Weldon Elementary School

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Weldon Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, Ms. Johnson, Family Service Specialist, notified you, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, of my visit. You were unable to attend today’s visit because you were attending teacher professional development. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025.The sanitation inspection was completed on February 18, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “9” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on October 2, 2025, as approved for “day time care only”. Twenty-nine (29) children aged three years old to five years old were present. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, music and movement, and personal care routines. The children observed eating the following for lunch: grilled cheese sandwich, French fries, oranges, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The monitoring tool was off-site with the local Partnership. The monitoring tool will be reviewed during the next visit. 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 teacher B. Scott and assistant teacher, J. Green in space #202, teacher G. Boyd and assistant teacher C. Latta in space #, teacher T. Holden and assistant teacher T. Albritton in space #202. T. Miles, substitute teacher, was in space #202 for the day. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. It was stated that the program uses Brigance for the 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 and Spring. The first day of school was August 11, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. The teachers communicate with the parents via phone calls. 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 two violations cited today were corrected during the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. T. Miles, substitute did not have an emergency information form on file for review. .0701(a) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. T. Miles, substitute did not have a health questionnaire on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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 AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of staff files and children files were reviewed today. The files were well organized. The file for T. Miles, substitute, was missing documentation of the health questionnaire and the emergency information form. Ms. Miles completed both forms during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. Your facility operates as a NC PreK program. We reviewed all three (3) pathways available to you. You have decided to pursue Pathway One-Program Assessment. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway One. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, NCRLAP website, self-study form, the approved curriculum list, and DCDEE WORKS. You are going to begin working on your self-study. We will possibly transition you to your new license in April 2026. As we discussed, the application has all the links to download the forms needed to complete Pathway One. Please remember it will take at least three (3) months to complete the self-study, so it’s very important to get started with the self-study process. ENVIRONENT RATING SCALE: We discussed reaching out to request an outreach assessment through the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP). Also, visiting NCRLAP.org website to review the Self-Study process. We plan to request the scale in March 2026. As a reminder all NC Pre Programs must score a 5.0 or hirer on an ECERS-3 edition. During today’s visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template. You were given a copy of the form at the conclusion of today’s visit. RESOURCES: NC Rated License Assessment Project: https://ncrlap.org/ Halifax Smart Start 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. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: Due to technical difficulties, I was not able to verify your ABCMS roster. Please make sure you have created your ABCMS Roster and each of your staff is connected to the roster. I will verify your ABCMS Roster at your next visit. 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. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on July 24, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have also completed the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. 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 Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, Ms. Johnson, Family Service Specialist, notified you, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, of my visit. You were unable to attend today’s visit because you were attending teacher professional development. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025.The sanitation inspection was completed on February 18, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “9” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on October 2, 2025, as approved for “day time care only”. Twenty-nine (29) children aged three years old to five years old were present. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, music and movement, and personal care routines. The children observed eating the following for lunch: grilled cheese sandwich, French fries, oranges, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The monitoring tool was off-site with the local Partnership. The monitoring tool will be reviewed during the next visit. 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 teacher B. Scott and assistant teacher, J. Green in space #202, teacher G. Boyd and assistant teacher C. Latta in space #, teacher T. Holden and assistant teacher T. Albritton in space #202. T. Miles, substitute teacher, was in space #202 for the day. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. It was stated that the program uses Brigance for the 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 and Spring. The first day of school was August 11, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. The teachers communicate with the parents via phone calls. 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 two violations cited today were corrected during the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. T. Miles, substitute did not have an emergency information form on file for review. .0701(a) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. T. Miles, substitute did not have a health questionnaire on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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 AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of staff files and children files were reviewed today. The files were well organized. The file for T. Miles, substitute, was missing documentation of the health questionnaire and the emergency information form. Ms. Miles completed both forms during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. Your facility operates as a NC PreK program. We reviewed all three (3) pathways available to you. You have decided to pursue Pathway One-Program Assessment. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway One. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, NCRLAP website, self-study form, the approved curriculum list, and DCDEE WORKS. You are going to begin working on your self-study. We will possibly transition you to your new license in April 2026. As we discussed, the application has all the links to download the forms needed to complete Pathway One. Please remember it will take at least three (3) months to complete the self-study, so it’s very important to get started with the self-study process. ENVIRONENT RATING SCALE: We discussed reaching out to request an outreach assessment through the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP). Also, visiting NCRLAP.org website to review the Self-Study process. We plan to request the scale in March 2026. As a reminder all NC Pre Programs must score a 5.0 or hirer on an ECERS-3 edition. During today’s visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template. You were given a copy of the form at the conclusion of today’s visit. RESOURCES: NC Rated License Assessment Project: https://ncrlap.org/ Halifax Smart Start 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. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: Due to technical difficulties, I was not able to verify your ABCMS roster. Please make sure you have created your ABCMS Roster and each of your staff is connected to the roster. I will verify your ABCMS Roster at your next visit. 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. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on July 24, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have also completed the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. 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 Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, Ms. Johnson, Family Service Specialist, notified you, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, of my visit. You were unable to attend today’s visit because you were attending teacher professional development. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025.The sanitation inspection was completed on February 18, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “9” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on October 2, 2025, as approved for “day time care only”. Twenty-nine (29) children aged three years old to five years old were present. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, music and movement, and personal care routines. The children observed eating the following for lunch: grilled cheese sandwich, French fries, oranges, and milk. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The monitoring tool was off-site with the local Partnership. The monitoring tool will be reviewed during the next visit. 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 teacher B. Scott and assistant teacher, J. Green in space #202, teacher G. Boyd and assistant teacher C. Latta in space #, teacher T. Holden and assistant teacher T. Albritton in space #202. T. Miles, substitute teacher, was in space #202 for the day. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. It was stated that the program uses Brigance for the 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 and Spring. The first day of school was August 11, 2025. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:00pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. The teachers communicate with the parents via phone calls. 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 two violations cited today were corrected during the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. T. Miles, substitute did not have an emergency information form on file for review. .0701(a) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. T. Miles, substitute did not have a health questionnaire on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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 AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of staff files and children files were reviewed today. The files were well organized. The file for T. Miles, substitute, was missing documentation of the health questionnaire and the emergency information form. Ms. Miles completed both forms during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. Your facility operates as a NC PreK program. We reviewed all three (3) pathways available to you. You have decided to pursue Pathway One-Program Assessment. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway One. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, NCRLAP website, self-study form, the approved curriculum list, and DCDEE WORKS. You are going to begin working on your self-study. We will possibly transition you to your new license in April 2026. As we discussed, the application has all the links to download the forms needed to complete Pathway One. Please remember it will take at least three (3) months to complete the self-study, so it’s very important to get started with the self-study process. ENVIRONENT RATING SCALE: We discussed reaching out to request an outreach assessment through the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP). Also, visiting NCRLAP.org website to review the Self-Study process. We plan to request the scale in March 2026. As a reminder all NC Pre Programs must score a 5.0 or hirer on an ECERS-3 edition. During today’s visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template. You were given a copy of the form at the conclusion of today’s visit. RESOURCES: NC Rated License Assessment Project: https://ncrlap.org/ Halifax Smart Start 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. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: Due to technical difficulties, I was not able to verify your ABCMS roster. Please make sure you have created your ABCMS Roster and each of your staff is connected to the roster. I will verify your ABCMS Roster at your next visit. 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. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on July 24, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have also completed the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Weldon Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:50 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. You, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, were present available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 18, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “9” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on September 24, 2024, and the facility was approved for “day time care only”. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The children were served the following for lunch: chicken wings, roll, french fries, mixed fruit, and milk. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection available for review was conducted on August 23, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch around the climbing equipment measured between 3 and 4 inches, particularly in front of the slide and in front of the stairs. The depth of the mulch should have been 6 inches or more. .