10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: PAMELIA CARMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1025-346A Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Ashley Martinez, director, accompanied me during a walkthrough of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Martinez and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. October 21, 2025, a staff member failed to provide a safe environment for a seven-year-old child when the staff member left the child in the facility bus for approximately one and a half hours to two hours, placing the child at risk of harm. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. A seven-year-old child was left unattended on a vehicle for more than one hour. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On October 21, 2025, a staff member did not adequately use the transportation log as children departed the facility bus, resulting in a seven-year-old child being left unattended in the vehicle for approximately one hour and a half to two hours. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On January 13, 2026, the Division substantiated child maltreatment regarding the supervision of children. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me Pamelia Carmon, Investigations Consultant at 919-280-2252, or pamelia.carmon@dhhs.nc.gov or Sheronda Harris, Investigations Supervisor at Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: PAMELIA CARMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1025-346A Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Ashley Martinez, director, accompanied me during a walkthrough of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Martinez and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. October 21, 2025, a staff member failed to provide a safe environment for a seven-year-old child when the staff member left the child in the facility bus for approximately one and a half hours to two hours, placing the child at risk of harm. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. A seven-year-old child was left unattended on a vehicle for more than one hour. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On October 21, 2025, a staff member did not adequately use the transportation log as children departed the facility bus, resulting in a seven-year-old child being left unattended in the vehicle for approximately one hour and a half to two hours. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On January 13, 2026, the Division substantiated child maltreatment regarding the supervision of children. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me Pamelia Carmon, Investigations Consultant at 919-280-2252, or pamelia.carmon@dhhs.nc.gov or Sheronda Harris, Investigations Supervisor at Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: PAMELIA CARMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1025-346A Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Ashley Martinez, director, accompanied me during a walkthrough of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Martinez and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. October 21, 2025, a staff member failed to provide a safe environment for a seven-year-old child when the staff member left the child in the facility bus for approximately one and a half hours to two hours, placing the child at risk of harm. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. A seven-year-old child was left unattended on a vehicle for more than one hour. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On October 21, 2025, a staff member did not adequately use the transportation log as children departed the facility bus, resulting in a seven-year-old child being left unattended in the vehicle for approximately one hour and a half to two hours. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On January 13, 2026, the Division substantiated child maltreatment regarding the supervision of children. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me Pamelia Carmon, Investigations Consultant at 919-280-2252, or pamelia.carmon@dhhs.nc.gov or Sheronda Harris, Investigations Supervisor at Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: PAMELIA CARMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1025-346A Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Ashley Martinez, director, accompanied me during a walkthrough of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Martinez and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. October 21, 2025, a staff member failed to provide a safe environment for a seven-year-old child when the staff member left the child in the facility bus for approximately one and a half hours to two hours, placing the child at risk of harm. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. A seven-year-old child was left unattended on a vehicle for more than one hour. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) 1128 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On October 21, 2025, a staff member did not adequately use the transportation log as children departed the facility bus, resulting in a seven-year-old child being left unattended in the vehicle for approximately one hour and a half to two hours. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On January 13, 2026, the Division substantiated child maltreatment regarding the supervision of children. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me Pamelia Carmon, Investigations Consultant at 919-280-2252, or pamelia.carmon@dhhs.nc.gov or Sheronda Harris, Investigations Supervisor at Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. Your last annual compliance was on 7-31-24. The center currently operates with a 3-star license, operating at 30 sq. ft. inside, & ratios at 0713 (a). My visit was conducted with you, Ashley Martinez, Director. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored. The children were observed participating in free play activities, eating lunch and some were preparing for a nap. During my walkthrough, Ms. Martinez accompanied me. I monitored required posted documents, interactions between staff and children, discipline, supervision, group sizes, space capacity, program records, fire drills, Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drills, equipment, furnishings, and medications requirements. The center uses one 15-passenger 2019 van (Tag #JC-2392) and one 2004 mini-bus (Tag #YZ-8488) to transport children. Upon arrival, thirteen (13) school-age children were on a field trip with two (2) staff members; these children and staff members were using the van. When they returned to the center, I monitored both vehicles. While checking the seat belts in the van, one seat belt located on the 2nd set of sets would not retrack back, leaving twelve working seat belts. Katie, group leader, reported a child used the broken seat belt earlier today. Ashley stated if more than twelve (12) children are transported, they will use the mini-bus or another vehicle from a sister center until the seat belt is fixed. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection=3-6-25 (scan your 2026 inspection to your consultant within 5 days of completion) *Sanitation inspection=1-17-25 (scan me your 2025-2026 inspections) *The last water test for lead was on 4-10-24 & will expire on 4-10-27. *EPR training was completed by Dare on 10-27-15. *The EPR plan was last updated on 2-6-25. *I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility (Kids Educational Center II, Inc.) listed as current-active. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 8-6-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 5, a tube of diazepam rectal gel was not in the original box and was missing a pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. 1. One bottle of Parent’s Choice Wash & Shampoo was used on an infant without a permission slip from the parent. 2. In space 5, the permission slip for diazepam rectal gel expired 2-5-25. 3. The permission slip for administering chronic medication was missing the “criteria for giving the medication” section. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. 1.In space 7, the cabinet door located over the handwashing sink was missing a hinge. And some of the cabinet doors located under the sink were missing the bottom piece and staplers were exposed. 2. The cover to the dryer vent was missing, exposing the hole. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1106 Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. Thirteen children were transported on the van, with twelve working seat belts. GS 110-91(13) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The indicator needle on the fire extinguisher located in the 15-passenger van indicated it needs rechanging. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One child’s action plan for seizures expired. .0801(b) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* *The indoor/outdoor areas should be checked daily for broken equipment; broken equipment should be removed. We discussed making sure staff notify administrative staff when toys, equipment, locks, etc. are broken. *We discussed assigning the Group Leader and/or Program Coordinator to check the fire extinguishers, seat belts, tires, etc. on the transportation vehicles to verify they are in compliance. *All medication must have a current signed and dated permission slip from the child’s parent and if it’s prescription medication, it must have an original label from the pharmacy. Chronic illness medications such as seizure and/or asthma medication must have an action plan. If the parent does not complete a permission slip/action plan when the medication is brought to the center, the medication must be returned home. *I suggest parents should be dropped off the medications at the office for administrative staff to review the label and verify the permission slip and/or action plan (if required) is properly completed. *Permission slips for chronic illness medications expires every 6 months. Medical Action plans must be updated by the parent or doctor every 12 months. The action plan the center is using does not meet childcare guidelines. During today’s visit, Asley contacted Lisa Terry, Health Care Nurse, for an action plan for seizures. ***WE DISCUSSED*** *Attendance of children participating in off-premises activities must be at the center and with the staff when off-premises. Rule. 1005 *Document on line 7 of the staff and training worksheet when you add/update the ABCMS database for your staff. Three employees need to be added to your ABCMS roster (Angelina R., Julia F. & Ashley M.) you stated you’re currently working with the criminal record unit for assistance to add their information. *Field Trip permission forms must have the parent’s permission and the following: Location of the trip, arrival & departure times, date of the trip, person in charge, contact number (person in charge) and purpose of the activity. For transportation/Off-premises activities see rules .2509, .2507 .0512 &.1003. *Remember to continue to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. ****QRIS/Rated License Reminders***** *Remember to have staff’s education information on file with DCDEE/Workforce and their information must be current in WORKS database. *PROGRAM ASTANDARDS: For trainings on environment rating scales go to www.ncrlap@uncg.edu and/or contact Wake County Smart Start or Child Care Services Association. Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Licensing Consultant 919-819-9304 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. Your last annual compliance was on 7-31-24. The center currently operates with a 3-star license, operating at 30 sq. ft. inside, & ratios at 0713 (a). My visit was conducted with you, Ashley Martinez, Director. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored. The children were observed participating in free play activities, eating lunch and some were preparing for a nap. During my walkthrough, Ms. Martinez accompanied me. I monitored required posted documents, interactions between staff and children, discipline, supervision, group sizes, space capacity, program records, fire drills, Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drills, equipment, furnishings, and medications requirements. The center uses one 15-passenger 2019 van (Tag #JC-2392) and one 2004 mini-bus (Tag #YZ-8488) to transport children. Upon arrival, thirteen (13) school-age children were on a field trip with two (2) staff members; these children and staff members were using the van. When they returned to the center, I monitored both vehicles. While checking the seat belts in the van, one seat belt located on the 2nd set of sets would not retrack back, leaving twelve working seat belts. Katie, group leader, reported a child used the broken seat belt earlier today. Ashley stated if more than twelve (12) children are transported, they will use the mini-bus or another vehicle from a sister center until the seat belt is fixed. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection=3-6-25 (scan your 2026 inspection to your consultant within 5 days of completion) *Sanitation inspection=1-17-25 (scan me your 2025-2026 inspections) *The last water test for lead was on 4-10-24 & will expire on 4-10-27. *EPR training was completed by Dare on 10-27-15. *The EPR plan was last updated on 2-6-25. *I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility (Kids Educational Center II, Inc.) listed as current-active. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 8-6-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 5, a tube of diazepam rectal gel was not in the original box and was missing a pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. 1. One bottle of Parent’s Choice Wash & Shampoo was used on an infant without a permission slip from the parent. 2. In space 5, the permission slip for diazepam rectal gel expired 2-5-25. 3. The permission slip for administering chronic medication was missing the “criteria for giving the medication” section. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. 1.In space 7, the cabinet door located over the handwashing sink was missing a hinge. And some of the cabinet doors located under the sink were missing the bottom piece and staplers were exposed. 2. The cover to the dryer vent was missing, exposing the hole. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1106 Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. Thirteen children were transported on the van, with twelve working seat belts. GS 110-91(13) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The indicator needle on the fire extinguisher located in the 15-passenger van indicated it needs rechanging. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One child’s action plan for seizures expired. .0801(b) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* *The indoor/outdoor areas should be checked daily for broken equipment; broken equipment should be removed. We discussed making sure staff notify administrative staff when toys, equipment, locks, etc. are broken. *We discussed assigning the Group Leader and/or Program Coordinator to check the fire extinguishers, seat belts, tires, etc. on the transportation vehicles to verify they are in compliance. *All medication must have a current signed and dated permission slip from the child’s parent and if it’s prescription medication, it must have an original label from the pharmacy. Chronic illness medications such as seizure and/or asthma medication must have an action plan. If the parent does not complete a permission slip/action plan when the medication is brought to the center, the medication must be returned home. *I suggest parents should be dropped off the medications at the office for administrative staff to review the label and verify the permission slip and/or action plan (if required) is properly completed. *Permission slips for chronic illness medications expires every 6 months. Medical Action plans must be updated by the parent or doctor every 12 months. The action plan the center is using does not meet childcare guidelines. During today’s visit, Asley contacted Lisa Terry, Health Care Nurse, for an action plan for seizures. ***WE DISCUSSED*** *Attendance of children participating in off-premises activities must be at the center and with the staff when off-premises. Rule. 1005 *Document on line 7 of the staff and training worksheet when you add/update the ABCMS database for your staff. Three employees need to be added to your ABCMS roster (Angelina R., Julia F. & Ashley M.) you stated you’re currently working with the criminal record unit for assistance to add their information. *Field Trip permission forms must have the parent’s permission and the following: Location of the trip, arrival & departure times, date of the trip, person in charge, contact number (person in charge) and purpose of the activity. For transportation/Off-premises activities see rules .2509, .2507 .0512 &.1003. *Remember to continue to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. ****QRIS/Rated License Reminders***** *Remember to have staff’s education information on file with DCDEE/Workforce and their information must be current in WORKS database. *PROGRAM ASTANDARDS: For trainings on environment rating scales go to www.ncrlap@uncg.edu and/or contact Wake County Smart Start or Child Care Services Association. Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Licensing Consultant 919-819-9304 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. Your last annual compliance was on 7-31-24. The center currently operates with a 3-star license, operating at 30 sq. ft. inside, & ratios at 0713 (a). My visit was conducted with you, Ashley Martinez, Director. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored. The children were observed participating in free play activities, eating lunch and some were preparing for a nap. During my walkthrough, Ms. Martinez accompanied me. I monitored required posted documents, interactions between staff and children, discipline, supervision, group sizes, space capacity, program records, fire drills, Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drills, equipment, furnishings, and medications requirements. The center uses one 15-passenger 2019 van (Tag #JC-2392) and one 2004 mini-bus (Tag #YZ-8488) to transport children. Upon arrival, thirteen (13) school-age children were on a field trip with two (2) staff members; these children and staff members were using the van. When they returned to the center, I monitored both vehicles. While checking the seat belts in the van, one seat belt located on the 2nd set of sets would not retrack back, leaving twelve working seat belts. Katie, group leader, reported a child used the broken seat belt earlier today. Ashley stated if more than twelve (12) children are transported, they will use the mini-bus or another vehicle from a sister center until the seat belt is fixed. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection=3-6-25 (scan your 2026 inspection to your consultant within 5 days of completion) *Sanitation inspection=1-17-25 (scan me your 2025-2026 inspections) *The last water test for lead was on 4-10-24 & will expire on 4-10-27. *EPR training was completed by Dare on 10-27-15. *The EPR plan was last updated on 2-6-25. *I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility (Kids Educational Center II, Inc.) listed as current-active. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 8-6-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 5, a tube of diazepam rectal gel was not in the original box and was missing a pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. 1. One bottle of Parent’s Choice Wash & Shampoo was used on an infant without a permission slip from the parent. 2. In space 5, the permission slip for diazepam rectal gel expired 2-5-25. 3. The permission slip for administering chronic medication was missing the “criteria for giving the medication” section. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. 1.In space 7, the cabinet door located over the handwashing sink was missing a hinge. And some of the cabinet doors located under the sink were missing the bottom piece and staplers were exposed. 2. The cover to the dryer vent was missing, exposing the hole. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1106 Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. Thirteen children were transported on the van, with twelve working seat belts. GS 110-91(13) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The indicator needle on the fire extinguisher located in the 15-passenger van indicated it needs rechanging. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One child’s action plan for seizures expired. .0801(b) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* *The indoor/outdoor areas should be checked daily for broken equipment; broken equipment should be removed. We discussed making sure staff notify administrative staff when toys, equipment, locks, etc. are broken. *We discussed assigning the Group Leader and/or Program Coordinator to check the fire extinguishers, seat belts, tires, etc. on the transportation vehicles to verify they are in compliance. *All medication must have a current signed and dated permission slip from the child’s parent and if it’s prescription medication, it must have an original label from the pharmacy. Chronic illness medications such as seizure and/or asthma medication must have an action plan. If the parent does not complete a permission slip/action plan when the medication is brought to the center, the medication must be returned home. *I suggest parents should be dropped off the medications at the office for administrative staff to review the label and verify the permission slip and/or action plan (if required) is properly completed. *Permission slips for chronic illness medications expires every 6 months. Medical Action plans must be updated by the parent or doctor every 12 months. The action plan the center is using does not meet childcare guidelines. During today’s visit, Asley contacted Lisa Terry, Health Care Nurse, for an action plan for seizures. ***WE DISCUSSED*** *Attendance of children participating in off-premises activities must be at the center and with the staff when off-premises. Rule. 1005 *Document on line 7 of the staff and training worksheet when you add/update the ABCMS database for your staff. Three employees need to be added to your ABCMS roster (Angelina R., Julia F. & Ashley M.) you stated you’re currently working with the criminal record unit for assistance to add their information. *Field Trip permission forms must have the parent’s permission and the following: Location of the trip, arrival & departure times, date of the trip, person in charge, contact number (person in charge) and purpose of the activity. For transportation/Off-premises activities see rules .2509, .2507 .0512 &.1003. *Remember to continue to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. ****QRIS/Rated License Reminders***** *Remember to have staff’s education information on file with DCDEE/Workforce and their information must be current in WORKS database. *PROGRAM ASTANDARDS: For trainings on environment rating scales go to www.ncrlap@uncg.edu and/or contact Wake County Smart Start or Child Care Services Association. Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Licensing Consultant 919-819-9304 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. Your last annual compliance was on 7-31-24. The center currently operates with a 3-star license, operating at 30 sq. ft. inside, & ratios at 0713 (a). My visit was conducted with you, Ashley Martinez, Director. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored. The children were observed participating in free play activities, eating lunch and some were preparing for a nap. During my walkthrough, Ms. Martinez accompanied me. I monitored required posted documents, interactions between staff and children, discipline, supervision, group sizes, space capacity, program records, fire drills, Shelter-in-place/Lockdown drills, equipment, furnishings, and medications requirements. The center uses one 15-passenger 2019 van (Tag #JC-2392) and one 2004 mini-bus (Tag #YZ-8488) to transport children. Upon arrival, thirteen (13) school-age children were on a field trip with two (2) staff members; these children and staff members were using the van. When they returned to the center, I monitored both vehicles. While checking the seat belts in the van, one seat belt located on the 2nd set of sets would not retrack back, leaving twelve working seat belts. Katie, group leader, reported a child used the broken seat belt earlier today. Ashley stated if more than twelve (12) children are transported, they will use the mini-bus or another vehicle from a sister center until the seat belt is fixed. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection=3-6-25 (scan your 2026 inspection to your consultant within 5 days of completion) *Sanitation inspection=1-17-25 (scan me your 2025-2026 inspections) *The last water test for lead was on 4-10-24 & will expire on 4-10-27. *EPR training was completed by Dare on 10-27-15. *The EPR plan was last updated on 2-6-25. *I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility (Kids Educational Center II, Inc.) listed as current-active. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 8-6-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 5, a tube of diazepam rectal gel was not in the original box and was missing a pharmacy label. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. 