Third Creek Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/2/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. You, Angela Johnson, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 14, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four 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 during outdoor play, toileting and handwashing routines, teacher directed activities, free choice activities, and morning snack, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on September 12, 2025. Emergency drills are being conducted. The last emergency drill documented was completed on March 7, 2025. Your outdoor play area meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. One emergency medication and three Medical Action Plans were monitored to be in compliance during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored for a current Criminal Background qualification letter, current First Aid and CPR training, and special training during today’s visit The facility 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. The fire inspection completed on 4/14/25 was not received within one week. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster documenting current employees. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill in the form of a shelter-in-place or lockdown was not documented for the month of August. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 facility administrator and liaison does not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: • We discussed putting a reminder on a calendar to ensure that an annual fire inspection is completed within a year of the previous inspection. Once you receive an inspection, please send it to your consultant within one week. This was corrected during today’s visit by you providing me with the current inspection. • We discussed that emergency drills in the form of a Shelter-in-Place or Lockdown should be conducted every three months. It is recommended to set reminders on a calendar to ensure that this requirement is met. Once drills or real events are completed, please be sure to document the drill on the Emergency Drill Log and Report form. • We discussed staff referencing the staff file checklist and staff and training worksheet guide that was provided to ensure that all training is completed within the specified timeframe. First Aid/CPR training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are required to be completed within thirty days of hire. Training certificates should be maintained in each staff member’s file. • 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 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. 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. Consultation was provided on the following: • 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; • WEBSITE RESOURCES: -QRIS Modernization: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization -NCRLAP: https://ncrlap.org - Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/ -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. I will also schedule a time to meet with the administrative staff to review this information. 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: Next Steps by Pathway 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 October 16, 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/2/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. You, Angela Johnson, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 14, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four 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 during outdoor play, toileting and handwashing routines, teacher directed activities, free choice activities, and morning snack, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on September 12, 2025. Emergency drills are being conducted. The last emergency drill documented was completed on March 7, 2025. Your outdoor play area meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. One emergency medication and three Medical Action Plans were monitored to be in compliance during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored for a current Criminal Background qualification letter, current First Aid and CPR training, and special training during today’s visit The facility 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. The fire inspection completed on 4/14/25 was not received within one week. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster documenting current employees. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill in the form of a shelter-in-place or lockdown was not documented for the month of August. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 facility administrator and liaison does not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: • We discussed putting a reminder on a calendar to ensure that an annual fire inspection is completed within a year of the previous inspection. Once you receive an inspection, please send it to your consultant within one week. This was corrected during today’s visit by you providing me with the current inspection. • We discussed that emergency drills in the form of a Shelter-in-Place or Lockdown should be conducted every three months. It is recommended to set reminders on a calendar to ensure that this requirement is met. Once drills or real events are completed, please be sure to document the drill on the Emergency Drill Log and Report form. • We discussed staff referencing the staff file checklist and staff and training worksheet guide that was provided to ensure that all training is completed within the specified timeframe. First Aid/CPR training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are required to be completed within thirty days of hire. Training certificates should be maintained in each staff member’s file. • 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 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. 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. Consultation was provided on the following: • 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; • WEBSITE RESOURCES: -QRIS Modernization: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization -NCRLAP: https://ncrlap.org - Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/ -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. I will also schedule a time to meet with the administrative staff to review this information. 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: Next Steps by Pathway 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 October 16, 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/2/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. You, Angela Johnson, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 14, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four 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 during outdoor play, toileting and handwashing routines, teacher directed activities, free choice activities, and morning snack, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on September 12, 2025. Emergency drills are being conducted. The last emergency drill documented was completed on March 7, 2025. Your outdoor play area meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. One emergency medication and three Medical Action Plans were monitored to be in compliance during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored for a current Criminal Background qualification letter, current First Aid and CPR training, and special training during today’s visit The facility 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. The fire inspection completed on 4/14/25 was not received within one week. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster documenting current employees. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill in the form of a shelter-in-place or lockdown was not documented for the month of August. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 facility administrator and liaison does not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: • We discussed putting a reminder on a calendar to ensure that an annual fire inspection is completed within a year of the previous inspection. Once you receive an inspection, please send it to your consultant within one week. This was corrected during today’s visit by you providing me with the current inspection. • We discussed that emergency drills in the form of a Shelter-in-Place or Lockdown should be conducted every three months. It is recommended to set reminders on a calendar to ensure that this requirement is met. Once drills or real events are completed, please be sure to document the drill on the Emergency Drill Log and Report form. • We discussed staff referencing the staff file checklist and staff and training worksheet guide that was provided to ensure that all training is completed within the specified timeframe. First Aid/CPR training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are required to be completed within thirty days of hire. Training certificates should be maintained in each staff member’s file. • 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 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. 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. Consultation was provided on the following: • 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; • WEBSITE RESOURCES: -QRIS Modernization: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization -NCRLAP: https://ncrlap.org - Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/ -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. I will also schedule a time to meet with the administrative staff to review this information. 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: Next Steps by Pathway 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 October 16, 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space B34, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Angela Johnson, Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued August 21, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum 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 on March 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 16, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three 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 engaging in outdoor play, teacher directed activities, toileting and handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on February 25, 2025. Emergency drills are being completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on February 5, 2025. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last playground inspection was completed on February 7, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. All medications and Medical Action Plans were monitored to be in compliance during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored, and a selection children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The program does not provide transportation. A staff member in space B34 did not have a Criminal Background Check Qualification letter on file at the facility for review. The DCDEE ABCMS was checked during the visit and the substitute is qualified for employment through March 6, 2025. The violation must be corrected within two weeks and a copy of the qualification letter should be sent to the consultant with the compliance letter. 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 is lead teacher, Anita Long. The teacher is Angela Johnson. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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 7:30am to 2:00pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, you use communication folders, and complete parent engagement activities. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. In space D30, one child's application did not list a hospital or physician preference. .0802(c)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute working in space B34 did not have a criminal background qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed during the enrollment process; it is recommended that a designated staff member review applications to ensure that all questions have been answered. If the question does not apply it should be marked with N/A. 2. We discussed that all ESS employees must have a criminal background check completed through DCDEE and on file at the facility for review. It is recommended that on the first day of working in the licensed classroom that substitutes should provide a copy of their criminal background letter for the facility to make a copy for their file. Consultation was provided on the following: • The two staff members working in space D30 do not have a WORKS account, therefore, I was unable to verify whether they meet the education requirements needed to work in an EC Preschool classroom. Please submit in writing how you plan to meet the education requirements in Child Care Rule .0710 with the facility’s compliance letter. • Please ensure that the Preschool Coordinator and Pre-K Specialist of the program have a personnel file on site for DCDEE staff to review. 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. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ -DCDEE ABCMS Applicant website: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ -DCDEE WORKS: https://dcdee.works.nc.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 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) 814-8401 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 March 18, 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space B34, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Angela Johnson, Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued August 21, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum 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 on March 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 16, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three 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 engaging in outdoor play, teacher directed activities, toileting and handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on February 25, 2025. Emergency drills are being completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on February 5, 2025. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last playground inspection was completed on February 7, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. All medications and Medical Action Plans were monitored to be in compliance during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored, and a selection children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The program does not provide transportation. A staff member in space B34 did not have a Criminal Background Check Qualification letter on file at the facility for review. The DCDEE ABCMS was checked during the visit and the substitute is qualified for employment through March 6, 2025. The violation must be corrected within two weeks and a copy of the qualification letter should be sent to the consultant with the compliance letter. 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 is lead teacher, Anita Long. The teacher is Angela Johnson. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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 7:30am to 2:00pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, you use communication folders, and complete parent engagement activities. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. In space D30, one child's application did not list a hospital or physician preference. .0802(c)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute working in space B34 did not have a criminal background qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed during the enrollment process; it is recommended that a designated staff member review applications to ensure that all questions have been answered. If the question does not apply it should be marked with N/A. 2. We discussed that all ESS employees must have a criminal background check completed through DCDEE and on file at the facility for review. It is recommended that on the first day of working in the licensed classroom that substitutes should provide a copy of their criminal background letter for the facility to make a copy for their file. Consultation was provided on the following: • The two staff members working in space D30 do not have a WORKS account, therefore, I was unable to verify whether they meet the education requirements needed to work in an EC Preschool classroom. Please submit in writing how you plan to meet the education requirements in Child Care Rule .0710 with the facility’s compliance letter. • Please ensure that the Preschool Coordinator and Pre-K Specialist of the program have a personnel file on site for DCDEE staff to review. 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. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ -DCDEE ABCMS Applicant website: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ -DCDEE WORKS: https://dcdee.works.nc.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 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) 814-8401 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 March 18, 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space B34, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Angela Johnson, Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued August 21, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum 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 on March 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 16, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three 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 engaging in outdoor play, teacher directed activities, toileting and handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on February 25, 2025. Emergency drills are being completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on February 5, 2025. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last playground inspection was completed on February 7, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. All medications and Medical Action Plans were monitored to be in compliance during today’s visit. All staff files were monitored, and a selection children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The program does not provide transportation. A staff member in space B34 did not have a Criminal Background Check Qualification letter on file at the facility for review. The DCDEE ABCMS was checked during the visit and the substitute is qualified for employment through March 6, 2025. The violation must be corrected within two weeks and a copy of the qualification letter should be sent to the consultant with the compliance letter. 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 is lead teacher, Anita Long. The teacher is Angela Johnson. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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 7:30am to 2:00pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, you use communication folders, and complete parent engagement activities. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. In space D30, one child's application did not list a hospital or physician preference. .0802(c)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute working in space B34 did not have a criminal background qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed during the enrollment process; it is recommended that a designated staff member review applications to ensure that all questions have been answered. If the question does not apply it should be marked with N/A. 2. We discussed that all ESS employees must have a criminal background check completed through DCDEE and on file at the facility for review. It is recommended that on the first day of working in the licensed classroom that substitutes should provide a copy of their criminal background letter for the facility to make a copy for their file. Consultation was provided on the following: • The two staff members working in space D30 do not have a WORKS account, therefore, I was unable to verify whether they meet the education requirements needed to work in an EC Preschool classroom. Please submit in writing how you plan to meet the education requirements in Child Care Rule .0710 with the facility’s compliance letter. • Please ensure that the Preschool Coordinator and Pre-K Specialist of the program have a personnel file on site for DCDEE staff to review. 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. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ -DCDEE ABCMS Applicant website: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ -DCDEE WORKS: https://dcdee.works.nc.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 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) 814-8401 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 March 18, 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. You, Anita Long, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 15, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 10, 2024, 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 89 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 engaging in free choice activities, teacher directed whole group, outdoor play, and lunch. Documentation of monthly Fire drills, monthly playground inspections, and quarterly emergency drills were monitored during today’s visit. