Faith Child Enrichment Center, Inc.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 49000521 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Yvette Gaither, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Erin Pickard, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 9, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 7, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A copy of 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 92 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, 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 free choice activities, teacher directed activities, diapering and handwashing procedures, lunch, and rest time. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on May 23, 2024. Emergency drills are being completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on May 29, 2025. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last playground inspection was completed on June 2, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. All emergency medications and medical action plans were monitored during today’s visit. A selection of staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. I monitored your Ford Van for transportation. I observed your liability insurance, registration, and children’s information to be current and in compliance. 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. The fire inspection completed on 5/7/25 was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space 3, one child's medical action plan expired July 2024. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 3, an emergency medication expired July 2024. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that fire inspections should be conducted annually and sent to the consultant within seven (7) days. 2. We discussed administrative staff reviewing medications and medical action plans quarterly in the facility to ensure that they have not expired. Medications should be sent home within 72 hours of the medication and/or the permission to administer form expiring. 3. We discussed creating a checklist that list all children with medications in the facility. This checklist may include the medication name, date the medication expires, date the permission to administer form expires, and the date that the medical action plan expires. This will be an at a glance reference for teaching staff and administrative staff to remain in compliance with child care rules. Consultation was provided on the following: NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -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-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New -Southwestern Child Development Commission Inc.: https://www.swcdcinc.org/ ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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 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. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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 July 2, 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 49000521 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Yvette Gaither, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Erin Pickard, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 9, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 7, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A copy of 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 92 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, 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 free choice activities, teacher directed activities, diapering and handwashing procedures, lunch, and rest time. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on May 23, 2024. Emergency drills are being completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on May 29, 2025. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last playground inspection was completed on June 2, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. All emergency medications and medical action plans were monitored during today’s visit. A selection of staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. I monitored your Ford Van for transportation. I observed your liability insurance, registration, and children’s information to be current and in compliance. 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. The fire inspection completed on 5/7/25 was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space 3, one child's medical action plan expired July 2024. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 3, an emergency medication expired July 2024. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that fire inspections should be conducted annually and sent to the consultant within seven (7) days. 2. We discussed administrative staff reviewing medications and medical action plans quarterly in the facility to ensure that they have not expired. Medications should be sent home within 72 hours of the medication and/or the permission to administer form expiring. 3. We discussed creating a checklist that list all children with medications in the facility. This checklist may include the medication name, date the medication expires, date the permission to administer form expires, and the date that the medical action plan expires. This will be an at a glance reference for teaching staff and administrative staff to remain in compliance with child care rules. Consultation was provided on the following: NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -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-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New -Southwestern Child Development Commission Inc.: https://www.swcdcinc.org/ ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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 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. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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 July 2, 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: FAITH CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 49000521 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Yvette Gaither, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Erin Pickard, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 9, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 7, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A copy of 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 92 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, 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 free choice activities, teacher directed activities, diapering and handwashing procedures, lunch, and rest time. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on May 23, 2024. Emergency drills are being completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on May 29, 2025. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last playground inspection was completed on June 2, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. All emergency medications and medical action plans were monitored during today’s visit. A selection of staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. I monitored your Ford Van for transportation. I observed your liability insurance, registration, and children’s information to be current and in compliance. 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. The fire inspection completed on 5/7/25 was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space 3, one child's medical action plan expired July 2024. .0801(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 3, an emergency medication expired July 2024. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that fire inspections should be conducted annually and sent to the consultant within seven (7) days. 2. We discussed administrative staff reviewing medications and medical action plans quarterly in the facility to ensure that they have not expired. Medications should be sent home within 72 hours of the medication and/or the permission to administer form expiring. 