1. One bottle of Parent’s Choice Wash & Shampoo was used on an infant without a permission slip from the parent. 2. In space 5, the permission slip for diazepam rectal gel expired 2-5-25. 3. The permission slip for administering chronic medication was missing the “criteria for giving the medication” section. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. 1.In space 7, the cabinet door located over the handwashing sink was missing a hinge. And some of the cabinet doors located under the sink were missing the bottom piece and staplers were exposed. 2. The cover to the dryer vent was missing, exposing the hole. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1106 Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. Thirteen children were transported on the van, with twelve working seat belts. GS 110-91(13) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The indicator needle on the fire extinguisher located in the 15-passenger van indicated it needs rechanging. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One child’s action plan for seizures expired. .0801(b) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* *The indoor/outdoor areas should be checked daily for broken equipment; broken equipment should be removed. We discussed making sure staff notify administrative staff when toys, equipment, locks, etc. are broken. *We discussed assigning the Group Leader and/or Program Coordinator to check the fire extinguishers, seat belts, tires, etc. on the transportation vehicles to verify they are in compliance. *All medication must have a current signed and dated permission slip from the child’s parent and if it’s prescription medication, it must have an original label from the pharmacy. Chronic illness medications such as seizure and/or asthma medication must have an action plan. If the parent does not complete a permission slip/action plan when the medication is brought to the center, the medication must be returned home. *I suggest parents should be dropped off the medications at the office for administrative staff to review the label and verify the permission slip and/or action plan (if required) is properly completed. *Permission slips for chronic illness medications expires every 6 months. Medical Action plans must be updated by the parent or doctor every 12 months. The action plan the center is using does not meet childcare guidelines. During today’s visit, Asley contacted Lisa Terry, Health Care Nurse, for an action plan for seizures. ***WE DISCUSSED*** *Attendance of children participating in off-premises activities must be at the center and with the staff when off-premises. Rule. 1005 *Document on line 7 of the staff and training worksheet when you add/update the ABCMS database for your staff. Three employees need to be added to your ABCMS roster (Angelina R., Julia F. & Ashley M.) you stated you’re currently working with the criminal record unit for assistance to add their information. *Field Trip permission forms must have the parent’s permission and the following: Location of the trip, arrival & departure times, date of the trip, person in charge, contact number (person in charge) and purpose of the activity. For transportation/Off-premises activities see rules .2509, .2507 .0512 &.1003. *Remember to continue to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. ****QRIS/Rated License Reminders***** *Remember to have staff’s education information on file with DCDEE/Workforce and their information must be current in WORKS database. *PROGRAM ASTANDARDS: For trainings on environment rating scales go to www.ncrlap@uncg.edu and/or contact Wake County Smart Start or Child Care Services Association. Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Licensing Consultant 919-819-9304 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-224L Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 02:14 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to investigate complaint allegations regarding supervision. Today’s visit was conducted with Ashley Martinez, Director. Tammy Batts, Corporate Officer and Regional Manager, also assisted with today’s visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the indoor environment were monitored during my visit today. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Storage of hazardous products was monitored and observed to be in compliance. Upon arrival to the center, I observed the children having nap time and the school age children arrived later on during my visit. I discussed the allegation with Ms. Martinez and Ms. Batts and the findings are below. Allegation - There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for school-age children. During my visit today, I did not observe any lapses of supervision in any of the classrooms monitored. Though the children were napping, the staff were walking around the classrooms keeping a check on the children while working on various things in their classrooms. Ms. Martinez and I did discuss there was an incident that occurred at the center on Thursday, 3-14-24. Ms. Martinez stated she was on the way home in the later part of the afternoon and received a call B. Hooks, staff member, who was very upset stating that one of the school age children, child #1, had injured her child, child #2. Both child #1 and child #2 are enrolled in the school age classroom. Ms. Martinez stated that she turned the car around to come back to the center but due to heavy traffic, she called Tammy Batts, Regional Manager, and requested her go to the center for assistance. Ms. Batts stated to me that when she got to the center, B. Hooks had called Wake County Sheriff’s office to file charges against child #1 who allegedly injured her child, child #2. Ms. Batts stated that she observed Ms. Hooks yelling and screaming and cursing out in the parking lot in front of the school age children and parents who were picking up their children from the center. Ms. Batts stated that she escorted Ms. Hooks back into the building in an effort to calm her down and hear what had occurred. Ms. Batts stated that Ms. Hooks discussed that she had been made aware of the alleged incident by L. Taybron, the teacher who was supervising the school age children that day. Ms. Hooks stated that she feels that her child, child #2, was being bullied and discussed child #2's injuries that were allegedly obtained from child #1 The Sheriff Officers explained to the center staff that charges could not be brought against child #1 due to the child’s age and left the center. Ms. Martinez stated that after the incident, staff in other classrooms were interviewed for actual accounts of the alleged incident and that after further discussions with the owners, felt it was in the best interest of the center to dismiss Ms. Hooks and Ms. Taybron. I viewed the termination letters for both staff during my visit today. Various teachers were interviewed during my visit today and all staff interviewed stated there had been existing tension between child #1 and child #2 and both children antagonized each other. Some staff also stated that there was also tension between the families of child #1 and child #2. Staff stated to me that there were incidents at various times on various days in which both of the children involved aggravated the other and it happened on a regular basis. Staff stated to me that regular basis was clarified to mean every day that child #1 and child #2 were present at the center on the same day. I was unable to get a consistent recollection of the actual events which transpired on 3-14-24 due to the fact there was no one staff member present who actually witnessed the event from beginning to end. I did interview two therapists who work with children at the center but neither therapist stated to me that they saw the actual incident from beginning to end. One therapist stated they were inside the center with a child and the other stated they only walked up after it had occurred. Due to the fact that there is no evidence proving that a lapse in supervision occurred that resulted in a child’s injury, this allegation is not substantiated. The altercation occurred in the presence of Ms. Taybron and was stopped immediately therefore there was not a lapse in supervision. Ms. Martinez discussed with me today that the child #2's father did call the center and appeared to be very upset and using profanity making threats to “punch in the face” to get some answers. Ms. Martinez stated that the parent did come to the center irate and they called the Wake County Sheriff’s Office to assist. Ms. Martinez stated that during this visit, she explained to child #2's father what she has been observing and that a few staff stated to her that child #2 is the one who started hitting child #1 in the back of the neck first. In the presence of center staff and Wake County Sheriff’s officers, the parent asked child #2 if that information was accurate and true and did child #2 “yes.” Ms. Martinez stated that the child #2's father then calmed down and they finished their meeting. I did discuss with staff that based on this ongoing issue between child #1 and child #2, I wanted to know what they, meaning Kid’s Educational Center, have done in an effort to ease the obvious tensions between the children. Ms. Martinez stated that she met with Ms. Hooks and suggested breaking the school age children into two groups; group #1 would be the younger school agers and group #2 the older school agers. Group #1 and #2 would take turns alternatively going outside and eating snack. This would reduce the total number of children to smaller groups. Ms. Martinez stated that she also discussed that when the children are outside to keep them involved in games and activities to involve themselves more in the activities of the children instead of just walking around the play areas visually watching the children. Ms. Martinez stated that she purchased more games and furnishing in an effort to keep the children more engaged. Ms. Martinez stated that she also offered to step in and offer additional breaks for Ms. Hooks. Ms. Martinez stated that a bus monitor was added to the bus/van to give a second set of eyes to the children and to split the vehicles up with an additional staff member but when the vehicles got to the center, she observed the bus monitor was sitting up at the front with the school age teacher who was driving which defeated the purpose of the bus monitor. Ms. Martinez stated she received “push back” from Ms. Hooks and her suggestions were followed briefly but not consistently which is why she believed that there were ongoing issues with child #1 and child #2. Ms. Martinez stated she held one meeting between the families of child #1 and child #2 to attempt to calm the tension down and it worked for a short time but escalated again. We discussed today that the things that the center implemented were good suggestions but the consistency of implementation was not maintained. We discussed that an effort should have been made to get the two school agers involved with each other in mutual activities to find common ground between them would have also assisted. Both Ms. Martinez and Ms. Batts agreed. All adults involved in this ongoing altercation could have shown more effort to get to the bottom of what was causing the tension between child #1 and child #2 and try to find common ground to be able to be in the same room with each other without causing issues. Staff discussed with me that both child #1 and child #2 are high energy children who sometimes provoke each other and are just being playful but it does not always come across playful. Having extra activities for children with these behaviors is very critical in the classroom in an effort to keep the classroom calm. We discussed today that there are some concerns as to the safety and well being of the children in the school age classroom. Due to the fact that there was no practices put into place and remained consistent, when the two school agers were involved in altercations, it placed the safety of the other children at risk. The center uses the DCDEE Discipline and Behavior Management Policy but failed to provide all the items addressed in the Discipline Policy. Allowing the two school agers to continue having altercations does not provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior. Natural and logical consequences of behaviors were not offered based on staff interviews. Consistency in behavior management did not occur based on staff interview that the school age teacher did not follow through with the items which had been developed for the school age classroom. Lastly, based on staff interview and the incident that occurred on 3-14-24, staff did not model appropriate behavior for the children. While conducting my visit today I did observe some concerns which we discussed. As stated earlier, the school age children arrived