Union Elementary Ymca Childcare

10A NCAC 09 .1804 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000186 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 02:25 PM Time Out: 05:45 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, including health and safety. You, Alexander Johnson, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is your first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on December 19, 2024. This program currently operates with a Four-star rated license effective June 20, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, enhanced space, children prohibited in the kitchen area for any purpose, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. This facility has earned 2 points in program standards (meeting enhanced space), 7 points in education, and 1 quality point for having staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The temporary license was posted during the visit, and you stated you have not received the star rated license. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license has not been received. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 12, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing the cafeteria. You stated you typically use the cafeteria, the gym, and occasionally the media center, along with the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, homework and free play activities indoors. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 27, 2025, at 3:57pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 3, 2025, at 4:00pm. 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 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 11, 2025, was not included on the parent's acknowledgement statement regarding the discipline policy. .1804(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member, H. Brittain, employed on 10/6/2025, was not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on December 19, 2024. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before November 26, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan- The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by November 26, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for the facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on December 19, 2024, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by April 19, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. Children’s Records- -The program coordinator added the child’s enrollment date to the application and acknowledgement form during the visit. I reviewed requirements for the discipline policy acknowledgement with you. I suggested that you update your original acknowledgement form to include an area to document the child’s enrollment date. I suggested that you go through each child’s file to ensure this information is included on the acknowledgement form for existing children. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1804(b), the child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policy was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include the following: (1) the child's name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, H. Brittain, is not connected to a facility for employment and is not listed on the facility roster for Union Elementary YMCA Childcare. This staff member has a current qualifying letter. To correct this violation, this staff member must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members have completed this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due June 2028. Reminders and Resources: -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. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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, 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. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000186 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 02:25 PM Time Out: 05:45 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, including health and safety. You, Alexander Johnson, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is your first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on December 19, 2024. This program currently operates with a Four-star rated license effective June 20, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, enhanced space, children prohibited in the kitchen area for any purpose, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. This facility has earned 2 points in program standards (meeting enhanced space), 7 points in education, and 1 quality point for having staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The temporary license was posted during the visit, and you stated you have not received the star rated license. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license has not been received. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 12, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing the cafeteria. You stated you typically use the cafeteria, the gym, and occasionally the media center, along with the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, homework and free play activities indoors. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 27, 2025, at 3:57pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 3, 2025, at 4:00pm. 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 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 11, 2025, was not included on the parent's acknowledgement statement regarding the discipline policy. .1804(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member, H. Brittain, employed on 10/6/2025, was not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on December 19, 2024. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before November 26, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan- The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by November 26, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for the facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on December 19, 2024, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by April 19, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. Children’s Records- -The program coordinator added the child’s enrollment date to the application and acknowledgement form during the visit. I reviewed requirements for the discipline policy acknowledgement with you. I suggested that you update your original acknowledgement form to include an area to document the child’s enrollment date. I suggested that you go through each child’s file to ensure this information is included on the acknowledgement form for existing children. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1804(b), the child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policy was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include the following: (1) the child's name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, H. Brittain, is not connected to a facility for employment and is not listed on the facility roster for Union Elementary YMCA Childcare. This staff member has a current qualifying letter. To correct this violation, this staff member must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members have completed this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due June 2028. Reminders and Resources: -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. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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, 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. 