10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2025 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 9/11/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 212 Time In: 08:28 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 3,5,6, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/10/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one) and 1 quality point was met for the following program standards: staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. 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 currently uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/25/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 2/17/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/24/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percent as of 9/9/25. The facility is currently owned by Beaufort County Schools. Please contact me prior to any change regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival, I observed all classrooms in the cafeteria eating breakfast. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in transitions, group time, free play in activity areas, and personal care routines. Hands were washed as required. I observed children transition from breakfast to classrooms, to group time, and to free play. Breakfast was observed during today’s visit and consisted of cinnamon roll, pineapple, apple cherry juice, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The facility uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. It was reported that the checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The classroom operates from 7:45am to 2:50 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/9/23 was 5.84. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Stored in an unlocked cabinet under the printer in space # 5 was Great Value disinfecting wipes, white out, and Dermasil dry skin treatment. .2820(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose mulch surrounding the middle stationary climber on the preschool outdoor space measured at three (3) inches at the base of the red slide rather than the required six (6) inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Compliance Verification: Violations cited during today’s visit have been corrected. No further action is required at this time. Technical Assistance: Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Stored in an unlocked cabinet under the printer in space # 5 was Great Value disinfecting wipes, white out, and Dermasil dry skin treatment. Staff stated she must of forgotten to lick the cabinet back. We discussed items that are required to be placed in locked storage. The cabinet was locked during the visit. Surfacing - Parents/guardians expect that their child will not be exposed to hazardous play environments, yet will have the opportunity for free, creative play. The depth of the loose mulch surrounding the middle stationary climber on the preschool outdoor space measured at three (3) inches at the base of the red slide rather than the required six (6) inches. Staff stated they usually rake the mulch. During the visit staff raked the mulch to the required six (6) inch depth. Properly laid out outdoor play spaces, age-appropriate, properly designed and maintained equipment, and installation of energy-absorbing surfaces help to reduce both the potential and the severity of injury. Additional Information: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2025 Number Present: 72 Completed Date: 3/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 08:32 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/10/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios minus one and enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/25/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 2/17/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/24/24 and approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 3/26/25. This program is owned by Beaufort County Schools. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Today, I observed children engaged in free play. This week’s theme of gardening is evident throughout space. There were gardening tools, posters, plants, and pictures. Teachers asked open ended questions of children. Children were building a secret base in blocks, painting in art, water play, sensory table, listening to the story “A Tiny Seed”, and unit blocks. I observed transitions and proper handwashing. The outdoors included stationary equipment, balls, blocks, and tricycles. Breakfast was observed and consisted of banana bread, pears, grape juice, and milk. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the blue picnic table located at the back of the playground, there is rust and paint peeling on one of the stationary benches. On the Shade structure, located at the base of the legs there is rust. .0601(c) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Stored on top of microwave under five feet in the cafeteria was a bottle labeled bleach sanitizer. .0604(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #6, there was a bottle of Children’s allergy relief stored in a unlocked bookbag hanging on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4, there were two (2) children with an albuterol inhaler on file without written permission from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4 and #5, children enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. .0801(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/11/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Stored on top of microwave under five feet in the cafeteria was a bottle labeled bleach sanitizer. Staff stated it was supposed to be stored out of reach of the children and moved to a secure location. Products are considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, such as expiration dates, which may be harmful to the child. Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A medical action plan is required for children that need emergency medication, the form needs to be completed by the parent or a health care professional. In space #4, there were two (2) children with an albuterol inhaler on file without written permission from parent. Staff stated they did not realize that the parents had not signed the form. In space #4 and #5, children enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. Staff stated they did not know that they needed to have asthma action plans for each child. In space #6, there was a bottle of Children’s allergy relief stored in a unlocked bookbag hanging on the wall. Staff stated they did not realize the the medication needed to be kept locked. I gave the school nurse a copy of a medication flyer to review when receiving medication to know how long the written authorization will be valid and how it should be stored. The school nurse stated that she would have the teachers reach out to the parents to inform them they needed a asthma action plan for their child. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. On the blue picnic table located at the back of the playground, there is rust and paint peeling on one of the stationary benches. On the Shade structure, located at the base of the legs there is rust. Staff stated that they did not see this when they did the last playground inspection. We discussed that when conducting the monthly playground inspection, walk around with the inspection form on a clipboard to document any findings. Regularity of inspections can be assured by assigning a staff member to check all play equipment to make certain that it is safe for children. Observations should be made while the children are playing, too, to spot any maintenance problems and correct them as soon as possible. Additional information: North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. We discussed ECERS-3, online trainings, and more resources available about ECERS-3. They can be found at NCRLAP.org. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2025 Number Present: 72 Completed Date: 3/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 08:32 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/10/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios minus one and enhanced space) and 1 quality point for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/25/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 2/17/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/24/24 and approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 3/26/25. This program is owned by Beaufort County Schools. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Today, I observed children engaged in free play. This week’s theme of gardening is evident throughout space. There were gardening tools, posters, plants, and pictures. Teachers asked open ended questions of children. Children were building a secret base in blocks, painting in art, water play, sensory table, listening to the story “A Tiny Seed”, and unit blocks. I observed transitions and proper handwashing. The outdoors included stationary equipment, balls, blocks, and tricycles. Breakfast was observed and consisted of banana bread, pears, grape juice, and milk. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the blue picnic table located at the back of the playground, there is rust and paint peeling on one of the stationary benches. On the Shade structure, located at the base of the legs there is rust. .0601(c) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Stored on top of microwave under five feet in the cafeteria was a bottle labeled bleach sanitizer. .0604(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #6, there was a bottle of Children’s allergy relief stored in a unlocked bookbag hanging on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4, there were two (2) children with an albuterol inhaler on file without written permission from parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4 and #5, children enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. .0801(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/11/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Stored on top of microwave under five feet in the cafeteria was a bottle labeled bleach sanitizer. Staff stated it was supposed to be stored out of reach of the children and moved to a secure location. Products are considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Medication: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, such as expiration dates, which may be harmful to the child. Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A medical action plan is required for children that need emergency medication, the form needs to be completed by the parent or a health care professional. In space #4, there were two (2) children with an albuterol inhaler on file without written permission from parent. Staff stated they did not realize that the parents had not signed the form. In space #4 and #5, children enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. Staff stated they did not know that they needed to have asthma action plans for each child. In space #6, there was a bottle of Children’s allergy relief stored in a unlocked bookbag hanging on the wall. Staff stated they did not realize the the medication needed to be kept locked. I gave the school nurse a copy of a medication flyer to review when receiving medication to know how long the written authorization will be valid and how it should be stored. The school nurse stated that she would have the teachers reach out to the parents to inform them they needed a asthma action plan for their child. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. On the blue picnic table located at the back of the playground, there is rust and paint peeling on one of the stationary benches. On the Shade structure, located at the base of the legs there is rust. Staff stated that they did not see this when they did the last playground inspection. We discussed that when conducting the monthly playground inspection, walk around with the inspection form on a clipboard to document any findings. Regularity of inspections can be assured by assigning a staff member to check all play equipment to make certain that it is safe for children. Observations should be made while the children are playing, too, to spot any maintenance problems and correct them as soon as possible. Additional information: North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. We discussed ECERS-3, online trainings, and more resources available about ECERS-3. They can be found at NCRLAP.org. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1-5, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/10/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one) and 1 quality point was met for the following program standards: staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. 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 currently uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/12/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/5/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/24/24. Documentation of an inspect completed on 4/30/24 and another completed on 9/24/24 were received during the visit today. Technical assistance was provided concerning the use of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report moving forward. The form is available on the Division website under Provider Documents. Staff printed a copy of the form an saved it for future use. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 9/25/24. The facility is currently owned by Beaufort County Schools. Please contact me prior to any change regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. We visited each indoor and outdoor space. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Hands were washed as required. I observed children transition from indoor free play to outdoor free play, to the lunchroom and returning to classroom, and rest time. Children rested on linen covered cots. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and consisted of chicken patty on whole grain bread, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, cantaloupe or apple, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The facility uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. It was reported that the checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The classroom operates from 7:45am to 2:50 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/9/23, was 5.84. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were active fire ant hills located on the fenced in playground near the cement slab outside of the classroom doors and on the backside of the second stationary structure. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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 bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was stored in an outside pocket of a bookbag located in a staff chair less than 5 feet above the floor. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A portable laminator was located on the writing table in space 1 less than five feet above floor level. There was an electric pencil sharpener located on a teacher’s desk less than five feet from the floor. .0604(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The speech therapist completed a criminal background check on 9/11/24, however, a valid qualification letter was not on site and available for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/9/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Electric Appliances – While electrical appliances can be convenient, they can also potentially be a hazard to small children. To prevent injuries such as cuts, burns, or potential fires, items with sharp blades or heating elements must not be accessible to children. During today’s visit, a portable laminator was located on the writing table in space 1 less than five feet above floor level. The staff member unplugged it and moved it to the top of a shelf over five feet high from floor level. A common cause of fires and burns result from very hot heating elements being too close to flammable objects and people. The pencil sharpener has sharp blades located inside and the holes are big enough for a child to put their finger inside. In space 5 there was an electric pencil sharpener located on a teacher’s desk less than five feet from the floor. Each morning before the children arrive staff must monitor their classrooms for safety issues. To help staff monitor the classroom, create a checklist to ensure hazardous items are stored safely. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Items that require storage at five feet above the finished floor were improperly stored and are as follows: In Space 1, a bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was stored in an outside pocket of a bookbag located in a staff chair less than 5 feet above the floor. A staff member moved the bookbag to the top of a cabinet that is higher than six feet and is not accessible to children. It is important to perform safety checks at arrival each morning to ensure all hazardous items are properly stored. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazards on the playground. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to insure there are no hazards that could harm children. There were active fire ant hills located on the fenced in playground near the cement slab outside of the classroom doors and on the backside of the second stationary structure. Staff stated they did not see it. They called maintenance about the issue. Maintenance treated both areas for the ants. Before children go outside a staff member must do a visual check for hazards on the playground to ensure there are no new active mounds. Qualifying letter - Ensuring anyone who works with the children completes the required criminal record check process every five years. This helps to protect the children in care. A speech therapist, that takes children from the classroom, must have a valid qualification letter on file. The speech therapist completed a criminal background check on 9/11/24, however, a valid qualification letter was not on site and available for review. Staff stated they did not know that therapist needed to have a qualifying letter. You must ensure that everyone who comes in contact with the children, without the teachers present, must have completed a criminal background check through the ABCMS unit and have a copy of the letter on site. Additional Information: Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1-5, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/10/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one) and 1 quality point was met for the following program standards: staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. 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 currently uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/12/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/5/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/24/24. Documentation of an inspect completed on 4/30/24 and another completed on 9/24/24 were received during the visit today. Technical assistance was provided concerning the use of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report moving forward. The form is available on the Division website under Provider Documents. Staff printed a copy of the form an saved it for future use. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 9/25/24. The facility is currently owned by Beaufort County Schools. Please contact me prior to any change regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. We visited each indoor and outdoor space. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Hands were washed as required. I observed children transition from indoor free play to outdoor free play, to the lunchroom and returning to classroom, and rest time. Children rested on linen covered cots. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and consisted of chicken patty on whole grain bread, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, cantaloupe or apple, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The facility uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. It was reported that the checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The classroom operates from 7:45am to 2:50 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/9/23, was 5.84. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were active fire ant hills located on the fenced in playground near the cement slab outside of the classroom doors and on the backside of the second stationary structure. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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 bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was stored in an outside pocket of a bookbag located in a staff chair less than 5 feet above the floor. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A portable laminator was located on the writing table in space 1 less than five feet above floor level. There was an electric pencil sharpener located on a teacher’s desk less than five feet from the floor. .0604(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The speech therapist completed a criminal background check on 9/11/24, however, a valid qualification letter was not on site and available for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/9/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Electric Appliances – While electrical appliances can be convenient, they can also potentially be a hazard to small children. To prevent injuries such as cuts, burns, or potential fires, items with sharp blades or heating elements must not be accessible to children. During today’s visit, a portable laminator was located on the writing table in space 1 less than five feet above floor level. The staff member unplugged it and moved it to the top of a shelf over five feet high from floor level. A common cause of fires and burns result from very hot heating elements being too close to flammable objects and people. The pencil sharpener has sharp blades located inside and the holes are big enough for a child to put their finger inside. In space 5 there was an electric pencil sharpener located on a teacher’s desk less than five feet from the floor. Each morning before the children arrive staff must monitor their classrooms for safety issues. To help staff monitor the classroom, create a checklist to ensure hazardous items are stored safely. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Items that require storage at five feet above the finished floor were improperly stored and are as follows: In Space 1, a bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was stored in an outside pocket of a bookbag located in a staff chair less than 5 feet above the floor. A staff member moved the bookbag to the top of a cabinet that is higher than six feet and is not accessible to children. It is important to perform safety checks at arrival each morning to ensure all hazardous items are properly stored. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazards on the playground. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to insure there are no hazards that could harm children. There were active fire ant hills located on the fenced in playground near the cement slab outside of the classroom doors and on the backside of the second stationary structure. Staff stated they did not see it. They called maintenance about the issue. Maintenance treated both areas for the ants. Before children go outside a staff member must do a visual check for hazards on the playground to ensure there are no new active mounds. Qualifying letter - Ensuring anyone who works with the children completes the required criminal record check process every five years. This helps to protect the children in care. A speech therapist, that takes children from the classroom, must have a valid qualification letter on file. The speech therapist completed a criminal background check on 9/11/24, however, a valid qualification letter was not on site and available for review. Staff stated they did not know that therapist needed to have a qualifying letter. You must ensure that everyone who comes in contact with the children, without the teachers present, must have completed a criminal background check through the ABCMS unit and have a copy of the letter on site. Additional Information: Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces # 1-5, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 11/10/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one) and 1 quality point was met for the following program standards: staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. 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 currently uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/12/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/5/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/24/24. Documentation of an inspect completed on 4/30/24 and another completed on 9/24/24 were received during the visit today. Technical assistance was provided concerning the use of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report moving forward. The form is available on the Division website under Provider Documents. Staff printed a copy of the form an saved it for future use. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 9/25/24. The facility is currently owned by Beaufort County Schools. Please contact me prior to any change regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. We visited each indoor and outdoor space. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Hands were washed as required. I observed children transition from indoor free play to outdoor free play, to the lunchroom and returning to classroom, and rest time. Children rested on linen covered cots. Lunch was observed during today’s visit and consisted of chicken patty on whole grain bread, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, cantaloupe or apple, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The facility uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. It was reported that the checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The classroom operates from 7:45am to 2:50 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on 3/9/23, was 5.84. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were active fire ant hills located on the fenced in playground near the cement slab outside of the classroom doors and on the backside of the second stationary structure. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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 bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was stored in an outside pocket of a bookbag located in a staff chair less than 5 feet above the floor. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A portable laminator was located on the writing table in space 1 less than five feet above floor level. There was an electric pencil sharpener located on a teacher’s desk less than five feet from the floor. .0604(e) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The speech therapist completed a criminal background check on 9/11/24, however, a valid qualification letter was not on site and available for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/9/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Electric Appliances – While electrical appliances can be convenient, they can also potentially be a hazard to small children. To prevent injuries such as cuts, burns, or potential fires, items with sharp blades or heating elements must not be accessible to children. During today’s visit, a portable laminator was located on the writing table in space 1 less than five feet above floor level. The staff member unplugged it and moved it to the top of a shelf over five feet high from floor level. A common cause of fires and burns result from very hot heating elements being too close to flammable objects and people. The pencil sharpener has sharp blades located inside and the holes are big enough for a child to put their finger inside. In space 5 there was an electric pencil sharpener located on a teacher’s desk less than five feet from the floor. Each morning before the children arrive staff must monitor their classrooms for safety issues. To help staff monitor the classroom, create a checklist to ensure hazardous items are stored safely. Storage of Hazardous Items- Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Items that require storage at five feet above the finished floor were improperly stored and are as follows: In Space 1, a bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was stored in an outside pocket of a bookbag located in a staff chair less than 5 feet above the floor. A staff member moved the bookbag to the top of a cabinet that is higher than six feet and is not accessible to children. It is important to perform safety checks at arrival each morning to ensure all hazardous items are properly stored. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazards on the playground. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to insure there are no hazards that could harm children. There were active fire ant hills located on the fenced in playground near the cement slab outside of the classroom doors and on the backside of the second stationary structure. Staff stated they did not see it. They called maintenance about the issue. Maintenance treated both areas for the ants. Before children go outside a staff member must do a visual check for hazards on the playground to ensure there are no new active mounds. Qualifying letter - Ensuring anyone who works with the children completes the required criminal record check process every five years. This helps to protect the children in care. A speech therapist, that takes children from the classroom, must have a valid qualification letter on file. The speech therapist completed a criminal background check on 9/11/24, however, a valid qualification letter was not on site and available for review. Staff stated they did not know that therapist needed to have a qualifying letter. You must ensure that everyone who comes in contact with the children, without the teachers present, must have completed a criminal background check through the ABCMS unit and have a copy of the letter on site. Additional Information: Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in all spaces where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued December 19, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting all enhanced standards) and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum Creative Curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted November 8, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on May 10, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 11, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Indoor free play was observed. Proper hand washing procedures were observed. The fenced outdoor area includes stationary and portable equipment. Additionally, a covered shelter provides a shaded space for the children to cool off and relax. Lunch included spaghetti with meat sauce, bread sticks, tossed salad, mixed fruit, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored. The facility 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. The first day of school was 9-5-23. The classroom operates from 7:45am to 2:50 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on April 5, 2023, was 5.73. One violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection completed on September 11, 2023 was not submitted within one week of the inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/26/23 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Insert TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE DOCUMENTED VIOLATION (S): Fire Inspections - The primary reason for fire inspections is to keep everyone in the facility safe from potential fire hazards. Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance make the work environment safer, so your employees are protected. Your current fire inspection was completed on September 11, 2023. You indicated you were unaware the fire inspection was to be submitted within one week of the inspection. You provided a copy of the inspection during today's visit. Adding a reminder to your NCPK Licensing binder to submit the fire inspection within one week is a great way to ensure a copy is received by the Division. ERS REVIEW FOR ITEMS SCORING LESS THAN A THREE: ECERS-R Assessment – April 5, 2023 – (A. Whitehead; L. Moore) Total score – 5.22 points Item 10 - Indicator: 3.2 (see pages: 24-25 in the ECERS-R) Score: 2 pts. Assessor Comments: At morning snack, eight children were served oranges and water; however, they did not receive a second component. Since each child did not have all the required snack components, credit was not earned. Indicator: 3.3 Before and after snack, the tables were cleaned and sanitized correctly. Before lunch in the cafeteria, the tables were sprayed with bleach water and immediately wiped dry. The tables were then sprayed with the same solution and allowed to dry for 2 minutes. However, the tables were not first cleaned with soapy water. Observations today: Snack has been modified to include the required components. The posted snack menu was reflective of the changes. Graham crackers, bananas and water was served during today’s visit. A meeting was held to discuss proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures. I observed cleaning and sanitizing procedures after lunch. Rated License Information: Your three-year reassessment was due by December 19, 2021. You submitted your application for reassessment on August 15, 2022. Your new 5 Star License is based on the following: Education – Based on the information in WORKS, the administrator, five (5) lead teachers and five (5) teacher assistants have earned 7 points in this component. Program Standards –The program has chosen to meet all enhanced standards and reduced ratios. An overall score of 5.73 was achieved, earning 7 points in this component. Quality Point – The facility has chosen to meet Education Option: Staff Benefits Package. Total - 7+7+1= 15 points or Five Star License. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org . Child Care Immunization Report – This year’s Child Care Immunization Reports are due by midnight on Wednesday November 1, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. Failure to submit an annual child care immunization report per G.S. 130A-155 will be reported to the Local Health Director for your county. Go to https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7488181/Child-Care-Immunization-Report-2023-2024 to find instruction, a helpful worksheet, and a guide to submitting your report through the online portal. If you have any questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. New Sanitation Rules - DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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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10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in all spaces where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued December 19, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting all enhanced standards) and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum Creative Curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted November 8, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on May 10, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 11, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Indoor free play was observed. Proper hand washing procedures were observed. The fenced outdoor area includes stationary and portable equipment. Additionally, a covered shelter provides a shaded space for the children to cool off and relax. Lunch included spaghetti with meat sauce, bread sticks, tossed salad, mixed fruit, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored. The facility 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. The first day of school was 9-5-23. The classroom operates from 7:45am to 2:50 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on April 5, 2023, was 5.73. One violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection completed on September 11, 2023 was not submitted within one week of the inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/26/23 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Insert TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE DOCUMENTED VIOLATION (S): Fire Inspections - The primary reason for fire inspections is to keep everyone in the facility safe from potential fire hazards. Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance make the work environment safer, so your employees are protected. Your current fire inspection was completed on September 11, 2023. You indicated you were unaware the fire inspection was to be submitted within one week of the inspection. You provided a copy of the inspection during today's visit. Adding a reminder to your NCPK Licensing binder to submit the fire inspection within one week is a great way to ensure a copy is received by the Division. ERS REVIEW FOR ITEMS SCORING LESS THAN A THREE: ECERS-R Assessment – April 5, 2023 – (A. Whitehead; L. Moore) Total score – 5.22 points Item 10 - Indicator: 3.2 (see pages: 24-25 in the ECERS-R) Score: 2 pts. Assessor Comments: At morning snack, eight children were served oranges and water; however, they did not receive a second component. Since each child did not have all the required snack components, credit was not earned. Indicator: 3.3 Before and after snack, the tables were cleaned and sanitized correctly. Before lunch in the cafeteria, the tables were sprayed with bleach water and immediately wiped dry. The tables were then sprayed with the same solution and allowed to dry for 2 minutes. However, the tables were not first cleaned with soapy water. Observations today: Snack has been modified to include the required components. The posted snack menu was reflective of the changes. Graham crackers, bananas and water was served during today’s visit. A meeting was held to discuss proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures. I observed cleaning and sanitizing procedures after lunch. Rated License Information: Your three-year reassessment was due by December 19, 2021. You submitted your application for reassessment on August 15, 2022. Your new 5 Star License is based on the following: Education – Based on the information in WORKS, the administrator, five (5) lead teachers and five (5) teacher assistants have earned 7 points in this component. Program Standards –The program has chosen to meet all enhanced standards and reduced ratios. An overall score of 5.73 was achieved, earning 7 points in this component. Quality Point – The facility has chosen to meet Education Option: Staff Benefits Package. Total - 7+7+1= 15 points or Five Star License. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org . Child Care Immunization Report – This year’s Child Care Immunization Reports are due by midnight on Wednesday November 1, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. Failure to submit an annual child care immunization report per G.S. 130A-155 will be reported to the Local Health Director for your county. Go to https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7488181/Child-Care-Immunization-Report-2023-2024 to find instruction, a helpful worksheet, and a guide to submitting your report through the online portal. If you have any questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. New Sanitation Rules - DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EASTERN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 07000130 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in all spaces where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued December 19, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting all enhanced standards) and 1 quality point. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum Creative Curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted November 8, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on May 10, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 11, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Indoor free play was observed. Proper hand washing procedures were observed. The fenced outdoor area includes stationary and portable equipment. Additionally, a covered shelter provides a shaded space for the children to cool off and relax. Lunch included spaghetti with meat sauce, bread sticks, tossed salad, mixed fruit, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored. The facility 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. The first day of school was 9-5-23. The classroom operates from 7:45am to 2:50 pm. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo app to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. The environment rating scale score received on April 5, 2023, was 5.73. One violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection completed on September 11, 2023 was not submitted within one week of the inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/26/23 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Insert TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE DOCUMENTED VIOLATION (S): Fire Inspections - The primary reason for fire inspections is to keep everyone in the facility safe from potential fire hazards. Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance make the work environment safer, so your employees are protected. Your current fire inspection was completed on September 11, 2023. You indicated you were unaware the fire inspection was to be submitted within one week of the inspection. You provided a copy of the inspection during today's visit. Adding a reminder to your NCPK Licensing binder to submit the fire inspection within one week is a great way to ensure a copy is received by the Division. ERS REVIEW FOR ITEMS SCORING LESS THAN A THREE: ECERS-R Assessment – April 5, 2023 – (A. Whitehead; L. Moore) Total score – 5.22 points Item 10 - Indicator: 3.2 (see pages: 24-25 in the ECERS-R) Score: 2 pts. Assessor Comments: At morning snack, eight children were served oranges and water; however, they did not receive a second component. Since each child did not have all the required snack components, credit was not earned. Indicator: 3.3 Before and after snack, the tables were cleaned and sanitized correctly. Before lunch in the cafeteria, the tables were sprayed with bleach water and immediately wiped dry. The tables were then sprayed with the same solution and allowed to dry for 2 minutes. However, the tables were not first cleaned with soapy water. Observations today: Snack has been modified to include the required components. The posted snack menu was reflective of the changes. Graham crackers, bananas and water was served during today’s visit. A meeting was held to discuss proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures. I observed cleaning and sanitizing procedures after lunch. Rated License Information: Your three-year reassessment was due by December 19, 2021. You submitted your application for reassessment on August 15, 2022. Your new 5 Star License is based on the following: Education – Based on the information in WORKS, the administrator, five (5) lead teachers and five (5) teacher assistants have earned 7 points in this component. Program Standards –The program has chosen to meet all enhanced standards and reduced ratios. An overall score of 5.73 was achieved, earning 7 points in this component. Quality Point – The facility has chosen to meet Education Option: Staff Benefits Package. Total - 7+7+1= 15 points or Five Star License. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org . Child Care Immunization Report – This year’s Child Care Immunization Reports are due by midnight on Wednesday November 1, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. Failure to submit an annual child care immunization report per G.S. 130A-155 will be reported to the Local Health Director for your county. Go to https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7488181/Child-Care-Immunization-Report-2023-2024 to find instruction, a helpful worksheet, and a guide to submitting your report through the online portal. If you have any questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. New Sanitation Rules - DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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