Vass-Lakeview Elementary Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .2902 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued August 14, 2024 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component, meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 3, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed September 19, 2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 18, 2025 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were toileting and preparing for lunch, playing outside and preparing for rest time. Lunch consisted of chicken alfredo or meatball sub, glazed carrots or roasted broccoli, banana or pears, breadstick and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and S. Pilapil, teachers, P. Nieves, S. Jackson, M. Christian and K. Haddock. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2 and 3 for auxiliary services and napping. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-23-2025. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 5.97. One violation was observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. All staff had not completed the health questionnaire since March 20, 2025. .0701(a) 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Spring break is the week of April 6th so an extra week was given for the compliance letter. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 or by e mail to Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance- Mrs. Pilapal and I discussed the QRIS transition currently in process of completion. I reminded her that all staff must have their education information in WORKS by June 1, 2026. I also spoke with Principal Bennett regarding her information in WORKS. We reviewed the WORKS site and she understands how to download her principal certification. We also discussed opening a new NC Pre-K classroom in the existing infant/toddler classroom. You must obtain a statement from the building inspector stating the classroom is approved for care for preschool children. The visit summary was given to you at the end of the visit. Contact me at (910) 709- 4222 or email deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or Supervisor Janet Edwards at (910) 709-4160 or janet.edwards@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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued August 14, 2024 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component, meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 3, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed September 19, 2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 18, 2025 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were toileting and preparing for lunch, playing outside and preparing for rest time. Lunch consisted of chicken alfredo or meatball sub, glazed carrots or roasted broccoli, banana or pears, breadstick and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and S. Pilapil, teachers, P. Nieves, S. Jackson, M. Christian and K. Haddock. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2 and 3 for auxiliary services and napping. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-23-2025. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 5.97. One violation was observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. All staff had not completed the health questionnaire since March 20, 2025. .0701(a) 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 15, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Spring break is the week of April 6th so an extra week was given for the compliance letter. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 or by e mail to Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance- Mrs. Pilapal and I discussed the QRIS transition currently in process of completion. I reminded her that all staff must have their education information in WORKS by June 1, 2026. I also spoke with Principal Bennett regarding her information in WORKS. We reviewed the WORKS site and she understands how to download her principal certification. We also discussed opening a new NC Pre-K classroom in the existing infant/toddler classroom. You must obtain a statement from the building inspector stating the classroom is approved for care for preschool children. The visit summary was given to you at the end of the visit. Contact me at (910) 709- 4222 or email deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or Supervisor Janet Edwards at (910) 709-4160 or janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued August 14, 2024 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component ,meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 18, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed August 9, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 9, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were observed playing outside, having freeplay in centers, completing a teacher directed table activity, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken alfredo or meatball sub, glazed carrots or roasted broccoli, banana or pears, breadstick and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and S. Pilapil, teachers, P. Nieves, S. Jackson, M. Christian and K. Haddock.. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2 and 3 for auxiliary services and napping. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-26-2024. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 5.97. Three violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence of the large outdoor play area has openings between the bottom of the fence and the ground in several places. This could allow for vermin to enter the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification for three staff had expired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification had expired for three staff. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 or by e mail to Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance- The information below is regarding a previous conversation concerning class size. Previously the maximum class size was 15. 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The classroom shall not exceed a maximum staff-to-child ratio of one to nine with a maximum class size of 18 children, with at least one teacher and one teacher assistant per classroom. A classroom of nine children or less shall have at least one teacher. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed, reviewed and a copy given to you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2902 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued August 14, 2024 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component ,meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 18, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed August 9, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 9, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were observed playing outside, having freeplay in centers, completing a teacher directed table activity, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken alfredo or meatball sub, glazed carrots or roasted broccoli, banana or pears, breadstick and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and S. Pilapil, teachers, P. Nieves, S. Jackson, M. Christian and K. Haddock.. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2 and 3 for auxiliary services and napping. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-26-2024. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 5.97. Three violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence of the large outdoor play area has openings between the bottom of the fence and the ground in several places. This could allow for vermin to enter the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification for three staff had expired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification had expired for three staff. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 or by e mail to Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance- The information below is regarding a previous conversation concerning class size. Previously the maximum class size was 15. 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The classroom shall not exceed a maximum staff-to-child ratio of one to nine with a maximum class size of 18 children, with at least one teacher and one teacher assistant per classroom. A classroom of nine children or less shall have at least one teacher. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed, reviewed and a copy given to you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued August 14, 2024 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component ,meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 18, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed August 9, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 9, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were observed playing outside, having freeplay in centers, completing a teacher directed table activity, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken alfredo or meatball sub, glazed carrots or roasted broccoli, banana or pears, breadstick and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and S. Pilapil, teachers, P. Nieves, S. Jackson, M. Christian and K. Haddock.. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2 and 3 for auxiliary services and napping. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-26-2024. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 5.97. Three violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence of the large outdoor play area has openings between the bottom of the fence and the ground in several places. This could allow for vermin to enter the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification for three staff had expired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification had expired for three staff. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 or by e mail to Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance- The information below is regarding a previous conversation concerning class size. Previously the maximum class size was 15. 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The classroom shall not exceed a maximum staff-to-child ratio of one to nine with a maximum class size of 18 children, with at least one teacher and one teacher assistant per classroom. A classroom of nine children or less shall have at least one teacher. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed, reviewed and a copy given to you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued August 14, 2024 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component ,meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 18, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed August 9, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 9, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were observed playing outside, having freeplay in centers, completing a teacher directed table activity, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken alfredo or meatball sub, glazed carrots or roasted broccoli, banana or pears, breadstick and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and S. Pilapil, teachers, P. Nieves, S. Jackson, M. Christian and K. Haddock.. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2 and 3 for auxiliary services and napping. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-26-2024. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 5.97. Three violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence of the large outdoor play area has openings between the bottom of the fence and the ground in several places. This could allow for vermin to enter the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certification for three staff had expired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification had expired for three staff. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 or by e mail to Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance- The information below is regarding a previous conversation concerning class size. Previously the maximum class size was 15. 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The classroom shall not exceed a maximum staff-to-child ratio of one to nine with a maximum class size of 18 children, with at least one teacher and one teacher assistant per classroom. A classroom of nine children or less shall have at least one teacher. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed, reviewed and a copy given to you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM 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. Mrs. Pilapal, lead ttetacher, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license issued August 14, 2024. Restrictions are first shift, ages three to five years of age, capacity of 36 children, meets enhanced space and ratios minus one, certified developmental day, for rooms 203 and 204. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent as of November 18, 2024. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Supervision and staff interaction were appropriate for the children in care. Children were observed playing outside, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken tenders, corn, mixed fruit, wheat roll and milk. 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. There was one violation documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The playground fence located beside the ac unit had a space of approximately six inches between the ground and bottom of the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) On or before December 3, 2024, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, Child Care Consultant 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance- Substitute staff, therapists left alone with the children and bus drivers are required to complete a criminal records check and have the qualifying letter on file for review. A training through the NCRLAP assessors is available for ECERS 3. Staff will conduct a training for at least 20 staff. I have submitted this information to Dr. Shipman, NC Pre-K Specialist to inquire about this training with NCRLAP assessors. They can also request a mock assessment through the NCRLAP assessors. Moore County Partners for Children and Families at (910) 949-4045 can also conduct mock assessments. The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. 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/ The visit summary was reviewed with Mrs. Pilapal and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail at Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if you need assistance. 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: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM 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. Mrs. Pilapal, lead ttetacher, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five star license issued August 14, 2024. Restrictions are first shift, ages three to five years of age, capacity of 36 children, meets enhanced space and ratios minus one, certified developmental day, for rooms 203 and 204. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent as of November 18, 2024. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Supervision and staff interaction were appropriate for the children in care. Children were observed playing outside, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken tenders, corn, mixed fruit, wheat roll and milk. 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. There was one violation documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The playground fence located beside the ac unit had a space of approximately six inches between the ground and bottom of the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) On or before December 3, 2024, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, Child Care Consultant 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance- Substitute staff, therapists left alone with the children and bus drivers are required to complete a criminal records check and have the qualifying letter on file for review. A training through the NCRLAP assessors is available for ECERS 3. Staff will conduct a training for at least 20 staff. I have submitted this information to Dr. Shipman, NC Pre-K Specialist to inquire about this training with NCRLAP assessors. They can also request a mock assessment through the NCRLAP assessors. Moore County Partners for Children and Families at (910) 949-4045 can also conduct mock assessments. The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. 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/ The visit summary was reviewed with Mrs. Pilapal and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail at Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if you need assistance. 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 .2902 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued December 17, 2021 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component ,meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 7, 2023. The Annual Compliance month has been changed because the date is at the beginning of the school year. The sanitation inspection was completed October 2, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted March 19, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were observed having free play in centers, music time, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of Spaghetti, bread stick, carrots, salad, pears and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and C. Pilapil, teachers A. Clark and S. Jackson. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-28-2023. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 6.14. One violation was observed today and corrected during the 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 violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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 supply closet containing hazardous products such as aerosol sprays, acrylic paint, and cleaners was unlocked and accessible to children. .2820(b) Technical Assistance- We discussed the upcoming rated license renewal process. I suggested they contact Moore County Partners for Children and Families for a mock assessment. Your facility is due for a rated license renewal and is in Cohort 1. This means you have from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024 to prepare. This means submitting official transcripts, if not already verified, and having mock ECERS-R assessments completed. For mock assessments, you can contact the Moore County Partners for Children and Families at (910) 949-4045. The actual assessment year will be July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025. This timeframe will be when the actual ECERS-R assessments are completed and all education is completed and verified. However, if you feel your facility is ready BEFORE the assessment year, we can proceed to renew the rated license. We also discussed the water lead testing. I reminded Ms. Pilapal testing must be completed every three years. 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina to see available dates and times for the next month. Choose only one webinar and plan to attend from your computer or phone using the Zoom app. The webinar will cover: a) lead and asbestos background, b) Program overview, c) Participation, d) Preparing for enrollment, d) The PIN to enroll, and f) A live questions or comments session. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards – The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement – If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. 6. Communicate – Throughout the process, you can use our communication toolkit to communicate to your center’s community about the program. An unplugged diffuser was observed in Classroom #1. Diffusers are not allowed to be used in child care. I recommend removing the diffuser from the classroom. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed, reviewed and a copy given to you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued December 17, 2021 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component ,meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 7, 2023. The Annual Compliance month has been changed because the date is at the beginning of the school year. The sanitation inspection was completed October 2, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted March 19, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were observed having free play in centers, music time, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of Spaghetti, bread stick, carrots, salad, pears and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and C. Pilapil, teachers A. Clark and S. Jackson. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-28-2023. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 6.14. One violation was observed today and corrected during the 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 violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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 supply closet containing hazardous products such as aerosol sprays, acrylic paint, and cleaners was unlocked and accessible to children. .2820(b) Technical Assistance- We discussed the upcoming rated license renewal process. I suggested they contact Moore County Partners for Children and Families for a mock assessment. Your facility is due for a rated license renewal and is in Cohort 1. This means you have from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024 to prepare. This means submitting official transcripts, if not already verified, and having mock ECERS-R assessments completed. For mock assessments, you can contact the Moore County Partners for Children and Families at (910) 949-4045. The actual assessment year will be July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025. This timeframe will be when the actual ECERS-R assessments are completed and all education is completed and verified. However, if you feel your facility is ready BEFORE the assessment year, we can proceed to renew the rated license. We also discussed the water lead testing. I reminded Ms. Pilapal testing must be completed every three years. 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina to see available dates and times for the next month. Choose only one webinar and plan to attend from your computer or phone using the Zoom app. The webinar will cover: a) lead and asbestos background, b) Program overview, c) Participation, d) Preparing for enrollment, d) The PIN to enroll, and f) A live questions or comments session. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards – The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement – If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. 6. Communicate – Throughout the process, you can use our communication toolkit to communicate to your center’s community about the program. An unplugged diffuser was observed in Classroom #1. Diffusers are not allowed to be used in child care. I recommend removing the diffuser from the classroom. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed, reviewed and a copy given to you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: VASS-LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 63000327 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1 and #2, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five star license, issued December 17, 2021 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component ,meeting enhanced ratios and space and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 7, 2023. The Annual Compliance month has been changed because the date is at the beginning of the school year. The sanitation inspection was completed October 2, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted March 19, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Each indoor and outdoor space was monitored. The children were observed having free play in centers, music time, toileting and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of Spaghetti, bread stick, carrots, salad, pears and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teachers, M. Adams and C. Pilapil, teachers A. Clark and S. Jackson. A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you have completed the DIAL-4 screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: October, February and May of the school year. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces # 1 and 2. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified incompliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over ten years experience. I confirmed oversight and supervision for caregivers assigned to serve children ages birth to three years is provided by B-K licensed teachers. The program operates 7 hours a day 10 months a year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The first day of school was 8-28-2023. The classroom operates from 7:30-2:30. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on February 2017 and the score was 6.14. One violation was observed today and corrected during the 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 violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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 supply closet containing hazardous products such as aerosol sprays, acrylic paint, and cleaners was unlocked and accessible to children. .2820(b) Technical Assistance- We discussed the upcoming rated license renewal process. I suggested they contact Moore County Partners for Children and Families for a mock assessment. Your facility is due for a rated license renewal and is in Cohort 1. This means you have from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024 to prepare. This means submitting official transcripts, if not already verified, and having mock ECERS-R assessments completed. For mock assessments, you can contact the Moore County Partners for Children and Families at (910) 949-4045. The actual assessment year will be July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025. This timeframe will be when the actual ECERS-R assessments are completed and all education is completed and verified. However, if you feel your facility is ready BEFORE the assessment year, we can proceed to renew the rated license. We also discussed the water lead testing. I reminded Ms. Pilapal testing must be completed every three years. 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina to see available dates and times for the next month. Choose only one webinar and plan to attend from your computer or phone using the Zoom app. The webinar will cover: a) lead and asbestos background, b) Program overview, c) Participation, d) Preparing for enrollment, d) The PIN to enroll, and f) A live questions or comments session. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards – The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement – If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. 6. Communicate – Throughout the process, you can use our communication toolkit to communicate to your center’s community about the program. An unplugged diffuser was observed in Classroom #1. Diffusers are not allowed to be used in child care. I recommend removing the diffuser from the classroom. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed, reviewed and a copy given to you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times