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: Union Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000186 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 02:25 PM Time Out: 05:45 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, including health and safety. You, Alexander Johnson, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. This is your first annual compliance visit since this facility became licensed on December 19, 2024. This program currently operates with a Four-star rated license effective June 20, 2025, meeting daytime care only, school age only, enhanced space, children prohibited in the kitchen area for any purpose, and playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. This facility has earned 2 points in program standards (meeting enhanced space), 7 points in education, and 1 quality point for having staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The temporary license was posted during the visit, and you stated you have not received the star rated license. Erica Simmons, administrator, confirmed that the star rated license has not been received. The restriction “playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards” is being removed based on statute. An updated star rated license will be mailed to you reflecting the removal of this restriction. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 12, 2025, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc. was listed as current-active. On October 30, 2025, the registered agent for this corporation was updated on the Secretary of State website. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. During today’s visit, you were utilizing the cafeteria. You stated you typically use the cafeteria, the gym, and occasionally the media center, along with the playground. Children and staff were observed during arrival, handwashing routines, snack, homework and free play activities indoors. Children are not transported by the licensed YMCA program during the school year. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on October 27, 2025, at 3:57pm. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 3, 2025, at 4:00pm. 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 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 11, 2025, was not included on the parent's acknowledgement statement regarding the discipline policy. .1804(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member, H. Brittain, employed on 10/6/2025, was not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on December 19, 2024. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. .0607(c) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before November 26, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is ericas@ymcacv.org. 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan- The EPR Plan for this facility must be completed by November 26, 2025. Since the administrator had completed EPR training on June 3, 2021, prior to the facility obtaining a license, the EPR Plan needed to be completed for the facility within four months of licensure. The facility was initially licensed on December 19, 2024, therefore, the EPR Plan needed to be completed by April 19, 2025. I suggested that you begin completing the EPR Plan as soon as possible. Children’s Records- -The program coordinator added the child’s enrollment date to the application and acknowledgement form during the visit. I reviewed requirements for the discipline policy acknowledgement with you. I suggested that you update your original acknowledgement form to include an area to document the child’s enrollment date. I suggested that you go through each child’s file to ensure this information is included on the acknowledgement form for existing children. Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1804(b), the child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policy was given to and discussed with him or her. That statement must include the following: (1) the child's name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, from the enrollment date the date the parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian signed the statement. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, H. Brittain, is not connected to a facility for employment and is not listed on the facility roster for Union Elementary YMCA Childcare. This staff member has a current qualifying letter. To correct this violation, this staff member must be added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Per HB 412 SL 2025-36, inspections are no longer required for this school age only facility operating in a public school. -Staff who do not have current CPR and First Aid certification cannot open, close, be alone at the facility caring for children, transport children, or be listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan to respond to medical emergencies. -The health and safety training regarding safe sleep practices (available on Moodle) is a required training for all staff members, even for facilities who do not care for infants. I suggested that you double check to ensure all staff members have completed this health and safety training. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due June 2028. Reminders and Resources: -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. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 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, 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. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000186 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 02:55 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Alexander Johnson, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on December 19, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards, and Children prohibited in the kitchen area for any purpose. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 24, 2025, at 2:30pm. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Two staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for March 2025 was documented with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. During the visit, I contacted Erica Simmons, Administrator, to discuss Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The white cabinet in space #1 was not locked and contained two aerosol cans of “Renown Disinfectant Deodorant II” spray, four boxes and one 16 oz. container of “Renown Odor Absorbent and Eater.” Multiple warnings were listed on the products including “causes eye irritation, causes skin irritation, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves,” one 67.6 fluid oz. bottle of “SANI-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer” with multiple warnings including “Danger.” The items stored in the unlocked white cabinet were accessible to twelve children, ranging from five years of age to eleven years of age. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of February 17, 2025, did not have a medical report or a copy of their negative TB test result or TB screening on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff Files Staff must have a copy of a negative TB test or TB screening, and medical report on file prior to employment. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist as a guide when new staff are being hired to ensure that you have obtained all required documents prior to employment. Hazardous Products The white cabinet in space #1 was not locked and contained two aerosol cans of “Renown Disinfectant Deodorant II” spray, four boxes and one 16 oz. container of “Renown Odor Absorbent and Eater.” Multiple warnings were listed on the products including “causes eye irritation, causes skin irritation, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves,” one 67.6 fluid oz. bottle of “SANI-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer” with multiple warnings including “Danger.” The items stored in the unlocked white cabinet were accessible to twelve children, ranging from five years of age to eleven years of age. I suggested that you place a lock on the cabinet prior to children’s morning and afternoon arrival and monitor the cabinet to ensure that it remains locked while children are in care. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by April 19, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after June 19, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 9, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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 corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000186 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 02:55 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Alexander Johnson, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on December 19, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards, and Children prohibited in the kitchen area for any purpose. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 24, 2025, at 2:30pm. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Two staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for March 2025 was documented with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. During the visit, I contacted Erica Simmons, Administrator, to discuss Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The white cabinet in space #1 was not locked and contained two aerosol cans of “Renown Disinfectant Deodorant II” spray, four boxes and one 16 oz. container of “Renown Odor Absorbent and Eater.” Multiple warnings were listed on the products including “causes eye irritation, causes skin irritation, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves,” one 67.6 fluid oz. bottle of “SANI-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer” with multiple warnings including “Danger.” The items stored in the unlocked white cabinet were accessible to twelve children, ranging from five years of age to eleven years of age. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of February 17, 2025, did not have a medical report or a copy of their negative TB test result or TB screening on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff Files Staff must have a copy of a negative TB test or TB screening, and medical report on file prior to employment. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist as a guide when new staff are being hired to ensure that you have obtained all required documents prior to employment. Hazardous Products The white cabinet in space #1 was not locked and contained two aerosol cans of “Renown Disinfectant Deodorant II” spray, four boxes and one 16 oz. container of “Renown Odor Absorbent and Eater.” Multiple warnings were listed on the products including “causes eye irritation, causes skin irritation, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves,” one 67.6 fluid oz. bottle of “SANI-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer” with multiple warnings including “Danger.” The items stored in the unlocked white cabinet were accessible to twelve children, ranging from five years of age to eleven years of age. I suggested that you place a lock on the cabinet prior to children’s morning and afternoon arrival and monitor the cabinet to ensure that it remains locked while children are in care. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by April 19, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after June 19, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 9, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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 corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000186 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 02:55 PM Time Out: 05:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Alexander Johnson, Program Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on December 19, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards, and Children prohibited in the kitchen area for any purpose. The Secretary of State website was checked prior to the visit, and the business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The most recent fire drill was conducted on March 24, 2025, at 2:30pm. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Two staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for March 2025 was documented with appropriate nutritious snacks and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. During the visit, I contacted Erica Simmons, Administrator, to discuss Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The white cabinet in space #1 was not locked and contained two aerosol cans of “Renown Disinfectant Deodorant II” spray, four boxes and one 16 oz. container of “Renown Odor Absorbent and Eater.” Multiple warnings were listed on the products including “causes eye irritation, causes skin irritation, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves,” one 67.6 fluid oz. bottle of “SANI-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer” with multiple warnings including “Danger.” The items stored in the unlocked white cabinet were accessible to twelve children, ranging from five years of age to eleven years of age. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of February 17, 2025, did not have a medical report or a copy of their negative TB test result or TB screening on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Staff Files Staff must have a copy of a negative TB test or TB screening, and medical report on file prior to employment. I suggested that you use the Staff File Checklist as a guide when new staff are being hired to ensure that you have obtained all required documents prior to employment. Hazardous Products The white cabinet in space #1 was not locked and contained two aerosol cans of “Renown Disinfectant Deodorant II” spray, four boxes and one 16 oz. container of “Renown Odor Absorbent and Eater.” Multiple warnings were listed on the products including “causes eye irritation, causes skin irritation, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves,” one 67.6 fluid oz. bottle of “SANI-T-10 Plus Food Contact Sanitizer” with multiple warnings including “Danger.” The items stored in the unlocked white cabinet were accessible to twelve children, ranging from five years of age to eleven years of age. I suggested that you place a lock on the cabinet prior to children’s morning and afternoon arrival and monitor the cabinet to ensure that it remains locked while children are in care. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by April 19, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. I have received your completed application for a two-through five-star license. The administrator reported that the program will not request to have the School Age Environment Rating Scale conducted at this time and requested that staff education be evaluated for the purpose of obtaining a star-rated license. Since you plan to have the Environment Rating Scale completed in the future, I suggested that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. Additional notes to the School Age Environment Rating Scale Undated Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also suggested that you register staff for any of the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after June 19, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 9, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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 corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000186 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 183 Time In: 02:12 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Hannah Brittain, substitute group leader, assisted me with the visit. The program coordinator was not available during the visit. You, Ann Effler, Regional Director, arrived at 4:08 pm, and completed the visit with me. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on December 19, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards, and Children prohibited in the kitchen area for any purpose. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A fire drill has not been conducted since the temporary license was issued. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for February 2025 was documented with appropriate nutritious snacks, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. Due to the program coordinator assigned to this facility being unavailable during the visit, Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options will be reviewed during the next visit. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. The following violation was observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The Emergency Medical Care Plan that was posted did not identify the person that was on the premises caring for the children. .0802(b)(1-2) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) The EMC Plan that was posted documented two individuals that were not on the premises during today’s visit. I suggested that you update the EMC Plan to include potential individuals that may provide care for children at this facility. I suggested that you create a plan to ensure that the EMC Plan is updated during unexpected emergencies, as needed. Consultation was provided on the following. As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following Child Care Rules: • Child Care Rule .0508(a) regarding activity plans. I suggested that you post activity plans at the close of business on Friday and place a copy on the clipboard to ensure that you have a current activity plan available. • Child Care Rule .0302(d)(5) regarding fire drills. I suggested that you add a reminder to your calendar to complete monthly fire drills and then document the drill on the fire drill log. As a reminder, when the Fire Marshal conducts an inspection, they will review your dire drill log. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by April 19, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after June 19, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by February 20, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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 corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Union Elementary YMCA Childcare Facility ID: 55000186 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 183 Time In: 02:12 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Hannah Brittain, substitute group leader, assisted me with the visit. The program coordinator was not available during the visit. You, Ann Effler, Regional Director, arrived at 4:08 pm, and completed the visit with me. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on December 19, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; School age children only, Playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards, and Children prohibited in the kitchen area for any purpose. The Secretary of State website was checked today and your business Young Men’s Christian Association of Catawba Valley, Inc., is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A fire drill has not been conducted since the temporary license was issued. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. The snack menu for February 2025 was documented with appropriate nutritious snacks, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The daily schedule was posted. Due to the program coordinator assigned to this facility being unavailable during the visit, Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality Point options will be reviewed during the next visit. Please be mindful that programs with less than a three-star license will not be able to receive subsidy funding. The following violation was observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1914 The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The Emergency Medical Care Plan that was posted did not identify the person that was on the premises caring for the children. .0802(b)(1-2) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) The EMC Plan that was posted documented two individuals that were not on the premises during today’s visit. I suggested that you update the EMC Plan to include potential individuals that may provide care for children at this facility. I suggested that you create a plan to ensure that the EMC Plan is updated during unexpected emergencies, as needed. Consultation was provided on the following. As a result of tropical storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance was provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance with the following Child Care Rules: • Child Care Rule .0508(a) regarding activity plans. I suggested that you post activity plans at the close of business on Friday and place a copy on the clipboard to ensure that you have a current activity plan available. • Child Care Rule .0302(d)(5) regarding fire drills. I suggested that you add a reminder to your calendar to complete monthly fire drills and then document the drill on the fire drill log. As a reminder, when the Fire Marshal conducts an inspection, they will review your dire drill log. The EPR Plan must be completed within four months of completing the training. If you have completed the training prior to receiving the temporary license, then you must complete the EPR plan by April 19, 2025, and review with staff and have documentation on file for review. The following is general information for you to review with staff to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment, if applicable. SACERS-U Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Display children’s artwork in the classrooms. Include 2-D and 3-D art and craft projects to complete on the activity plan and display. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Handwashing is required when: After children use the toilet or after assisting individual children with toileting routines. Immediately before meal or snack preparation and eating as well as after eating. (Remember to avoid recontamination of hands that can occur when unclean surfaces such as floors or toys are touched before eating.) Upon arrival and after outdoor play After messy activities (e.g., sand play, play dough). Before/after group water play After dealing with bodily fluids (e.g., wiping noses, coughing into hands, bandaging a scraped knee), even if gloves are used. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Dramatic Play - Staff must extend dramatic play by offering suggestions, finding appropriate space, and assisting development of dramatic play roles. Language and reading activities - Children should be encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations such as reading instructions for games, write letters to friends, and retrieve information online. Math and reasoning - Staff must encourage children to practice math/reasoning skills in daily activities such as recording scores for games, younger children set table with correct number of plates/napkins, measure and cut craft material accurately. Science and nature activities - Some science/nature books must be used to extend children’s information. Such as a book open on table near collection of pinecones and acorns, book about insect specimens and staff use the books to answer children’s questions about materials. Greeting and departing - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray with sanitizing solution and let sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Schedule - At least one fine motor/language activity must be scheduled daily. Staff need to read with children each day. This would be a free choice activity for children to choose to listen to the book. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after June 19, 2025. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New child care rules went into effect on November 1, 2024. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by February 20, 2025. Please include in that letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and send the letter to: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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 corrective action plan letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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