later into my visit at the center. The first group arrived with one teacher and then a second group arrived within 15 minutes of the second group of children. All of the school age children were taken to the school age classroom to wash hands and prepare for snack. The children were not broken into two groups today due to staffing issues. The school age teacher present had the children wash hands and sit at the table for snack. *Today the snack offered to the children was a very small amount of yogurt pudding or a single serving size of goldfish. The children were asking for second helpings of the yogurt pudding but were told there was none left and not all children got yogurt pudding. It appeared that if all of the children had wanted the yogurt pudding, there would not have been enough for all of the children. The children were also given a small cup of water. I did observe that if the children wanted more snack they were offered a bag of goldfish. In order to meet USDA meal requirements for snack, each child should have been given the yogurt and a bag of goldfish not an either/or. For the children who only ate yogurt and water, this did not meet the snack requirements. I will refer you to the Meal Plan requirements attached to this report. *I observed that the school age children were working on homework, coloring and eating snacks at tables. The children were eating and using the same crayons as the other children which is not ideally sanitary. Snacks should be eaten, hands washed and then activities can be introduced. The children then threw snack items away and cleaned up activities. I observed the teacher eating some goldfish and handed the children bags of goldfish and the staff member did not wash her hands prior to handing the bags of goldfish to the children. I suggest that you have your whole staff retrained on basic sanitation practices as a refresher. *There were two electrical outlets observed uncovered in the school age classroom inside a cubby area. This is a violation of child care requirements regarding safety. *When I arrived to the center, I observed a work crew at the back of the center. There has been a leak in a line dealing with the waste system. I walked to the back of the building and I did observe standing water around the large climbing structure which smelled like waste. The preschool children were routed to the Infant/Toddler playground and the School Age children were observed playing under the picnic table shelter and field to the right of the center if you are facing the center. I observed the school age teacher sitting on the picnic table talking with some of the children but the other children were running around. No toys or items for them to work on was taken outside to allow activities to play with. When children are not given options for outside or gross motor play, this is an example of when altercations happen. Gross motor activities should be conducted so that the children can burn off extra energy from sitting inside a classroom at school all day. Five violations of child care requirements regarding handwashing, safe environment and discipline policy were observed today and must be corrected. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than April 3, 2024. I would also like for you to come up with a plan of action for re-training any and all staff who work with the school age children. I would encourage you to reach out to Child Care Services Association at 919-403-6950 for some assistance with school age care. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The snack which was offered to the children did not meet all the components of USDA guidelines. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Staff member did not wash hands prior to serving snack to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Failure to follow discipline policy practices with continued physical altercations between two school age children placed the other school age children at a safety risk. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Two electrical outlets were observed uncovered in the school age classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 872 Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. The center did not follow the Discipline Policy that has been adopted for use. .1803 NCRLAP is also a wonderful resource to use for school age guidance and best practice. There are videos for staff to watch as well. The address is www.ncrlap.org. 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. . Please feel free to call me with questions. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-224L Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 02:14 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to investigate complaint allegations regarding supervision. Today’s visit was conducted with Ashley Martinez, Director. Tammy Batts, Corporate Officer and Regional Manager, also assisted with today’s visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the indoor environment were monitored during my visit today. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Storage of hazardous products was monitored and observed to be in compliance. Upon arrival to the center, I observed the children having nap time and the school age children arrived later on during my visit. I discussed the allegation with Ms. Martinez and Ms. Batts and the findings are below. Allegation - There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for school-age children. During my visit today, I did not observe any lapses of supervision in any of the classrooms monitored. Though the children were napping, the staff were walking around the classrooms keeping a check on the children while working on various things in their classrooms. Ms. Martinez and I did discuss there was an incident that occurred at the center on Thursday, 3-14-24. Ms. Martinez stated she was on the way home in the later part of the afternoon and received a call B. Hooks, staff member, who was very upset stating that one of the school age children, child #1, had injured her child, child #2. Both child #1 and child #2 are enrolled in the school age classroom. Ms. Martinez stated that she turned the car around to come back to the center but due to heavy traffic, she called Tammy Batts, Regional Manager, and requested her go to the center for assistance. Ms. Batts stated to me that when she got to the center, B. Hooks had called Wake County Sheriff’s office to file charges against child #1 who allegedly injured her child, child #2. Ms. Batts stated that she observed Ms. Hooks yelling and screaming and cursing out in the parking lot in front of the school age children and parents who were picking up their children from the center. Ms. Batts stated that she escorted Ms. Hooks back into the building in an effort to calm her down and hear what had occurred. Ms. Batts stated that Ms. Hooks discussed that she had been made aware of the alleged incident by L. Taybron, the teacher who was supervising the school age children that day. Ms. Hooks stated that she feels that her child, child #2, was being bullied and discussed child #2's injuries that were allegedly obtained from child #1 The Sheriff Officers explained to the center staff that charges could not be brought against child #1 due to the child’s age and left the center. Ms. Martinez stated that after the incident, staff in other classrooms were interviewed for actual accounts of the alleged incident and that after further discussions with the owners, felt it was in the best interest of the center to dismiss Ms. Hooks and Ms. Taybron. I viewed the termination letters for both staff during my visit today. Various teachers were interviewed during my visit today and all staff interviewed stated there had been existing tension between child #1 and child #2 and both children antagonized each other. Some staff also stated that there was also tension between the families of child #1 and child #2. Staff stated to me that there were incidents at various times on various days in which both of the children involved aggravated the other and it happened on a regular basis. Staff stated to me that regular basis was clarified to mean every day that child #1 and child #2 were present at the center on the same day. I was unable to get a consistent recollection of the actual events which transpired on 3-14-24 due to the fact there was no one staff member present who actually witnessed the event from beginning to end. I did interview two therapists who work with children at the center but neither therapist stated to me that they saw the actual incident from beginning to end. One therapist stated they were inside the center with a child and the other stated they only walked up after it had occurred. Due to the fact that there is no evidence proving that a lapse in supervision occurred that resulted in a child’s injury, this allegation is not substantiated. The altercation occurred in the presence of Ms. Taybron and was stopped immediately therefore there was not a lapse in supervision. Ms. Martinez discussed with me today that the child #2's father did call the center and appeared to be very upset and using profanity making threats to “punch in the face” to get some answers. Ms. Martinez stated that the parent did come to the center irate and they called the Wake County Sheriff’s Office to assist. Ms. Martinez stated that during this visit, she explained to child #2's father what she has been observing and that a few staff stated to her that child #2 is the one who started hitting child #1 in the back of the neck first. In the presence of center staff and Wake County Sheriff’s officers, the parent asked child #2 if that information was accurate and true and did child #2 “yes.” Ms. Martinez stated that the child #2's father then calmed down and they finished their meeting. I did discuss with staff that based on this ongoing issue between child #1 and child #2, I wanted to know what they, meaning Kid’s Educational Center, have done in an effort to ease the obvious tensions between the children. Ms. Martinez stated that she met with Ms. Hooks and suggested breaking the school age children into two groups; group #1 would be the younger school agers and group #2 the older school agers. Group #1 and #2 would take turns alternatively going outside and eating snack. This would reduce the total number of children to smaller groups. Ms. Martinez stated that she also discussed that when the children are outside to keep them involved in games and activities to involve themselves more in the activities of the children instead of just walking around the play areas visually watching the children. Ms. Martinez stated that she purchased more games and furnishing in an effort to keep the children more engaged. Ms. Martinez stated that she also offered to step in and offer additional breaks for Ms. Hooks. Ms. Martinez stated that a bus monitor was added to the bus/van to give a second set of eyes to the children and to split the vehicles up with an additional staff member but when the vehicles got to the center, she observed the bus monitor was sitting up at the front with the school age teacher who was driving which defeated the purpose of the bus monitor. Ms. Martinez stated she received “push back” from Ms. Hooks and her suggestions were followed briefly but not consistently which is why she believed that there were ongoing issues with child #1 and child #2. Ms. Martinez stated she held one meeting between the families of child #1 and child #2 to attempt to calm the tension down and it worked for a short time but escalated again. We discussed today that the things that the center implemented were good suggestions but the consistency of implementation was not maintained. We discussed that an effort should have been made to get the two school agers involved with each other in mutual activities to find common ground between them would have also assisted. Both Ms. Martinez and Ms. Batts agreed. All adults involved in this ongoing altercation could have shown more effort to get to the bottom of what was causing the tension between child #1 and child #2 and try to find common ground to be able to be in the same room with each other without causing issues. Staff discussed with me that both child #1 and child #2 are high energy children who sometimes provoke each other and are just being playful but it does not always come across playful. Having extra activities for children with these behaviors is very critical in the classroom in an effort to keep the classroom calm. We discussed today that there are some concerns as to the safety and well being of the children in the school age classroom. Due to the fact that there was no practices put into place and remained consistent, when the two school agers were involved in altercations, it placed the safety of the other