Third Creek Prime Time FOR Kids

10A NCAC 09 .3205 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRIME TIME FOR KIDS Facility ID: 49000268 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/13/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Rated License Visit. You, Barbara Allison, Program Coordinator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 23, 2025. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent prior to today’s visit. The program'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 environment was completed. Children were observed transitioning to Prime Time care, toileting and handwashing routines, supper, reading books, assistance with homework time, and engaged in a teacher guided art activity that went along with the theme for the week. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on March 23, 2026. Emergency drills were completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill documented was a lockdown completed on February 26, 2026. Your outdoor play area does not meet child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children enrolled in the Prime Time program have medications or Medical Action Plans. 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 has not completed lead water testing. The facility has enrolled in lead paint and asbestos testing with Clean Water for Carolina Kids. The facility has completed the provider portal roster within the ABCMS system and the roster is being maintained with current staff members. The program does not provide transportation. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition Visit child care rule section 10A NCAC 09 .3224 Recognition Of Quality Initiatives for more information and details to earn quality initiative recognition During a meeting with Jill Wingler, Administrator, conducted on November 25, 2025. 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 the administrator 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. Mrs. Wingler stated that the facility will follow the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway for Child Care Centers. We reviewed the “Pathways to the Stars Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” and the various components. Please review the child care rules section 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. RECEIVED, REVIEWED, VERIFIED 1. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios or Enhanced Space: Today, I verified that this program maintains reduced enhanced staff/child ratios and enhanced space capacity. 2. Approved Curriculum: Today, I verified that the program uses the approved curriculum FunnyDaffer School Age. The operator shall implement a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission as defined in Rule .0102(13) of this Chapter for all ages served. A list of curricula that has been approved by the Commission is available at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Curriculum. OUTSTANDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR VERIFICATION no later than May 22, 2026. In addition to the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers”, please be prepared to submit the following to me for verification: 1. Education Standards- Administrator, Program Coordinators, and Group Leaders: Please submit the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet along with your application. 2. Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers: Please submit the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers document along with a written description of your plan to implement each foundational practice and additional practice as applicable. 3. Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan: Please submit the Facility CQI document. This must be maintained in the facility’s DCDEE notebook and reviewed annually. 4. Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)/Professional Development (PD) Plan Please submit all individual CQI documents. These must be maintained in each staff member’s file and reviewed annually. 5. Coaching/training options for administrators: The administrator participates in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (A) annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by a center administrator of a licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, an operator of another licensed family child care home with a star-rating or four or five stars, or a community resource partner; (B) annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter and Rule .3217 of this Section; or (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter and Rule .3217 of this Section. 6. Training related to the chosen curriculum: Please submit documentation that the administrator has received training related to the curriculum. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 2/8/22 First Aid expired on 3/5/26. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 2/8/22 CPR expired on 3/5/26. .1102(d) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: • We discussed creating a checklist that is easily referenced to remind staff of expiration dates for items such as First Aid, CPR, and Criminal Background Checks. It is also recommended that staff seek First Aid and CPR training 4-6 months in advance to prevent their current expiration from expiring. Staff members may seek training opportunities outside of the county where they reside if training is provided in person through an approved agency. Consultation was provided on the following: • DPI programs should put the dates paperwork has been completed on the staff and training worksheet instead of listing “off-site”. Although permitted to store the paperwork off-site, it must document/verify that staff have completed the paperwork per the child care requirements which would include the required timeframes. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: o QRIS Modernization: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization o Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. o Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License o Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development o Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings o Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy o DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New 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 27, 2026, 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 .3224 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRIME TIME FOR KIDS Facility ID: 49000268 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/13/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Rated License Visit. You, Barbara Allison, Program Coordinator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 23, 2025. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent prior to today’s visit. The program'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 environment was completed. Children were observed transitioning to Prime Time care, toileting and handwashing routines, supper, reading books, assistance with homework time, and engaged in a teacher guided art activity that went along with the theme for the week. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on March 23, 2026. Emergency drills were completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill documented was a lockdown completed on February 26, 2026. Your outdoor play area does not meet child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children enrolled in the Prime Time program have medications or Medical Action Plans. 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 has not completed lead water testing. The facility has enrolled in lead paint and asbestos testing with Clean Water for Carolina Kids. The facility has completed the provider portal roster within the ABCMS system and the roster is being maintained with current staff members. The program does not provide transportation. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition Visit child care rule section 10A NCAC 09 .3224 Recognition Of Quality Initiatives for more information and details to earn quality initiative recognition During a meeting with Jill Wingler, Administrator, conducted on November 25, 2025. 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 the administrator 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. Mrs. Wingler stated that the facility will follow the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway for Child Care Centers. We reviewed the “Pathways to the Stars Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” and the various components. Please review the child care rules section 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. RECEIVED, REVIEWED, VERIFIED 1. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios or Enhanced Space: Today, I verified that this program maintains reduced enhanced staff/child ratios and enhanced space capacity. 2. Approved Curriculum: Today, I verified that the program uses the approved curriculum FunnyDaffer School Age. The operator shall implement a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission as defined in Rule .0102(13) of this Chapter for all ages served. A list of curricula that has been approved by the Commission is available at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Curriculum. OUTSTANDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR VERIFICATION no later than May 22, 2026. In addition to the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers”, please be prepared to submit the following to me for verification: 1. Education Standards- Administrator, Program Coordinators, and Group Leaders: Please submit the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet along with your application. 2. Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers: Please submit the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers document along with a written description of your plan to implement each foundational practice and additional practice as applicable. 3. Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan: Please submit the Facility CQI document. This must be maintained in the facility’s DCDEE notebook and reviewed annually. 4. Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)/Professional Development (PD) Plan Please submit all individual CQI documents. These must be maintained in each staff member’s file and reviewed annually. 5. Coaching/training options for administrators: The administrator participates in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (A) annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by a center administrator of a licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, an operator of another licensed family child care home with a star-rating or four or five stars, or a community resource partner; (B) annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter and Rule .3217 of this Section; or (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter and Rule .3217 of this Section. 6. Training related to the chosen curriculum: Please submit documentation that the administrator has received training related to the curriculum. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 2/8/22 First Aid expired on 3/5/26. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 2/8/22 CPR expired on 3/5/26. .1102(d) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: • We discussed creating a checklist that is easily referenced to remind staff of expiration dates for items such as First Aid, CPR, and Criminal Background Checks. It is also recommended that staff seek First Aid and CPR training 4-6 months in advance to prevent their current expiration from expiring. Staff members may seek training opportunities outside of the county where they reside if training is provided in person through an approved agency. Consultation was provided on the following: • DPI programs should put the dates paperwork has been completed on the staff and training worksheet instead of listing “off-site”. Although permitted to store the paperwork off-site, it must document/verify that staff have completed the paperwork per the child care requirements which would include the required timeframes. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: o QRIS Modernization: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization o Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. o Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License o Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development o Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings o Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy o DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New 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 27, 2026, 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 PRIME TIME FOR KIDS Facility ID: 49000268 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/13/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Rated License Visit. You, Barbara Allison, Program Coordinator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 23, 2025. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent prior to today’s visit. The program'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 environment was completed. Children were observed transitioning to Prime Time care, toileting and handwashing routines, supper, reading books, assistance with homework time, and engaged in a teacher guided art activity that went along with the theme for the week. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on March 23, 2026. Emergency drills were completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill documented was a lockdown completed on February 26, 2026. Your outdoor play area does not meet child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility were of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children enrolled in the Prime Time program have medications or Medical Action Plans. 