10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: STOKESDALE ELEMENTARY ACES PROGRAM Facility ID: 41001236 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 3/12/2026 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:20 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a three-star license as of 4/22/24. This facility has a 99% compliance score as of 3/9/26. The last annual compliance visit was on 3/25/25. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the office staff. I informed Brittany Willard, Program Director, of the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Willard gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. The last fire drill was conducted 2/27/26. The last emergency drill (Shelter-in-place) was conducted on 12/9/26. Fifty-four (54) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the indoor spaces. I observed both staff/child ratio and supervision and found both to be in compliance. During today’s visit, I observed the children being greeted by program staff as they arrived to the cafeteria, eating snack, and large group time. The children then transitioned to homework and center time. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. The paperwork was complete. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification of the information provided is accurate and complete. The public-school off-site records verification forms for staff records and children’s records were completed and were signed by the principal. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit as per the attached checklist that was emailed to the provider. There was one violation cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill occurred 12/9/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by 3/26/26. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected and information regarding how the violation was corrected. I provided technical assistance regarding: Emergency Drills (Shelter-in-place or Lockdown) needed to be completed every three months. Fire drills need to be completed monthly. EQUiPD: The EQUiPD website has many webinar trainings that can be completed online for no cost and have been approved by NCDCDEE. https://equipdinfo.weebly.com/pre-recorded-sessions.html Linking Criminal Background Checks – Staff need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and link to the facility license number. It is important to do this so staff at DCDEE can contact the center if a random criminal history check uncovers a staff member with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way to for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated of the status of out-of-state checks if a new employee has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility was provided today. In the future, new staff need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your center. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. The Pathways documentation form was completed and signed during the last visit. This facility will not have to go through the rated license assessment until 2027. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 336-681-8348 or by email at jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. For additional concerns, please contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor, at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times