10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. E. Buck Administrator assisted with the visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on today' visit. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 17, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy-five percent as of April 22, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 22, 2026, Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time with nursery rhymes, completing toileting, diapering and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch and morning snacks were also observed and consisted of meals prepared and brought from home. Snack consisted of cereal and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not recorded for eleven children between the dates of March 9, 2026, and April 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash their hand prior to eating snacks in Space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked basket and small toy car was observed in the storage house and on the toddler playground. The black barrier enclosing surfacing on the preschool play was cracked, exposing sharp edges and creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. Bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in the unlocked drawer below five feet in the space for school-agers. 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 not in use in Space #7 were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One area in the middle of the fence located at the far back of the preschool playground measured 3’10 inches GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint in an aerosol dispensed container was not observed in an unlock closet in the hallway. Also, a bottle of Ritz dye was observed in the same closet. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An asthma inhaler kept on site for one preschool child was not in an original container. .0803(2)(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB skin test was not on file for three employees. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not on file for two employees. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation verifying new staff orientation completed sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for six employees. .1101(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file acknowledging the discipline policy was reviewed and received during enrollment. .1804(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee hired on February 23, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Nutrition Opt-out out forms were not on file for children who parents provided meals from home. .0901(d) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed/update annually as required. The last date documented was January 6, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head policy was reviewed with seven new employees was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A health assessment was not on file for two employees on or before working with children. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEETS: The staff and training worksheets were not completed and available today. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheets and send them to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheets are signed and dated prior to submitting. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: During today’s visit, children’s lunch boxes were observed in the hallway. You stated parents provide lunch for their children and the program offers morning and evening snacks. We discussed the requirements for monitoring meals when brought in from home. I explained that if parents provide meals for their children the program must monitor those meals to ensure the required nutritional components and approved beverages are served. It was further explained that parents’ could select to complete a nutritional opt out forms acknowledging they will provide meals for their children. If parents decide to complete the nutritional opt-out forms this means they understand all meals and beverages must be provided for their child/children. You stated you would review the nutrition opt-out requirements to determine which route the program would implement. Additionally, once a decision is made the proper documentation will be completed and maintained. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards identified on the playground with the fence, broken toys/materials, grass growing in the surface, and cracked black barrier enclosing the surfacing around the equipment. We discussed removing the items form the playground area and making inaccessible to children. During our conversation, I recommended measuring random areas of the fence when completing the outdoor play inspections. This would also be a good time to conduct an audit of the materials and remove them from the playground. I also shared encouraging staff to check the doors twice to ensure they are locked after each usage. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children. RECORDKEEEPING REQUIREMENTS: Based on my review of staff and children’s records, it was identified that many required documents were missing. I shared the missing items with you and offered an opportunity for you to review the file to ensure the items were not overlooked. Staff and children’s file checklists were observed in the records; however, many did not include dates for paperwork received. The staff and children's records checklists are tools that could be used to create and monitor files to ensure all required documentation is submitted and included in the records maintained. I advise you to conduct periodic reviews of the files for accuracy. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan (EPR) provided was last updated on January 6, 2025. You stated the annual review was forgotten; therefore, it was not completed. I advised you to complete an annual review of the program’s EPR plan and then review it with staff. Once the staff review, retain documentation of the review date to provide during monitoring. I explained this would be a good time to update the consultant’s information in the plan. I shared only the updated sheets and review date log could be printed and added to the current plan. One staff file did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Review of the ABCMS portal showed the staff had a criminal background check completed and was qualified. A valid qualification letter must be maintained and on file for all staff prior to employment. WAGE$ & STEP$: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. E. Buck Administrator assisted with the visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on today' visit. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 17, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy-five percent as of April 22, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 22, 2026, Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time with nursery rhymes, completing toileting, diapering and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch and morning snacks were also observed and consisted of meals prepared and brought from home. Snack consisted of cereal and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not recorded for eleven children between the dates of March 9, 2026, and April 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash their hand prior to eating snacks in Space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked basket and small toy car was observed in the storage house and on the toddler playground. The black barrier enclosing surfacing on the preschool play was cracked, exposing sharp edges and creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. Bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in the unlocked drawer below five feet in the space for school-agers. 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 not in use in Space #7 were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One area in the middle of the fence located at the far back of the preschool playground measured 3’10 inches GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint in an aerosol dispensed container was not observed in an unlock closet in the hallway. Also, a bottle of Ritz dye was observed in the same closet. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An asthma inhaler kept on site for one preschool child was not in an original container. .0803(2)(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB skin test was not on file for three employees. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not on file for two employees. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation verifying new staff orientation completed sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for six employees. .1101(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file acknowledging the discipline policy was reviewed and received during enrollment. .1804(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee hired on February 23, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Nutrition Opt-out out forms were not on file for children who parents provided meals from home. .0901(d) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed/update annually as required. The last date documented was January 6, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head policy was reviewed with seven new employees was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A health assessment was not on file for two employees on or before working with children. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEETS: The staff and training worksheets were not completed and available today. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheets and send them to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheets are signed and dated prior to submitting. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: During today’s visit, children’s lunch boxes were observed in the hallway. You stated parents provide lunch for their children and the program offers morning and evening snacks. We discussed the requirements for monitoring meals when brought in from home. I explained that if parents provide meals for their children the program must monitor those meals to ensure the required nutritional components and approved beverages are served. It was further explained that parents’ could select to complete a nutritional opt out forms acknowledging they will provide meals for their children. If parents decide to complete the nutritional opt-out forms this means they understand all meals and beverages must be provided for their child/children. You stated you would review the nutrition opt-out requirements to determine which route the program would implement. Additionally, once a decision is made the proper documentation will be completed and maintained. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards identified on the playground with the fence, broken toys/materials, grass growing in the surface, and cracked black barrier enclosing the surfacing around the equipment. We discussed removing the items form the playground area and making inaccessible to children. During our conversation, I recommended measuring random areas of the fence when completing the outdoor play inspections. This would also be a good time to conduct an audit of the materials and remove them from the playground. I also shared encouraging staff to check the doors twice to ensure they are locked after each usage. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children. RECORDKEEEPING REQUIREMENTS: Based on my review of staff and children’s records, it was identified that many required documents were missing. I shared the missing items with you and offered an opportunity for you to review the file to ensure the items were not overlooked. Staff and children’s file checklists were observed in the records; however, many did not include dates for paperwork received. The staff and children's records checklists are tools that could be used to create and monitor files to ensure all required documentation is submitted and included in the records maintained. I advise you to conduct periodic reviews of the files for accuracy. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan (EPR) provided was last updated on January 6, 2025. You stated the annual review was forgotten; therefore, it was not completed. I advised you to complete an annual review of the program’s EPR plan and then review it with staff. Once the staff review, retain documentation of the review date to provide during monitoring. I explained this would be a good time to update the consultant’s information in the plan. I shared only the updated sheets and review date log could be printed and added to the current plan. One staff file did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Review of the ABCMS portal showed the staff had a criminal background check completed and was qualified. A valid qualification letter must be maintained and on file for all staff prior to employment. WAGE$ & STEP$: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. E. Buck Administrator assisted with the visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on today' visit. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 17, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy-five percent as of April 22, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 22, 2026, Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time with nursery rhymes, completing toileting, diapering and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch and morning snacks were also observed and consisted of meals prepared and brought from home. Snack consisted of cereal and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not recorded for eleven children between the dates of March 9, 2026, and April 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash their hand prior to eating snacks in Space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked basket and small toy car was observed in the storage house and on the toddler playground. The black barrier enclosing surfacing on the preschool play was cracked, exposing sharp edges and creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. Bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in the unlocked drawer below five feet in the space for school-agers. 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 not in use in Space #7 were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One area in the middle of the fence located at the far back of the preschool playground measured 3’10 inches GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint in an aerosol dispensed container was not observed in an unlock closet in the hallway. Also, a bottle of Ritz dye was observed in the same closet. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An asthma inhaler kept on site for one preschool child was not in an original container. .0803(2)(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB skin test was not on file for three employees. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not on file for two employees. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation verifying new staff orientation completed sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for six employees. .1101(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file acknowledging the discipline policy was reviewed and received during enrollment. .1804(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee hired on February 23, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Nutrition Opt-out out forms were not on file for children who parents provided meals from home. .0901(d) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed/update annually as required. The last date documented was January 6, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head policy was reviewed with seven new employees was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A health assessment was not on file for two employees on or before working with children. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEETS: The staff and training worksheets were not completed and available today. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheets and send them to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheets are signed and dated prior to submitting. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: During today’s visit, children’s lunch boxes were observed in the hallway. You stated parents provide lunch for their children and the program offers morning and evening snacks. We discussed the requirements for monitoring meals when brought in from home. I explained that if parents provide meals for their children the program must monitor those meals to ensure the required nutritional components and approved beverages are served. It was further explained that parents’ could select to complete a nutritional opt out forms acknowledging they will provide meals for their children. If parents decide to complete the nutritional opt-out forms this means they understand all meals and beverages must be provided for their child/children. You stated you would review the nutrition opt-out requirements to determine which route the program would implement. Additionally, once a decision is made the proper documentation will be completed and maintained. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards identified on the playground with the fence, broken toys/materials, grass growing in the surface, and cracked black barrier enclosing the surfacing around the equipment. We discussed removing the items form the playground area and making inaccessible to children. During our conversation, I recommended measuring random areas of the fence when completing the outdoor play inspections. This would also be a good time to conduct an audit of the materials and remove them from the playground. I also shared encouraging staff to check the doors twice to ensure they are locked after each usage. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children. RECORDKEEEPING REQUIREMENTS: Based on my review of staff and children’s records, it was identified that many required documents were missing. I shared the missing items with you and offered an opportunity for you to review the file to ensure the items were not overlooked. Staff and children’s file checklists were observed in the records; however, many did not include dates for paperwork received. The staff and children's records checklists are tools that could be used to create and monitor files to ensure all required documentation is submitted and included in the records maintained. I advise you to conduct periodic reviews of the files for accuracy. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan (EPR) provided was last updated on January 6, 2025. You stated the annual review was forgotten; therefore, it was not completed. I advised you to complete an annual review of the program’s EPR plan and then review it with staff. Once the staff review, retain documentation of the review date to provide during monitoring. I explained this would be a good time to update the consultant’s information in the plan. I shared only the updated sheets and review date log could be printed and added to the current plan. One staff file did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Review of the ABCMS portal showed the staff had a criminal background check completed and was qualified. A valid qualification letter must be maintained and on file for all staff prior to employment. WAGE$ & STEP$: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. E. Buck Administrator assisted with the visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on today' visit. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 17, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy-five percent as of April 22, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 22, 2026, Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time with nursery rhymes, completing toileting, diapering and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch and morning snacks were also observed and consisted of meals prepared and brought from home. Snack consisted of cereal and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not recorded for eleven children between the dates of March 9, 2026, and April 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash their hand prior to eating snacks in Space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked basket and small toy car was observed in the storage house and on the toddler playground. The black barrier enclosing surfacing on the preschool play was cracked, exposing sharp edges and creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. Bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in the unlocked drawer below five feet in the space for school-agers. 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 not in use in Space #7 were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One area in the middle of the fence located at the far back of the preschool playground measured 3’10 inches GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint in an aerosol dispensed container was not observed in an unlock closet in the hallway. Also, a bottle of Ritz dye was observed in the same closet. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An asthma inhaler kept on site for one preschool child was not in an original container. .0803(2)(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB skin test was not on file for three employees. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not on file for two employees. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation verifying new staff orientation completed sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for six employees. .1101(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file acknowledging the discipline policy was reviewed and received during enrollment. .1804(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee hired on February 23, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Nutrition Opt-out out forms were not on file for children who parents provided meals from home. .0901(d) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed/update annually as required. The last date documented was January 6, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head policy was reviewed with seven new employees was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A health assessment was not on file for two employees on or before working with children. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEETS: The staff and training worksheets were not completed and available today. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheets and send them to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheets are signed and dated prior to submitting. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: During today’s visit, children’s lunch boxes were observed in the hallway. You stated parents provide lunch for their children and the program offers morning and evening snacks. We discussed the requirements for monitoring meals when brought in from home. I explained that if parents provide meals for their children the program must monitor those meals to ensure the required nutritional components and approved beverages are served. It was further explained that parents’ could select to complete a nutritional opt out forms acknowledging they will provide meals for their children. If parents decide to complete the nutritional opt-out forms this means they understand all meals and beverages must be provided for their child/children. You stated you would review the nutrition opt-out requirements to determine which route the program would implement. Additionally, once a decision is made the proper documentation will be completed and maintained. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards identified on the playground with the fence, broken toys/materials, grass growing in the surface, and cracked black barrier enclosing the surfacing around the equipment. We discussed removing the items form the playground area and making inaccessible to children. During our conversation, I recommended measuring random areas of the fence when completing the outdoor play inspections. This would also be a good time to conduct an audit of the materials and remove them from the playground. I also shared encouraging staff to check the doors twice to ensure they are locked after each usage. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children. RECORDKEEEPING REQUIREMENTS: Based on my review of staff and children’s records, it was identified that many required documents were missing. I shared the missing items with you and offered an opportunity for you to review the file to ensure the items were not overlooked. Staff and children’s file checklists were observed in the records; however, many did not include dates for paperwork received. The staff and children's records checklists are tools that could be used to create and monitor files to ensure all required documentation is submitted and included in the records maintained. I advise you to conduct periodic reviews of the files for accuracy. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan (EPR) provided was last updated on January 6, 2025. You stated the annual review was forgotten; therefore, it was not completed. I advised you to complete an annual review of the program’s EPR plan and then review it with staff. Once the staff review, retain documentation of the review date to provide during monitoring. I explained this would be a good time to update the consultant’s information in the plan. I shared only the updated sheets and review date log could be printed and added to the current plan. One staff file did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Review of the ABCMS portal showed the staff had a criminal background check completed and was qualified. A valid qualification letter must be maintained and on file for all staff prior to employment. WAGE$ & STEP$: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. E. Buck Administrator assisted with the visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on today' visit. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 17, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy-five percent as of April 22, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 22, 2026, Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time with nursery rhymes, completing toileting, diapering and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch and morning snacks were also observed and consisted of meals prepared and brought from home. Snack consisted of cereal and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not recorded for eleven children between the dates of March 9, 2026, and April 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash their hand prior to eating snacks in Space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked basket and small toy car was observed in the storage house and on the toddler playground. The black barrier enclosing surfacing on the preschool play was cracked, exposing sharp edges and creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. Bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in the unlocked drawer below five feet in the space for school-agers. 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 not in use in Space #7 were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One area in the middle of the fence located at the far back of the preschool playground measured 3’10 inches GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint in an aerosol dispensed container was not observed in an unlock closet in the hallway. Also, a bottle of Ritz dye was observed in the same closet. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An asthma inhaler kept on site for one preschool child was not in an original container. .0803(2)(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB skin test was not on file for three employees. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not on file for two employees. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation verifying new staff orientation completed sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for six employees. .1101(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file acknowledging the discipline policy was reviewed and received during enrollment. .1804(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee hired on February 23, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Nutrition Opt-out out forms were not on file for children who parents provided meals from home. .0901(d) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed/update annually as required. The last date documented was January 6, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head policy was reviewed with seven new employees was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A health assessment was not on file for two employees on or before working with children. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEETS: The staff and training worksheets were not completed and available today. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheets and send them to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheets are signed and dated prior to submitting. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: During today’s visit, children’s lunch boxes were observed in the hallway. You stated parents provide lunch for their children and the program offers morning and evening snacks. We discussed the requirements for monitoring meals when brought in from home. I explained that if parents provide meals for their children the program must monitor those meals to ensure the required nutritional components and approved beverages are served. It was further explained that parents’ could select to complete a nutritional opt out forms acknowledging they will provide meals for their children. If parents decide to complete the nutritional opt-out forms this means they understand all meals and beverages must be provided for their child/children. You stated you would review the nutrition opt-out requirements to determine which route the program would implement. Additionally, once a decision is made the proper documentation will be completed and maintained. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards identified on the playground with the fence, broken toys/materials, grass growing in the surface, and cracked black barrier enclosing the surfacing around the equipment. We discussed removing the items form the playground area and making inaccessible to children. During our conversation, I recommended measuring random areas of the fence when completing the outdoor play inspections. This would also be a good time to conduct an audit of the materials and remove them from the playground. I also shared encouraging staff to check the doors twice to ensure they are locked after each usage. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children. RECORDKEEEPING REQUIREMENTS: Based on my review of staff and children’s records, it was identified that many required documents were missing. I shared the missing items with you and offered an opportunity for you to review the file to ensure the items were not overlooked. Staff and children’s file checklists were observed in the records; however, many did not include dates for paperwork received. The staff and children's records checklists are tools that could be used to create and monitor files to ensure all required documentation is submitted and included in the records maintained. I advise you to conduct periodic reviews of the files for accuracy. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan (EPR) provided was last updated on January 6, 2025. You stated the annual review was forgotten; therefore, it was not completed. I advised you to complete an annual review of the program’s EPR plan and then review it with staff. Once the staff review, retain documentation of the review date to provide during monitoring. I explained this would be a good time to update the consultant’s information in the plan. I shared only the updated sheets and review date log could be printed and added to the current plan. One staff file did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Review of the ABCMS portal showed the staff had a criminal background check completed and was qualified. A valid qualification letter must be maintained and on file for all staff prior to employment. WAGE$ & STEP$: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. E. Buck Administrator assisted with the visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on today' visit. Your program operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 17, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was seventy-five percent as of April 22, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 22, 2026, Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time with nursery rhymes, completing toileting, diapering and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch and morning snacks were also observed and consisted of meals prepared and brought from home. Snack consisted of cereal and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not recorded for eleven children between the dates of March 9, 2026, and April 17, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash their hand prior to eating snacks in Space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked basket and small toy car was observed in the storage house and on the toddler playground. The black barrier enclosing surfacing on the preschool play was cracked, exposing sharp edges and creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. Bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in the unlocked drawer below five feet in the space for school-agers. 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 not in use in Space #7 were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One area in the middle of the fence located at the far back of the preschool playground measured 3’10 inches GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint in an aerosol dispensed container was not observed in an unlock closet in the hallway. Also, a bottle of Ritz dye was observed in the same closet. .2820(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An asthma inhaler kept on site for one preschool child was not in an original container. .0803(2)(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB skin test was not on file for three employees. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not on file for two employees. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation verifying new staff orientation completed sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for six employees. .1101(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file acknowledging the discipline policy was reviewed and received during enrollment. .1804(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee hired on February 23, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Nutrition Opt-out out forms were not on file for children who parents provided meals from home. .0901(d) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed/update annually as required. The last date documented was January 6, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation verifying the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head policy was reviewed with seven new employees was not on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A health assessment was not on file for two employees on or before working with children. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEETS: The staff and training worksheets were not completed and available today. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheets and send them to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheets are signed and dated prior to submitting. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: During today’s visit, children’s lunch boxes were observed in the hallway. You stated parents provide lunch for their children and the program offers morning and evening snacks. We discussed the requirements for monitoring meals when brought in from home. I explained that if parents provide meals for their children the program must monitor those meals to ensure the required nutritional components and approved beverages are served. It was further explained that parents’ could select to complete a nutritional opt out forms acknowledging they will provide meals for their children. If parents decide to complete the nutritional opt-out forms this means they understand all meals and beverages must be provided for their child/children. You stated you would review the nutrition opt-out requirements to determine which route the program would implement. Additionally, once a decision is made the proper documentation will be completed and maintained. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards identified on the playground with the fence, broken toys/materials, grass growing in the surface, and cracked black barrier enclosing the surfacing around the equipment. We discussed removing the items form the playground area and making inaccessible to children. During our conversation, I recommended measuring random areas of the fence when completing the outdoor play inspections. This would also be a good time to conduct an audit of the materials and remove them from the playground. I also shared encouraging staff to check the doors twice to ensure they are locked after each usage. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children. RECORDKEEEPING REQUIREMENTS: Based on my review of staff and children’s records, it was identified that many required documents were missing. I shared the missing items with you and offered an opportunity for you to review the file to ensure the items were not overlooked. Staff and children’s file checklists were observed in the records; however, many did not include dates for paperwork received. The staff and children's records checklists are tools that could be used to create and monitor files to ensure all required documentation is submitted and included in the records maintained. I advise you to conduct periodic reviews of the files for accuracy. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan (EPR) provided was last updated on January 6, 2025. You stated the annual review was forgotten; therefore, it was not completed. I advised you to complete an annual review of the program’s EPR plan and then review it with staff. Once the staff review, retain documentation of the review date to provide during monitoring. I explained this would be a good time to update the consultant’s information in the plan. I shared only the updated sheets and review date log could be printed and added to the current plan. One staff file did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Review of the ABCMS portal showed the staff had a criminal background check completed and was qualified. A valid qualification letter must be maintained and on file for all staff prior to employment. WAGE$ & STEP$: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-272L Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 05:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my March 3, 2026, complaint visit. Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of March 17, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 17, 2026, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space used by children. Children enrolled in space #3 were engaged in floor play and interacting with caregivers. School-age children were observed eating snacks in the hallway and completing homework. Children in Space #4 were participating in story time with caregivers. Children enrolled in Spaces #1, 2, and 5 were observed on the playground for outdoor play. The following violations documented during the March 3, 2026, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item #316 – A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4. Today, children were grouped together according to their ages and compliance was maintained. Item #840 - Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children. During my observation today, a Can of Glade air freshener and a can Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and in a bathroom accessible to and used by school age children; therefore, compliance was not maintained and the violation would be redocumented. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff child ratio requirements were not maintained when two caregivers were observed providing care for twenty-four children ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old on the playground. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe environment was not provided for school-age children released in the parking lot across the street from the facility, where traffic was actively moving. The children were also allowed to proceed across the street ahead of the group leader, requiring traffic to stop which posed a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Glade air freshener and Lysol spray in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the girl’s bathroom used by school-age children. .2820(b) 1119 Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic. School-age children were observed being unloaded in a parking lot with active traffic and limited traffic control and were required to cross the street where traffic was ongoing, to access the child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(h) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 31, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 On March 3, 2026, a staff/child ratio violation regarding grouping of children was observed and documented. The compliance letter received on March 16, 2026, indicated that the director and staff members reviewed staff to child ratios for each classroom and age group to ensure that the program stay in compliance with correct staff to child ratio moving forward; however, today, two caregiver were left to provide care for twenty-four (24) children which placed them out of compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. I explained to you upon exiting my vehicle and approaching the playground from the parking lot, I observed three adults on the playground supervising children. One (1) adult wearing a white jacket left the playground and ran into the building, leaving the other two caregivers supervising and providing care for the children. As I entered the playground, I conducted a count and observed twenty-four (24) children present, ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old. I informed you that based on the number of children present, age of the youngest child, and the number of staff providing care, the staff/child ratio requirements were not met. I further discussed a concern that was observed, as children were dispersed across opposite sides of the playground; one (1) caregiver was engaged in conversation with a parent while positioned in the middle of the playground and the other caregiver was located on the other side. The positioning of the two (2) caregivers limited the ability to actively supervise all children. Additionally, the staff member who entered the building later returned to the playground. When asked to identify the groups of children and their respective ages, each staff member identified their own assigned group, resulting in one (1) group not having a clearly designated caregiver at the time until the third caregiver came out. You were advised to ensure staff/child ratios for each group of children are always maintained, including during transitions when staff temporarily leave the area. Children should never be left without adequate supervision or without a clear assigned caregiver. Staff should be encouraged to position themselves throughout the playground in a manner that allows for full visibility of all children and to actively supervise them by scanning, counting and engaging with children consistently. It was also recommended that staff establish clear group assignments and accountability for each group of children. Additionally implementing a system for head counts and active supervision, such as zoning the playground will help ensure children are consistently monitored and safe while in care. COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION FOLLOW UP: During the visit, we discussed the outcome of complaint investigation. I informed you that based on my observation of transportation delivery of school age children, the allegations regarding transportation procedures and safety practices of the compliant would be substantiated. I further shared that because the group leader was present and able to see and hear the children, the allegation regarding supervision was not substantiated. Although supervision was not substantiated as part of the complaint, I shared concerns regarding supervision practices as they related to my observation on the playground. TRANSPORTATION OBSERVATION: While waiting in the parking lot for the bus to arrive, I observed a public-school bus stop in front of the building and released children, who entered through the front door. At approximately 3:35p.m., a school bus from Hobgood Academy arrived in the parking lot and released additional children. I observed the school age group leader walking across to the parking lot and position herself in the midway of the parking lot. The children were released from the bus towards the back of the parking area. At that time, the parking lot was full of vehicles with parents waiting for their children. As the children were transitioning from the bus to the group leader, other parents began exiting the parling lot in their vehicles, creating increased traffic flow. Once all children reached the group leader, the group proceeded to cross the street, with the children walking ahead and the group leader positioned in the rear. During the transition, oncoming traffic approached and was had to stop to allow the children to cross safely. I explained my concern was children were observed crossing a street in an active traffic area without adequate traffic control. The group leader was positioned at the rear of the group while children entered the roadway first, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the presence of moving vehicles in the parking lot during the transition created an unsafe environment for children. I requested that you provide a written plan outlining the steps that would be taken to ensure the safety of children during transportation, specifically related to delivery of school-age children from the Hobgood Academy school. I asked the written plan be drafted, signed and submitted today. You stated that you would suspend transportation services until arrangements could be made with the school to have children released at the front door of the facility so they could walk directly inside, or coordination could be established with local law enforcement to assist with directing traffic and ensuring the children’s safe crossing. You gave me the written plan during the visit as requested. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Repeated violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Due to violations regarding staff/child ratio requirements being documented on two consecutive visits, and the substantiation of two allegations from the complaint, an administrative action may be recommended. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements and staff/child ratios. SPACE ADDITION: You shared that the space restructured to be used by the two-year-old children was almost ready to be utilized. You stated that the building and fire inspectors came out today to complete inspections. You added the fire inspection report has been received; however, the building inspector indicated his report would be submitted to me directly via email. You further shared that contact would be made to the environmental health specialist to complete a sanitation inspection for that space. I informed you that once all required inspections are completed and received, an additional visit will be conducted to measure the space for capacity, verify compliance with all applicable child care requirements, and provide approval for usage. FACILITY ENTRANCE/LOCKED DOORS: We discussed the options for accessing the child care facility due to the doors being locked. You clarified that the previous information regarding someone being at the front desk buzzing me in upon arrival referred to the church clerk, who works in a separate office. You explained that due to ongoing repairs in the fellowship hall, the clerk has been relocated to a different building across the parking lot. You stated that I could park on the side of the building, enter the clerk’s office shown to me, notify her of my presence and need to enter the child care facility, then she could buzz me in or call to inform you of my arrival so the door could be opened. I expressed concern that school-age children were opening the door for me upon arrival, allowing entry into the building without staff being aware. You stated that you were not aware this was occurring and that you would address the concern. I explained that this presents a safety issue that must be resolved immediately, and that a plan of action must be implemented to ensure children do not open the door for visitors. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS: School-age children were observed eating snacks while sitting on the floor. When asked, you stated the tables had not been put up for children to utilize during snack time. I informed you that this was not sanitary as sitting on the floor poses a sanitation concern. You stated you would ensure tables are made available for school-age children during snack time. I also explained that this has been observed during the last two visits and emphasized the need to ensure tables are consistently accessible for use. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-272L Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 05:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my March 3, 2026, complaint visit. Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of March 17, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 17, 2026, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space used by children. Children enrolled in space #3 were engaged in floor play and interacting with caregivers. School-age children were observed eating snacks in the hallway and completing homework. Children in Space #4 were participating in story time with caregivers. Children enrolled in Spaces #1, 2, and 5 were observed on the playground for outdoor play. The following violations documented during the March 3, 2026, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item #316 – A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4. Today, children were grouped together according to their ages and compliance was maintained. Item #840 - Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children. During my observation today, a Can of Glade air freshener and a can Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and in a bathroom accessible to and used by school age children; therefore, compliance was not maintained and the violation would be redocumented. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff child ratio requirements were not maintained when two caregivers were observed providing care for twenty-four children ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old on the playground. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe environment was not provided for school-age children released in the parking lot across the street from the facility, where traffic was actively moving. The children were also allowed to proceed across the street ahead of the group leader, requiring traffic to stop which posed a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Glade air freshener and Lysol spray in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the girl’s bathroom used by school-age children. .2820(b) 1119 Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic. School-age children were observed being unloaded in a parking lot with active traffic and limited traffic control and were required to cross the street where traffic was ongoing, to access the child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(h) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 31, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 On March 3, 2026, a staff/child ratio violation regarding grouping of children was observed and documented. The compliance letter received on March 16, 2026, indicated that the director and staff members reviewed staff to child ratios for each classroom and age group to ensure that the program stay in compliance with correct staff to child ratio moving forward; however, today, two caregiver were left to provide care for twenty-four (24) children which placed them out of compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. I explained to you upon exiting my vehicle and approaching the playground from the parking lot, I observed three adults on the playground supervising children. One (1) adult wearing a white jacket left the playground and ran into the building, leaving the other two caregivers supervising and providing care for the children. As I entered the playground, I conducted a count and observed twenty-four (24) children present, ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old. I informed you that based on the number of children present, age of the youngest child, and the number of staff providing care, the staff/child ratio requirements were not met. I further discussed a concern that was observed, as children were dispersed across opposite sides of the playground; one (1) caregiver was engaged in conversation with a parent while positioned in the middle of the playground and the other caregiver was located on the other side. The positioning of the two (2) caregivers limited the ability to actively supervise all children. Additionally, the staff member who entered the building later returned to the playground. When asked to identify the groups of children and their respective ages, each staff member identified their own assigned group, resulting in one (1) group not having a clearly designated caregiver at the time until the third caregiver came out. You were advised to ensure staff/child ratios for each group of children are always maintained, including during transitions when staff temporarily leave the area. Children should never be left without adequate supervision or without a clear assigned caregiver. Staff should be encouraged to position themselves throughout the playground in a manner that allows for full visibility of all children and to actively supervise them by scanning, counting and engaging with children consistently. It was also recommended that staff establish clear group assignments and accountability for each group of children. Additionally implementing a system for head counts and active supervision, such as zoning the playground will help ensure children are consistently monitored and safe while in care. COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION FOLLOW UP: During the visit, we discussed the outcome of complaint investigation. I informed you that based on my observation of transportation delivery of school age children, the allegations regarding transportation procedures and safety practices of the compliant would be substantiated. I further shared that because the group leader was present and able to see and hear the children, the allegation regarding supervision was not substantiated. Although supervision was not substantiated as part of the complaint, I shared concerns regarding supervision practices as they related to my observation on the playground. TRANSPORTATION OBSERVATION: While waiting in the parking lot for the bus to arrive, I observed a public-school bus stop in front of the building and released children, who entered through the front door. At approximately 3:35p.m., a school bus from Hobgood Academy arrived in the parking lot and released additional children. I observed the school age group leader walking across to the parking lot and position herself in the midway of the parking lot. The children were released from the bus towards the back of the parking area. At that time, the parking lot was full of vehicles with parents waiting for their children. As the children were transitioning from the bus to the group leader, other parents began exiting the parling lot in their vehicles, creating increased traffic flow. Once all children reached the group leader, the group proceeded to cross the street, with the children walking ahead and the group leader positioned in the rear. During the transition, oncoming traffic approached and was had to stop to allow the children to cross safely. I explained my concern was children were observed crossing a street in an active traffic area without adequate traffic control. The group leader was positioned at the rear of the group while children entered the roadway first, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the presence of moving vehicles in the parking lot during the transition created an unsafe environment for children. I requested that you provide a written plan outlining the steps that would be taken to ensure the safety of children during transportation, specifically related to delivery of school-age children from the Hobgood Academy school. I asked the written plan be drafted, signed and submitted today. You stated that you would suspend transportation services until arrangements could be made with the school to have children released at the front door of the facility so they could walk directly inside, or coordination could be established with local law enforcement to assist with directing traffic and ensuring the children’s safe crossing. You gave me the written plan during the visit as requested. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Repeated violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Due to violations regarding staff/child ratio requirements being documented on two consecutive visits, and the substantiation of two allegations from the complaint, an administrative action may be recommended. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements and staff/child ratios. SPACE ADDITION: You shared that the space restructured to be used by the two-year-old children was almost ready to be utilized. You stated that the building and fire inspectors came out today to complete inspections. You added the fire inspection report has been received; however, the building inspector indicated his report would be submitted to me directly via email. You further shared that contact would be made to the environmental health specialist to complete a sanitation inspection for that space. I informed you that once all required inspections are completed and received, an additional visit will be conducted to measure the space for capacity, verify compliance with all applicable child care requirements, and provide approval for usage. FACILITY ENTRANCE/LOCKED DOORS: We discussed the options for accessing the child care facility due to the doors being locked. You clarified that the previous information regarding someone being at the front desk buzzing me in upon arrival referred to the church clerk, who works in a separate office. You explained that due to ongoing repairs in the fellowship hall, the clerk has been relocated to a different building across the parking lot. You stated that I could park on the side of the building, enter the clerk’s office shown to me, notify her of my presence and need to enter the child care facility, then she could buzz me in or call to inform you of my arrival so the door could be opened. I expressed concern that school-age children were opening the door for me upon arrival, allowing entry into the building without staff being aware. You stated that you were not aware this was occurring and that you would address the concern. I explained that this presents a safety issue that must be resolved immediately, and that a plan of action must be implemented to ensure children do not open the door for visitors. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS: School-age children were observed eating snacks while sitting on the floor. When asked, you stated the tables had not been put up for children to utilize during snack time. I informed you that this was not sanitary as sitting on the floor poses a sanitation concern. You stated you would ensure tables are made available for school-age children during snack time. I also explained that this has been observed during the last two visits and emphasized the need to ensure tables are consistently accessible for use. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2204 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-272L Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 05:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my March 3, 2026, complaint visit. Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of March 17, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 17, 2026, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space used by children. Children enrolled in space #3 were engaged in floor play and interacting with caregivers. School-age children were observed eating snacks in the hallway and completing homework. Children in Space #4 were participating in story time with caregivers. Children enrolled in Spaces #1, 2, and 5 were observed on the playground for outdoor play. The following violations documented during the March 3, 2026, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item #316 – A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4. Today, children were grouped together according to their ages and compliance was maintained. Item #840 - Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children. During my observation today, a Can of Glade air freshener and a can Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and in a bathroom accessible to and used by school age children; therefore, compliance was not maintained and the violation would be redocumented. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff child ratio requirements were not maintained when two caregivers were observed providing care for twenty-four children ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old on the playground. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe environment was not provided for school-age children released in the parking lot across the street from the facility, where traffic was actively moving. The children were also allowed to proceed across the street ahead of the group leader, requiring traffic to stop which posed a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Glade air freshener and Lysol spray in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the girl’s bathroom used by school-age children. .2820(b) 1119 Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic. School-age children were observed being unloaded in a parking lot with active traffic and limited traffic control and were required to cross the street where traffic was ongoing, to access the child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(h) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 31, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 On March 3, 2026, a staff/child ratio violation regarding grouping of children was observed and documented. The compliance letter received on March 16, 2026, indicated that the director and staff members reviewed staff to child ratios for each classroom and age group to ensure that the program stay in compliance with correct staff to child ratio moving forward; however, today, two caregiver were left to provide care for twenty-four (24) children which placed them out of compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. I explained to you upon exiting my vehicle and approaching the playground from the parking lot, I observed three adults on the playground supervising children. One (1) adult wearing a white jacket left the playground and ran into the building, leaving the other two caregivers supervising and providing care for the children. As I entered the playground, I conducted a count and observed twenty-four (24) children present, ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old. I informed you that based on the number of children present, age of the youngest child, and the number of staff providing care, the staff/child ratio requirements were not met. I further discussed a concern that was observed, as children were dispersed across opposite sides of the playground; one (1) caregiver was engaged in conversation with a parent while positioned in the middle of the playground and the other caregiver was located on the other side. The positioning of the two (2) caregivers limited the ability to actively supervise all children. Additionally, the staff member who entered the building later returned to the playground. When asked to identify the groups of children and their respective ages, each staff member identified their own assigned group, resulting in one (1) group not having a clearly designated caregiver at the time until the third caregiver came out. You were advised to ensure staff/child ratios for each group of children are always maintained, including during transitions when staff temporarily leave the area. Children should never be left without adequate supervision or without a clear assigned caregiver. Staff should be encouraged to position themselves throughout the playground in a manner that allows for full visibility of all children and to actively supervise them by scanning, counting and engaging with children consistently. It was also recommended that staff establish clear group assignments and accountability for each group of children. Additionally implementing a system for head counts and active supervision, such as zoning the playground will help ensure children are consistently monitored and safe while in care. COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION FOLLOW UP: During the visit, we discussed the outcome of complaint investigation. I informed you that based on my observation of transportation delivery of school age children, the allegations regarding transportation procedures and safety practices of the compliant would be substantiated. I further shared that because the group leader was present and able to see and hear the children, the allegation regarding supervision was not substantiated. Although supervision was not substantiated as part of the complaint, I shared concerns regarding supervision practices as they related to my observation on the playground. TRANSPORTATION OBSERVATION: While waiting in the parking lot for the bus to arrive, I observed a public-school bus stop in front of the building and released children, who entered through the front door. At approximately 3:35p.m., a school bus from Hobgood Academy arrived in the parking lot and released additional children. I observed the school age group leader walking across to the parking lot and position herself in the midway of the parking lot. The children were released from the bus towards the back of the parking area. At that time, the parking lot was full of vehicles with parents waiting for their children. As the children were transitioning from the bus to the group leader, other parents began exiting the parling lot in their vehicles, creating increased traffic flow. Once all children reached the group leader, the group proceeded to cross the street, with the children walking ahead and the group leader positioned in the rear. During the transition, oncoming traffic approached and was had to stop to allow the children to cross safely. I explained my concern was children were observed crossing a street in an active traffic area without adequate traffic control. The group leader was positioned at the rear of the group while children entered the roadway first, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the presence of moving vehicles in the parking lot during the transition created an unsafe environment for children. I requested that you provide a written plan outlining the steps that would be taken to ensure the safety of children during transportation, specifically related to delivery of school-age children from the Hobgood Academy school. I asked the written plan be drafted, signed and submitted today. You stated that you would suspend transportation services until arrangements could be made with the school to have children released at the front door of the facility so they could walk directly inside, or coordination could be established with local law enforcement to assist with directing traffic and ensuring the children’s safe crossing. You gave me the written plan during the visit as requested. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Repeated violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Due to violations regarding staff/child ratio requirements being documented on two consecutive visits, and the substantiation of two allegations from the complaint, an administrative action may be recommended. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements and staff/child ratios. SPACE ADDITION: You shared that the space restructured to be used by the two-year-old children was almost ready to be utilized. You stated that the building and fire inspectors came out today to complete inspections. You added the fire inspection report has been received; however, the building inspector indicated his report would be submitted to me directly via email. You further shared that contact would be made to the environmental health specialist to complete a sanitation inspection for that space. I informed you that once all required inspections are completed and received, an additional visit will be conducted to measure the space for capacity, verify compliance with all applicable child care requirements, and provide approval for usage. FACILITY ENTRANCE/LOCKED DOORS: We discussed the options for accessing the child care facility due to the doors being locked. You clarified that the previous information regarding someone being at the front desk buzzing me in upon arrival referred to the church clerk, who works in a separate office. You explained that due to ongoing repairs in the fellowship hall, the clerk has been relocated to a different building across the parking lot. You stated that I could park on the side of the building, enter the clerk’s office shown to me, notify her of my presence and need to enter the child care facility, then she could buzz me in or call to inform you of my arrival so the door could be opened. I expressed concern that school-age children were opening the door for me upon arrival, allowing entry into the building without staff being aware. You stated that you were not aware this was occurring and that you would address the concern. I explained that this presents a safety issue that must be resolved immediately, and that a plan of action must be implemented to ensure children do not open the door for visitors. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS: School-age children were observed eating snacks while sitting on the floor. When asked, you stated the tables had not been put up for children to utilize during snack time. I informed you that this was not sanitary as sitting on the floor poses a sanitation concern. You stated you would ensure tables are made available for school-age children during snack time. I also explained that this has been observed during the last two visits and emphasized the need to ensure tables are consistently accessible for use. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-272L Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 05:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my March 3, 2026, complaint visit. Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of March 17, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 17, 2026, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space used by children. Children enrolled in space #3 were engaged in floor play and interacting with caregivers. School-age children were observed eating snacks in the hallway and completing homework. Children in Space #4 were participating in story time with caregivers. Children enrolled in Spaces #1, 2, and 5 were observed on the playground for outdoor play. The following violations documented during the March 3, 2026, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item #316 – A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4. Today, children were grouped together according to their ages and compliance was maintained. Item #840 - Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children. During my observation today, a Can of Glade air freshener and a can Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and in a bathroom accessible to and used by school age children; therefore, compliance was not maintained and the violation would be redocumented. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff child ratio requirements were not maintained when two caregivers were observed providing care for twenty-four children ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old on the playground. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe environment was not provided for school-age children released in the parking lot across the street from the facility, where traffic was actively moving. The children were also allowed to proceed across the street ahead of the group leader, requiring traffic to stop which posed a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Glade air freshener and Lysol spray in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the girl’s bathroom used by school-age children. .2820(b) 1119 Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic. School-age children were observed being unloaded in a parking lot with active traffic and limited traffic control and were required to cross the street where traffic was ongoing, to access the child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(h) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 31, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 On March 3, 2026, a staff/child ratio violation regarding grouping of children was observed and documented. The compliance letter received on March 16, 2026, indicated that the director and staff members reviewed staff to child ratios for each classroom and age group to ensure that the program stay in compliance with correct staff to child ratio moving forward; however, today, two caregiver were left to provide care for twenty-four (24) children which placed them out of compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. I explained to you upon exiting my vehicle and approaching the playground from the parking lot, I observed three adults on the playground supervising children. One (1) adult wearing a white jacket left the playground and ran into the building, leaving the other two caregivers supervising and providing care for the children. As I entered the playground, I conducted a count and observed twenty-four (24) children present, ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old. I informed you that based on the number of children present, age of the youngest child, and the number of staff providing care, the staff/child ratio requirements were not met. I further discussed a concern that was observed, as children were dispersed across opposite sides of the playground; one (1) caregiver was engaged in conversation with a parent while positioned in the middle of the playground and the other caregiver was located on the other side. The positioning of the two (2) caregivers limited the ability to actively supervise all children. Additionally, the staff member who entered the building later returned to the playground. When asked to identify the groups of children and their respective ages, each staff member identified their own assigned group, resulting in one (1) group not having a clearly designated caregiver at the time until the third caregiver came out. You were advised to ensure staff/child ratios for each group of children are always maintained, including during transitions when staff temporarily leave the area. Children should never be left without adequate supervision or without a clear assigned caregiver. Staff should be encouraged to position themselves throughout the playground in a manner that allows for full visibility of all children and to actively supervise them by scanning, counting and engaging with children consistently. It was also recommended that staff establish clear group assignments and accountability for each group of children. Additionally implementing a system for head counts and active supervision, such as zoning the playground will help ensure children are consistently monitored and safe while in care. COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION FOLLOW UP: During the visit, we discussed the outcome of complaint investigation. I informed you that based on my observation of transportation delivery of school age children, the allegations regarding transportation procedures and safety practices of the compliant would be substantiated. I further shared that because the group leader was present and able to see and hear the children, the allegation regarding supervision was not substantiated. Although supervision was not substantiated as part of the complaint, I shared concerns regarding supervision practices as they related to my observation on the playground. TRANSPORTATION OBSERVATION: While waiting in the parking lot for the bus to arrive, I observed a public-school bus stop in front of the building and released children, who entered through the front door. At approximately 3:35p.m., a school bus from Hobgood Academy arrived in the parking lot and released additional children. I observed the school age group leader walking across to the parking lot and position herself in the midway of the parking lot. The children were released from the bus towards the back of the parking area. At that time, the parking lot was full of vehicles with parents waiting for their children. As the children were transitioning from the bus to the group leader, other parents began exiting the parling lot in their vehicles, creating increased traffic flow. Once all children reached the group leader, the group proceeded to cross the street, with the children walking ahead and the group leader positioned in the rear. During the transition, oncoming traffic approached and was had to stop to allow the children to cross safely. I explained my concern was children were observed crossing a street in an active traffic area without adequate traffic control. The group leader was positioned at the rear of the group while children entered the roadway first, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the presence of moving vehicles in the parking lot during the transition created an unsafe environment for children. I requested that you provide a written plan outlining the steps that would be taken to ensure the safety of children during transportation, specifically related to delivery of school-age children from the Hobgood Academy school. I asked the written plan be drafted, signed and submitted today. You stated that you would suspend transportation services until arrangements could be made with the school to have children released at the front door of the facility so they could walk directly inside, or coordination could be established with local law enforcement to assist with directing traffic and ensuring the children’s safe crossing. You gave me the written plan during the visit as requested. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Repeated violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Due to violations regarding staff/child ratio requirements being documented on two consecutive visits, and the substantiation of two allegations from the complaint, an administrative action may be recommended. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements and staff/child ratios. SPACE ADDITION: You shared that the space restructured to be used by the two-year-old children was almost ready to be utilized. You stated that the building and fire inspectors came out today to complete inspections. You added the fire inspection report has been received; however, the building inspector indicated his report would be submitted to me directly via email. You further shared that contact would be made to the environmental health specialist to complete a sanitation inspection for that space. I informed you that once all required inspections are completed and received, an additional visit will be conducted to measure the space for capacity, verify compliance with all applicable child care requirements, and provide approval for usage. FACILITY ENTRANCE/LOCKED DOORS: We discussed the options for accessing the child care facility due to the doors being locked. You clarified that the previous information regarding someone being at the front desk buzzing me in upon arrival referred to the church clerk, who works in a separate office. You explained that due to ongoing repairs in the fellowship hall, the clerk has been relocated to a different building across the parking lot. You stated that I could park on the side of the building, enter the clerk’s office shown to me, notify her of my presence and need to enter the child care facility, then she could buzz me in or call to inform you of my arrival so the door could be opened. I expressed concern that school-age children were opening the door for me upon arrival, allowing entry into the building without staff being aware. You stated that you were not aware this was occurring and that you would address the concern. I explained that this presents a safety issue that must be resolved immediately, and that a plan of action must be implemented to ensure children do not open the door for visitors. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS: School-age children were observed eating snacks while sitting on the floor. When asked, you stated the tables had not been put up for children to utilize during snack time. I informed you that this was not sanitary as sitting on the floor poses a sanitation concern. You stated you would ensure tables are made available for school-age children during snack time. I also explained that this has been observed during the last two visits and emphasized the need to ensure tables are consistently accessible for use. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-272L Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 05:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my March 3, 2026, complaint visit. Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of March 17, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 17, 2026, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space used by children. Children enrolled in space #3 were engaged in floor play and interacting with caregivers. School-age children were observed eating snacks in the hallway and completing homework. Children in Space #4 were participating in story time with caregivers. Children enrolled in Spaces #1, 2, and 5 were observed on the playground for outdoor play. The following violations documented during the March 3, 2026, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item #316 – A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4. Today, children were grouped together according to their ages and compliance was maintained. Item #840 - Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children. During my observation today, a Can of Glade air freshener and a can Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and in a bathroom accessible to and used by school age children; therefore, compliance was not maintained and the violation would be redocumented. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff child ratio requirements were not maintained when two caregivers were observed providing care for twenty-four children ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old on the playground. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe environment was not provided for school-age children released in the parking lot across the street from the facility, where traffic was actively moving. The children were also allowed to proceed across the street ahead of the group leader, requiring traffic to stop which posed a safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Glade air freshener and Lysol spray in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the girl’s bathroom used by school-age children. .2820(b) 1119 Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic. School-age children were observed being unloaded in a parking lot with active traffic and limited traffic control and were required to cross the street where traffic was ongoing, to access the child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(h) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 31, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 On March 3, 2026, a staff/child ratio violation regarding grouping of children was observed and documented. The compliance letter received on March 16, 2026, indicated that the director and staff members reviewed staff to child ratios for each classroom and age group to ensure that the program stay in compliance with correct staff to child ratio moving forward; however, today, two caregiver were left to provide care for twenty-four (24) children which placed them out of compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. I explained to you upon exiting my vehicle and approaching the playground from the parking lot, I observed three adults on the playground supervising children. One (1) adult wearing a white jacket left the playground and ran into the building, leaving the other two caregivers supervising and providing care for the children. As I entered the playground, I conducted a count and observed twenty-four (24) children present, ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old. I informed you that based on the number of children present, age of the youngest child, and the number of staff providing care, the staff/child ratio requirements were not met. I further discussed a concern that was observed, as children were dispersed across opposite