10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Garner, Lead Child Care Consultant, assisted during the visit. Your facility currently operates with a 5-star license, issued June 25, 2024. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 129 children, 0 to 12 years old for daytime care only, meeting enhanced ratios minus 1 in each age group, and meeting enhanced space. A superior sanitation inspection with 15 demerits was earned on 10, 2025. The fire inspection was completed on June 4,2025; the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of December 15, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Child Development Schools of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current-active. Cynthia Karl, director, was present and available for consultation during today’s visit. Today 48 children were enrolled and 34 children were present, ranging in age from infants-4 years-of-age. The facility has 6 indoor spaces and 3 outdoor spaces approved for use. Space 2 is not currently in use. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 1, infants were engaged in tummy time, exploring their environments, crawling and cruising the furniture, and playing with age-appropriate materials. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting with and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. Children enrolled in space 3 and space 6, the children were observed on the fenced in outdoor playground playing with a variety of materials. Children were riding bikes, climbing on the climbing structure, and running around. In space 4, children were playing with a variety of age-appropriate materials, such as puzzles, books, and dancing to music. In space 5, the children were engaged in group time, where the teacher was reading a book, singing songs, and actively engaged with the children. Staff/child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. For lunch, spaghetti, bread, peas, pineapple and milk were served. There are 10 staff members employed at this facility. The 3 new staff files and 3 veteran staff files were reviewed today. Five children files were reviewed today and found in compliance. Transportation requirements were not monitored today, as the administrator stated the facility has not been providing transportation and will not be providing transportation in the future. Transportation approval has been withdrawn. If you wish to transport children in the future, please notify me in writing. A visit will be made at that time to monitor transportation requirements. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 5, one diaper cream medication permission form was expired on 12/11/25. .0803(12) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member did not update their Emergency Information Form since December 2023. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid training expired October 2025. .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. One staff member's CPR certification expired in October 2025. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Staff members on-going training hours were not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members have not had an annual staff evaluation since November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 29,2025, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Along with your compliance letter, send me a copy of your updated staff and training worksheets. Technical Assistance: Keeping Staff and Training worksheets up to date is imperative to ensure that all requirements are met. Review your staff and training worksheet frequently to ensure that due dates are met. Items such as staff health questionnaires, emergency information, and evaluations must be updated annually. I suggest you select a certain month each year to complete these and set a reminder on your calendar so records will always be current. For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receiving the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff cannot attend courses offered locally or at the facility. Each center shall have a record of training activities which each staff member participates in, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. Today we discussed the tone of staff’s voices when talking to children. Staff must speak to children in a nurturing manner. When staff’s directives can be heard outside the classroom, that does not project nurturing tones. Children who are adequately nurtured feel more secure, which leads to the healthy development of self-esteem. Nurturing care is essential for child development and lays the foundation for life-long health and well-being and builds human capital in the child today, the adolescent and adult tomorrow, and in the next generation in the future. During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided using the QRIS Conversation Template and resources available on the QRIS Modernization Page, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. All the newest information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents are currently posted here. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Pathway 1 - Program Assessment, Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality, and touched on Pathway 3 - Accreditation and Head Start. We reviewed the components common to Pathways 1 and 2: Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a Works account and submit original, official transcripts or update their current Works account and submit new education. We walked through the Individual and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) forms (individual and center). You will complete the complete the center form for your facility and an Individual CQI annually. (This will also count as your Professional Development Plan) Maintain these in your staff files. We reviewed the Family and Community Engagement Plan. We reviewed the Foundational Practices. Ensure that they are included in the parent handbook Consider creating a notebook to collect documentation of the practices including pictures, flyers, newsletters, emails, etc. Pathway 1 – Program Assessment: You will complete a 3-month ERS Self-Study using the Thinking More About FCCERS-3. We discussed information available on the NC Rated License Assessment website, www.ncrlap.org,including training and forms for the three-month self-study and other resources (videos, documents, live and recorded training) and opportunities for an Outreach Assessment. To request Outreach Assessment - Email ncrlap@uncg.edu or call 1-866-362-7527. When the 3-month self-study is completed, you will complete and submit the Self-Study Verification Form. Reminder: With the current rainy weather and below freezing temperatures the mulch around the climbing structures on two of the playgrounds needs to be fluffed and may require you to add more mulch around the climbing structures to ensure adequate surfacing is underneath structures. Today we discussed going around in the morning before children arrive to ensure that all outlet covers are replaced from the cleaning service. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@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