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 October 2, 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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: ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): The fire inspection available for review was dated August 23, 2024. Please remember fire inspections must be completed annually and on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s form. You can print this form at DCDEE’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . Please contact your fire inspector immediately to schedule an inspection. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: In the outdoor learning environment that the children play in; the mulch around the climbing equipment was measuring between 3 and 4 inches, particularly in front of the slide and in front of the stairs. There was also grass and weeds growing through the mulch. Please remember mulch must measure six inches around your climbing equipment. The mulch needs to be free of grass and weeds. You stated you are in the process of ordering mulch. You may want to fluff up the mulch using a rake or a tiller, until the new mulch is put down and remove the weeds and grass. RESOURCES: 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 on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ABCMS MOODLE TRAINING-CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed the ABCMS Moodle training; and have connected 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. 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. 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 July 24, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have completed the lead paint and asbestos survey requirements. 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 Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:50 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. You, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, were present available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 8, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 18, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “9” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on September 24, 2024, and the facility was approved for “day time care only”. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The children were served the following for lunch: chicken wings, roll, french fries, mixed fruit, and milk. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection available for review was conducted on August 23, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch around the climbing equipment measured between 3 and 4 inches, particularly in front of the slide and in front of the stairs. The depth of the mulch should have been 6 inches or more. .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 October 2, 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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: ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): The fire inspection available for review was dated August 23, 2024. Please remember fire inspections must be completed annually and on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s form. You can print this form at DCDEE’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . Please contact your fire inspector immediately to schedule an inspection. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: In the outdoor learning environment that the children play in; the mulch around the climbing equipment was measuring between 3 and 4 inches, particularly in front of the slide and in front of the stairs. There was also grass and weeds growing through the mulch. Please remember mulch must measure six inches around your climbing equipment. The mulch needs to be free of grass and weeds. You stated you are in the process of ordering mulch. You may want to fluff up the mulch using a rake or a tiller, until the new mulch is put down and remove the weeds and grass. RESOURCES: 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 on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ABCMS MOODLE TRAINING-CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed the ABCMS Moodle training; and have connected 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. 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. 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 July 24, 2025. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have completed the lead paint and asbestos survey requirements. 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 Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, Ms. Scott, Lead Teacher, notified you, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, of my visit. You arrived shortly after the visit began and were available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 23, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on September 24, 2024, and the facility was approved for “day time care only”. Thirty-one (31) children aged four years old to five years old were present. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor environment were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The children were observed eating in the cafeteria the following for lunch: chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries, mixed fruit, roll, and milk. 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 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown drill was conducted on September 16, 2024. The next drill should have been conducted in December 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. Boyd did not have documentation available for review of 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 January 22, 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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 AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of staff files and children files were reviewed today. The files were well organized. There was one (1) item missing from the staff file listed below. PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA: Ms. Boyd did not have documentation available for review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. Please remember all new and existing staff must have documentation of review of the policy. Please review the policy with Ms. Boyd and place the documentation in her file. SAFETY AND HEALTH (LOCKDOWN/SHELTER IN PLACE DRILLS): The last lockdown drill was conducted on September 16, 2024. The next drill should have been conducted in December 2024. Please remember that either a lock down drill or a shelter in place drill must be conducted every three (3) months. You may want to set an alarm on your computer or phone to help you remember. It is also helpful to write on a calendar the day you plan to conduct the drill. I also spoke to your school resource officer, who stated he was not aware that a lock down drill needed to be completed every three (3) months. We discussed some options on how he could complete these drills. RESOURCES: 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. 