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. One emergency medication was monitored during today’s visit. Staff files were monitored for a current criminal background check qualification letter, current first and CPR training, and recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space D30, an activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed for the month of August in space B34. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space B34, a child's emergency medication did not have a parent's medication authorization form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22, First Aid expired on 9/26/24. .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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22, CPR expired on 9/26/24. .1102(d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space B34, a child's emergency medication or application did not contain a Medical Action Plan. .0801(b) 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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22 did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that classrooms should have a current activity plan posted documenting at least 4 activities and 1 outside activity. Sand, Music, Science, and Sensory should be offered weekly. It is recommended that staff post the activity plan for the upcoming week at the end of the day on Friday’s and pull the materials that will be needed for the activities. 2. We discussed that fire drills are to be completed monthly. It is recommended that staff make note on their calendar at the beginning of the school year to complete a fire drill before the end of the month that school begins. For example, if school begins August 27 a fire drill should be completed on or before August 31. 3. We discussed staff should review children’s enrollment applications to see if it is documented that a medical action plan is attached. The medical action plan should be with the child’s application and a copy should be with the child’s medication. Medical action plans should be updated annually. A parent authorization form should also be completed for the medication and kept on file for review. 4. We discussed that staff members should begin looking for First Aid and CPR training 4-6 months prior to their current training expiration date. Staff members may seek training outside of their county through an approved training agency. 5. We discussed that Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be taken within 90 days of hire. The training certificate must be maintained in each staff members personnel file for review by DCDEE. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. Please send fire inspections to me within 7 days of receiving a visit from the fire marshal. Please ensure that the fire inspection is completed on the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report form. 2. Please ensure that the staff and training worksheet is updated for all staff members to reflect any changes. Consultants are not permitted to make revisions to the worksheet. 3. https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/ is the new website to complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Please print a copy of the training certificate and place it in each staff members file. 4. Please ensure that all staff have a WORKS account and that they send in official transcripts to the Workforce Unit for evaluation. Once staff have received a status letter they should place a copy of their letter in their staff file. 5. As of July 8, 2024, the Senate Bill 425/Session Law 2024-34 for Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. At this time providers are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to. Please reach out to me if you would like to proceed with the Rated License Assessment. 6. Please ensure that you are utilizing the most recent forms for your facility. You can visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms to locate all required documents. 7. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to sign up to receive DHHS updates. 8. On-going training hours are monitored from staff members’ hire date annually. Any trainings that are taken after the annual hire date will count towards ongoing training hours. Please ensure that staff are documenting their training on the on-going training documentation form. 9. Please ensure that staff are documenting their Health & Safety trainings on the Health & Safety training documentation form. 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 5, 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. You, Anita Long, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 15, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 10, 2024, 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 89 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 engaging in free choice activities, teacher directed whole group, outdoor play, and lunch. Documentation of monthly Fire drills, monthly playground inspections, and quarterly emergency drills were monitored during today’s visit. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. One emergency medication was monitored during today’s visit. Staff files were monitored for a current criminal background check qualification letter, current first and CPR training, and recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space D30, an activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed for the month of August in space B34. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space B34, a child's emergency medication did not have a parent's medication authorization form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22, First Aid expired on 9/26/24. .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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22, CPR expired on 9/26/24. .1102(d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space B34, a child's emergency medication or application did not contain a Medical Action Plan. .0801(b) 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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22 did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that classrooms should have a current activity plan posted documenting at least 4 activities and 1 outside activity. Sand, Music, Science, and Sensory should be offered weekly. It is recommended that staff post the activity plan for the upcoming week at the end of the day on Friday’s and pull the materials that will be needed for the activities. 2. We discussed that fire drills are to be completed monthly. It is recommended that staff make note on their calendar at the beginning of the school year to complete a fire drill before the end of the month that school begins. For example, if school begins August 27 a fire drill should be completed on or before August 31. 3. We discussed staff should review children’s enrollment applications to see if it is documented that a medical action plan is attached. The medical action plan should be with the child’s application and a copy should be with the child’s medication. Medical action plans should be updated annually. A parent authorization form should also be completed for the medication and kept on file for review. 