3. We discussed creating a checklist that list all children with medications in the facility. This checklist may include the medication name, date the medication expires, date the permission to administer form expires, and the date that the medical action plan expires. This will be an at a glance reference for teaching staff and administrative staff to remain in compliance with child care rules. Consultation was provided on the following: NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -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-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New -Southwestern Child Development Commission Inc.: https://www.swcdcinc.org/ ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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 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. 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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 July 2, 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAITH CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 49000521 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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. You, Unequea Patterson, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 19, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97 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, 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 free choice activities, teacher directed activities, outdoor play, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on July 8, 2024. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on March 14, 2024. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on June 3, 2024. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I monitored one emergency medication and one Medical Action Plan in the facility. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. I monitored your Ford Van for transportation. I observed your liability insurance, registration, and children’s information to be current and in compliance. The following violation was documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was completed on 3/4/24. An emergency drill should have been conducted in June 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. Emergency drills in the form of a lockdown or shelter-in-place are required to be conducted every three months. It is recommended that a reminder be set on your calendar or phone to ensure that an emergency drill is being conducted. 2. It is recommended that a reminder be set on your calendar or phone to ensure that staff evaluations and professional development plans are completed annually on or before the date of the current evaluation/plan. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. The facility is listed in Cohort 2 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will begin your facility’s prep year. July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, will be the facility’s reassessment year. 2. Please ensure 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 facility’s materials. 5. 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 23, 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: FAITH CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 49000521 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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. You, Unequea Patterson, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 19, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97 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, 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 free choice activities, teacher directed activities, outdoor play, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on July 8, 2024. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on March 14, 2024. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on June 3, 2024. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I monitored one emergency medication and one Medical Action Plan in the facility. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. I monitored your Ford Van for transportation. I observed your liability insurance, registration, and children’s information to be current and in compliance. The following violation was documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was completed on 3/4/24. An emergency drill should have been conducted in June 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. Emergency drills in the form of a lockdown or shelter-in-place are required to be conducted every three months. It is recommended that a reminder be set on your calendar or phone to ensure that an emergency drill is being conducted. 2. It is recommended that a reminder be set on your calendar or phone to ensure that staff evaluations and professional development plans are completed annually on or before the date of the current evaluation/plan. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. The facility is listed in Cohort 2 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will begin your facility’s prep year. July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, will be the facility’s reassessment year. 2. Please ensure 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 facility’s materials. 5. 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 23, 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: FAITH CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 49000521 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. You, Cathy Gaither, Teacher Assitant, assisted me with today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on August 1, 2023. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on May 13, 2019, earning five points in program standards, seven points in education standards, and one quality point. The 18-month compliance history is at 95% as of February 8, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on July 19, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed your Five-Star License, Safe Procedures for Arrival and Departure, current menu, sanitation placard, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, First Aid information sheet, tobacco free policy signage, Summary of NC Child Care Law, evacuation plans, daily schedules, current activity plans, staff-child ratio sheets, and allergies posted as required. I observed adequate supervision, staff/child ratios maintained, licensed capacity maintained, approved spaced used, and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed sign-in and out sheets in each classroom. I observed attendance records to be current as required. I observed children engaged in free choice activities, teacher directed activities, gross motor activities, and lunch. I observed the menu to meet all nutritional guidelines. I observed one emergency medication in the facility. I monitored this one emergency medication and its medical action plan to be current and in compliance. I observed monthly outdoor inspections documented for the past twelve months. I observed your most recent outdoor inspection was conducted in February 2024. I observed monthly fire drills documented for the past twelve months. I observed the most recent fire drill was conducted on February 13, 2023. I observed the most recent emergency drill in the form of a lockdown was conducted on December 6, 2023. I observed no new staff members had been hired since the last ACV on August 1, 2023. I monitored nine existing staff files for valid Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, valid ITS- SIDS training, BSAC training, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 6/2/23 had not completed First Aid within 90 days of hire. .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 6/2/23 had not completed CPR within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) Technical Assistance (TA) was provided on the following: 1. New staff members have within 90 days of hire to complete First Aid and CPR. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. Emergency drills in the form of a lockdown or shelter-in-place are required to be conducted every three months. 2. The facility is listed in Cohort 2 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will begin your facility’s prep year. July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, will be the facility’s reassessment year. 3. Please ensure 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. 4. We discussed working with your consultant to establish a timeline for technical assistance visits that the facility may need. 5. 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 facility’s materials. 6. 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 19, 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