children at risk. The center uses the DCDEE Discipline and Behavior Management Policy but failed to provide all the items addressed in the Discipline Policy. Allowing the two school agers to continue having altercations does not provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior. Natural and logical consequences of behaviors were not offered based on staff interviews. Consistency in behavior management did not occur based on staff interview that the school age teacher did not follow through with the items which had been developed for the school age classroom. Lastly, based on staff interview and the incident that occurred on 3-14-24, staff did not model appropriate behavior for the children. While conducting my visit today I did observe some concerns which we discussed. As stated earlier, the school age children arrived later into my visit at the center. The first group arrived with one teacher and then a second group arrived within 15 minutes of the second group of children. All of the school age children were taken to the school age classroom to wash hands and prepare for snack. The children were not broken into two groups today due to staffing issues. The school age teacher present had the children wash hands and sit at the table for snack. *Today the snack offered to the children was a very small amount of yogurt pudding or a single serving size of goldfish. The children were asking for second helpings of the yogurt pudding but were told there was none left and not all children got yogurt pudding. It appeared that if all of the children had wanted the yogurt pudding, there would not have been enough for all of the children. The children were also given a small cup of water. I did observe that if the children wanted more snack they were offered a bag of goldfish. In order to meet USDA meal requirements for snack, each child should have been given the yogurt and a bag of goldfish not an either/or. For the children who only ate yogurt and water, this did not meet the snack requirements. I will refer you to the Meal Plan requirements attached to this report. *I observed that the school age children were working on homework, coloring and eating snacks at tables. The children were eating and using the same crayons as the other children which is not ideally sanitary. Snacks should be eaten, hands washed and then activities can be introduced. The children then threw snack items away and cleaned up activities. I observed the teacher eating some goldfish and handed the children bags of goldfish and the staff member did not wash her hands prior to handing the bags of goldfish to the children. I suggest that you have your whole staff retrained on basic sanitation practices as a refresher. *There were two electrical outlets observed uncovered in the school age classroom inside a cubby area. This is a violation of child care requirements regarding safety. *When I arrived to the center, I observed a work crew at the back of the center. There has been a leak in a line dealing with the waste system. I walked to the back of the building and I did observe standing water around the large climbing structure which smelled like waste. The preschool children were routed to the Infant/Toddler playground and the School Age children were observed playing under the picnic table shelter and field to the right of the center if you are facing the center. I observed the school age teacher sitting on the picnic table talking with some of the children but the other children were running around. No toys or items for them to work on was taken outside to allow activities to play with. When children are not given options for outside or gross motor play, this is an example of when altercations happen. Gross motor activities should be conducted so that the children can burn off extra energy from sitting inside a classroom at school all day. Five violations of child care requirements regarding handwashing, safe environment and discipline policy were observed today and must be corrected. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than April 3, 2024. I would also like for you to come up with a plan of action for re-training any and all staff who work with the school age children. I would encourage you to reach out to Child Care Services Association at 919-403-6950 for some assistance with school age care. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The snack which was offered to the children did not meet all the components of USDA guidelines. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Staff member did not wash hands prior to serving snack to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Failure to follow discipline policy practices with continued physical altercations between two school age children placed the other school age children at a safety risk. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Two electrical outlets were observed uncovered in the school age classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 872 Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. The center did not follow the Discipline Policy that has been adopted for use. .1803 NCRLAP is also a wonderful resource to use for school age guidance and best practice. There are videos for staff to watch as well. The address is www.ncrlap.org. 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. . Please feel free to call me with questions. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-224L Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 02:14 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to investigate complaint allegations regarding supervision. Today’s visit was conducted with Ashley Martinez, Director. Tammy Batts, Corporate Officer and Regional Manager, also assisted with today’s visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the indoor environment were monitored during my visit today. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Storage of hazardous products was monitored and observed to be in compliance. Upon arrival to the center, I observed the children having nap time and the school age children arrived later on during my visit. I discussed the allegation with Ms. Martinez and Ms. Batts and the findings are below. Allegation - There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for school-age children. During my visit today, I did not observe any lapses of supervision in any of the classrooms monitored. Though the children were napping, the staff were walking around the classrooms keeping a check on the children while working on various things in their classrooms. Ms. Martinez and I did discuss there was an incident that occurred at the center on Thursday, 3-14-24. Ms. Martinez stated she was on the way home in the later part of the afternoon and received a call B. Hooks, staff member, who was very upset stating that one of the school age children, child #1, had injured her child, child #2. Both child #1 and child #2 are enrolled in the school age classroom. Ms. Martinez stated that she turned the car around to come back to the center but due to heavy traffic, she called Tammy Batts, Regional Manager, and requested her go to the center for assistance. Ms. Batts stated to me that when she got to the center, B. Hooks had called Wake County Sheriff’s office to file charges against child #1 who allegedly injured her child, child #2. Ms. Batts stated that she observed Ms. Hooks yelling and screaming and cursing out in the parking lot in front of the school age children and parents who were picking up their children from the center. Ms. Batts stated that she escorted Ms. Hooks back into the building in an effort to calm her down and hear what had occurred. Ms. Batts stated that Ms. Hooks discussed that she had been made aware of the alleged incident by L. Taybron, the teacher who was supervising the school age children that day. Ms. Hooks stated that she feels that her child, child #2, was being bullied and discussed child #2's injuries that were allegedly obtained from child #1 The Sheriff Officers explained to the center staff that charges could not be brought against child #1 due to the child’s age and left the center. Ms. Martinez stated that after the incident, staff in other classrooms were interviewed for actual accounts of the alleged incident and that after further discussions with the owners, felt it was in the best interest of the center to dismiss Ms. Hooks and Ms. Taybron. I viewed the termination letters for both staff during my visit today. Various teachers were interviewed during my visit today and all staff interviewed stated there had been existing tension between child #1 and child #2 and both children antagonized each other. Some staff also stated that there was also tension between the families of child #1 and child #2. Staff stated to me that there were incidents at various times on various days in which both of the children involved aggravated the other and it happened on a regular basis. Staff stated to me that regular basis was clarified to mean every day that child #1 and child #2 were present at the center on the same day. I was unable to get a consistent recollection of the actual events which transpired on 3-14-24 due to the fact there was no one staff member present who actually witnessed the event from beginning to end. I did interview two therapists who work with children at the center but neither therapist stated to me that they saw the actual incident from beginning to end. One therapist stated they were inside the center with a child and the other stated they only walked up after it had occurred. Due to the fact that there is no evidence proving that a lapse in supervision occurred that resulted in a child’s injury, this allegation is not substantiated. The altercation occurred in the presence of Ms. Taybron and was stopped immediately therefore there was not a lapse in supervision. Ms. Martinez discussed with me today that the child #2's father did call the center and appeared to be very upset and using profanity making threats to “punch in the face” to get some answers. Ms. Martinez stated that the parent did come to the center irate and they called the Wake County Sheriff’s Office to assist. Ms. Martinez stated that during this visit, she explained to child #2's father what she has been observing and that a few staff stated to her that child #2 is the one who started hitting child #1 in the back of the neck first. In the presence of center staff and Wake County Sheriff’s officers, the parent asked child #2 if that information was accurate and true and did child #2 “yes.” Ms. Martinez stated that the child #2's father then calmed down and they finished their meeting. I did discuss with staff that based on this ongoing issue between child #1 and child #2, I wanted to know what they, meaning Kid’s Educational Center, have done in an effort to ease the obvious tensions between the children. Ms. Martinez stated that she met with Ms. Hooks and suggested breaking the school age children into two groups; group #1 would be the younger school agers and group #2 the older school agers. Group #1 and #2 would take turns alternatively going outside and eating snack. This would reduce the total number of children to smaller groups. Ms. Martinez stated that she also discussed that when the children are outside to keep them involved in games and activities to involve themselves more in the activities of the children instead of just walking around the play areas visually watching the children. Ms. Martinez stated that she purchased more games and furnishing in an effort to keep the children more engaged. Ms. Martinez stated that she also offered to step in and offer additional breaks for Ms. Hooks. Ms. Martinez stated that a bus monitor was added to the bus/van to give a second set of eyes to the children and to split the vehicles up with an additional staff member but when the vehicles got to the center, she observed the bus monitor was sitting up at the front with the school age teacher who was driving which defeated the purpose of the bus monitor. Ms. Martinez stated she received “push back” from Ms. Hooks and her suggestions were followed briefly but not consistently which is why she believed that there were ongoing issues with child #1 and child #2. Ms. Martinez stated she held one meeting between the families of child #1 and child #2 to attempt to calm the tension down and it worked for a short time but escalated again. We discussed today that the things that the center implemented were good suggestions but the consistency of implementation was not maintained. We discussed that an effort should have been made to get the two school agers involved with each other in mutual activities to find common ground between them would have also assisted. Both Ms. Martinez and Ms. Batts agreed. All adults involved in this ongoing altercation