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 has not completed lead water testing. The facility has enrolled in lead paint and asbestos testing with Clean Water for Carolina Kids. The facility has completed the provider portal roster within the ABCMS system and the roster is being maintained with current staff members. The program does not provide transportation. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition Visit child care rule section 10A NCAC 09 .3224 Recognition Of Quality Initiatives for more information and details to earn quality initiative recognition During a meeting with Jill Wingler, Administrator, conducted on November 25, 2025. 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 the administrator 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. Mrs. Wingler stated that the facility will follow the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway for Child Care Centers. We reviewed the “Pathways to the Stars Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” and the various components. Please review the child care rules section 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. RECEIVED, REVIEWED, VERIFIED 1. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios or Enhanced Space: Today, I verified that this program maintains reduced enhanced staff/child ratios and enhanced space capacity. 2. Approved Curriculum: Today, I verified that the program uses the approved curriculum FunnyDaffer School Age. The operator shall implement a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission as defined in Rule .0102(13) of this Chapter for all ages served. A list of curricula that has been approved by the Commission is available at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Curriculum. OUTSTANDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR VERIFICATION no later than May 22, 2026. In addition to the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers”, please be prepared to submit the following to me for verification: 1. Education Standards- Administrator, Program Coordinators, and Group Leaders: Please submit the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet along with your application. 2. Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers: Please submit the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers document along with a written description of your plan to implement each foundational practice and additional practice as applicable. 3. Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan: Please submit the Facility CQI document. This must be maintained in the facility’s DCDEE notebook and reviewed annually. 4. Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)/Professional Development (PD) Plan Please submit all individual CQI documents. These must be maintained in each staff member’s file and reviewed annually. 5. Coaching/training options for administrators: The administrator participates in one of the following activities regarding classroom and instructional quality practices: (A) annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by a center administrator of a licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, an operator of another licensed family child care home with a star-rating or four or five stars, or a community resource partner; (B) annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter and Rule .3217 of this Section; or (C) annual completion of 0.5 continuing education unit, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter and Rule .3217 of this Section. 6. Training related to the chosen curriculum: Please submit documentation that the administrator has received training related to the curriculum. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 2/8/22 First Aid expired on 3/5/26. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 2/8/22 CPR expired on 3/5/26. .1102(d) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: • We discussed creating a checklist that is easily referenced to remind staff of expiration dates for items such as First Aid, CPR, and Criminal Background Checks. It is also recommended that staff seek First Aid and CPR training 4-6 months in advance to prevent their current expiration from expiring. Staff members may seek training opportunities outside of the county where they reside if training is provided in person through an approved agency. Consultation was provided on the following: • DPI programs should put the dates paperwork has been completed on the staff and training worksheet instead of listing “off-site”. Although permitted to store the paperwork off-site, it must document/verify that staff have completed the paperwork per the child care requirements which would include the required timeframes. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: o QRIS Modernization: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization o Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. o Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License o Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development o Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings o Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy o DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New 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 27, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRIME TIME FOR KIDS Facility ID: 49000268 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 11/14/2023 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:30 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, Kelsey Mills, Group Leader, assisted me with today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on April 24, 2023. The facility operates with a four-star license issued on May 9, 2018, earning 4 points in program standards, 7 points in education standards, and 1 quality point. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of November 13,2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 19, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. You provided me with a copy of the fire inspection during today’s visit. I observed your Four 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 dated September 2023, evacuation plans, daily schedule, current activity plan, staff-child ratio sheet, and allergies posted as required. I observed children adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios, adequate approved space use and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed transitioning from school to Prime-Time care, toileting, handwashing, supper, homework, and engaged in free choice activities. Supper was observed and consisted of a chicken sandwich, applesauce, pickles, and milk. You stated that no children currently enrolled in Prime Time care receive medications or have medical action plans. Your playground area does not meet child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. I observed monthly fire drills documented for the past twelve months. I observed the most recent fire drill was conducted on October 13, 2023, at 3:15pm with one minute and twenty-five seconds to evacuate. I observed the most recent emergency drill in the form of a lockdown was conducted on August 24, 2023, at 3:15pm with one minute to lockdown. I observed your incident log to be current and complete as required. I observed no new staff members have been hired since the last ACV completed on April 24, 2023 I monitored three existing staff files for valid Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, and BSAC training. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: 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 10/11/23 was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) During today’s visit, I provided technical assistance (TA) regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that fire inspections should be completed annually, on or before the date of the current inspection. Fire inspections should be sent to me within seven days of receiving a visit. During today’s visit, I provided consultation regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that due to staff absences, the administrator should begin looking for training for First Aid and CPR training to register staff members upon returning to work. First Aid and CPR training should be completed every 2 years, on or before the expiration date. Please send documentation of staff members registration and completion of the First Aid and CPR training upon completion. 2. We discussed that your facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2023, began your facilities prep year. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be the facilities reassessment year. 3. 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. 4. We discussed working with your consultant to establish a timeline for technical assistance visits that the facility may need. 5. We discussed reaching out to your local partners such as the Partnership for Young Children for technical assistance. The Partnership for Young Children also conducts mock assessments and will look at your facilities materials. 6. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. 7. We discussed utilizing the staff file checklist to organize the facility’s notebook. This will ensure that all documents are accounted for and make visits go much smoother. 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. A compliance letter is not due at this time. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THIRD CREEK PRIME TIME FOR KIDS Facility ID: 49000268 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 11/14/2023 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:30 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, Kelsey Mills, Group Leader, assisted me with today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed on April 24, 2023. The facility operates with a four-star license issued on May 9, 2018, earning 4 points in program standards, 7 points in education standards, and 1 quality point. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of November 13,2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 19, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. You provided me with a copy of the fire inspection during today’s visit. I observed your Four 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 dated September 2023, evacuation plans, daily schedule, current activity plan, staff-child ratio sheet, and allergies posted as required. I observed children adequately supervised, enhanced staff-child ratios, adequate approved space use and permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed transitioning from school to Prime-Time care, toileting, handwashing, supper, homework, and engaged in free choice activities. Supper was observed and consisted of a chicken sandwich, applesauce, pickles, and milk. You stated that no children currently enrolled in Prime Time care receive medications or have medical action plans. Your playground area does not meet child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. I observed monthly fire drills documented for the past twelve months. I observed the most recent fire drill was conducted on October 13, 2023, at 3:15pm with one minute and twenty-five seconds to evacuate. I observed the most recent emergency drill in the form of a lockdown was conducted on August 24, 2023, at 3:15pm with one minute to lockdown. I observed your incident log to be current and complete as required. I observed no new staff members have been hired since the last ACV completed on April 24, 2023 I monitored three existing staff files for valid Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, and BSAC training. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: 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 10/11/23 was received during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) During today’s visit, I provided technical assistance (TA) regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that fire inspections should be completed annually, on or before the date of the current inspection. Fire inspections should be sent to me within seven days of receiving a visit. During today’s visit, I provided consultation regarding the following topics: 1. We discussed that due to staff absences, the administrator should begin looking for training for First Aid and CPR training to register staff members upon returning to work. First Aid and CPR training should be completed every 2 years, on or before the expiration date. Please send documentation of staff members registration and completion of the First Aid and CPR training upon completion. 2. We discussed that your facility is listed in Cohort 1 for the Star Rated License Reassessment. July 1, 2023, began your facilities prep year. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be the facilities reassessment year. 3. 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. 4. We discussed working with your consultant to establish a timeline for technical assistance visits that the facility may need. 5. We discussed reaching out to your local partners such as the Partnership for Young Children for technical assistance. The Partnership for Young Children also conducts mock assessments and will look at your facilities materials. 6. We discussed visiting the NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training opportunities to prepare for the star rated license. 7. We discussed utilizing the staff file checklist to organize the facility’s notebook. This will ensure that all documents are accounted for and make visits go much smoother. 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. A compliance letter is not due at this time. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times