10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2025 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 5/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 10:35 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 04/10/2025 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. Two new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 05/22/2025. A fire drill was recorded 05/22/2025. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/12/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 08/30/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/11/2025 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. During the visit, I observed an uncovered outlet in space one (1). 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 one violation cited today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The following CBC qualifying letters are due this year: Angela and Lashanta (July), Laurie (September), Margaret (December). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2025 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 5/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 10:35 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 04/10/2025 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. Two new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 05/22/2025. A fire drill was recorded 05/22/2025. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/12/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 08/30/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/11/2025 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. During the visit, I observed an uncovered outlet in space one (1). 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 one violation cited today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The following CBC qualifying letters are due this year: Angela and Lashanta (July), Laurie (September), Margaret (December). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 11/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/18/2024 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are licensed for this age range but do not currently have any children enrolled at this age. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 4/8/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/30/2024. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/14/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 09/13/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/14/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed one (1) child that was not signed in upon arrival in space one (1). 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. During the visit, I did not observe a current activity plan posted in space 4A. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During the visit, I observed mulch that measured five (5) inches at the base of a slide on the large playground. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. All violations cited today were corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all children must be signed into each space upon arrival. The teacher signed the child in during the visit. • We discussed that lesson plans must be current and posted. The teacher printed the lesson plan and posted it during the visit. • We discussed mulch on the playgrounds. You must meet the depth surfacing and fall zones for all anchored equipment that meets critical heights. When surfacing is required, it must meet the requirements listed in rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. Anchored equipment over 18 inches tall must have surfacing. The surfacing for the equipment on the big playground must have six (6) inches of mulch deep and shall extend six (6) foot around the equipment. The mulch measured 4 inches at the base of the slide during the visit. The teacher was able to rake mulch from another location and meet the surfacing requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. •The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • Make sure all employees have a current WORKS letter on file. • On your staff and training worksheets, make sure you complete the lines documenting when staff have received and reviewed the operational (OP) and personnel (PP) policies. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 11/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/18/2024 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are licensed for this age range but do not currently have any children enrolled at this age. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 4/8/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/30/2024. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/14/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 09/13/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/14/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed one (1) child that was not signed in upon arrival in space one (1). 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. During the visit, I did not observe a current activity plan posted in space 4A. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During the visit, I observed mulch that measured five (5) inches at the base of a slide on the large playground. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. All violations cited today were corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all children must be signed into each space upon arrival. The teacher signed the child in during the visit. • We discussed that lesson plans must be current and posted. The teacher printed the lesson plan and posted it during the visit. • We discussed mulch on the playgrounds. You must meet the depth surfacing and fall zones for all anchored equipment that meets critical heights. When surfacing is required, it must meet the requirements listed in rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. Anchored equipment over 18 inches tall must have surfacing. The surfacing for the equipment on the big playground must have six (6) inches of mulch deep and shall extend six (6) foot around the equipment. The mulch measured 4 inches at the base of the slide during the visit. The teacher was able to rake mulch from another location and meet the surfacing requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. •The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • Make sure all employees have a current WORKS letter on file. • On your staff and training worksheets, make sure you complete the lines documenting when staff have received and reviewed the operational (OP) and personnel (PP) policies. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 11/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/18/2024 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are licensed for this age range but do not currently have any children enrolled at this age. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 4/8/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/30/2024. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/14/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 09/13/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/14/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed one (1) child that was not signed in upon arrival in space one (1). 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. During the visit, I did not observe a current activity plan posted in space 4A. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During the visit, I observed mulch that measured five (5) inches at the base of a slide on the large playground. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. All violations cited today were corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all children must be signed into each space upon arrival. The teacher signed the child in during the visit. • We discussed that lesson plans must be current and posted. The teacher printed the lesson plan and posted it during the visit. • We discussed mulch on the playgrounds. You must meet the depth surfacing and fall zones for all anchored equipment that meets critical heights. When surfacing is required, it must meet the requirements listed in rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. Anchored equipment over 18 inches tall must have surfacing. The surfacing for the equipment on the big playground must have six (6) inches of mulch deep and shall extend six (6) foot around the equipment. The mulch measured 4 inches at the base of the slide during the visit. The teacher was able to rake mulch from another location and meet the surfacing requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. •The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • Make sure all employees have a current WORKS letter on file. • On your staff and training worksheets, make sure you complete the lines documenting when staff have received and reviewed the operational (OP) and personnel (PP) policies. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 11/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/18/2024 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are licensed for this age range but do not currently have any children enrolled at this age. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/7/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 4/8/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/30/2024. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/14/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 09/13/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/14/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed one (1) child that was not signed in upon arrival in space one (1). 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. During the visit, I did not observe a current activity plan posted in space 4A. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During the visit, I observed mulch that measured five (5) inches at the base of a slide on the large playground. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. All violations cited today were corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all children must be signed into each space upon arrival. The teacher signed the child in during the visit. • We discussed that lesson plans must be current and posted. The teacher printed the lesson plan and posted it during the visit. • We discussed mulch on the playgrounds. You must meet the depth surfacing and fall zones for all anchored equipment that meets critical heights. When surfacing is required, it must meet the requirements listed in rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. Anchored equipment over 18 inches tall must have surfacing. The surfacing for the equipment on the big playground must have six (6) inches of mulch deep and shall extend six (6) foot around the equipment. The mulch measured 4 inches at the base of the slide during the visit. The teacher was able to rake mulch from another location and meet the surfacing requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. •The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • Make sure all employees have a current WORKS letter on file. • On your staff and training worksheets, make sure you complete the lines documenting when staff have received and reviewed the operational (OP) and personnel (PP) policies. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 825 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 05/13/2024 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and eating lunch. Three new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 05/22/2024. A fire drill was recorded 05/22/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/14/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 08/21/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/08/2024 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit, I observed several cardboard blocks that were torn, had puncture holes, and busted. I did not observe any concerns outside during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 cited during the visit was corrected during the visit. A letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • We discussed rule .0601(a) and that indoor and outdoor environments must be safe for children. You removed the broken blocks from the classroom during the visit and stated that there were new ones upstairs. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 825 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 05/13/2024 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and eating lunch. Three new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 05/22/2024. A fire drill was recorded 05/22/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/14/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 08/21/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/08/2024 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit, I observed several cardboard blocks that were torn, had puncture holes, and busted. I did not observe any concerns outside during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 cited during the visit was corrected during the visit. A letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • We discussed rule .0601(a) and that indoor and outdoor environments must be safe for children. You removed the broken blocks from the classroom during the visit and stated that there were new ones upstairs. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/7/2023 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 12/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/06/2023 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. On the large playground, I observed several areas of rubber mulch used for surfacing under a large playground structure measuring less than six inches. Ms. Whitehead stated that mulch has already been ordered for this playground and will be dispersed as soon as it arrives. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/10/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 09/07/2023 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 08/21/2023. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during today’s visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. I observed one child that was not signed in upon arrival in space one. A fire drill was conducted on 12/06/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 12/06/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 12/06/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked cabinets in the locked kitchen. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed one child that was not signed in upon arrival in space one. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I observed several areas of rubber mulch used for surfacing under a large playground structure measuring less than six inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/21/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Mulch used for surfacing under the large playground structure must measure at least six inches deep for a six-foot perimeter around the structure. We discussed adding mulch to ensure the depth and fall zones for the surfacing around the structure are met. • Children should be signed in upon arrival daily. We discussed ensuring teachers and/or parents are signing the children in upon arrival. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • During today’s visit, we discussed splitting the infant classroom into two spaces to add more infants. We discussed that if the classroom is split using barriers, furniture, etc. these spaces would become two spaces and would operate as two spaces. Staff/child ratios must be met on each side. Each space would need to be set up to provide care for the children in each space without going to the opposite side. You will need to reach out to the fire marshal regarding direct exists for children under 2 ½ years of age. You will need to ensure that a crib can fit through the divided spaces easily so that you can get out in the event of an emergency. You will also need to reach out to environmental health regarding sinks to determine the use of sinks. Once you speak with both agencies, you will need to get approval in writing from both agencies stating you can split the room. Once you do this, you will need to set up the room as a split space and contact me once all room setup is complete. I will come out and measure each space. Once I measure the spaces, I would use the measurements to complete a space calculation worksheet and a new floor plan to determine how many children can be in each space. Both spaces would need to be set up for infant care with all materials accessible, required postings posted, and all inspections completed. We also discussed utilizing space five. This space has been approved for care already. You would need to touch base with fire and sanitation prior to utilizing this space to determine if any additional modifications would need to be made to this space prior to enrolling children in this space as well. This space would need to be fully furnished and set up for care based on the ages of children that will be in the space. If this space is utilized, required postings would also need to be added. If you have any questions about either of these discussions, feel free to reach out to me. Keep me posted on the decision to split the infant classroom and any conversations that take place. • Make sure all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect the correct education is on their letters. • Make sure to update CPR and First Aid prior to January for those employees who are expiring. • I recommend using the NCRLAP website checklists to ensure materials are adequate in each space prior to having the ERS completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 34000844 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/7/2023 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 12/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Angela Whitehead, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/06/2023 and Church Child Care Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. On the large playground, I observed several areas of rubber mulch used for surfacing under a large playground structure measuring less than six inches. Ms. Whitehead stated that mulch has already been ordered for this playground and will be dispersed as soon as it arrives. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/10/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 09/07/2023 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 08/21/2023. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during today’s visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. I observed one child that was not signed in upon arrival in space one. A fire drill was conducted on 12/06/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 12/06/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 12/06/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked cabinets in the locked kitchen. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed one child that was not signed in upon arrival in space one. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I observed several areas of rubber mulch used for surfacing under a large playground structure measuring less than six inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/21/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Mulch used for surfacing under the large playground structure must measure at least six inches deep for a six-foot perimeter around the structure. We discussed adding mulch to ensure the depth and fall zones for the surfacing around the structure are met. • Children should be signed in upon arrival daily. We discussed ensuring teachers and/or parents are signing the children in upon arrival. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • During today’s visit, we discussed splitting the infant classroom into two spaces to add more infants. We discussed that if the classroom is split using barriers, furniture, etc. these spaces would become two spaces and would operate as two spaces. Staff/child ratios must be met on each side. Each space would need to be set up to provide care for the children in each space without going to the opposite side. You will need to reach out to the fire marshal regarding direct exists for children under 2 ½ years of age. You will need to ensure that a crib can fit through the divided spaces easily so that you can get out in the event of an emergency. You will also need to reach out to environmental health regarding sinks to determine the use of sinks. Once you speak with both agencies, you will need to get approval in writing from both agencies stating you can split the room. Once you do this, you will need to set up the room as a split space and contact me once all room setup is complete. I will come out and measure each space. Once I measure the spaces, I would use the measurements to complete a space calculation worksheet and a new floor plan to determine how many children can be in each space. Both spaces would need to be set up for infant care with all materials accessible, required postings posted, and all inspections completed. We also discussed utilizing space five. This space has been approved for care already. You would need to touch base with fire and sanitation prior to utilizing this space to determine if any additional modifications would need to be made to this space prior to enrolling children in this space as well. This space would need to be fully furnished and set up for care based on the ages of children that will be in the space. If this space is utilized, required postings would also need to be added. If you have any questions about either of these discussions, feel free to reach out to me. Keep me posted on the decision to split the infant classroom and any conversations that take place. • Make sure all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect the correct education is on their letters. • Make sure to update CPR and First Aid prior to January for those employees who are expiring. • I recommend using the NCRLAP website checklists to ensure materials are adequate in each space prior to having the ERS completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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