could have shown more effort to get to the bottom of what was causing the tension between child #1 and child #2 and try to find common ground to be able to be in the same room with each other without causing issues. Staff discussed with me that both child #1 and child #2 are high energy children who sometimes provoke each other and are just being playful but it does not always come across playful. Having extra activities for children with these behaviors is very critical in the classroom in an effort to keep the classroom calm. We discussed today that there are some concerns as to the safety and well being of the children in the school age classroom. Due to the fact that there was no practices put into place and remained consistent, when the two school agers were involved in altercations, it placed the safety of the other children at risk. The center uses the DCDEE Discipline and Behavior Management Policy but failed to provide all the items addressed in the Discipline Policy. Allowing the two school agers to continue having altercations does not provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior. Natural and logical consequences of behaviors were not offered based on staff interviews. Consistency in behavior management did not occur based on staff interview that the school age teacher did not follow through with the items which had been developed for the school age classroom. Lastly, based on staff interview and the incident that occurred on 3-14-24, staff did not model appropriate behavior for the children. While conducting my visit today I did observe some concerns which we discussed. As stated earlier, the school age children arrived later into my visit at the center. The first group arrived with one teacher and then a second group arrived within 15 minutes of the second group of children. All of the school age children were taken to the school age classroom to wash hands and prepare for snack. The children were not broken into two groups today due to staffing issues. The school age teacher present had the children wash hands and sit at the table for snack. *Today the snack offered to the children was a very small amount of yogurt pudding or a single serving size of goldfish. The children were asking for second helpings of the yogurt pudding but were told there was none left and not all children got yogurt pudding. It appeared that if all of the children had wanted the yogurt pudding, there would not have been enough for all of the children. The children were also given a small cup of water. I did observe that if the children wanted more snack they were offered a bag of goldfish. In order to meet USDA meal requirements for snack, each child should have been given the yogurt and a bag of goldfish not an either/or. For the children who only ate yogurt and water, this did not meet the snack requirements. I will refer you to the Meal Plan requirements attached to this report. *I observed that the school age children were working on homework, coloring and eating snacks at tables. The children were eating and using the same crayons as the other children which is not ideally sanitary. Snacks should be eaten, hands washed and then activities can be introduced. The children then threw snack items away and cleaned up activities. I observed the teacher eating some goldfish and handed the children bags of goldfish and the staff member did not wash her hands prior to handing the bags of goldfish to the children. I suggest that you have your whole staff retrained on basic sanitation practices as a refresher. *There were two electrical outlets observed uncovered in the school age classroom inside a cubby area. This is a violation of child care requirements regarding safety. *When I arrived to the center, I observed a work crew at the back of the center. There has been a leak in a line dealing with the waste system. I walked to the back of the building and I did observe standing water around the large climbing structure which smelled like waste. The preschool children were routed to the Infant/Toddler playground and the School Age children were observed playing under the picnic table shelter and field to the right of the center if you are facing the center. I observed the school age teacher sitting on the picnic table talking with some of the children but the other children were running around. No toys or items for them to work on was taken outside to allow activities to play with. When children are not given options for outside or gross motor play, this is an example of when altercations happen. Gross motor activities should be conducted so that the children can burn off extra energy from sitting inside a classroom at school all day. Five violations of child care requirements regarding handwashing, safe environment and discipline policy were observed today and must be corrected. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than April 3, 2024. I would also like for you to come up with a plan of action for re-training any and all staff who work with the school age children. I would encourage you to reach out to Child Care Services Association at 919-403-6950 for some assistance with school age care. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The snack which was offered to the children did not meet all the components of USDA guidelines. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Staff member did not wash hands prior to serving snack to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Failure to follow discipline policy practices with continued physical altercations between two school age children placed the other school age children at a safety risk. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Two electrical outlets were observed uncovered in the school age classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 872 Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. The center did not follow the Discipline Policy that has been adopted for use. .1803 NCRLAP is also a wonderful resource to use for school age guidance and best practice. There are videos for staff to watch as well. The address is www.ncrlap.org. 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. . Please feel free to call me with questions. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@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: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-224L Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 02:14 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to investigate complaint allegations regarding supervision. Today’s visit was conducted with Ashley Martinez, Director. Tammy Batts, Corporate Officer and Regional Manager, also assisted with today’s visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the indoor environment were monitored during my visit today. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Storage of hazardous products was monitored and observed to be in compliance. Upon arrival to the center, I observed the children having nap time and the school age children arrived later on during my visit. I discussed the allegation with Ms. Martinez and Ms. Batts and the findings are below. Allegation - There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for school-age children. During my visit today, I did not observe any lapses of supervision in any of the classrooms monitored. Though the children were napping, the staff were walking around the classrooms keeping a check on the children while working on various things in their classrooms. Ms. Martinez and I did discuss there was an incident that occurred at the center on Thursday, 3-14-24. Ms. Martinez stated she was on the way home in the later part of the afternoon and received a call B. Hooks, staff member, who was very upset stating that one of the school age children, child #1, had injured her child, child #2. Both child #1 and child #2 are enrolled in the school age classroom. Ms. Martinez stated that she turned the car around to come back to the center but due to heavy traffic, she called Tammy Batts, Regional Manager, and requested her go to the center for assistance. Ms. Batts stated to me that when she got to the center, B. Hooks had called Wake County Sheriff’s office to file charges against child #1 who allegedly injured her child, child #2. Ms. Batts stated that she observed Ms. Hooks yelling and screaming and cursing out in the parking lot in front of the school age children and parents who were picking up their children from the center. Ms. Batts stated that she escorted Ms. Hooks back into the building in an effort to calm her down and hear what had occurred. Ms. Batts stated that Ms. Hooks discussed that she had been made aware of the alleged incident by L. Taybron, the teacher who was supervising the school age children that day. Ms. Hooks stated that she feels that her child, child #2, was being bullied and discussed child #2's injuries that were allegedly obtained from child #1 The Sheriff Officers explained to the center staff that charges could not be brought against child #1 due to the child’s age and left the center. Ms. Martinez stated that after the incident, staff in other classrooms were interviewed for actual accounts of the alleged incident and that after further discussions with the owners, felt it was in the best interest of the center to dismiss Ms. Hooks and Ms. Taybron. I viewed the termination letters for both staff during my visit today. Various teachers were interviewed during my visit today and all staff interviewed stated there had been existing tension between child #1 and child #2 and both children antagonized each other. Some staff also stated that there was also tension between the families of child #1 and child #2. Staff stated to me that there were incidents at various times on various days in which both of the children involved aggravated the other and it happened on a regular basis. Staff stated to me that regular basis was clarified to mean every day that child #1 and child #2 were present at the center on the same day. I was unable to get a consistent recollection of the actual events which transpired on 3-14-24 due to the fact there was no one staff member present who actually witnessed the event from beginning to end. I did interview two therapists who work with children at the center but neither therapist stated to me that they saw the actual incident from beginning to end. One therapist stated they were inside the center with a child and the other stated they only walked up after it had occurred. Due to the fact that there is no evidence proving that a lapse in supervision occurred that resulted in a child’s injury, this allegation is not substantiated. The altercation occurred in the presence of Ms. Taybron and was stopped immediately therefore there was not a lapse in supervision. Ms. Martinez discussed with me today that the child #2's father did call the center and appeared to be very upset and using profanity making threats to “punch in the face” to get some answers. Ms. Martinez stated that the parent did come to the center irate and they called the Wake County Sheriff’s Office to assist. Ms. Martinez stated that during this visit, she explained to child #2's father what she has been observing and that a few staff stated to her that child #2 is the one who started hitting child #1 in the back of the neck first. In the presence of center staff and Wake County Sheriff’s officers, the parent asked child #2 if that information was accurate and true and did child #2 “yes.” Ms. Martinez stated that the child #2's father then calmed down and they finished their meeting. I did discuss with staff that based on this ongoing issue between child #1 and child #2, I wanted to know what they, meaning Kid’s Educational Center, have done in an effort to ease the obvious tensions between the children. Ms. Martinez stated that she met with Ms. Hooks and suggested breaking the school age children into two groups; group #1 would be the younger school agers and group #2 the older school agers. Group #1 and #2 would take turns alternatively going outside and eating snack. This would reduce the total number of children to smaller groups. Ms. Martinez stated that she also discussed that when the children are outside to keep them involved in games and activities to involve themselves more in the activities of the children instead of just walking around the play areas visually watching the children. Ms. Martinez stated that she purchased more games and furnishing in an effort to keep the children more engaged. Ms. Martinez stated that she also offered to step in and offer additional breaks for Ms. Hooks. Ms. Martinez stated that a bus monitor was added to the bus/van to give a second set of eyes to the children and to split the vehicles up with an additional staff member but when the vehicles got to the center, she