4. We discussed that staff members should begin looking for First Aid and CPR training 4-6 months prior to their current training expiration date. Staff members may seek training outside of their county through an approved training agency. 5. We discussed that Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be taken within 90 days of hire. The training certificate must be maintained in each staff members personnel file for review by DCDEE. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. Please send fire inspections to me within 7 days of receiving a visit from the fire marshal. Please ensure that the fire inspection is completed on the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report form. 2. Please ensure that the staff and training worksheet is updated for all staff members to reflect any changes. Consultants are not permitted to make revisions to the worksheet. 3. https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/ is the new website to complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Please print a copy of the training certificate and place it in each staff members file. 4. Please ensure that all staff have a WORKS account and that they send in official transcripts to the Workforce Unit for evaluation. Once staff have received a status letter they should place a copy of their letter in their staff file. 5. As of July 8, 2024, the Senate Bill 425/Session Law 2024-34 for Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. At this time providers are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to. Please reach out to me if you would like to proceed with the Rated License Assessment. 6. Please ensure that you are utilizing the most recent forms for your facility. You can visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms to locate all required documents. 7. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to sign up to receive DHHS updates. 8. On-going training hours are monitored from staff members’ hire date annually. Any trainings that are taken after the annual hire date will count towards ongoing training hours. Please ensure that staff are documenting their training on the on-going training documentation form. 9. Please ensure that staff are documenting their Health & Safety trainings on the Health & Safety training documentation form. 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 5, 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. You, Anita Long, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 15, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 10, 2024, 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 89 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 engaging in free choice activities, teacher directed whole group, outdoor play, and lunch. Documentation of monthly Fire drills, monthly playground inspections, and quarterly emergency drills were monitored during today’s visit. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. One emergency medication was monitored during today’s visit. Staff files were monitored for a current criminal background check qualification letter, current first and CPR training, and recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space D30, an activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed for the month of August in space B34. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space B34, a child's emergency medication did not have a parent's medication authorization form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22, First Aid expired on 9/26/24. .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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22, CPR expired on 9/26/24. .1102(d) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space B34, a child's emergency medication or application did not contain a Medical Action Plan. .0801(b) 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. In space D30, a staff member hired on 4/1/22 did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. .1102(g) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that classrooms should have a current activity plan posted documenting at least 4 activities and 1 outside activity. Sand, Music, Science, and Sensory should be offered weekly. It is recommended that staff post the activity plan for the upcoming week at the end of the day on Friday’s and pull the materials that will be needed for the activities. 2. We discussed that fire drills are to be completed monthly. It is recommended that staff make note on their calendar at the beginning of the school year to complete a fire drill before the end of the month that school begins. For example, if school begins August 27 a fire drill should be completed on or before August 31. 3. We discussed staff should review children’s enrollment applications to see if it is documented that a medical action plan is attached. The medical action plan should be with the child’s application and a copy should be with the child’s medication. Medical action plans should be updated annually. A parent authorization form should also be completed for the medication and kept on file for review. 4. We discussed that staff members should begin looking for First Aid and CPR training 4-6 months prior to their current training expiration date. Staff members may seek training outside of their county through an approved training agency. 5. We discussed that Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be taken within 90 days of hire. The training certificate must be maintained in each staff members personnel file for review by DCDEE. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. Please send fire inspections to me within 7 days of receiving a visit from the fire marshal. Please ensure that the fire inspection is completed on the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report form. 2. Please ensure that the staff and training worksheet is updated for all staff members to reflect any changes. Consultants are not permitted to make revisions to the worksheet. 3. https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/ is the new website to complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Please print a copy of the training certificate and place it in each staff members file. 4. Please ensure that all staff have a WORKS account and that they send in official transcripts to the Workforce Unit for evaluation. Once staff have received a status letter they should place a copy of their letter in their staff file. 5. As of July 8, 2024, the Senate Bill 425/Session Law 2024-34 for Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. At this time providers are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to. Please reach out to me if you would like to proceed with the Rated License Assessment. 6. Please ensure that you are utilizing the most recent forms for your facility. You can visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms to locate all required documents. 7. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to sign up to receive DHHS updates. 8. On-going training hours are monitored from staff members’ hire date annually. Any trainings that are taken after the annual hire date will count towards ongoing training hours. Please ensure that staff are documenting their training on the on-going training documentation form. 9. Please ensure that staff are documenting their Health & Safety trainings on the Health & Safety training documentation form. 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 5, 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