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10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Garner, Lead Child Care Consultant, assisted during the visit. Your facility currently operates with a 5-star license, issued June 25, 2024. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 129 children, 0 to 12 years old for daytime care only, meeting enhanced ratios minus 1 in each age group, and meeting enhanced space. A superior sanitation inspection with 15 demerits was earned on 10, 2025. The fire inspection was completed on June 4,2025; the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of December 15, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Child Development Schools of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current-active. Cynthia Karl, director, was present and available for consultation during today’s visit. Today 48 children were enrolled and 34 children were present, ranging in age from infants-4 years-of-age. The facility has 6 indoor spaces and 3 outdoor spaces approved for use. Space 2 is not currently in use. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 1, infants were engaged in tummy time, exploring their environments, crawling and cruising the furniture, and playing with age-appropriate materials. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting with and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. Children enrolled in space 3 and space 6, the children were observed on the fenced in outdoor playground playing with a variety of materials. Children were riding bikes, climbing on the climbing structure, and running around. In space 4, children were playing with a variety of age-appropriate materials, such as puzzles, books, and dancing to music. In space 5, the children were engaged in group time, where the teacher was reading a book, singing songs, and actively engaged with the children. Staff/child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. For lunch, spaghetti, bread, peas, pineapple and milk were served. There are 10 staff members employed at this facility. The 3 new staff files and 3 veteran staff files were reviewed today. Five children files were reviewed today and found in compliance. Transportation requirements were not monitored today, as the administrator stated the facility has not been providing transportation and will not be providing transportation in the future. Transportation approval has been withdrawn. If you wish to transport children in the future, please notify me in writing. A visit will be made at that time to monitor transportation requirements. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 5, one diaper cream medication permission form was expired on 12/11/25. .0803(12) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member did not update their Emergency Information Form since December 2023. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid training expired October 2025. .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. One staff member's CPR certification expired in October 2025. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Staff members on-going training hours were not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members have not had an annual staff evaluation since November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 29,2025, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Along with your compliance letter, send me a copy of your updated staff and training worksheets. Technical Assistance: Keeping Staff and Training worksheets up to date is imperative to ensure that all requirements are met. Review your staff and training worksheet frequently to ensure that due dates are met. Items such as staff health questionnaires, emergency information, and evaluations must be updated annually. I suggest you select a certain month each year to complete these and set a reminder on your calendar so records will always be current. For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receiving the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff cannot attend courses offered locally or at the facility. Each center shall have a record of training activities which each staff member participates in, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. Today we discussed the tone of staff’s voices when talking to children. Staff must speak to children in a nurturing manner. When staff’s directives can be heard outside the classroom, that does not project nurturing tones. Children who are adequately nurtured feel more secure, which leads to the healthy development of self-esteem. Nurturing care is essential for child development and lays the foundation for life-long health and well-being and builds human capital in the child today, the adolescent and adult tomorrow, and in the next generation in the future. During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided using the QRIS Conversation Template and resources available on the QRIS Modernization Page, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. All the newest information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents are currently posted here. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Pathway 1 - Program Assessment, Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality, and touched on Pathway 3 - Accreditation and Head Start. We reviewed the components common to Pathways 1 and 2: Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a Works account and submit original, official transcripts or update their current Works account and submit new education. We walked through the Individual and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) forms (individual and center). You will complete the complete the center form for your facility and an Individual CQI annually. (This will also count as your Professional Development Plan) Maintain these in your staff files. We reviewed the Family and Community Engagement Plan. We reviewed the Foundational Practices. Ensure that they are included in the parent handbook Consider creating a notebook to collect documentation of the practices including pictures, flyers, newsletters, emails, etc. Pathway 1 – Program Assessment: You will complete a 3-month ERS Self-Study using the Thinking More About FCCERS-3. We discussed information available on the NC Rated License Assessment website, www.ncrlap.org,including training and forms for the three-month self-study and other resources (videos, documents, live and recorded training) and opportunities for an Outreach Assessment. To request Outreach Assessment - Email ncrlap@uncg.edu or call 1-866-362-7527. When the 3-month self-study is completed, you will complete and submit the Self-Study Verification Form. Reminder: With the current rainy weather and below freezing temperatures the mulch around the climbing structures on two of the playgrounds needs to be fluffed and may require you to add more mulch around the climbing structures to ensure adequate surfacing is underneath structures. Today we discussed going around in the morning before children arrive to ensure that all outlet covers are replaced from the cleaning service. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Garner, Lead Child Care Consultant, assisted during the visit. Your facility currently operates with a 5-star license, issued June 25, 2024. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 129 children, 0 to 12 years old for daytime care only, meeting enhanced ratios minus 1 in each age group, and meeting enhanced space. A superior sanitation inspection with 15 demerits was earned on 10, 2025. The fire inspection was completed on June 4,2025; the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of December 15, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Child Development Schools of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current-active. Cynthia Karl, director, was present and available for consultation during today’s visit. Today 48 children were enrolled and 34 children were present, ranging in age from infants-4 years-of-age. The facility has 6 indoor spaces and 3 outdoor spaces approved for use. Space 2 is not currently in use. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 1, infants were engaged in tummy time, exploring their environments, crawling and cruising the furniture, and playing with age-appropriate materials. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting with and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. Children enrolled in space 3 and space 6, the children were observed on the fenced in outdoor playground playing with a variety of materials. Children were riding bikes, climbing on the climbing structure, and running around. In space 4, children were playing with a variety of age-appropriate materials, such as puzzles, books, and dancing to music. In space 5, the children were engaged in group time, where the teacher was reading a book, singing songs, and actively engaged with the children. Staff/child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. For lunch, spaghetti, bread, peas, pineapple and milk were served. There are 10 staff members employed at this facility. The 3 new staff files and 3 veteran staff files were reviewed today. Five children files were reviewed today and found in compliance. Transportation requirements were not monitored today, as the administrator stated the facility has not been providing transportation and will not be providing transportation in the future. Transportation approval has been withdrawn. If you wish to transport children in the future, please notify me in writing. A visit will be made at that time to monitor transportation requirements. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 5, one diaper cream medication permission form was expired on 12/11/25. .0803(12) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member did not update their Emergency Information Form since December 2023. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid training expired October 2025. .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. One staff member's CPR certification expired in October 2025. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Staff members on-going training hours were not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members have not had an annual staff evaluation since November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 29,2025, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Along with your compliance letter, send me a copy of your updated staff and training worksheets. Technical Assistance: Keeping Staff and Training worksheets up to date is imperative to ensure that all requirements are met. Review your staff and training worksheet frequently to ensure that due dates are met. Items such as staff health questionnaires, emergency information, and evaluations must be updated annually. I suggest you select a certain month each year to complete these and set a reminder on your calendar so records will always be current. For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receiving the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff cannot attend courses offered locally or at the facility. Each center shall have a record of training activities which each staff member participates in, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. Today we discussed the tone of staff’s voices when talking to children. Staff must speak to children in a nurturing manner. When staff’s directives can be heard outside the classroom, that does not project nurturing tones. Children who are adequately nurtured feel more secure, which leads to the healthy development of self-esteem. Nurturing care is essential for child development and lays the foundation for life-long health and well-being and builds human capital in the child today, the adolescent and adult tomorrow, and in the next generation in the future. During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided using the QRIS Conversation Template and resources available on the QRIS Modernization Page, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. All the newest information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents are currently posted here. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Pathway 1 - Program Assessment, Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality, and touched on Pathway 3 - Accreditation and Head Start. We reviewed the components common to Pathways 1 and 2: Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a Works account and submit original, official transcripts or update their current Works account and submit new education. We walked through the Individual and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) forms (individual and center). You will complete the complete the center form for your facility and an Individual CQI annually. (This will also count as your Professional Development Plan) Maintain these in your staff files. We reviewed the Family and Community Engagement Plan. We reviewed the Foundational Practices. Ensure that they are included in the parent handbook Consider creating a notebook to collect documentation of the practices including pictures, flyers, newsletters, emails, etc. Pathway 1 – Program Assessment: You will complete a 3-month ERS Self-Study using the Thinking More About FCCERS-3. We discussed information available on the NC Rated License Assessment website, www.ncrlap.org,including training and forms for the three-month self-study and other resources (videos, documents, live and recorded training) and opportunities for an Outreach Assessment. To request Outreach Assessment - Email ncrlap@uncg.edu or call 1-866-362-7527. When the 3-month self-study is completed, you will complete and submit the Self-Study Verification Form. Reminder: With the current rainy weather and below freezing temperatures the mulch around the climbing structures on two of the playgrounds needs to be fluffed and may require you to add more mulch around the climbing structures to ensure adequate surfacing is underneath structures. Today we discussed going around in the morning before children arrive to ensure that all outlet covers are replaced from the cleaning service. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Garner, Lead Child Care Consultant, assisted during the visit. Your facility currently operates with a 5-star license, issued June 25, 2024. Restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 129 children, 0 to 12 years old for daytime care only, meeting enhanced ratios minus 1 in each age group, and meeting enhanced space. A superior sanitation inspection with 15 demerits was earned on 10, 2025. The fire inspection was completed on June 4,2025; the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of December 15, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Child Development Schools of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current-active. Cynthia Karl, director, was present and available for consultation during today’s visit. Today 48 children were enrolled and 34 children were present, ranging in age from infants-4 years-of-age. The facility has 6 indoor spaces and 3 outdoor spaces approved for use. Space 2 is not currently in use. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. In space 1, infants were engaged in tummy time, exploring their environments, crawling and cruising the furniture, and playing with age-appropriate materials. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting with and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. Children enrolled in space 3 and space 6, the children were observed on the fenced in outdoor playground playing with a variety of materials. Children were riding bikes, climbing on the climbing structure, and running around. In space 4, children were playing with a variety of age-appropriate materials, such as puzzles, books, and dancing to music. In space 5, the children were engaged in group time, where the teacher was reading a book, singing songs, and actively engaged with the children. Staff/child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised. For lunch, spaghetti, bread, peas, pineapple and milk were served. There are 10 staff members employed at this facility. The 3 new staff files and 3 veteran staff files were reviewed today. Five children files were reviewed today and found in compliance. Transportation requirements were not monitored today, as the administrator stated the facility has not been providing transportation and will not be providing transportation in the future. Transportation approval has been withdrawn. If you wish to transport children in the future, please notify me in writing. A visit will be made at that time to monitor transportation requirements. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 5, one diaper cream medication permission form was expired on 12/11/25. .0803(12) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member did not update their Emergency Information Form since December 2023. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid training expired October 2025. .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. One staff member's CPR certification expired in October 2025. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Staff members on-going training hours were not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members have not had an annual staff evaluation since November 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 29,2025, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Along with your compliance letter, send me a copy of your updated staff and training worksheets. Technical Assistance: Keeping Staff and Training worksheets up to date is imperative to ensure that all requirements are met. Review your staff and training worksheet frequently to ensure that due dates are met. Items such as staff health questionnaires, emergency information, and evaluations must be updated annually. I suggest you select a certain month each year to complete these and set a reminder on your calendar so records will always be current. For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receiving the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff cannot attend courses offered locally or at the facility. Each center shall have a record of training activities which each staff member participates in, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. Today we discussed the tone of staff’s voices when talking to children. Staff must speak to children in a nurturing manner. When staff’s directives can be heard outside the classroom, that does not project nurturing tones. Children who are adequately nurtured feel more secure, which leads to the healthy development of self-esteem. Nurturing care is essential for child development and lays the foundation for life-long health and well-being and builds human capital in the child today, the adolescent and adult tomorrow, and in the next generation in the future. During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided using the QRIS Conversation Template and resources available on the QRIS Modernization Page, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. All the newest information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents are currently posted here. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Pathway 1 - Program Assessment, Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality, and touched on Pathway 3 - Accreditation and Head Start. We reviewed the components common to Pathways 1 and 2: Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a Works account and submit original, official transcripts or update their current Works account and submit new education. We walked through the Individual and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) forms (individual and center). You will complete the complete the center form for your facility and an Individual CQI annually. (This will also count as your Professional Development Plan) Maintain these in your staff files. We reviewed the Family and Community Engagement Plan. We reviewed the Foundational Practices. Ensure that they are included in the parent handbook Consider creating a notebook to collect documentation of the practices including pictures, flyers, newsletters, emails, etc. Pathway 1 – Program Assessment: You will complete a 3-month ERS Self-Study using the Thinking More About FCCERS-3. We discussed information available on the NC Rated License Assessment website, www.ncrlap.org,including training and forms for the three-month self-study and other resources (videos, documents, live and recorded training) and opportunities for an Outreach Assessment. To request Outreach Assessment - Email ncrlap@uncg.edu or call 1-866-362-7527. When the 3-month self-study is completed, you will complete and submit the Self-Study Verification Form. Reminder: With the current rainy weather and below freezing temperatures the mulch around the climbing structures on two of the playgrounds needs to be fluffed and may require you to add more mulch around the climbing structures to ensure adequate surfacing is underneath structures. Today we discussed going around in the morning before children arrive to ensure that all outlet covers are replaced from the cleaning service. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other 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 follow-up visit. An annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. During the visit, staff training worksheets were not available; therefore, a violation was documented. The compliance letter and updated staff and training worksheets were received on January 21, 2025. Other licensing paperwork was reviewed today. Limited monitoring occurred. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Cynthia Karl, an administrator was available and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. Fifty-nine children are enrolled and fifty-five present, ranging in age from three months old through 5 year olds. During the observation period, children were actively engaged in free play activities that were suitable for their age and developmental stage. Indoor spaces provided opportunities for exploration and enjoyment. Infants were observed receiving personalized care, including being held, bottle-fed, and engaging in exploratory play on the floor, demonstrating responsiveness to individual needs. The one-year-olds were engaged in free play activities such as looking at books, drumming on a drum, playing with the musical piano, walking or crawling around, etc. A staff member was changing diapers. The three-year-olds were watching a age appropriate video and then were engaged in free play activities such as building with blocks, pretend cook, building with manipulatives, sitting in the cozy area and many other activities. The two-year-olds were over ratio; there were nine children with one staff member. Upon arrival, you moved one child to the classroom with three-year-olds. The two-year-olds were sitting listening to the teacher read a book. The older groups, the four- and five-year-olds were playing a game. During a second walk through and observation, children were eating lunch which consisted of turkey and cheese wraps, corn, and banana slices, and milk. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana. On the playground used by the toddlers, there was protruding concrete around the pole. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not available for October 2024. .0605(q) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by February 6, 2025. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected, and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: A violation was documented related to ratios. This center is meeting ‘Highest Voluntary Enhanced Requirements’. Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. You moved one child to classroom space #3. A return visit will be made to verify compliance. You selected to operate under voluntary enhanced staff-child ratios, these ratios must be followed at all times. When absent or late staff put you at risk of not maintaining ratios, you must have a plan to provide substitute staff so that ratios may be followed. A violation was documented related to playground inspections. Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. .0605(q) A violation was documented related to safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana which poses a pinching hazard. There is protruding concrete around the pole on playground used by the toddlers. All playground equipment/materials needs cleaning as there is black mold covering many areas. Reminders: Ensure all children including the infants have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, of course, if weather conditions permitted. Refer to G.S.11091(2); and child care rule.0508(c). I am planning a director’ meeting for April 2025. I will be sending information out once I have the date and time scheduled. I encourage you to attend. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed off-site and emailed to you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Email me at Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at (910) 824-0470 with questions or concerns. 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

