, will be the facility’s reassessment year. 2. We discussed ensuring that all staffs information is updated in their WORKS account. New staff should create a WORKS account and send in the required information. Staff’s education should be uploaded for the Workforce Unit to evaluate staff’s education. 3. We discussed reaching out to your local partners such as the Partnership for Young Children for technical assistance. 4. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Due to the violations being corrected during today's visit, a compliance letter is not due at this time. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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: CELESTE HENKEL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000508 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 10:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Emaly Williams, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. You contacted Heather Dillard, Preschool Specialist, to let her know that I was present. Mrs. Dillard arrived shortly after and assisted me with the remainder of the visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 8, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The fire inspection was received during today’s visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98 percent prior to today’s visit. The center's five-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaged in breakfast, large group teacher directed activities, small group, and free choice activities. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on April 24, 2024. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on April 29, 2024. The outdoor environment was monitored during today’s visit. No concerns were observed. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on May 3, 2024. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. Staff files were monitored during today’s visit for a current Criminal Background Qualification letter, First Aid and CPR, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. In space B122, Emily Whitaker, Substitute, did not have a Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the Division of Child Development and Early Education. A substitute that does have a current CBC letter on file replaced Ms. Whitaker during the visit. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 4/8/24, the inspection report was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Emily Whitaker did not have a criminal background check completed through DCDEE. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that staff members without a CBC cannot work in the child care facility until they receive a qualification letter from DCDEE and provide a copy to the consultant. The qualification letter must be on file at the child care facility. 2. We discussed that all staff members including substitutes that are hired through the ESS agency are required to have a current criminal background check through DCDEE prior to working with children. 3. We discussed that staff and substitutes hired through the ESS agency are not considered ISS employees. These staff members and substitutes are not able to be listed on the public-school off-site records verification form. These staff members and substitutes must have all required documents on file at the facility. 4. We discussed correlating with the school administrator to ensure that fire inspections are obtained once a fire inspection is completed. Fire Inspections should be sent to the consultant within 7 days of receiving a visit from the fire inspector. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that your facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, is your facility’s prep year. July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, will be the facility’s reassessment year. 2. We discussed ensuring that all staffs information is updated in their WORKS account. New staff should create a WORKS account and send in the required information. Staff’s education should be uploaded for the Workforce Unit to evaluate staff’s education. 3. We discussed reaching out to your local partners such as the Partnership for Young Children for technical assistance. 4. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Due to the violations being corrected during today's visit, a compliance letter is not due at this time. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: CELESTE HENKEL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000508 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 1/8/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces B121 and B122, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. You, Morgan Comer, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on April 6, 2018, earning seven points in the education component, seven points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum. You stated that your program uses Creative Curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 11, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 18, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed your five-star license, Summary of Law, current menus, current activity plans, evacuation plans, daily schedule, emergency medical care plan, first aid information sheet, emergency phone numbers, sanitation placard, and safe arrival and departure procedures posted as required. I observed tobacco free signage posted at the main entrance of the school. I observed children adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios minus 1 maintained, adequate approved space use, and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed a student intern present during today's visit. I observed children engaged in teacher directed activities, small groups, free choice activities, outdoor gross motor play, lunch, and rest time. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and included a cheeseburger, green beans, applesauce, and milk. I observed toys, equipment, and materials throughout the facility to be of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed bathrooms stocked with necessary supplies and handwashing procedure signs posted at the handwashing sink areas. I observed sign in and out sheets located on clipboards in each classroom documenting children’s arrival and departure times. I monitored your outdoor play spaces for general safety today. You currently do not have any stationary climbing structures on your playground. The outdoor area is fenced in and contains a variety of natural elements to be used by the children. I observed no medications in the facility during today’s visit. I observed your Incident Log to be current and up to date as required. I observed your monthly Fire Drill Log documenting drills for the past twelve months. I observed your emergency drill log and report form documenting drills conducted every three months as required. I observed the last emergency drill documented on this log was a lockdown dated November 6, 2023. You stated that you do not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC PreK staff are lead teachers, Emaly Williams and Morgan Comer and teachers, Linda Kuykendall and Jasmine Voit. A selection of children’s files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. I observed no violations regarding children’s files. A selection of staff files were monitored during today's visit. I monitored the Dial- 4 screening assessments to be complete for children. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The classroom operates from 8:00am to 2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Remind app to communicate with parents. In addition, staff sends home monthly newsletters, monthly parent engagement activities, host open house, and invite parents to the classroom. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space B121, a child's water cup had a straw that was not properly covered. Children's water bottles were stored collectively in a container on a shelf. Staff had children place their individual water bottles/cups in their cubby during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. In space B122, a student intern did not have records available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) During today’s visit, I provided Technical Assistance (TA) regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that interns should have all appropriate documents on file day one of being in the classroom. 2. We discussed that students water bottles sent from home must be covered to prevent contamination and labeled with the child’s name. 3. We discussed that children’s water bottles cannot be stored collectively together. When transporting water bottles outside, water bottles can by transported in a caddy and kept in a way that prevents contamination. During today’s visit, I provided consultation regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that your facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2023, began your facilities prep year. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be the facilities reassessment year. 2. We discussed ensuring that all staffs information is updated in their WORKS account. New staff should create a WORKS account and send in the required information. Staff’s education should be uploaded for the Workforce Unit to evaluate staff’s education. 3. We discussed working with your consultant to establish a timeline for technical assistance visits that the facility may need. 4. We discussed reaching out to your local partners such as the Partnership for Young Children for technical assistance. The Partnership for Young Children also conducts mock assessments and will look at your facilities materials. 5. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. 6. The Summary of Law has been updated. The revised document dated September 2023 can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. Please print the updated version and post it in your licensed space. Also please update this form in your parent handbook and have parents sign that they have received the updated version. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 22, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CELESTE HENKEL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000508 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 1/8/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces B121 and B122, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. You, Morgan Comer, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on April 6, 2018, earning seven points in the education component, seven points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum. You stated that your program uses Creative Curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 11, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 18, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed your five-star license, Summary of Law, current menus, current activity plans, evacuation plans, daily schedule, emergency medical care plan, first aid information sheet, emergency phone numbers, sanitation placard, and safe arrival and departure procedures posted as required. I observed tobacco free signage posted at the main entrance of the school. I observed children adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios minus 1 maintained, adequate approved space use, and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed a student intern present during today's visit. I observed children engaged in teacher directed activities, small groups, free choice activities, outdoor gross motor play, lunch, and rest time. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and included a cheeseburger, green beans, applesauce, and milk. I observed toys, equipment, and materials throughout the facility to be of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed bathrooms stocked with necessary supplies and handwashing procedure signs posted at the handwashing sink areas. I observed sign in and out sheets located on clipboards in each classroom documenting children’s arrival and departure times. I monitored your outdoor play spaces for general safety today. You currently do not have any stationary climbing structures on your playground. The outdoor area is fenced in and contains a variety of natural elements to be used by the children. I observed no medications in the facility during today’s visit. I observed your Incident Log to be current and up to date as required. I observed your monthly Fire Drill Log documenting drills for the past twelve months. I observed your emergency drill log and report form documenting drills conducted every three months as required. I observed the last emergency drill documented on this log was a lockdown dated November 6, 2023. You stated that you do not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC PreK staff are lead teachers, Emaly Williams and Morgan Comer and teachers, Linda Kuykendall and Jasmine Voit. A selection of children’s files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. I observed no violations regarding children’s files. A selection of staff files were monitored during today's visit. I monitored the Dial- 4 screening assessments to be complete for children. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The classroom operates from 8:00am to 2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Remind app to communicate with parents. In addition, staff sends home monthly newsletters, monthly parent engagement activities, host open house, and invite parents to the classroom. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space B121, a child's water cup had a straw that was not properly covered. Children's water bottles were stored collectively in a container on a shelf. Staff had children place their individual water bottles/cups in their cubby during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. In space B122, a student intern did not have records available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) During today’s visit, I provided Technical Assistance (TA) regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that interns should have all appropriate documents on file day one of being in the classroom. 2. We discussed that students water bottles sent from home must be covered to prevent contamination and labeled with the child’s name. 3. We discussed that children’s water bottles cannot be stored collectively together. When transporting water bottles outside, water bottles can by transported in a caddy and kept in a way that prevents contamination. During today’s visit, I provided consultation regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that your facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2023, began your facilities prep year. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be the facilities reassessment year. 2. We discussed ensuring that all staffs information is updated in their WORKS account. New staff should create a WORKS account and send in the required information. Staff’s education should be uploaded for the Workforce Unit to evaluate staff’s education. 3. We discussed working with your consultant to establish a timeline for technical assistance visits that the facility may need. 4. We discussed reaching out to your local partners such as the Partnership for Young Children for technical assistance. The Partnership for Young Children also conducts mock assessments and will look at your facilities materials. 5. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. 6. The Summary of Law has been updated. The revised document dated September 2023 can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. Please print the updated version and post it in your licensed space. Also please update this form in your parent handbook and have parents sign that they have received the updated version. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 22, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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: CELESTE HENKEL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000508 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 1/8/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces B121 and B122, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. You, Morgan Comer, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on April 6, 2018, earning seven points in the education component, seven points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum. You stated that your program uses Creative Curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 11, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 18, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed your five-star license, Summary of Law, current menus, current activity plans, evacuation plans, daily schedule, emergency medical care plan, first aid information sheet, emergency phone numbers, sanitation placard, and safe arrival and departure procedures posted as required. I observed tobacco free signage posted at the main entrance of the school. I observed children adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios minus 1 maintained, adequate approved space use, and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed a student intern present during today's visit. I observed children engaged in teacher directed activities, small groups, free choice activities, outdoor gross motor play, lunch, and rest time. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and included a cheeseburger, green beans, applesauce, and milk. I observed toys, equipment, and materials throughout the facility to be of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed bathrooms stocked with necessary supplies and handwashing procedure signs posted at the handwashing sink areas. I observed sign in and out sheets located on clipboards in each classroom documenting children’s arrival and departure times. I monitored your outdoor play spaces for general safety today. You currently do not have any stationary climbing structures on your playground. The outdoor area is fenced in and contains a variety of natural elements to be used by the children. I observed no medications in the facility during today’s visit. I observed your Incident Log to be current and up to date as required. I observed your monthly Fire Drill Log documenting drills for the past twelve months. I observed your emergency drill log and report form documenting drills conducted every three months as required. I observed the last emergency drill documented on this log was a lockdown dated November 6, 2023. You stated that you do not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC PreK staff are lead teachers, Emaly Williams and Morgan Comer and teachers, Linda Kuykendall and Jasmine Voit. A selection of children’s files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. I observed no violations regarding children’s files. A selection of staff files were monitored during today's visit. I monitored the Dial- 4 screening assessments to be complete for children. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The classroom operates from 8:00am to 2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Remind app to communicate with parents. In addition, staff sends home monthly newsletters, monthly parent engagement activities, host open house, and invite parents to the classroom. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space B121, a child's water cup had a straw that was not properly covered. Children's water bottles were stored collectively in a container on a shelf. Staff had children place their individual water bottles/cups in their cubby during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. In space B122, a student intern did not have records available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) During today’s visit, I provided Technical Assistance (TA) regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that interns should have all appropriate documents on file day one of being in the classroom. 2. We discussed that students water bottles sent from home must be covered to prevent contamination and labeled with the child’s name. 3. We discussed that children’s water bottles cannot be stored collectively together. When transporting water bottles outside, water bottles can by transported in a caddy and kept in a way that prevents contamination. During today’s visit, I provided consultation regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that your facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2023, began your facilities prep year. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be the facilities reassessment year. 2. We discussed ensuring that all staffs information is updated in their WORKS account. New staff should create a WORKS account and send in the required information. Staff’s education should be uploaded for the Workforce Unit to evaluate staff’s education. 3. We discussed working with your consultant to establish a timeline for technical assistance visits that the facility may need. 4. We discussed reaching out to your local partners such as the Partnership for Young Children for technical assistance. The Partnership for Young Children also conducts mock assessments and will look at your facilities materials. 5. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. 6. The Summary of Law has been updated. The revised document dated September 2023 can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. Please print the updated version and post it in your licensed space. Also please update this form in your parent handbook and have parents sign that they have received the updated version. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 22, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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