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/21/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:05 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 space B34, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. You, Anita Long, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued August 21, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum Creative Curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last sanitation inspection was completed on June 19, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit, staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space use, and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedule, activity plan, staff-child ratio worksheet, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. I observed children engaged in large group activities, free choice activities, outdoor play, and lunch. I monitored your menu to be meeting all nutritional guidelines. I observed toys, equipment, and materials throughout the facility to be of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I monitored your outdoor play space for general safety today. I observed no stationary structures on your outdoor play area. I observed Incident Logs to be current and up to date as required. I observed and monitored one over-the-counter topical ointment, one prescription topical ointment, and one prescription emergency medication in the facility. I observed and monitored two medical action plans in the facility. I observed attendance and sign in/out sheets located on clipboards in each classroom. I observed to be current and up to date as required. I monitored a screen time log to be current that documented children’s limited time usage. I observed the last fire drill documented on this log was dated March 14, 2024, at 9:00am. I observed the last emergency drill documented was dated March 6, 2024, at 10:00am. Prior to this emergency drill an emergency drill was conducted October 5, 2023. I monitored a selection of children and staff files during today’s visit. 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 is lead teacher, Anita Long. The teacher is Angela Johnson. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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 7:30am to 2:00pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, you use communication folders, and complete parent engagement activities. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space D30 a prescribed medication was accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space D30 a prescription ointment was not in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space D30 a prescription medication expired 12/2022 and its permission authorization expired 12/7/23. .0803(12) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was conducted on 10/5/23 and then on 3/6/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed creating a checklist and posting it in a prominent location for staff to reference the expiration dates for over-the-counter medications, topical ointments, and prescription medications to always remain in compliance. Each ointment or medication should have its own permission to administer medication form on file for review. 2. We discussed ensuring that emergency drills are being conducted every three months. It was recommended that staff correlate with each other and the school administration to schedule dates that emergency drills will be conducted every three months. 3. We discussed that prescribed medications should be stored in locked storage at all times. Staff should place the medication under lock and key that is not in the bathroom that children use. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. A fire inspection should be completed before April 2024. Please ensure that fire inspections are sent to me within 7 days of receiving a visit. 2. On-going training should be documented on the on-going training documentation form annually. Please ensure that staff are documenting each of their trainings on this form to ensure that their monitoring visits run smoothly. 3. Staff and training worksheets should be completed with all staff members including the administrator. Administrators should have a file at each site with current information for DCDEE to review. 4. The facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2023, began your facility’s prep year. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be the facility’s reassessment year. 5. Please ensure that staff current education is updated in their WORKS account. 6. We discussed working with your consultant to establish a timeline for technical assistance visits that the facility may need. 7. 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. 8. 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 April 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/21/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:05 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 space B34, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. You, Anita Long, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued August 21, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum Creative Curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last sanitation inspection was completed on June 19, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit, staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space use, and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedule, activity plan, staff-child ratio worksheet, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. I observed children engaged in large group activities, free choice activities, outdoor play, and lunch. I monitored your menu to be meeting all nutritional guidelines. I observed toys, equipment, and materials throughout the facility to be of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I monitored your outdoor play space for general safety today. I observed no stationary structures on your outdoor play area. I observed Incident Logs to be current and up to date as required. I observed and monitored one over-the-counter topical ointment, one prescription topical ointment, and one prescription emergency medication in the facility. I observed and monitored two medical action plans in the facility. I observed attendance and sign in/out sheets located on clipboards in each classroom. I observed to be current and up to date as required. I monitored a screen time log to be current that documented children’s limited time usage. I observed the last fire drill documented on this log was dated March 14, 2024, at 9:00am. I observed the last emergency drill documented was dated March 6, 2024, at 10:00am. Prior to this emergency drill an emergency drill was conducted October 5, 2023. I monitored a selection of children and staff files during today’s visit. 