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10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other 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 follow-up visit. An annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. During the visit, staff training worksheets were not available; therefore, a violation was documented. The compliance letter and updated staff and training worksheets were received on January 21, 2025. Other licensing paperwork was reviewed today. Limited monitoring occurred. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Cynthia Karl, an administrator was available and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. Fifty-nine children are enrolled and fifty-five present, ranging in age from three months old through 5 year olds. During the observation period, children were actively engaged in free play activities that were suitable for their age and developmental stage. Indoor spaces provided opportunities for exploration and enjoyment. Infants were observed receiving personalized care, including being held, bottle-fed, and engaging in exploratory play on the floor, demonstrating responsiveness to individual needs. The one-year-olds were engaged in free play activities such as looking at books, drumming on a drum, playing with the musical piano, walking or crawling around, etc. A staff member was changing diapers. The three-year-olds were watching a age appropriate video and then were engaged in free play activities such as building with blocks, pretend cook, building with manipulatives, sitting in the cozy area and many other activities. The two-year-olds were over ratio; there were nine children with one staff member. Upon arrival, you moved one child to the classroom with three-year-olds. The two-year-olds were sitting listening to the teacher read a book. The older groups, the four- and five-year-olds were playing a game. During a second walk through and observation, children were eating lunch which consisted of turkey and cheese wraps, corn, and banana slices, and milk. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana. On the playground used by the toddlers, there was protruding concrete around the pole. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not available for October 2024. .0605(q) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by February 6, 2025. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected, and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: A violation was documented related to ratios. This center is meeting ‘Highest Voluntary Enhanced Requirements’. Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. You moved one child to classroom space #3. A return visit will be made to verify compliance. You selected to operate under voluntary enhanced staff-child ratios, these ratios must be followed at all times. When absent or late staff put you at risk of not maintaining ratios, you must have a plan to provide substitute staff so that ratios may be followed. A violation was documented related to playground inspections. Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. .0605(q) A violation was documented related to safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana which poses a pinching hazard. There is protruding concrete around the pole on playground used by the toddlers. All playground equipment/materials needs cleaning as there is black mold covering many areas. Reminders: Ensure all children including the infants have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, of course, if weather conditions permitted. Refer to G.S.11091(2); and child care rule.0508(c). I am planning a director’ meeting for April 2025. I will be sending information out once I have the date and time scheduled. I encourage you to attend. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed off-site and emailed to you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Email me at Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at (910) 824-0470 with questions or concerns. 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.11091 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other 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 follow-up visit. An annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. During the visit, staff training worksheets were not available; therefore, a violation was documented. The compliance letter and updated staff and training worksheets were received on January 21, 2025. Other licensing paperwork was reviewed today. Limited monitoring occurred. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Cynthia Karl, an administrator was available and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. Fifty-nine children are enrolled and fifty-five present, ranging in age from three months old through 5 year olds. During the observation period, children were actively engaged in free play activities that were suitable for their age and developmental stage. Indoor spaces provided opportunities for exploration and enjoyment. Infants were observed receiving personalized care, including being held, bottle-fed, and engaging in exploratory play on the floor, demonstrating responsiveness to individual needs. The one-year-olds were engaged in free play activities such as looking at books, drumming on a drum, playing with the musical piano, walking or crawling around, etc. A staff member was changing diapers. The three-year-olds were watching a age appropriate video and then were engaged in free play activities such as building with blocks, pretend cook, building with manipulatives, sitting in the cozy area and many other activities. The two-year-olds were over ratio; there were nine children with one staff member. Upon arrival, you moved one child to the classroom with three-year-olds. The two-year-olds were sitting listening to the teacher read a book. The older groups, the four- and five-year-olds were playing a game. During a second walk through and observation, children were eating lunch which consisted of turkey and cheese wraps, corn, and banana slices, and milk. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana. On the playground used by the toddlers, there was protruding concrete around the pole. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not available for October 2024. .0605(q) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by February 6, 2025. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected, and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: A violation was documented related to ratios. This center is meeting ‘Highest Voluntary Enhanced Requirements’. Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. You moved one child to classroom space #3. A return visit will be made to verify compliance. You selected to operate under voluntary enhanced staff-child ratios, these ratios must be followed at all times. When absent or late staff put you at risk of not maintaining ratios, you must have a plan to provide substitute staff so that ratios may be followed. A violation was documented related to playground inspections. Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. .0605(q) A violation was documented related to safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana which poses a pinching hazard. There is protruding concrete around the pole on playground used by the toddlers. All playground equipment/materials needs cleaning as there is black mold covering many areas. Reminders: Ensure all children including the infants have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, of course, if weather conditions permitted. Refer to G.S.11091(2); and child care rule.0508(c). I am planning a director’ meeting for April 2025. I will be sending information out once I have the date and time scheduled. I encourage you to attend. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed off-site and emailed to you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Email me at Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at (910) 824-0470 with questions or concerns. 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: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other 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 follow-up visit. An annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. During the visit, staff training worksheets were not available; therefore, a violation was documented. The compliance letter and updated staff and training worksheets were received on January 21, 2025. Other licensing paperwork was reviewed today. Limited monitoring occurred. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Cynthia Karl, an administrator was available and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. Fifty-nine children are enrolled and fifty-five present, ranging in age from three months old through 5 year olds. During the observation period, children were actively engaged in free play activities that were suitable for their age and developmental stage. Indoor spaces provided opportunities for exploration and enjoyment. Infants were observed receiving personalized care, including being held, bottle-fed, and engaging in exploratory play on the floor, demonstrating responsiveness to individual needs. The one-year-olds were engaged in free play activities such as looking at books, drumming on a drum, playing with the musical piano, walking or crawling around, etc. A staff member was changing diapers. The three-year-olds were watching a age appropriate video and then were engaged in free play activities such as building with blocks, pretend cook, building with manipulatives, sitting in the cozy area and many other activities. The two-year-olds were over ratio; there were nine children with one staff member. Upon arrival, you moved one child to the classroom with three-year-olds. The two-year-olds were sitting listening to the teacher read a book. The older groups, the four- and five-year-olds were playing a game. During a second walk through and observation, children were eating lunch which consisted of turkey and cheese wraps, corn, and banana slices, and milk. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana. On the playground used by the toddlers, there was protruding concrete around the pole. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not available for October 2024. .0605(q) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by February 6, 2025. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected, and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: A violation was documented related to ratios. This center is meeting ‘Highest Voluntary Enhanced Requirements’. Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. You moved one child to classroom space #3. A return visit will be made to verify compliance. You selected to operate under voluntary enhanced staff-child ratios, these ratios must be followed at all times. When absent or late staff put you at risk of not maintaining ratios, you must have a plan to provide substitute staff so that ratios may be followed. A violation was documented related to playground inspections. Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. .0605(q) A violation was documented related to safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana which poses a pinching hazard. There is protruding concrete around the pole on playground used by the toddlers. All playground equipment/materials needs cleaning as there is black mold covering many areas. Reminders: Ensure all children including the infants have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, of course, if weather conditions permitted. Refer to G.S.11091(2); and child care rule.0508(c). I am planning a director’ meeting for April 2025. I will be sending information out once I have the date and time scheduled. I encourage you to attend. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed off-site and emailed to you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Email me at Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at (910) 824-0470 with questions or concerns. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a 5 Star license effective June 25, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 129 children ages 0 to 12 years old: meeting enhanced space and ratios minus one in each age group. Restrictions were in compliance today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed January 8, 2025, your corporation Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC is current and active. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Linder Ervin, an administrator that floats and supports sister schools and Debra Daugherty, an administration from a sister center were present. The center director was away at a meeting. Five classrooms were operating with 55 children enrolled and 54 children present. All children were appropriately supervised. A walk-through and observations of the facility was completed. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Current activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. Today, there were 4 infants present with one staff member. Upon arrival there were three infants awake in cribs, and one had just arrived. The parent was unbuckling the baby from the car carrier. The staff member stated the infants had been napping and had just woken up. Safe sleep checks were reviewed. The infants were moved from the cribs to the floor for play and tummy time opportunities. The one-year-olds were initially engaged in free play activities and then later transitioned them to sit at the table while she read a book. They were not interested, started crawling and playing with chairs and Ms. Ervin asked the staff to allow them to have free play. Two-year-old children were engaged in free play activities such as looking at books, playing in housekeeping, using ink stamps on large table paper. The three-year-olds were engaged in free play activities and then transitioned into parachute play. Preschool children were engaged in activity areas with blocks, puzzles, green playdough, and building in blocks. Lunch served today consisted of chicken patties, bun, pineapple, corn, and milk. Staff Files- Today, it was determined five staff have been hired since the last visit on May 22, 2024, and these files were not complete. Criminal Qualification letters were reviewed for the five staff members. The staff and training worksheets were not up-to-date nor available. Ms. Ervin and Ms. Daugherty worked on this to complete during the visit; although, items were not in order and/or located. Training Worksheets should be kept updated and as needed when new staff are hired. This document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines. You may wish to delegate some recordkeeping responsibilities to another staff member who has good organizational skills and is able to assist. This will allow you to trust that accurate records are being kept while you focus on other aspects of managing the program. As you wear many hats, record keeping is one of the most important parts of licensure and the role of a director. Designate time weekly to ensure all information is current, up-to-date and available. In addition, you can expedite the visit if files are in order. Ensure staff files are organized according to the file checklist found on the DCDEE website. This updated checklist reflects revised child care rules and lists deadlines for completion of certain documents. A return visit will be conducted. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #6, a looped cotton yarn mop head, a potential strangulation hazard was located under the sink was accessible and used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1042 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. Files for five new staff members were incomplete and information was not located. G.S. 110-91(9) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before January 20, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: A violation was related to safety- A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #6, a looped cotton yarn mop head, a potential choking hazard was located under the sink was accessible and used by children. A child could place the looped mop head over their head causing it to get things caught around their neck (strangulation) or get their head or limbs stuck (entrapped). This is removed and corrected during the visit. A violation was documented to staff files. Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. Staff files were unorganized, incomplete and/or not available. Support: Challenging behaviors in a three-year-old can include: frequent tantrums, defiance, hitting or biting, refusing to follow instructions, excessive fussiness over food or clothing, throwing objects, not sharing, excessive crying, extreme meltdowns, and outbursts of anger when not getting their way, often stemming from their inability to effectively communicate their needs or frustration. It is critical that support be provided to classroom space #3. Factors like fatigue, hunger, feeling overwhelmed, changes in routine, or not getting their needs met can trigger challenging behaviors. Important strategies; Acknowledge feelings: Validate their emotions by saying things like, "You seem frustrated" or "It's okay to feel upset”, set clear boundaries; stablish consistent rules and expectations while explaining the reasons behind them, positive reinforcement; praise good behavior and offer choices when possible, time-outs; provide a calm space for them to cool down if needed, distraction; redirect their attention to a different activity, consistent routines: Predictable schedules can help manage behavior. ABCMS- To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Use this link to submit your report: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7955242/2024-2025-ChildCare-Immunization-Report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Rated License Information - As discussed today, the “hold harmless” state of three-year reassessments was extended to allow time for new rules determining how stars are earned to be written and implemented. This means a reassessment will not be conducted according to the timelines previously discussed, however you may request one voluntarily at any time. New rules are expected to include different pathways towards earning stars, so I urge you to review any information shared to prepare for the changes. Communications will be sent via email directly from DCDEE, and I will continue to keep you informed. If you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales-Revised (ITERS- R and ECERS-R) conducted as part of your reassessment process, you may wish to review information on the new version of this tool, the FCCERS-3, since it will be used after February 1, 2025 for operators who choose the “program assessment” pathway. You may visit https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ for free trainings and more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed by Ms. Ervin. You may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a 5 Star license effective June 25, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 129 children ages 0 to 12 years old: meeting enhanced space and ratios minus one in each age group. Restrictions were in compliance today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed January 8, 2025, your corporation Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC is current and active. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Linder Ervin, an administrator that floats and supports sister schools and Debra Daugherty, an administration from a sister center were present. The center director was away at a meeting. Five classrooms were operating with 55 children enrolled and 54 children present. All children were appropriately supervised. A walk-through and observations of the facility was completed. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Current activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. Today, there were 4 infants present with one staff member. Upon arrival there were three infants awake in cribs, and one had just arrived. The parent was unbuckling the baby from the car carrier. The staff member stated the infants had been napping and had just woken up. Safe sleep checks were reviewed. The infants were moved from the cribs to the floor for play and tummy time opportunities. The one-year-olds were initially engaged in free play activities and then later transitioned them to sit at the table while she read a book. They were not interested, started crawling and playing with chairs and Ms. Ervin asked the staff to allow them to have free play. Two-year-old children were engaged in free play activities such as looking at books, playing in housekeeping, using ink stamps on large table paper. The three-year-olds were engaged in free play activities and then transitioned into parachute play. Preschool children were engaged in activity areas with blocks, puzzles, green playdough, and building in blocks. Lunch served today consisted of chicken patties, bun, pineapple, corn, and milk. Staff Files- Today, it was determined five staff have been hired since the last visit on May 22, 2024, and these files were not complete. Criminal Qualification letters were reviewed for the five staff members. The staff and training worksheets were not up-to-date nor available. Ms. Ervin and Ms. Daugherty worked on this to complete during the visit; although, items were not in order and/or located. Training Worksheets should be kept updated and as needed when new staff are hired. This document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines. You may wish to delegate some recordkeeping responsibilities to another staff member who has good organizational skills and is able to assist. This will allow you to trust that accurate records are being kept while you focus on other aspects of managing the program. As you wear many hats, record keeping is one of the most important parts of licensure and the role of a director. Designate time weekly to ensure all information is current, up-to-date and available. In addition, you can expedite the visit if files are in order. Ensure staff files are organized according to the file checklist found on the DCDEE website. This updated checklist reflects revised child care rules and lists deadlines for completion of certain documents. A return visit will be conducted. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #6, a looped cotton yarn mop head, a potential strangulation hazard was located under the sink was accessible and used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1042 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. Files for five new staff members were incomplete and information was not located. G.S. 110-91(9) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before January 20, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: A violation was related to safety- A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #6, a looped cotton yarn mop head, a potential choking hazard was located under the sink was accessible and used by children. A child could place the looped mop head over their head causing it to get things caught around their neck (strangulation) or get their head or limbs stuck (entrapped). This is removed and corrected during the visit. A violation was documented to staff files. Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. Staff files were unorganized, incomplete and/or not available. Support: Challenging behaviors in a three-year-old can include: frequent tantrums, defiance, hitting or biting, refusing to follow instructions, excessive fussiness over food or clothing, throwing objects, not sharing, excessive crying, extreme meltdowns, and outbursts of anger when not getting their way, often stemming from their inability to effectively communicate their needs or frustration. It is critical that support be provided to classroom space #3. Factors like fatigue, hunger, feeling overwhelmed, changes in routine, or not getting their needs met can trigger challenging behaviors. Important strategies; Acknowledge feelings: Validate their emotions by saying things like, "You seem frustrated" or "It's okay to feel upset”, set clear boundaries; stablish consistent rules and expectations while explaining the reasons behind them, positive reinforcement; praise good behavior and offer choices when possible, time-outs; provide a calm space for them to cool down if needed, distraction; redirect their attention to a different activity, consistent routines: Predictable schedules can help manage behavior. ABCMS- To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Use this link to submit your report: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7955242/2024-2025-ChildCare-Immunization-Report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Rated License Information - As discussed today, the “hold harmless” state of three-year reassessments was extended to allow time