10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH BROOK ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000091 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/14/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 79 Time In: 10:26 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Sain, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 15, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 6 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on November 26, 2024, November 27, 2024, and December 10, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 29, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #3, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. The electric fan was not mounted nor had a mesh guard. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Electric Fans- Staff removed the electric fan from the classroom and moved it to a storage closet in the hallway during the visit. Electric fans must be mounted out of reach of children or must have a mesh guard to prevent access. I suggested that you request maintenance to mount the fan at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor since the classroom was warm and humid. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. You stated a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill is conducted every month by the principal for the entire school. -The First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for Amber Sain and Misty Johnson, substitute, expires June 30, 2025. You stated you were enrolled in a First Aid and CPR course that will take place at the end of this month. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH BROOK ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000091 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/14/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 79 Time In: 10:26 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Sain, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 15, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 4, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 6 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on November 26, 2024, November 27, 2024, and December 10, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 29, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 813 Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #3, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. The electric fan was not mounted nor had a mesh guard. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Electric Fans- Staff removed the electric fan from the classroom and moved it to a storage closet in the hallway during the visit. Electric fans must be mounted out of reach of children or must have a mesh guard to prevent access. I suggested that you request maintenance to mount the fan at or above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor since the classroom was warm and humid. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. You stated a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill is conducted every month by the principal for the entire school. -The First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for Amber Sain and Misty Johnson, substitute, expires June 30, 2025. You stated you were enrolled in a First Aid and CPR course that will take place at the end of this month. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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: NORTH BROOK ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000091 Consultant: BETH ARCHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Sain, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 15, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent prior to today’s visit. 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 facilities contact information was reviewed and confirmed with you. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during nap and free play activities indoors. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 3, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test results were completed on November 26, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos or lead-based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 29, 2024. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child, four years of age, did not have a medical action plan on file for a chronic shortness of breath condition. .0801(b) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 20, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Medical Action Plan: For children with chronic health care needs, a medical action plan must be attached to the child’s application. A child with a chronic shortness of breath condition did not have a medical action plan on file. You reported that the parent has been given a medical action plan to complete, but the form has not yet been returned. We discussed that all needed paperwork including a medical action plan should be completed and on file before the medication is kept in the classroom. I reminded you that the medical action plan has necessary information about how to respond to the child’s chronic needs, including both medication and non-medication interventions. The medical action plan will need to be completed and placed in the child’s file within the next 2 weeks. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -Per Senate Bill 425, facilities are currently held harmless from star rated license assessments. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-748-7893 or Beth.Archer@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH BROOK ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000091 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Sain, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 15, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 94 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during nap, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, and a teacher directed group activity. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 19, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 17, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 14, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3, a small bottle of Germ-X hand sanitizer was observed in an unlocked drawer of a teacher desk less than a vertical distance of five feet from the floor. .2820(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for one child enrolled on August 22, 2024, did not include current health care concerns regarding dietary supplements. .0801(a)(1-7) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 3, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Storage of hazardous products- -The Lead Teacher moved the hand sanitizer to a closet shelf higher than five feet from the floor. I recommended that you conduct a thorough check of the classroom at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Hand sanitizer is not required to be kept in locked storage but is required to be stored at a vertical distance of five feet or above from the floor. Children’s Records- -I recommended that you review children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all emergency information is accurate and current. Throughout the year, if children’s allergies or special diets change, be sure to request an updated application including emergency information. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An email was sent to you on July 7, 2023, with information and guidance to help you prepare. You stated you are not interested in ordering the ECERS-R assessment during the preparation year. We discussed ordering the ECERS-R assessment following your annual compliance visit next school year in 2025. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH BROOK ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000091 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Amber Sain, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 15, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 94 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during nap, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, and a teacher directed group activity. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 19, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 17, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 14, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3, a small bottle of Germ-X hand sanitizer was observed in an unlocked drawer of a teacher desk less than a vertical distance of five feet from the floor. .2820(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for one child enrolled on August 22, 2024, did not include current health care concerns regarding dietary supplements. .0801(a)(1-7) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 3, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Storage of hazardous products- -The Lead Teacher moved the hand sanitizer to a closet shelf higher than five feet from the floor. I recommended that you conduct a thorough check of the classroom at the beginning of each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Hand sanitizer is not required to be kept in locked storage but is required to be stored at a vertical distance of five feet or above from the floor. Children’s Records- -I recommended that you review children’s applications upon enrollment to ensure all emergency information is accurate and current. Throughout the year, if children’s allergies or special diets change, be sure to request an updated application including emergency information. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An email was sent to you on July 7, 2023, with information and guidance to help you prepare. You stated you are not interested in ordering the ECERS-R assessment during the preparation year. We discussed ordering the ECERS-R assessment following your annual compliance visit next school year in 2025. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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 .3005 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH BROOK ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000091 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Sain, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 15, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 17, 2023. One new substitute was covering your classroom during today’s visit. I reviewed this substitutes staff records and your CPR and First Aid training certificate during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #3, five cots were only spaced approximately twelve inches apart from another cot. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground, one broken plastic bucket was observed with a ten-inch crack with sharp edges and pinch points. Also on the playground, the little tikes play house window sill contained several cracks with sharp edges and pinch points. .0601(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 19, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 614- In space #3, five cots were only spaced approximately twelve inches apart from another cot. -Beds, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use. You moved all five cots so that they were spaced at least 18 inches away from other cots during the visit. I recommended that you use a pre-cut string measuring 18 inches to use during nap time to ensure each cot is spaced at least 18 inches apart. -The broken equipment must be removed from the playground immediately. I reminded you to check the indoor and outdoor premises once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment is removed and disposed of. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An email was sent to you on July 7, 2023, with information and guidance to help you prepare. We reviewed the tasks and activities listed within this email during today’s visit. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -I recommended that mulch in the high traffic, fall zone areas be raked or tilled regularly to loosen mulch that has become compacted. Additional mulch may be needed in the near future. -Remember to include all information on the Emergency Drill Log for monthly fire drills. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH BROOK ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 55000091 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The following areas were monitored during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, first aid, special training, criminal background checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The visit was conducted with you, Amber Sain, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective December 15, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. 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. A walk-through of licensed indoor and outdoor space was completed today. Staff and children were observed during nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 12, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 17, 2023. One new substitute was covering your classroom during today’s visit. I reviewed this substitutes staff records and your CPR and First Aid training certificate during today’s visit. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #3, five cots were only spaced approximately twelve inches apart from another cot. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground, one broken plastic bucket was observed with a ten-inch crack with sharp edges and pinch points. Also on the playground, the little tikes play house window sill contained several cracks with sharp edges and pinch points. .0601(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by October 19, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 614- In space #3, five cots were only spaced approximately twelve inches apart from another cot. -Beds, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use. You moved all five cots so that they were spaced at least 18 inches away from other cots during the visit. I recommended that you use a pre-cut string measuring 18 inches to use during nap time to ensure each cot is spaced at least 18 inches apart. -The broken equipment must be removed from the playground immediately. I reminded you to check the indoor and outdoor premises once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment is removed and disposed of. Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An email was sent to you on July 7, 2023, with information and guidance to help you prepare. We reviewed the tasks and activities listed within this email during today’s visit. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. (b) Site-level administrators shall review all health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment includes specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. If a screening is marked as “uncooperative” or “unable to complete” due to the child being uncooperative then this requirement is not in compliance. However, if the health care professional provides additional information such as “due to developmental delays the hearing screening was not completed” then compliance has been met. -I recommended that mulch in the high traffic, fall zone areas be raked or tilled regularly to loosen mulch that has become compacted. Additional mulch may be needed in the near future. -Remember to include all information on the Emergency Drill Log for monthly fire drills. -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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