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 is lead teacher, Anita Long. The teacher is Angela Johnson. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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 7:30am to 2:00pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, you use communication folders, and complete parent engagement activities. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space D30 a prescribed medication was accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space D30 a prescription ointment was not in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space D30 a prescription medication expired 12/2022 and its permission authorization expired 12/7/23. .0803(12) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was conducted on 10/5/23 and then on 3/6/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed creating a checklist and posting it in a prominent location for staff to reference the expiration dates for over-the-counter medications, topical ointments, and prescription medications to always remain in compliance. Each ointment or medication should have its own permission to administer medication form on file for review. 2. We discussed ensuring that emergency drills are being conducted every three months. It was recommended that staff correlate with each other and the school administration to schedule dates that emergency drills will be conducted every three months. 3. We discussed that prescribed medications should be stored in locked storage at all times. Staff should place the medication under lock and key that is not in the bathroom that children use. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. A fire inspection should be completed before April 2024. Please ensure that fire inspections are sent to me within 7 days of receiving a visit. 2. On-going training should be documented on the on-going training documentation form annually. Please ensure that staff are documenting each of their trainings on this form to ensure that their monitoring visits run smoothly. 3. Staff and training worksheets should be completed with all staff members including the administrator. Administrators should have a file at each site with current information for DCDEE to review. 4. The facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2023, began your facility’s prep year. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be the facility’s reassessment year. 5. Please ensure that staff current education is updated in their WORKS account. 6. We discussed working with your consultant to establish a timeline for technical assistance visits that the facility may need. 7. 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. 8. 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 April 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s Routine Unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements. You, Anita Long, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Mrs. Long contacted Mackenzie Ratledge, Pre-K Specialist to let her know that I was here today. Mrs. Ratledge arrived shortly after and gave permission for you to sign the visit summary at the completion of the visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on May 12, 2023. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on August 21, 2018, earning 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education standards, and 1 quality point. The 18-month compliance history is at 92% as of October 18, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 19, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 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, current daily schedules, current activity plans, staff-child ratio sheets, and allergies posted as required. I observed adequate supervision during today’s visit, licensed capacity, 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, toileting and handwashing routines, and outdoor play. I observed three prescription medications in the facility. I observed no violations related to medications or permission to administer medication forms. I observed monthly fire drills documented for the past twelve months. I observed the most recent fire drill was conducted on October 12, 2023, at 9:00am with two minutes to evacuate. I observed the most recent emergency drill in the form of a lockdown was conducted on October 5, 2023, at 9:05am with two minutes to lockdown. I observed incident logs to be current and complete as required. Incident reports were maintained in children’s individual files. I observed two new staff members had been hired since the last ACV on May 12, 2023. A staff member hired on 8/23/23 did not have a Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file for review. The regulatory system was reviewed to verify if the staff member has a current CBC qualification letter. The violation must be corrected within two weeks and a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to the consultant with the required compliance letter. In space D30, Chytasia Mattox, LPN, did not have a CBC completed through DCDEE. I monitored four existing staff files for valid Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Chytasia Mattox, LPN, did not have a Criminal Background Check completed through DCDEE. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff member hired on 8/28/23, did not have staff records available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member hired on 8/23/23, did not have a qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) During today’s visit, I provided technical assistance (TA) regarding the following topics: 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 that the Summary of Child Care 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. 9. We discussed that Recognizing Suspicions of Child Maltreatment should be taken within 90 days of employment. A training on Child Maltreatment should be taken every five years thereafter. You may reach out to the local Partnership for Young Children or Department of Social Services to inquire on training opportunities related to this topic. If a training cannot be found, you may retake the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training that can be located at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Please retain these certificates in your staff personnel file for review. 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 2, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 Lead Consultant, 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s Routine Unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements. You, Anita Long, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Mrs. Long contacted Mackenzie Ratledge, Pre-K Specialist to let her know that I was here today. Mrs. Ratledge arrived shortly after and gave permission for you to sign the visit summary at the completion of the visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on May 12, 2023. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on August 21, 2018, earning 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education standards, and 1 quality point. The 18-month compliance history is at 92% as of October 18, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 19, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 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, current daily schedules, current activity plans, staff-child ratio sheets, and allergies posted as required. I observed adequate supervision during today’s visit, licensed capacity, 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, toileting and handwashing routines, and outdoor play. I observed three prescription medications in the facility. I observed no violations related to medications or permission to administer medication forms. I observed monthly fire drills documented for the past twelve months. I observed the most recent fire drill was conducted on October 12, 2023, at 9:00am with two minutes to evacuate. I observed the most recent emergency drill in the form of a lockdown was conducted on October 5, 2023, at 9:05am with two minutes to lockdown. I observed incident logs to be current and complete as required. Incident reports were maintained in children’s individual files. I observed two new staff members had been hired since the last ACV on May 12, 2023. A staff member hired on 8/23/23 did not have a Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file for review. The regulatory system was reviewed to verify if the staff member has a current CBC qualification letter. The violation must be corrected within two weeks and a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to the consultant with the required compliance letter. In space D30, Chytasia Mattox, LPN, did not have a CBC completed through DCDEE. I monitored four existing staff files for valid Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Chytasia Mattox, LPN, did not have a Criminal Background Check completed through DCDEE. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff member hired on 8/28/23, did not have staff records available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member hired on 8/23/23, did not have a qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) During today’s visit, I provided technical assistance (TA) regarding the following topics: 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 that the Summary of Child Care 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. 9. We discussed that Recognizing Suspicions of Child Maltreatment should be taken within 90 days of employment. A training on Child Maltreatment should be taken every five years thereafter. You may reach out to the local Partnership for Young Children or Department of Social Services to inquire on training opportunities related to this topic. If a training cannot be found, you may retake the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training that can be located at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Please retain these certificates in your staff personnel file for review. 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 2, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 Lead Consultant, 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: THIRD CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 49000323 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s Routine Unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements. You, Anita Long, Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Mrs. Long contacted Mackenzie Ratledge, Pre-K Specialist to let her know that I was here today. Mrs. Ratledge arrived shortly after and gave permission for you to sign the visit summary at the completion of the visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on May 12, 2023. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on August 21, 2018, earning 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education standards, and 1 quality point. The 18-month compliance history is at 92% as of October 18, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 19, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 24, 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, current daily schedules, current activity plans, staff-child ratio sheets, and allergies posted as required. I observed adequate supervision during today’s visit, licensed capacity, 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, toileting and handwashing routines, and outdoor play. I observed three prescription medications in the facility. I observed no violations related to medications or permission to administer medication forms. I observed monthly fire drills documented for the past twelve months. I observed the most recent fire drill was conducted on October 12, 2023, at 9:00am with two minutes to evacuate. I observed the most recent emergency drill in the form of a lockdown was conducted on October 5, 2023, at 9:05am with two minutes to lockdown. I observed incident logs to be current and complete as required. Incident reports were maintained in children’s individual files. I observed two new staff members had been hired since the last ACV on May 12, 2023. A staff member hired on 8/23/23 did not have a Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file for review. The regulatory system was reviewed to verify if the staff member has a current CBC qualification letter. The violation must be corrected within two weeks and a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to the consultant with the required compliance letter. In space D30, Chytasia Mattox, LPN, did not have a CBC completed through DCDEE. I monitored four existing staff files for valid Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Chytasia Mattox, LPN, did not have a Criminal Background Check completed through DCDEE. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff member hired on 8/28/23, did not have staff records available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member hired on 8/23/23, did not have a qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) During today’s visit, I provided technical assistance (TA) regarding the following topics: 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 that the Summary of Child Care 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. 9. We discussed that Recognizing Suspicions of Child Maltreatment should be taken within 90 days of employment. A training on Child Maltreatment should be taken every five years thereafter. You may reach out to the local Partnership for Young Children or Department of Social Services to inquire on training opportunities related to this topic. If a training cannot be found, you may retake the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training that can be located at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Please retain these certificates in your staff personnel file for review. 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 2, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be 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 Lead Consultant, 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