observed the bus monitor was sitting up at the front with the school age teacher who was driving which defeated the purpose of the bus monitor. Ms. Martinez stated she received “push back” from Ms. Hooks and her suggestions were followed briefly but not consistently which is why she believed that there were ongoing issues with child #1 and child #2. Ms. Martinez stated she held one meeting between the families of child #1 and child #2 to attempt to calm the tension down and it worked for a short time but escalated again. We discussed today that the things that the center implemented were good suggestions but the consistency of implementation was not maintained. We discussed that an effort should have been made to get the two school agers involved with each other in mutual activities to find common ground between them would have also assisted. Both Ms. Martinez and Ms. Batts agreed. All adults involved in this ongoing altercation could have shown more effort to get to the bottom of what was causing the tension between child #1 and child #2 and try to find common ground to be able to be in the same room with each other without causing issues. Staff discussed with me that both child #1 and child #2 are high energy children who sometimes provoke each other and are just being playful but it does not always come across playful. Having extra activities for children with these behaviors is very critical in the classroom in an effort to keep the classroom calm. We discussed today that there are some concerns as to the safety and well being of the children in the school age classroom. Due to the fact that there was no practices put into place and remained consistent, when the two school agers were involved in altercations, it placed the safety of the other children at risk. The center uses the DCDEE Discipline and Behavior Management Policy but failed to provide all the items addressed in the Discipline Policy. Allowing the two school agers to continue having altercations does not provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior. Natural and logical consequences of behaviors were not offered based on staff interviews. Consistency in behavior management did not occur based on staff interview that the school age teacher did not follow through with the items which had been developed for the school age classroom. Lastly, based on staff interview and the incident that occurred on 3-14-24, staff did not model appropriate behavior for the children. While conducting my visit today I did observe some concerns which we discussed. As stated earlier, the school age children arrived later into my visit at the center. The first group arrived with one teacher and then a second group arrived within 15 minutes of the second group of children. All of the school age children were taken to the school age classroom to wash hands and prepare for snack. The children were not broken into two groups today due to staffing issues. The school age teacher present had the children wash hands and sit at the table for snack. *Today the snack offered to the children was a very small amount of yogurt pudding or a single serving size of goldfish. The children were asking for second helpings of the yogurt pudding but were told there was none left and not all children got yogurt pudding. It appeared that if all of the children had wanted the yogurt pudding, there would not have been enough for all of the children. The children were also given a small cup of water. I did observe that if the children wanted more snack they were offered a bag of goldfish. In order to meet USDA meal requirements for snack, each child should have been given the yogurt and a bag of goldfish not an either/or. For the children who only ate yogurt and water, this did not meet the snack requirements. I will refer you to the Meal Plan requirements attached to this report. *I observed that the school age children were working on homework, coloring and eating snacks at tables. The children were eating and using the same crayons as the other children which is not ideally sanitary. Snacks should be eaten, hands washed and then activities can be introduced. The children then threw snack items away and cleaned up activities. I observed the teacher eating some goldfish and handed the children bags of goldfish and the staff member did not wash her hands prior to handing the bags of goldfish to the children. I suggest that you have your whole staff retrained on basic sanitation practices as a refresher. *There were two electrical outlets observed uncovered in the school age classroom inside a cubby area. This is a violation of child care requirements regarding safety. *When I arrived to the center, I observed a work crew at the back of the center. There has been a leak in a line dealing with the waste system. I walked to the back of the building and I did observe standing water around the large climbing structure which smelled like waste. The preschool children were routed to the Infant/Toddler playground and the School Age children were observed playing under the picnic table shelter and field to the right of the center if you are facing the center. I observed the school age teacher sitting on the picnic table talking with some of the children but the other children were running around. No toys or items for them to work on was taken outside to allow activities to play with. When children are not given options for outside or gross motor play, this is an example of when altercations happen. Gross motor activities should be conducted so that the children can burn off extra energy from sitting inside a classroom at school all day. Five violations of child care requirements regarding handwashing, safe environment and discipline policy were observed today and must be corrected. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than April 3, 2024. I would also like for you to come up with a plan of action for re-training any and all staff who work with the school age children. I would encourage you to reach out to Child Care Services Association at 919-403-6950 for some assistance with school age care. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The snack which was offered to the children did not meet all the components of USDA guidelines. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 609 Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Staff member did not wash hands prior to serving snack to the children. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Failure to follow discipline policy practices with continued physical altercations between two school age children placed the other school age children at a safety risk. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Two electrical outlets were observed uncovered in the school age classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 872 Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. The center did not follow the Discipline Policy that has been adopted for use. .1803 NCRLAP is also a wonderful resource to use for school age guidance and best practice. There are videos for staff to watch as well. The address is www.ncrlap.org. 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. . Please feel free to call me with questions. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@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: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-206L Visit Date: 10/30/2023 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 10/30/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 06:40 AM Time Out: 08:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to investigate complaint allegations regarding program records(incident reports), supervision and warm/nurturing environment. Today’s visit was conducted with Ashley Martinez, Director. Upon arrival to the center today at 6:40a.m., it was observed that there was only one child, an Infant, present at the center. The Infant is a staff member’s child and was being cared for in the Infant classroom. There were three staff observed present. The Infant Room, School Age Room and PreK classrooms were observed open. Parents drop the children off at the front door and staff take the children to their classrooms. As stated above, I arrived at the center at 6:40 am. and there was 1 Infant and three staff members present. As I was entering the building, 2 preschool aged and 1 school ager arrived. At 6:43 am., a staff member and a 2nd Infant arrived at the center. At 6:45 am. a preschool aged child arrived. At 6:46 am., a staff member, the Director, arrived. At 6:50 am., there were six children ranging from ages Infant to school age present in the building with 5 staff members and more staff continued to arrive between 6:50 am. to 7:00 am. Current staffing observed this morning during my visit was observed to meet staff/child ratio requirements. I discussed the allegations with Ms. Martinez and the findings are below. Allegation #1 - There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the early morning hours. Staff who were present were observed greeting the children and doing morning activities as children transitioned to the center. Breakfast was being served to the children. I did not observe any lapses of supervision and there was adequate coverage for the classrooms which were open therefore this allegation is not substantiated. Allegation #2 - There is a concern that an incident report was not written for a child who was injured while in care. Ms. Martinez and the School Age teacher, Bernadette Hooks stated on 10-18-23 at 7:00a.m., Ms. Hooks arrived at the center and entered the school age classroom to relieve the current teacher who opened the classroom on this day and observed two of the school age children appeared agitated with each other. The School Age teacher stated that the two children, a preschool and school age child, who were involved in an argument making fun of each child’s family member in a negative way. Ms. Hooks stated she reminded the children to keep their hands to themselves and to be nice to each other. Ms. Hooks was serving breakfast and looked up to see the children were fighting. Ms. Hooks stated she broke up the fight and examined the preschool child. Ms. Hooks stated she did not observe any marks on the preschool age child. She further stated that she spoke to both children involved in the incident and reminded them it was not nice to talk about people’s family and to keep their hands to themselves. Ms. Hooks stated she discussed the incident with Ms. Martinez and was planning to write up the incident report when she got back to the center after dropping the school age children off at school. It was noted that Ms. Hooks works 7am – 9am and comes back from 12pm – 5pm. Ms. Martinez stated that the victim child’s parent was made aware of the incident through the Brightwheel app at 11:16am that the center uses for communication. Ms. Martinez stated that the parent did acknowledge incident and thanked her for letting them know. Ms. Hooks completed an Incident Report on 10-18-23 and left the report on the Director’s desk to review and give to the parent. The PreK teacher attempted to review the incident report with the child’s parent on 10-19-23 but the parent refused to sign. Today I observed that a note was at the top of the Incident Report dated 10-19-23 that parent refused to sign the incident report. Based on the fact that the incident report was completed on date of incident, 10-18-23 and presented to the child’s parent on 10-19-23 and on file for review during today’s visit, the allegation is not substantiated. Allegation #3 - There is a concern that a child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs. Ms. Martinez and Ms. Hooks both stated that the incident was acknowledged immediately after the incident occurred. The preschool age child was removed from the school age classroom and taken to their PreK classroom until the teacher for this classroom arrived. It was then observed that the preschool age child’s eye was slightly puffy. The teacher for the PreK classroom arrived at 8am and was made aware of the incident. Ms. Martinez stated she went to the PreK classroom around 12:00pm and did observe the child had a mark on their eye. Ms. Martinez stated at 12:18pm she sent the child’s parent a message through the Brightwheel app about the occurrence and the parent thanked Ms. Martinez for letting them know and they would look at the child’s eye when child was picked up later in the afternoon. Ms. Martinez stated they continued to monitor the child’s eye for the remainder of the day. This allegation is not substantiated based on the fact that there is no evidence that the child’s needs were not met. The fight between the children was immediately broken up and the preschool child was removed from the classroom. Ms. Martinez stated that due to the past issues with the preschool child and the school age child, the PreK classroom teacher’s schedule has now been adjusted and the PreK classroom now opens at 6:30 am and only school age children are cared for in the school age classroom. While doing observations in the classrooms today, I did observe that in the PreK classroom, there was one electrical outlet that the window HVAC unit was plugged into, the rectangle cover piece of the outlet was missing. This is a safety concern as the children could stick their fingers into the open area and get shocked by exposed wires. One violation of child care requirements regarding safety was cited out of compliance today. A corrective action letter stating that each violation has been corrected is due no later than November 13, 2023. The corrective action letter can be mailed or e-mailed to me at the contact information at the bottom of this report. Please remember to put your facility name and ID # on your letter. 