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. 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. 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 24, 2022. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You will need to test your water for lead by March 24, 2025. You have begun the enrollment process for lead paint and asbestos. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Weldon Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:30 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. You, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, were present available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 23, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on August 8, 2023, and the facility was approved for “day time care only”. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection available for review was dated August 8, 2023. The fire inspection should have been completed on or prior to August 8, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Ms. Miles a substitute in space number #202 did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 October 3, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit 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 99%. 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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: SUBSTITUTE STAFF FILE: Teressa Miles was substituting in space number #202. Ms. Miles did not have a staff file available for review, however; I was able to verify that Ms. Miles had a current criminal background check (CBC) letter. Ms. Miles CBC letter will expire on November 18, 2024. Ms. Easter stated Ms. Miles’ file is located at Central Office. I informed Ms. Easter that Ms. Miles needs to have a copy of her file on-site where she is substituting at. FIRE INSPECTION: The fire inspection available for review was dated August 8, 2023. Please remember fire inspections must be completed annually and on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s form. You can print this form at DCDEE’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . Please contact your fire inspector immediately to schedule an inspection. Once the fire inspection has been completed, please submit the original inspection to me within a week of the inspection being completed. APPROVED SPACE: You stated you currently space number #201 and #204 are not in use right now, but you are considering using space number #204. We reviewed the approved floor plan and space calculations worksheet together and I told you room #204 has been approved and you can use it. You stated that the room has not been used in a while and would reach out to the Environmental Health Inspector to inspect the space. I also provided you with a copy of the approved floor plan. RESOURCES: 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 on 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 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 24, 2022. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have begun the enrollment process for lead paint and asbestos. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION: RECALLS: • Red toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets • Intellio Toys, Bright Builder Fort Kits • Shawshank LEDz Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters Toys and Easter Squeezable Toys • Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers • MJKSARE High Chairs I encourage you to share this information with families, as a few of these items might be used in a child’s home and not in child care facilities. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Weldon Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:30 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. You, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, were present available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 23, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on August 8, 2023, and the facility was approved for “day time care only”. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection available for review was dated August 8, 2023. The fire inspection should have been completed on or prior to August 8, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Ms. Miles a substitute in space number #202 did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 October 3, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit 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 99%. 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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: SUBSTITUTE STAFF FILE: Teressa Miles was substituting in space number #202. Ms. Miles did not have a staff file available for review, however; I was able to verify that Ms. Miles had a current criminal background check (CBC) letter. Ms. Miles CBC letter will expire on November 18, 2024. Ms. Easter stated Ms. Miles’ file is located at Central Office. I informed Ms. Easter that Ms. Miles needs to have a copy of her file on-site where she is substituting at. FIRE INSPECTION: The fire inspection available for review was dated August 8, 2023. Please remember fire inspections must be completed annually and on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s form. You can print this form at DCDEE’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . Please contact your fire inspector immediately to schedule an inspection. Once the fire inspection has been completed, please submit the original inspection to me within a week of the inspection being completed. APPROVED SPACE: You stated you currently space number #201 and #204 are not in use right now, but you are considering using space number #204. We reviewed the approved floor plan and space calculations worksheet together and I told you room #204 has been approved and you can use it. You stated that the room has not been used in a while and would reach out to the Environmental Health Inspector to inspect the space. I also provided you with a copy of the approved floor plan. RESOURCES: 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 on 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 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 24, 2022. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have begun the enrollment process for lead paint and asbestos. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION: RECALLS: • Red toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets • Intellio Toys, Bright Builder Fort Kits • Shawshank LEDz Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters Toys and Easter Squeezable Toys • Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers • MJKSARE High Chairs I encourage you to share this information with families, as a few of these items might be used in a child’s home and not in child care facilities. 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 Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:30 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. You, A. Easter, PreK Coordinator, were present available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for all lead teachers having an AAS or higher in ECE/CD. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 23, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “2” demerits. The fire inspection was complete on August 8, 2023, and the facility was approved for “day time care only”. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection available for review was dated August 8, 2023. The fire inspection should have been completed on or prior to August 8, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Ms. Miles a substitute in space number #202 did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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 October 3, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit 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 99%. 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. OWNER INFORMAION: Halifax Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: 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: SUBSTITUTE STAFF FILE: Teressa Miles was substituting in space number #202. Ms. Miles did not have a staff file available for review, however; I was able to verify that Ms. Miles had a current criminal background check (CBC) letter. Ms. Miles CBC letter will expire on November 18, 2024. Ms. Easter stated Ms. Miles’ file is located at Central Office. I informed Ms. Easter that Ms. Miles needs to have a copy of her file on-site where she is substituting at. FIRE INSPECTION: The fire inspection available for review was dated August 8, 2023. Please remember fire inspections must be completed annually and on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s form. You can print this form at DCDEE’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . Please contact your fire inspector immediately to schedule an inspection. Once the fire inspection has been completed, please submit the original inspection to me within a week of the inspection being completed. APPROVED SPACE: You stated you currently space number #201 and #204 are not in use right now, but you are considering using space number #204. We reviewed the approved floor plan and space calculations worksheet together and I told you room #204 has been approved and you can use it. You stated that the room has not been used in a while and would reach out to the Environmental Health Inspector to inspect the space. I also provided you with a copy of the approved floor plan. RESOURCES: 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 on 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 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 24, 2022. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have begun the enrollment process for lead paint and asbestos. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION: RECALLS: • Red toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets • Intellio Toys, Bright Builder Fort Kits • Shawshank LEDz Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters Toys and Easter Squeezable Toys • Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers • MJKSARE High Chairs I encourage you to share this information with families, as a few of these items might be used in a child’s home and not in child care facilities. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Weldon Elementary School Facility ID: 42000250 Consultant: EMILY HARGROVE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 11:25 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an routine unannounced visit. B. Scott, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. I also met with D. Wood principal, who also assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on February 7, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 22, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 3, 2023 earning a Provisional rating. The last fire inspection was conducted August 8, 2023 but must be recorded on the DCDEE fire inspection form. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Weldon City Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. Weldon Preschool Global Academy has a new principal/administrator, D. Wood. A copy of the require Preservice Requirements for Administrators was left with you today, to be completed and have signed by the Superintendent. I ask that it be submitted to me by October 6, 2023. Principal Wood will also need submit his education, principal license, to WORKS. Twenty-three (23) Children were observed engaging in free choice center play, teacher directed art activities and outdoor gross motor play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were positive and nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 200, power strip did not have safety plugs. This was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) GENERAL RULE REMINDERS: Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your center. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 12, 2023. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how you plan to maintain compliance in the future in addition to how it was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION: COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 92% over the current 18-month time frame. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: Electrical outlets were uncovered in Space #1 Classroom 200. We discussed that these outlets need to be covered at all times when not in use. This was corrected during visit. PROGRAM RECORDS: Fire Drills/Emergency Drills, Fire inspection, Sanitation report, First Aid/CPR Poster, Playground Outdoor Inspections, EMC Plan and License were reviewed and current. FIRE INSPECTION: You submitted the fire inspection. SANITATION INSOECTION: You submitted sanitation inspection. DCDEE WORKS: New staff that has not had their education evaluated will need to create a WORKS account by accessing our website under the provider tab, then click DCDEE WORKS. Once account is created, staff should upload or submit original transcripts or certificates to the division for evaluation of their education. Existing staff who has completed additional college course work should also upload and or submit new transcripts. Staff should also apply for what position they want to be evaluated for. (teacher, lead teacher, group leader, etc.) If you need assistance or have any questions, you should contact our workforce education unit. NEW CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK LEGISLATIVE CHANGES: The 2022-2023 Appropriations Bill (HB 103) signed by Governor Cooper on July 11, 2022, made two important changes to North Carolina General Statute 110-90-2 regarding child care Criminal Background Checks. • The period for background check qualification renewals was revised from three years to five years. • The provisional qualification period was reduced to forty-five days. The Division intends to implement these changes as soon as possible. An individual’s current Qualification Letter will be extended 2 years for the total of 5 years. New Qualification Letters will not be generated. Individuals with a Provisional Qualification Letter will receive a Qualification Letter on the 45th day. Letters are generated in the Criminal Background Check portal. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Health and safety trainings are due every five (5) years. If any staff completed trainings in 2017, trainings will be due this year, 2022. I encourage staff to be intentional and start completing trainings. Health and safety trainings are now on MOODLE. There are a couple of ways for a student to access the health and safety training. • The enrollment process and completion of course materials tend to work best with a windows laptop or desktop using Firefox, but other devices and Google Chrome should also work. • From the Moodle home page, students need to log-in with their NCID and password. The log-in is in the upper right corner of the screen. • After log-in, the student should scroll to the bottom of the page. In the ‘Search courses’ box, the student should type in the short name “Year 2023 CCDF” and then click go. The student should not register for prior year courses as they are no longer available. • After completing the course search for “Year 2023 CCDF”, the student should be able to register for the course. • Once registered, the student will then need to use the “ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS” for step-by-step instructions. Should a student encounter an issue, we are requesting they report the CCDF 2023 course issue (i.e. they are unable to complete the course evaluation or receive a training certificate), to the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center using the following link https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form/. Should the student need additional guidance with accessing the training, please refer them to Amia Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant, at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov or by telephone at 919-814-6365. N.C. Exemptions North Carolina law provides for two types of exemptions from required immunizations. They are medical and religious. Medical Exemption G.S.130A-156. Medical exemption. The Commission for Public Health shall adopt by rule medical contraindications to immunizations required by G.S. 130A-152. If a physician licensed to practice medicine in this State certifies that a required immunization is or may be detrimental to a person's health due to the presence of one of the contraindications adopted by the Commission, the person is not required to receive the specified immunization as long as the contraindication persists. The State Health Director may, upon request by a physician licensed to practice medicine in this State, grant a medical exemption to a required immunization for a contraindication not on the list adopted by the Commission. Medical exemptions can only be requested by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina. If a physician determines the need to request a medical exemption from a required immunization for a patient and needs assistance, they should contact the North Carolina Immunization Branch at (919) 707-5550. * (08/03/2020)Revised Medical Exemption Statement and Physician’s Request for Medical Exemption Forms Memo * Medical Exemption (PDF, 170 KB) (DHHS 3987) Use this form for true contraindications, i.e. those recognized by the Commission for Public Health. * Physician’s Request for Medical Exemption (PDF, 136 KB) (DHHS 3995) Use this form for contraindications not recognized by the Commission for Public Health. Religious Exemption G.S.130A-157. Religious exemption If the bona fide religious beliefs of an adult or the parent, guardian or person in loco parentis of a child are contrary to the immunization requirements contained in this Part, the adult or the child shall be exempt from the requirements. Upon submission of a written statement of the bona fide religious beliefs and opposition to the immunization requirements, the person may attend the college, university, school or facility without presenting a certificate of immunization. There is no form for requesting religious exemptions in North Carolina. To claim a religious exemption, the parent or person requesting the exemption must write a statement of their religious objection to immunization, including the name and date of birth of the person for whom the exemption is being requested. This statement would then be provided to schools, child care programs, camps, etc. in place of an immunization record. If a family is requesting a religious exemption for more than one child, a separate statement should be prepared for each child. Statements of religious objection to immunization do not need to be notarized, signed by a religious leader, or prepared by an attorney. They do not need to be submitted to the state for review or approval. Personal Belief 10A NCAC 41A .0403 Non-Religious Personal Belief No Exemption: Except as provided in G.S. 130A-156 and G.S. 130A-157, and 10A NCAC 41A .0404 and .0405, no child shall be exempt from the requirements of 10A NCAC 41 .0401; there is no exception to these requirements for the case of a personal belief or philosophy of a parent or guardian not founded upon a religious belief. FLEXIBILITY IN POLICY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: All flexibilities expired October 15, 2021, with the exception of the flexibilities related to the star rated license, sanitation, and fire inspections. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT: I also encourage you to contact Kathy Vick, Child Care Health Consultant at 252-537-5621 (kvick@hwss.org). Ms. Vick can provide assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices as they relate to COVID-19, (Coronavirus). If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-214-8454 or emily.hargrove@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809 or susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care and new child care requirements, and how to create a DCDEE WORKS account can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • North Carolina Risk Management Portal for EPR updates/review: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/# • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center GETTING HELP WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS: The Healthy Social Behaviors in Child Care Centers Project (HSB) provides ideas to create a learning environment that can assist in preventing challenging behaviors. They provide free technical assistance, professional development, and they offer a variety of additional resources. For additional information on the Healthy Social Behaviors Project or to view a current listing of scheduled trainings, browse the NC Child Care Resource & Referral Council website. For information about Pyramid Model CEU-level trainings, contact the HSB Education Specialist, Liz Tuttle at etuttle@childcareresourcesinc.org. To obtain a Request for TA Services, contact your local Behavior Specialist or email the Statewide Project Manager, Smokie Brawley, at sbrawley@childcareresourcesinc.org. 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