Weldon DAY Care Center, Inc.

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space number one (1) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is 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 on February 18, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 25, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “12” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fourteen (14) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time, free play in centers, personal care routines, and teacher lead activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are in space number one (#1), lead teacher, K. Dailey and teacher assistant, T. Clark . A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 25, 2026. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once at least once a year and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use verbal communication, written notes home, messenger apps and text messages to communicate with parents. NC PreK monitoring tool and visit have not been completed. It will be reviewed at the next visit. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Two pieces of stationary equipment, one measuring 2ft 4 inches and one measuring five feet had 3-5 inches of mulch surrounding the equipment. The depth of the mulch needs to measure at least 6 inches of loose surfacing. .0605(k)(1-4) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE and CHILDREN FILES: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were reviewed today. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed today and found to be well organized and in compliance. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, the mulch surrounding the red piece of equipment (critical height measured 2ft 4 inches) and the blue piece of equipment (critical height measured 5ft) measured three (3) to five (5) inches deep in several different spots around the two (2) pieces of climbing equipment. Please remember the depth of the material you use must measure at least 6 inches deep, to help prevent injury to children. REMINDERS: QRIS: You stated you are going to begin working on the Self-Study with the NC PreK teachers. You plan to request the ECERS-3 scale at the beginning of April and complete your rated license by the end of May. Please remember it take three months to complete the self-study. As a reminder you also need to be working on making sure all staff have updated DCDEE WORKS letters, completing the Facility and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement plans, and collecting documentation for the Family and Community Engagement form. The NC PreK classroom will need to score at least a 5.0 on the ECERS-3 CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2025. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for all three (3) programs. RESOURCES: CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed the ABCMS portal and connected your staff to the ABCMS roster. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect your star rating. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space number one (1) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is 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 on February 18, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 25, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “12” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fourteen (14) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time, free play in centers, personal care routines, and teacher lead activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are in space number one (#1), lead teacher, K. Dailey and teacher assistant, T. Clark . A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 25, 2026. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once at least once a year and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use verbal communication, written notes home, messenger apps and text messages to communicate with parents. NC PreK monitoring tool and visit have not been completed. It will be reviewed at the next visit. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Two pieces of stationary equipment, one measuring 2ft 4 inches and one measuring five feet had 3-5 inches of mulch surrounding the equipment. The depth of the mulch needs to measure at least 6 inches of loose surfacing. .0605(k)(1-4) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE and CHILDREN FILES: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were reviewed today. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed today and found to be well organized and in compliance. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, the mulch surrounding the red piece of equipment (critical height measured 2ft 4 inches) and the blue piece of equipment (critical height measured 5ft) measured three (3) to five (5) inches deep in several different spots around the two (2) pieces of climbing equipment. Please remember the depth of the material you use must measure at least 6 inches deep, to help prevent injury to children. REMINDERS: QRIS: You stated you are going to begin working on the Self-Study with the NC PreK teachers. You plan to request the ECERS-3 scale at the beginning of April and complete your rated license by the end of May. Please remember it take three months to complete the self-study. As a reminder you also need to be working on making sure all staff have updated DCDEE WORKS letters, completing the Facility and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement plans, and collecting documentation for the Family and Community Engagement form. The NC PreK classroom will need to score at least a 5.0 on the ECERS-3 CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2025. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for all three (3) programs. RESOURCES: CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed the ABCMS portal and connected your staff to the ABCMS roster. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect your star rating. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 18, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 25, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “12” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fourteen (14) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children were participating in free-play in center, personal care routines, and engaging gross-motor play in the outdoor learning environment. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. There was no documentation available for G. Dailey, T. Clark, or P. Dailey for first aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. There was no documentation available for G. Dailey, T. Clark, or P. Dailey for CPR training. .1102(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 16, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: CPR AND FIRST AID: There was no documentation available for G. Dailey, T. Clark, or P. Dailey for CPR and First Aid. Ms. Dailey stated everyone took the training in November 2024; however, she could not find the file with the documentation. Ms. Dailey contacted the instructor who presented the training, and he stated he would he mail over the roster to show the training had been completed. You will also need to have the cards reprinted and retained in each staff file. ABCMS MOODLE TRAINING-CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed the ABCMS Moodle training; and have begun connecting your staff to the ABCMS portal. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. REMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 14, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care programs had until November 1, 2024, to complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. QRIS-PATHWAYS TO STARS UPDATE: In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space number one (#1) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is 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 on March 13, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 27, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “6” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fifteen (15) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are in space number one (#1), lead teacher, K. Dailey and teacher assistant, T. Clark . A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 26, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once at least once a year and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use verbal communication, written notes home and text messages to communicate with parents. The NC PreK monitoring tool was completed on January 14, 2025, by the governing agency, Halifax-Warren Smart Start. There were no issues noted. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover and the metal was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. The following trainings were documented; Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The facility's EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. .0607(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. .1103(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 March 4, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE and CHILDREN FILES: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were reviewed today. The file reviewed was not in compliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed today and found to well organized and in compliance. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. Please use the record of health and safety form to help determine which health and safety trainings need to be completed. You stated K. Dailey completed the trainings in 2022; however, you were not able to locate them. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. This training needs to be completed at least once every five (5) years. Please go to the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website to compete the training: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. When asked, you stated that you had not gone into the NC Risk Management Portal in a long time to update the plan. You were just viewing the existing plan. We discussed you going into the NC Risk Management Portal https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ to update your plan annually. I advised you to print off a new plan and place with your Ready to Go Kit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover, the metal was exposed. These could cause harm to children who use them. You removed the two tricycles and the bike from the playground immediately. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2021. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for all three (3) programs. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. 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. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. 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). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space number one (#1) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is 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 on March 13, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 27, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “6” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fifteen (15) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are in space number one (#1), lead teacher, K. Dailey and teacher assistant, T. Clark . A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 26, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once at least once a year and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use verbal communication, written notes home and text messages to communicate with parents. The NC PreK monitoring tool was completed on January 14, 2025, by the governing agency, Halifax-Warren Smart Start. There were no issues noted. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover and the metal was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. The following trainings were documented; Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The facility's EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. .0607(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. .1103(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 March 4, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE and CHILDREN FILES: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were reviewed today. The file reviewed was not in compliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed today and found to well organized and in compliance. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. Please use the record of health and safety form to help determine which health and safety trainings need to be completed. You stated K. Dailey completed the trainings in 2022; however, you were not able to locate them. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. This training needs to be completed at least once every five (5) years. Please go to the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website to compete the training: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. When asked, you stated that you had not gone into the NC Risk Management Portal in a long time to update the plan. You were just viewing the existing plan. We discussed you going into the NC Risk Management Portal https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ to update your plan annually. I advised you to print off a new plan and place with your Ready to Go Kit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover, the metal was exposed. These could cause harm to children who use them. You removed the two tricycles and the bike from the playground immediately. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2021. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for all three (3) programs. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. 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. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. 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). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space number one (#1) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is 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 on March 13, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 27, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “6” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fifteen (15) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are in space number one (#1), lead teacher, K. Dailey and teacher assistant, T. Clark . A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 26, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once at least once a year and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use verbal communication, written notes home and text messages to communicate with parents. The NC PreK monitoring tool was completed on January 14, 2025, by the governing agency, Halifax-Warren Smart Start. There were no issues noted. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover and the metal was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. The following trainings were documented; Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The facility's EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. .0607(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. .1103(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 March 4, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE and CHILDREN FILES: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were reviewed today. The file reviewed was not in compliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed today and found to well organized and in compliance. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. Please use the record of health and safety form to help determine which health and safety trainings need to be completed. You stated K. Dailey completed the trainings in 2022; however, you were not able to locate them. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. This training needs to be completed at least once every five (5) years. Please go to the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website to compete the training: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. When asked, you stated that you had not gone into the NC Risk Management Portal in a long time to update the plan. You were just viewing the existing plan. We discussed you going into the NC Risk Management Portal https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ to update your plan annually. I advised you to print off a new plan and place with your Ready to Go Kit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover, the metal was exposed. These could cause harm to children who use them. You removed the two tricycles and the bike from the playground immediately. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2021. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for all three (3) programs. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. 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. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. 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). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space number one (#1) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is 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 on March 13, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 27, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “6” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fifteen (15) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are in space number one (#1), lead teacher, K. Dailey and teacher assistant, T. Clark . A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 26, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once at least once a year and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use verbal communication, written notes home and text messages to communicate with parents. The NC PreK monitoring tool was completed on January 14, 2025, by the governing agency, Halifax-Warren Smart Start. There were no issues noted. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover and the metal was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. The following trainings were documented; Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The facility's EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. .0607(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. .1103(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 March 4, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE and CHILDREN FILES: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were reviewed today. The file reviewed was not in compliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed today and found to well organized and in compliance. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. Please use the record of health and safety form to help determine which health and safety trainings need to be completed. You stated K. Dailey completed the trainings in 2022; however, you were not able to locate them. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. This training needs to be completed at least once every five (5) years. Please go to the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website to compete the training: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. When asked, you stated that you had not gone into the NC Risk Management Portal in a long time to update the plan. You were just viewing the existing plan. We discussed you going into the NC Risk Management Portal https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ to update your plan annually. I advised you to print off a new plan and place with your Ready to Go Kit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover, the metal was exposed. These could cause harm to children who use them. You removed the two tricycles and the bike from the playground immediately. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2021. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for all three (3) programs. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. 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. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. 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). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space number one (#1) where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is 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 on March 13, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 27, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “6” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fifteen (15) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free play in centers. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are in space number one (#1), lead teacher, K. Dailey and teacher assistant, T. Clark . A selection of files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Dial 4 for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The first day of school was August 26, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:45 am-2:30 pm. Parent conferences are held once at least once a year and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use verbal communication, written notes home and text messages to communicate with parents. The NC PreK monitoring tool was completed on January 14, 2025, by the governing agency, Halifax-Warren Smart Start. There were no issues noted. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover and the metal was exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. The following trainings were documented; Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The facility's EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. .0607(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. .1103(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 March 4, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE and CHILDREN FILES: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were reviewed today. The file reviewed was not in compliance. Ten percent (10%) of children’s files were reviewed today and found to well organized and in compliance. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions and building and physical premises safety. Ms. Dailey needs to complete the rest of the health and safety trainings. Please use the record of health and safety form to help determine which health and safety trainings need to be completed. You stated K. Dailey completed the trainings in 2022; however, you were not able to locate them. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: K. Daily did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation available for review. This training needs to be completed at least once every five (5) years. Please go to the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website to compete the training: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan did not have a date indicating when it was last revised. When asked, you stated that you had not gone into the NC Risk Management Portal in a long time to update the plan. You were just viewing the existing plan. We discussed you going into the NC Risk Management Portal https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ to update your plan annually. I advised you to print off a new plan and place with your Ready to Go Kit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: On playground number three (3) where the preschool aged children play, there were two tricycles that did not have pedal coverings, the metal rod was exposed. There was also a blue and pink bike that was missing the rubber handle cover, the metal was exposed. These could cause harm to children who use them. You removed the two tricycles and the bike from the playground immediately. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2021. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for all three (3) programs. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. 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. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. 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). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 13, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 27, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “6” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fifteen (15) children from ages three (3) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in rest time, snack time and music. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff file was reviewed today. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. Due to connectivity issues a hand-written visit summary was left with you today. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Ms. Clark was missing documentation of completion of the first two weeks of orientation. The first two weeks of orientation needed to be completed by October 1, 2024. .1101(a)(b) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Ms. Clark began employment on September 17, 2024 and did not have available for review signed documentation for reviewing the EPR plan. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Ms. Clark was missing signed documentation that she had reviewed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. .0608(d)(1-4) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 12, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 100%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE: Ms. T. Clark began employment on September 17, 2024. Ms. Clark has 90 days from the first day of employment to complete the following: CPR and First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Clark can visit the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Ms. Clark also has a year to complete her health and safety trainings, staff evaluation, and staff professional development plan. Ms. Clark was missing the following out of her file: PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA: Ms. Clark was missing signed documentation that she had reviewed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. This policy must be reviewed and in the file on the first day of employment. ORIENTATION: Ms. Clark was also missing documentation of completion of the first two weeks of orientation. The first two weeks of orientation needed to be completed by October 1, 2024. Ms. Clark also needs to complete the six (6) weeks of orientation by October 29, 2024. In the file there was a copy of the old orientation form. I have provided you with an updated staff orientation form. Please begin using the updated orientation form dated January 2018. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Ms. Clark did not have available for review signed documentation for reviewing the EPR plan. Please review the facility’s EPR plan and have Ms. Clark sign stating she has reviewed the plan and place in her staff file. EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: You were using an outdated form for the Emergency Information and Health Questionnaire. These are now two (2) separate forms. Please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and print these two (2) forms and begin using them. REMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2021. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care programs have until November 1, 2024, to complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELDON DAY CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 4255011 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/29/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, Gloria Dailey, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having all lead teachers have an associate’s degree or higher. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 13, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 27, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “6” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Fifteen (15) children from ages three (3) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in rest time, snack time and music. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff file was reviewed today. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. Due to connectivity issues a hand-written visit summary was left with you today. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Ms. Clark was missing documentation of completion of the first two weeks of orientation. The first two weeks of orientation needed to be completed by October 1, 2024. .1101(a)(b) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Ms. Clark began employment on September 17, 2024 and did not have available for review signed documentation for reviewing the EPR plan. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Ms. Clark was missing signed documentation that she had reviewed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. .0608(d)(1-4) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 12, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 100%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Weldon Day Care Center, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILE: Ms. T. Clark began employment on September 17, 2024. Ms. Clark has 90 days from the first day of employment to complete the following: CPR and First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Clark can visit the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Ms. Clark also has a year to complete her health and safety trainings, staff evaluation, and staff professional development plan. Ms. Clark was missing the following out of her file: PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA: Ms. Clark was missing signed documentation that she had reviewed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. This policy must be reviewed and in the file on the first day of employment. ORIENTATION: Ms. Clark was also missing documentation of completion of the first two weeks of orientation. The first two weeks of orientation needed to be completed by October 1, 2024. Ms. Clark also needs to complete the six (6) weeks of orientation by October 29, 2024. In the file there was a copy of the old orientation form. I have provided you with an updated staff orientation form. Please begin using the updated orientation form dated January 2018. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Ms. Clark did not have available for review signed documentation for reviewing the EPR plan. Please review the facility’s EPR plan and have Ms. Clark sign stating she has reviewed the plan and place in her staff file. EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: You were using an outdated form for the Emergency Information and Health Questionnaire. These are now two (2) separate forms. Please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and print these two (2) forms and begin using them. REMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on March 23, 2021. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care programs have until November 1, 2024, to complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times