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. An electrical outlet was missing the rectangle cover in the PreK classroom during my visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) During today’s visit, we discussed the importance of keeping the school age children engaged even in the early morning hours. During the early morning hours, there is not a lot of time for structured activities but having different activities out for the children to participate in will assist them from wandering around as they arrive. We discussed having some “question of the day” games or crayons and paper are two examples to have it. There may be some children who do not want breakfast and opening a few centers will allow them to remain engaged while the others are eating. Please feel free to call me with questions. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 8/8/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:10 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance was conducted on 8-31-22. The center currently operates with a 3 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 110 children ages 0-12. My visit was conducted with Ashley Martinez, Director. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed participating in various activities and some were outside playing. The Infants were being fed, changed and having tummy time. Sleeping baby checks were monitored for all Infants age 0-12 months and were observed to be in compliance. The following concerns were observed as I walked through the center. 1. The diaper creams in the one year old classroom were stored in a drawer underneath the changing table less than 5 feet from the floor which was not locked. A broken lock was observed in this drawer. 2. Nine (9) diaper cream tubes were not labeled with each child’s name in the one year old classroom. 3. There was a urine specimen cup which contained a cream. There was a sticker label in the bag that was the receipt for the medicine that was the only identifier for what the cream was. The permission for this cream expired June 2023. We discussed that medicine/ointments and creams cannot be brought to the center in any containers other than those which the cream is purchased in. This cream was removed from the classroom during my visit. 4. There was one tube of diaper cream in the one year old classroom which did not have a completed permission form. There were several pieces of information missing from the form. For outside time, the children play in fenced areas. The following items were observed out of compliance on the outdoor playground. 1. There is a small section at the bottom of the chain link fence on the side of the fence where the stability of the fence has been compromised on the large playground. There are sharp metal pieces sticking out which is a safety concern for the children. As we discussed, this section must be repaired. 2. The adequate amount of mulch did not meet the requirements of depth and the surfacing did not extend to the fall zones. 3. There is a red fire truck piece of equipment that has metal stakes sticking out which are tripping hazards for the children. The steering wheels also need to be tightened so they are not pinching hazards. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Director and submitted to me during today's visit. Two new staff files were monitored for compliance. Children's files were monitored and there was one child who did not have a health assessment on file. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were all current and on file. Fire and sanitation inspections were also current and on file. The EPR Plan was also current and on file. *****Violations: Five (5) violations of medications and safety were observed during my visit today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 21, 2023 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. The surfacing did not extend the required 6 feet beyond external limits of the climbing structure on the larger playground. .0605(l)(1-2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The steering wheels on the red fire truck on outside playground need to be tightened so they are not a pinching hazard for the children. On this same piece of equipment, there were metal stakes sticking up which are tripping hazards. There was a section of the outdoor playground fence at the bottom which needs repaired due to metal pieces sticking out. Diaper creams were being stored in an unlocked drawer less than 5 feet from the floor in the one year old room. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There were numerous tubes of diaper creams which did not have all the required information on the permission slips. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a diaper cream in the one year old classroom with an expired permission slip from June 2023 which was not returned to the parent. .0803(12) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing on the large playground did not meet the requirement for the height of the climbing structure. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided today regarding diaper creams on same permission slip. There were two children in the one year old classroom who had permission slips for diaper creams but each child’s permission slips combined 3 different diaper creams. We discussed that it is best practice to have each individual diaper cream/topical ointment on separate permission slips for accuracy of expiration dates of permission. Reminders: *As we begin to transition back to rated license reassessments, please begin to prepare for your facility now so you are better prepared. Make sure all staff have established accounts in WORKS and if there are any staff who have taken coursework, get those original transcripts submitted to DCDEE to be evaluated *I would recommend that if the trike track on the playground is being used, to make sure that supervision is being maintained at all times. I would also recommend that you pull the paperwork with manufacturers instructions for this to assure that all ages can use this track due to the fact this playground is used for younger preschoolers too. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER #2, INC. Facility ID: 9255431 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2023 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 8/8/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:10 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 inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance was conducted on 8-31-22. The center currently operates with a 3 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 110 children ages 0-12. My visit was conducted with Ashley Martinez, Director. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed participating in various activities and some were outside playing. The Infants were being fed, changed and having tummy time. Sleeping baby checks were monitored for all Infants age 0-12 months and were observed to be in compliance. The following concerns were observed as I walked through the center. 1. The diaper creams in the one year old classroom were stored in a drawer underneath the changing table less than 5 feet from the floor which was not locked. A broken lock was observed in this drawer. 2. Nine (9) diaper cream tubes were not labeled with each child’s name in the one year old classroom. 3. There was a urine specimen cup which contained a cream. There was a sticker label in the bag that was the receipt for the medicine that was the only identifier for what the cream was. The permission for this cream expired June 2023. We discussed that medicine/ointments and creams cannot be brought to the center in any containers other than those which the cream is purchased in. This cream was removed from the classroom during my visit. 4. There was one tube of diaper cream in the one year old classroom which did not have a completed permission form. There were several pieces of information missing from the form. For outside time, the children play in fenced areas. The following items were observed out of compliance on the outdoor playground. 1. There is a small section at the bottom of the chain link fence on the side of the fence where the stability of the fence has been compromised on the large playground. There are sharp metal pieces sticking out which is a safety concern for the children. As we discussed, this section must be repaired. 2. The adequate amount of mulch did not meet the requirements of depth and the surfacing did not extend to the fall zones. 3. There is a red fire truck piece of equipment that has metal stakes sticking out which are tripping hazards for the children. The steering wheels also need to be tightened so they are not pinching hazards. Staff and training worksheets were completed by Director and submitted to me during today's visit. Two new staff files were monitored for compliance. Children's files were monitored and there was one child who did not have a health assessment on file. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were all current and on file. Fire and sanitation inspections were also current and on file. The EPR Plan was also current and on file. *****Violations: Five (5) violations of medications and safety were observed during my visit today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than August 21, 2023 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. Violation Number Comment Rule 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. The surfacing did not extend the required 6 feet beyond external limits of the climbing structure on the larger playground. .0605(l)(1-2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The steering wheels on the red fire truck on outside playground need to be tightened so they are not a pinching hazard for the children. On this same piece of equipment, there were metal stakes sticking up which are tripping hazards. There was a section of the outdoor playground fence at the bottom which needs repaired due to metal pieces sticking out. Diaper creams were being stored in an unlocked drawer less than 5 feet from the floor in the one year old room. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There were numerous tubes of diaper creams which did not have all the required information on the permission slips. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a diaper cream in the one year old classroom with an expired permission slip from June 2023 which was not returned to the parent. .0803(12) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing on the large playground did not meet the requirement for the height of the climbing structure. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided today regarding diaper creams on same permission slip. There were two children in the one year old classroom who had permission slips for diaper creams but each child’s permission slips combined 3 different diaper creams. We discussed that it is best practice to have each individual diaper cream/topical ointment on separate permission slips for accuracy of expiration dates of permission. Reminders: *As we begin to transition back to rated license reassessments, please begin to prepare for your facility now so you are better prepared. Make sure all staff have established accounts in WORKS and if there are any staff who have taken coursework, get those original transcripts submitted to DCDEE to be evaluated *I would recommend that if the trike track on the playground is being used, to make sure that supervision is being maintained at all times. I would also recommend that you pull the paperwork with manufacturers instructions for this to assure that all ages can use this track due to the fact this playground is used for younger preschoolers too. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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