for new rules determining how stars are earned to be written and implemented. This means a reassessment will not be conducted according to the timelines previously discussed, however you may request one voluntarily at any time. New rules are expected to include different pathways towards earning stars, so I urge you to review any information shared to prepare for the changes. Communications will be sent via email directly from DCDEE, and I will continue to keep you informed. If you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales-Revised (ITERS- R and ECERS-R) conducted as part of your reassessment process, you may wish to review information on the new version of this tool, the FCCERS-3, since it will be used after February 1, 2025 for operators who choose the “program assessment” pathway. You may visit https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ for free trainings and more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed by Ms. Ervin. You may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: Childcare Network #79A Facility ID: 67001217 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a 5 Star license effective June 25, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 129 children ages 0 to 12 years old: meeting enhanced space and ratios minus one in each age group. Restrictions were in compliance today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed January 8, 2025, your corporation Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC is current and active. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on November 19, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Linder Ervin, an administrator that floats and supports sister schools and Debra Daugherty, an administration from a sister center were present. The center director was away at a meeting. Five classrooms were operating with 55 children enrolled and 54 children present. All children were appropriately supervised. A walk-through and observations of the facility was completed. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Current activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. Today, there were 4 infants present with one staff member. Upon arrival there were three infants awake in cribs, and one had just arrived. The parent was unbuckling the baby from the car carrier. The staff member stated the infants had been napping and had just woken up. Safe sleep checks were reviewed. The infants were moved from the cribs to the floor for play and tummy time opportunities. The one-year-olds were initially engaged in free play activities and then later transitioned them to sit at the table while she read a book. They were not interested, started crawling and playing with chairs and Ms. Ervin asked the staff to allow them to have free play. Two-year-old children were engaged in free play activities such as looking at books, playing in housekeeping, using ink stamps on large table paper. The three-year-olds were engaged in free play activities and then transitioned into parachute play. Preschool children were engaged in activity areas with blocks, puzzles, green playdough, and building in blocks. Lunch served today consisted of chicken patties, bun, pineapple, corn, and milk. Staff Files- Today, it was determined five staff have been hired since the last visit on May 22, 2024, and these files were not complete. Criminal Qualification letters were reviewed for the five staff members. The staff and training worksheets were not up-to-date nor available. Ms. Ervin and Ms. Daugherty worked on this to complete during the visit; although, items were not in order and/or located. Training Worksheets should be kept updated and as needed when new staff are hired. This document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines. You may wish to delegate some recordkeeping responsibilities to another staff member who has good organizational skills and is able to assist. This will allow you to trust that accurate records are being kept while you focus on other aspects of managing the program. As you wear many hats, record keeping is one of the most important parts of licensure and the role of a director. Designate time weekly to ensure all information is current, up-to-date and available. In addition, you can expedite the visit if files are in order. Ensure staff files are organized according to the file checklist found on the DCDEE website. This updated checklist reflects revised child care rules and lists deadlines for completion of certain documents. A return visit will be conducted. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #6, a looped cotton yarn mop head, a potential strangulation hazard was located under the sink was accessible and used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1042 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. Files for five new staff members were incomplete and information was not located. G.S. 110-91(9) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before January 20, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: A violation was related to safety- A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #6, a looped cotton yarn mop head, a potential choking hazard was located under the sink was accessible and used by children. A child could place the looped mop head over their head causing it to get things caught around their neck (strangulation) or get their head or limbs stuck (entrapped). This is removed and corrected during the visit. A violation was documented to staff files. Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. Staff files were unorganized, incomplete and/or not available. Support: Challenging behaviors in a three-year-old can include: frequent tantrums, defiance, hitting or biting, refusing to follow instructions, excessive fussiness over food or clothing, throwing objects, not sharing, excessive crying, extreme meltdowns, and outbursts of anger when not getting their way, often stemming from their inability to effectively communicate their needs or frustration. It is critical that support be provided to classroom space #3. Factors like fatigue, hunger, feeling overwhelmed, changes in routine, or not getting their needs met can trigger challenging behaviors. Important strategies; Acknowledge feelings: Validate their emotions by saying things like, "You seem frustrated" or "It's okay to feel upset”, set clear boundaries; stablish consistent rules and expectations while explaining the reasons behind them, positive reinforcement; praise good behavior and offer choices when possible, time-outs; provide a calm space for them to cool down if needed, distraction; redirect their attention to a different activity, consistent routines: Predictable schedules can help manage behavior. ABCMS- To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Use this link to submit your report: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7955242/2024-2025-ChildCare-Immunization-Report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Rated License Information - As discussed today, the “hold harmless” state of three-year reassessments was extended to allow time for new rules determining how stars are earned to be written and implemented. This means a reassessment will not be conducted according to the timelines previously discussed, however you may request one voluntarily at any time. New rules are expected to include different pathways towards earning stars, so I urge you to review any information shared to prepare for the changes. Communications will be sent via email directly from DCDEE, and I will continue to keep you informed. If you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales-Revised (ITERS- R and ECERS-R) conducted as part of your reassessment process, you may wish to review information on the new version of this tool, the FCCERS-3, since it will be used after February 1, 2025 for operators who choose the “program assessment” pathway. You may visit https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ for free trainings and more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed by Ms. Ervin. You may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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