10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Blue Ridge Elementary PreK Facility ID: 05000088 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/27/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space 1 (Room 315) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Anita Brown, Lead Teacher, Misty Cotton, Assistant Teacher, and Mitchell Reedy, Principal. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 1/17/2026. Restrictions include 1st shift care and meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% 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 having free choice center time, individual and group time with teachers, circle time, and lunch during the visit. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The pre-licensing consultation for the program was conducted on 7/16/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/06/2026 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/01/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 5/18/26. A lockdown drill was documented on 5/22/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 5/06/2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. One new staff member was reported. The file for one new staff member and one existing staff member were monitored during the visit. The files for two children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored, and medication authorization was monitored; both were found to be in compliance. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated that Ashe County Schools does provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification signed by Brandon Bower, Director of Transportation on 8/18/2025, the Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by Mitchell Reedy, Principal, on 8/18/2025. I observed the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedures Orientation forms signed by seven bus drivers on 9/02/2025. I also observed the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses forms for children being transported on the public-school buses, and the Transportation Policies for Parents forms signed in the children’s files reviewed. 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. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and uses the Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations embedded in the activity plan format. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. Family services offered include parents volunteering to donate items for class celebrations and curriculum activities. Parents participate in optional home visits, individual parent meetings, Open House, Orientation, and parent projects sent home throughout the year. Parents are invited to Curriculum Nights, to visit the classroom to share any special skills or talents they have, to participate in Literacy Night and STEM Night, and to participate in End-of-Study planned activities. Parent/teacher conferences are held three times per year, and an onsite orientation with parents when children register. Regular home projects are provided for families to engage in and complete together, and the program uses Ready Rosie. Teachers reach out to parents by the second day a child is absent to find out the reason for the absence. Teachers also send monthly newsletters, school newsletters, and school calendars and use Remind to send pictures and messages to parents, as well as having face-to-face contact in the mornings and afternoons. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today and was observed to be completed and signed by the NCPK contractor. 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 teacher, Anita Brown and Teacher Assistant, Misty Cotton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. DIAL-4 screenings were onsite for review during the visit and monitored. The site uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year (October, March [due to inclement weather this year], and May). The first day of school was 8/18/2025. The Environment Rating Scale (ERS-3) score received for the permit dated 1/17/26 was 6.17. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. A time of arrival was not recorded for all children present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan dated 5/18/26 - 5/22/26 was observed posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time log for the classroom had not been updated since 4/14/26. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 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. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1. .2820(b) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. .3005 (a)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The health questionnaire for one new staff member was observed stored in the staff member's personnel file. .0701(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 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 If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Provided During Visit: Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. It is necessary for all staff members to be linked to the center's facility profile in the ABCMS system, as the process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed to include this process. Both staff members were connected to the facility’s ABCMS profile during the visit, and each was observed to be linked in the ABCMS system. You may consider adding this task as a part of the onboarding process for new staff members. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1; this spray bottle was placed into locked storage during the visit. It is imperative for the indoor environment to be a safe place for the children to engage with and explore at all times. Ms. Brown stated the broken magnetic lock attached to the inside of the cabinet could be fixed so it properly locks. You may consider adding this items to a daily classroom check prior to children arriving to the classroom. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mr. Reedy during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) regarding health questionnaire storage 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (f) regarding unflavored water 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The Health & Safety trainings for A. Brown are due to be renewed by 12/31/2026. Ms. Cotton must complete an additional 1.5 hours of ongoing training before 7/16/2026. Upload the B-K Continuing License for Ms. Brown to DCDEE Works. Remember to ensure children turn off the water after handwashing with a paper towel. A medical action plan for seizures can be found at the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/M/Medical_Action_Plan-Seizure.pdf?ver=9k_5QvEgZjNzMm49FqRrdQ%3d%3d • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed, and a copy was provided to you. You were given the opportunity to ask questions during the visit. Contact me, Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, at (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, at (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Blue Ridge Elementary PreK Facility ID: 05000088 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/27/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space 1 (Room 315) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Anita Brown, Lead Teacher, Misty Cotton, Assistant Teacher, and Mitchell Reedy, Principal. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 1/17/2026. Restrictions include 1st shift care and meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% 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 having free choice center time, individual and group time with teachers, circle time, and lunch during the visit. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The pre-licensing consultation for the program was conducted on 7/16/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/06/2026 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/01/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 5/18/26. A lockdown drill was documented on 5/22/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 5/06/2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. One new staff member was reported. The file for one new staff member and one existing staff member were monitored during the visit. The files for two children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored, and medication authorization was monitored; both were found to be in compliance. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated that Ashe County Schools does provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification signed by Brandon Bower, Director of Transportation on 8/18/2025, the Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by Mitchell Reedy, Principal, on 8/18/2025. I observed the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedures Orientation forms signed by seven bus drivers on 9/02/2025. I also observed the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses forms for children being transported on the public-school buses, and the Transportation Policies for Parents forms signed in the children’s files reviewed. 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. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and uses the Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations embedded in the activity plan format. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. Family services offered include parents volunteering to donate items for class celebrations and curriculum activities. Parents participate in optional home visits, individual parent meetings, Open House, Orientation, and parent projects sent home throughout the year. Parents are invited to Curriculum Nights, to visit the classroom to share any special skills or talents they have, to participate in Literacy Night and STEM Night, and to participate in End-of-Study planned activities. Parent/teacher conferences are held three times per year, and an onsite orientation with parents when children register. Regular home projects are provided for families to engage in and complete together, and the program uses Ready Rosie. Teachers reach out to parents by the second day a child is absent to find out the reason for the absence. Teachers also send monthly newsletters, school newsletters, and school calendars and use Remind to send pictures and messages to parents, as well as having face-to-face contact in the mornings and afternoons. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today and was observed to be completed and signed by the NCPK contractor. 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 teacher, Anita Brown and Teacher Assistant, Misty Cotton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. DIAL-4 screenings were onsite for review during the visit and monitored. The site uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year (October, March [due to inclement weather this year], and May). The first day of school was 8/18/2025. The Environment Rating Scale (ERS-3) score received for the permit dated 1/17/26 was 6.17. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. A time of arrival was not recorded for all children present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan dated 5/18/26 - 5/22/26 was observed posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time log for the classroom had not been updated since 4/14/26. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 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. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1. .2820(b) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. .3005 (a)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The health questionnaire for one new staff member was observed stored in the staff member's personnel file. .0701(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 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 If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Provided During Visit: Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. It is necessary for all staff members to be linked to the center's facility profile in the ABCMS system, as the process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed to include this process. Both staff members were connected to the facility’s ABCMS profile during the visit, and each was observed to be linked in the ABCMS system. You may consider adding this task as a part of the onboarding process for new staff members. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1; this spray bottle was placed into locked storage during the visit. It is imperative for the indoor environment to be a safe place for the children to engage with and explore at all times. Ms. Brown stated the broken magnetic lock attached to the inside of the cabinet could be fixed so it properly locks. You may consider adding this items to a daily classroom check prior to children arriving to the classroom. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mr. Reedy during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) regarding health questionnaire storage 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (f) regarding unflavored water 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The Health & Safety trainings for A. Brown are due to be renewed by 12/31/2026. Ms. Cotton must complete an additional 1.5 hours of ongoing training before 7/16/2026. Upload the B-K Continuing License for Ms. Brown to DCDEE Works. Remember to ensure children turn off the water after handwashing with a paper towel. A medical action plan for seizures can be found at the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/M/Medical_Action_Plan-Seizure.pdf?ver=9k_5QvEgZjNzMm49FqRrdQ%3d%3d • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed, and a copy was provided to you. You were given the opportunity to ask questions during the visit. Contact me, Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, at (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, at (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: Blue Ridge Elementary PreK Facility ID: 05000088 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/27/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space 1 (Room 315) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Anita Brown, Lead Teacher, Misty Cotton, Assistant Teacher, and Mitchell Reedy, Principal. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 1/17/2026. Restrictions include 1st shift care and meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% 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 having free choice center time, individual and group time with teachers, circle time, and lunch during the visit. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The pre-licensing consultation for the program was conducted on 7/16/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/06/2026 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/01/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 5/18/26. A lockdown drill was documented on 5/22/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 5/06/2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. One new staff member was reported. The file for one new staff member and one existing staff member were monitored during the visit. The files for two children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored, and medication authorization was monitored; both were found to be in compliance. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated that Ashe County Schools does provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification signed by Brandon Bower, Director of Transportation on 8/18/2025, the Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by Mitchell Reedy, Principal, on 8/18/2025. I observed the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedures Orientation forms signed by seven bus drivers on 9/02/2025. I also observed the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses forms for children being transported on the public-school buses, and the Transportation Policies for Parents forms signed in the children’s files reviewed. 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. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and uses the Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations embedded in the activity plan format. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. Family services offered include parents volunteering to donate items for class celebrations and curriculum activities. Parents participate in optional home visits, individual parent meetings, Open House, Orientation, and parent projects sent home throughout the year. Parents are invited to Curriculum Nights, to visit the classroom to share any special skills or talents they have, to participate in Literacy Night and STEM Night, and to participate in End-of-Study planned activities. Parent/teacher conferences are held three times per year, and an onsite orientation with parents when children register. Regular home projects are provided for families to engage in and complete together, and the program uses Ready Rosie. Teachers reach out to parents by the second day a child is absent to find out the reason for the absence. Teachers also send monthly newsletters, school newsletters, and school calendars and use Remind to send pictures and messages to parents, as well as having face-to-face contact in the mornings and afternoons. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today and was observed to be completed and signed by the NCPK contractor. 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 teacher, Anita Brown and Teacher Assistant, Misty Cotton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. DIAL-4 screenings were onsite for review during the visit and monitored. The site uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year (October, March [due to inclement weather this year], and May). The first day of school was 8/18/2025. The Environment Rating Scale (ERS-3) score received for the permit dated 1/17/26 was 6.17. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. A time of arrival was not recorded for all children present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan dated 5/18/26 - 5/22/26 was observed posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time log for the classroom had not been updated since 4/14/26. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 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. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1. .2820(b) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. .3005 (a)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The health questionnaire for one new staff member was observed stored in the staff member's personnel file. .0701(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 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 If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Provided During Visit: Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. It is necessary for all staff members to be linked to the center's facility profile in the ABCMS system, as the process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed to include this process. Both staff members were connected to the facility’s ABCMS profile during the visit, and each was observed to be linked in the ABCMS system. You may consider adding this task as a part of the onboarding process for new staff members. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1; this spray bottle was placed into locked storage during the visit. It is imperative for the indoor environment to be a safe place for the children to engage with and explore at all times. Ms. Brown stated the broken magnetic lock attached to the inside of the cabinet could be fixed so it properly locks. You may consider adding this items to a daily classroom check prior to children arriving to the classroom. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mr. Reedy during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) regarding health questionnaire storage 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (f) regarding unflavored water 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The Health & Safety trainings for A. Brown are due to be renewed by 12/31/2026. Ms. Cotton must complete an additional 1.5 hours of ongoing training before 7/16/2026. Upload the B-K Continuing License for Ms. Brown to DCDEE Works. Remember to ensure children turn off the water after handwashing with a paper towel. A medical action plan for seizures can be found at the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/M/Medical_Action_Plan-Seizure.pdf?ver=9k_5QvEgZjNzMm49FqRrdQ%3d%3d • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed, and a copy was provided to you. You were given the opportunity to ask questions during the visit. Contact me, Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, at (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, at (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Blue Ridge Elementary PreK Facility ID: 05000088 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/27/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space 1 (Room 315) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Anita Brown, Lead Teacher, Misty Cotton, Assistant Teacher, and Mitchell Reedy, Principal. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 1/17/2026. Restrictions include 1st shift care and meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% 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 having free choice center time, individual and group time with teachers, circle time, and lunch during the visit. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The pre-licensing consultation for the program was conducted on 7/16/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/06/2026 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/01/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 5/18/26. A lockdown drill was documented on 5/22/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 5/06/2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. One new staff member was reported. The file for one new staff member and one existing staff member were monitored during the visit. The files for two children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored, and medication authorization was monitored; both were found to be in compliance. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated that Ashe County Schools does provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification signed by Brandon Bower, Director of Transportation on 8/18/2025, the Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by Mitchell Reedy, Principal, on 8/18/2025. I observed the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedures Orientation forms signed by seven bus drivers on 9/02/2025. I also observed the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses forms for children being transported on the public-school buses, and the Transportation Policies for Parents forms signed in the children’s files reviewed. 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. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and uses the Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations embedded in the activity plan format. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. Family services offered include parents volunteering to donate items for class celebrations and curriculum activities. Parents participate in optional home visits, individual parent meetings, Open House, Orientation, and parent projects sent home throughout the year. Parents are invited to Curriculum Nights, to visit the classroom to share any special skills or talents they have, to participate in Literacy Night and STEM Night, and to participate in End-of-Study planned activities. Parent/teacher conferences are held three times per year, and an onsite orientation with parents when children register. Regular home projects are provided for families to engage in and complete together, and the program uses Ready Rosie. Teachers reach out to parents by the second day a child is absent to find out the reason for the absence. Teachers also send monthly newsletters, school newsletters, and school calendars and use Remind to send pictures and messages to parents, as well as having face-to-face contact in the mornings and afternoons. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today and was observed to be completed and signed by the NCPK contractor. 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 teacher, Anita Brown and Teacher Assistant, Misty Cotton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. DIAL-4 screenings were onsite for review during the visit and monitored. The site uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year (October, March [due to inclement weather this year], and May). The first day of school was 8/18/2025. The Environment Rating Scale (ERS-3) score received for the permit dated 1/17/26 was 6.17. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. A time of arrival was not recorded for all children present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan dated 5/18/26 - 5/22/26 was observed posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time log for the classroom had not been updated since 4/14/26. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 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. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1. .2820(b) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. .3005 (a)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The health questionnaire for one new staff member was observed stored in the staff member's personnel file. .0701(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 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 If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Provided During Visit: Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. It is necessary for all staff members to be linked to the center's facility profile in the ABCMS system, as the process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed to include this process. Both staff members were connected to the facility’s ABCMS profile during the visit, and each was observed to be linked in the ABCMS system. You may consider adding this task as a part of the onboarding process for new staff members. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1; this spray bottle was placed into locked storage during the visit. It is imperative for the indoor environment to be a safe place for the children to engage with and explore at all times. Ms. Brown stated the broken magnetic lock attached to the inside of the cabinet could be fixed so it properly locks. You may consider adding this items to a daily classroom check prior to children arriving to the classroom. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mr. Reedy during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) regarding health questionnaire storage 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (f) regarding unflavored water 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The Health & Safety trainings for A. Brown are due to be renewed by 12/31/2026. Ms. Cotton must complete an additional 1.5 hours of ongoing training before 7/16/2026. Upload the B-K Continuing License for Ms. Brown to DCDEE Works. Remember to ensure children turn off the water after handwashing with a paper towel. A medical action plan for seizures can be found at the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/M/Medical_Action_Plan-Seizure.pdf?ver=9k_5QvEgZjNzMm49FqRrdQ%3d%3d • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed, and a copy was provided to you. You were given the opportunity to ask questions during the visit. Contact me, Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, at (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, at (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Blue Ridge Elementary PreK Facility ID: 05000088 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/27/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space 1 (Room 315) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Anita Brown, Lead Teacher, Misty Cotton, Assistant Teacher, and Mitchell Reedy, Principal. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 1/17/2026. Restrictions include 1st shift care and meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% 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 having free choice center time, individual and group time with teachers, circle time, and lunch during the visit. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The pre-licensing consultation for the program was conducted on 7/16/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/06/2026 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/01/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 5/18/26. A lockdown drill was documented on 5/22/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 5/06/2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. One new staff member was reported. The file for one new staff member and one existing staff member were monitored during the visit. The files for two children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored, and medication authorization was monitored; both were found to be in compliance. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated that Ashe County Schools does provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification signed by Brandon Bower, Director of Transportation on 8/18/2025, the Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by Mitchell Reedy, Principal, on 8/18/2025. I observed the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedures Orientation forms signed by seven bus drivers on 9/02/2025. I also observed the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses forms for children being transported on the public-school buses, and the Transportation Policies for Parents forms signed in the children’s files reviewed. 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. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and uses the Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations embedded in the activity plan format. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. Family services offered include parents volunteering to donate items for class celebrations and curriculum activities. Parents participate in optional home visits, individual parent meetings, Open House, Orientation, and parent projects sent home throughout the year. Parents are invited to Curriculum Nights, to visit the classroom to share any special skills or talents they have, to participate in Literacy Night and STEM Night, and to participate in End-of-Study planned activities. Parent/teacher conferences are held three times per year, and an onsite orientation with parents when children register. Regular home projects are provided for families to engage in and complete together, and the program uses Ready Rosie. Teachers reach out to parents by the second day a child is absent to find out the reason for the absence. Teachers also send monthly newsletters, school newsletters, and school calendars and use Remind to send pictures and messages to parents, as well as having face-to-face contact in the mornings and afternoons. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today and was observed to be completed and signed by the NCPK contractor. 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 teacher, Anita Brown and Teacher Assistant, Misty Cotton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. DIAL-4 screenings were onsite for review during the visit and monitored. The site uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year (October, March [due to inclement weather this year], and May). The first day of school was 8/18/2025. The Environment Rating Scale (ERS-3) score received for the permit dated 1/17/26 was 6.17. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. A time of arrival was not recorded for all children present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan dated 5/18/26 - 5/22/26 was observed posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time log for the classroom had not been updated since 4/14/26. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 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. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1. .2820(b) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. .3005 (a)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The health questionnaire for one new staff member was observed stored in the staff member's personnel file. .0701(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 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 If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Provided During Visit: Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. It is necessary for all staff members to be linked to the center's facility profile in the ABCMS system, as the process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed to include this process. Both staff members were connected to the facility’s ABCMS profile during the visit, and each was observed to be linked in the ABCMS system. You may consider adding this task as a part of the onboarding process for new staff members. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1; this spray bottle was placed into locked storage during the visit. It is imperative for the indoor environment to be a safe place for the children to engage with and explore at all times. Ms. Brown stated the broken magnetic lock attached to the inside of the cabinet could be fixed so it properly locks. You may consider adding this items to a daily classroom check prior to children arriving to the classroom. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mr. Reedy during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) regarding health questionnaire storage 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (f) regarding unflavored water 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The Health & Safety trainings for A. Brown are due to be renewed by 12/31/2026. Ms. Cotton must complete an additional 1.5 hours of ongoing training before 7/16/2026. Upload the B-K Continuing License for Ms. Brown to DCDEE Works. Remember to ensure children turn off the water after handwashing with a paper towel. A medical action plan for seizures can be found at the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/M/Medical_Action_Plan-Seizure.pdf?ver=9k_5QvEgZjNzMm49FqRrdQ%3d%3d • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed, and a copy was provided to you. You were given the opportunity to ask questions during the visit. Contact me, Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, at (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, at (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Blue Ridge Elementary PreK Facility ID: 05000088 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/27/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:30 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space 1 (Room 315) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Anita Brown, Lead Teacher, Misty Cotton, Assistant Teacher, and Mitchell Reedy, Principal. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 1/17/2026. Restrictions include 1st shift care and meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% 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 having free choice center time, individual and group time with teachers, circle time, and lunch during the visit. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The pre-licensing consultation for the program was conducted on 7/16/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/06/2026 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/01/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 5/18/26. A lockdown drill was documented on 5/22/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 5/06/2026. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. One new staff member was reported. The file for one new staff member and one existing staff member were monitored during the visit. The files for two children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored, and medication authorization was monitored; both were found to be in compliance. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated that Ashe County Schools does provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for NC Pre-K children. During today’s visit, I observed the Public-School Off-Site Records Verification signed by Brandon Bower, Director of Transportation on 8/18/2025, the Center Director Responsibilities and Procedures signed by Mitchell Reedy, Principal, on 8/18/2025. I observed the School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedures Orientation forms signed by seven bus drivers on 9/02/2025. I also observed the Requirements for Preschool Children on Public School Buses forms for children being transported on the public-school buses, and the Transportation Policies for Parents forms signed in the children’s files reviewed. 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. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum and uses the Teaching Strategies Gold and Foundations embedded in the activity plan format. The DIAL-4 is used as a screening tool. Family services offered include parents volunteering to donate items for class celebrations and curriculum activities. Parents participate in optional home visits, individual parent meetings, Open House, Orientation, and parent projects sent home throughout the year. Parents are invited to Curriculum Nights, to visit the classroom to share any special skills or talents they have, to participate in Literacy Night and STEM Night, and to participate in End-of-Study planned activities. Parent/teacher conferences are held three times per year, and an onsite orientation with parents when children register. Regular home projects are provided for families to engage in and complete together, and the program uses Ready Rosie. Teachers reach out to parents by the second day a child is absent to find out the reason for the absence. Teachers also send monthly newsletters, school newsletters, and school calendars and use Remind to send pictures and messages to parents, as well as having face-to-face contact in the mornings and afternoons. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today and was observed to be completed and signed by the NCPK contractor. 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 teacher, Anita Brown and Teacher Assistant, Misty Cotton. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. DIAL-4 screenings were onsite for review during the visit and monitored. The site uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year (October, March [due to inclement weather this year], and May). The first day of school was 8/18/2025. The Environment Rating Scale (ERS-3) score received for the permit dated 1/17/26 was 6.17. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. A time of arrival was not recorded for all children present during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan dated 5/18/26 - 5/22/26 was observed posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time log for the classroom had not been updated since 4/14/26. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 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. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1. .2820(b) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. .3005 (a)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The health questionnaire for one new staff member was observed stored in the staff member's personnel file. .0701(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 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 If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Provided During Visit: Two staff members were not observed to linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile. It is necessary for all staff members to be linked to the center's facility profile in the ABCMS system, as the process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed to include this process. Both staff members were connected to the facility’s ABCMS profile during the visit, and each was observed to be linked in the ABCMS system. You may consider adding this task as a part of the onboarding process for new staff members. A spray bottle of disinfectant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 1; this spray bottle was placed into locked storage during the visit. It is imperative for the indoor environment to be a safe place for the children to engage with and explore at all times. Ms. Brown stated the broken magnetic lock attached to the inside of the cabinet could be fixed so it properly locks. You may consider adding this items to a daily classroom check prior to children arriving to the classroom. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mr. Reedy during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (d) regarding health questionnaire storage 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (f) regarding unflavored water 10A NCAC 09 .3009 STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE The Health & Safety trainings for A. Brown are due to be renewed by 12/31/2026. Ms. Cotton must complete an additional 1.5 hours of ongoing training before 7/16/2026. Upload the B-K Continuing License for Ms. Brown to DCDEE Works. Remember to ensure children turn off the water after handwashing with a paper towel. A medical action plan for seizures can be found at the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/M/Medical_Action_Plan-Seizure.pdf?ver=9k_5QvEgZjNzMm49FqRrdQ%3d%3d • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed, and a copy was provided to you. You were given the opportunity to ask questions during the visit. Contact me, Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, at (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, at (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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