sides of the playground; one (1) caregiver was engaged in conversation with a parent while positioned in the middle of the playground and the other caregiver was located on the other side. The positioning of the two (2) caregivers limited the ability to actively supervise all children. Additionally, the staff member who entered the building later returned to the playground. When asked to identify the groups of children and their respective ages, each staff member identified their own assigned group, resulting in one (1) group not having a clearly designated caregiver at the time until the third caregiver came out. You were advised to ensure staff/child ratios for each group of children are always maintained, including during transitions when staff temporarily leave the area. Children should never be left without adequate supervision or without a clear assigned caregiver. Staff should be encouraged to position themselves throughout the playground in a manner that allows for full visibility of all children and to actively supervise them by scanning, counting and engaging with children consistently. It was also recommended that staff establish clear group assignments and accountability for each group of children. Additionally implementing a system for head counts and active supervision, such as zoning the playground will help ensure children are consistently monitored and safe while in care. COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION FOLLOW UP: During the visit, we discussed the outcome of complaint investigation. I informed you that based on my observation of transportation delivery of school age children, the allegations regarding transportation procedures and safety practices of the compliant would be substantiated. I further shared that because the group leader was present and able to see and hear the children, the allegation regarding supervision was not substantiated. Although supervision was not substantiated as part of the complaint, I shared concerns regarding supervision practices as they related to my observation on the playground. TRANSPORTATION OBSERVATION: While waiting in the parking lot for the bus to arrive, I observed a public-school bus stop in front of the building and released children, who entered through the front door. At approximately 3:35p.m., a school bus from Hobgood Academy arrived in the parking lot and released additional children. I observed the school age group leader walking across to the parking lot and position herself in the midway of the parking lot. The children were released from the bus towards the back of the parking area. At that time, the parking lot was full of vehicles with parents waiting for their children. As the children were transitioning from the bus to the group leader, other parents began exiting the parling lot in their vehicles, creating increased traffic flow. Once all children reached the group leader, the group proceeded to cross the street, with the children walking ahead and the group leader positioned in the rear. During the transition, oncoming traffic approached and was had to stop to allow the children to cross safely. I explained my concern was children were observed crossing a street in an active traffic area without adequate traffic control. The group leader was positioned at the rear of the group while children entered the roadway first, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the presence of moving vehicles in the parking lot during the transition created an unsafe environment for children. I requested that you provide a written plan outlining the steps that would be taken to ensure the safety of children during transportation, specifically related to delivery of school-age children from the Hobgood Academy school. I asked the written plan be drafted, signed and submitted today. You stated that you would suspend transportation services until arrangements could be made with the school to have children released at the front door of the facility so they could walk directly inside, or coordination could be established with local law enforcement to assist with directing traffic and ensuring the children’s safe crossing. You gave me the written plan during the visit as requested. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Repeated violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Due to violations regarding staff/child ratio requirements being documented on two consecutive visits, and the substantiation of two allegations from the complaint, an administrative action may be recommended. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements and staff/child ratios. SPACE ADDITION: You shared that the space restructured to be used by the two-year-old children was almost ready to be utilized. You stated that the building and fire inspectors came out today to complete inspections. You added the fire inspection report has been received; however, the building inspector indicated his report would be submitted to me directly via email. You further shared that contact would be made to the environmental health specialist to complete a sanitation inspection for that space. I informed you that once all required inspections are completed and received, an additional visit will be conducted to measure the space for capacity, verify compliance with all applicable child care requirements, and provide approval for usage. FACILITY ENTRANCE/LOCKED DOORS: We discussed the options for accessing the child care facility due to the doors being locked. You clarified that the previous information regarding someone being at the front desk buzzing me in upon arrival referred to the church clerk, who works in a separate office. You explained that due to ongoing repairs in the fellowship hall, the clerk has been relocated to a different building across the parking lot. You stated that I could park on the side of the building, enter the clerk’s office shown to me, notify her of my presence and need to enter the child care facility, then she could buzz me in or call to inform you of my arrival so the door could be opened. I expressed concern that school-age children were opening the door for me upon arrival, allowing entry into the building without staff being aware. You stated that you were not aware this was occurring and that you would address the concern. I explained that this presents a safety issue that must be resolved immediately, and that a plan of action must be implemented to ensure children do not open the door for visitors. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS: School-age children were observed eating snacks while sitting on the floor. When asked, you stated the tables had not been put up for children to utilize during snack time. I informed you that this was not sanitary as sitting on the floor poses a sanitation concern. You stated you would ensure tables are made available for school-age children during snack time. I also explained that this has been observed during the last two visits and emphasized the need to ensure tables are consistently accessible for use. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-272L Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 05:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations involved concerns related to transportation procedures, safety practices, and supervision of school-aged children during afternoon departure at the school bus drop-off location. The allegations were reviewed and discussed with you and one group leader. Both of you were provided the opportunity to answer questions and express any concerns. You and the group leader reported that two buses drop children off in the afternoon from school. One bus, identified as the Hobgood bus, enters the parking lot across the street and releases the children there. The second bus, identified as the Martin County School District bus, drops children off directly in front of the facility. You stated that the parking lot across the street is full during dismissal because it serves as the drop-off location for Hobgood School. You explained that many parents and children are present in the area, and children enrolled in your program must walk past parents, other children, and parked or moving vehicles as they proceed across the street to your building. You reported that your facility previously provided transportation for children attending two other public-school programs. However, those transportations services ended on January 31, 2026, due to shortage of staff and the inability to continue providing the service. You stated that there was one instance in which the Martin County school bus dropped a child off later than the usual scheduled time without staff knowledge and departed the location. According to you this occurred because the child stayed over for tutoring. As a result of this incident, there were no staff present to receive the child during the drop off; therefore, the parent/guardian was notified and informed that the child could no longer be transported to the program by the school bus on days tutoring is done. Additionally, a parent/guardian is now required to provide transportation to ensure the child is brought directly into the facility and that staff are aware of his arrival. You both indicated that a staff member is waiting in the parking lot across the street when the Hobgood bus arrives. The staff member retrieves all students enrolled in the program and escorts them across the street to the facility. Additionally, you and the group leader reported that children enrolled in your program are seated at the front of the Hobgood bus so they can exit first. You also stated that parents and traffic allow staff and children to cross the street before vehicles proceed. It was reported that children are never permitted to cross the street without an adult, and you indicated you have no knowledge of this ever occurring. You and the group leader reported that no one has expressed any concern regarding safety, traffic, or supervision to either of you, nor have staff members communicated or shared any such concerns reported to them. The group leader stated that once children are retrieved from the bus, they are brought inside the building, instructed to wash their hands, and attendance is taken thereafter. You both reported that if neither you nor the group leader is available to meet the Hobgood bus across the street, one of the teachers who is supervising preschool children on the playground will go over to retrieve the children and escort them across the street. You reported that the Martin County School District bus arrives between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and the Hobgood bus arrives between 3:30 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. Therefore, a staff member is positioned across the street between 3:15 p.m. to 3:20p.m. to ensure supervision is in place prior to bus arrival. You reported that twelve (12) children are transported to your facility between Martin County bus and the Hobgood School bus. Additionally, seven of the children are transported on the Hobgood bus. Based on my review of arrival and departure logs this information was confirmed. Also, arrival time documented for school-age children riding the two buses was between 3:25 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. You reported there that parents are aware of the procedures in place and process used to retrieve children from the Hobgood bus. You added that these procedures were established when Hobgood School transportation service first began. You and the group leader stated that neither of you had any concerns related to safety, supervision, or the procedures in place for transporting children into the facility because necessary measures are taken to ensure children are transitioned from the bus drop off location to the facility safely. You reported parents are given copies of the center’s procedures for arrival and departure during orientation and every year in the month of September when updates are added. The arrival/departure procedures are included in the parent handbook. A copy was provided for review during today’s visit. I suggested you post a copy of the arrival/departure procedures in the facility near all entrance areas where they can be visually seen. I informed you the investigation would remain open to allow time for reviewing and analyzing all information and documentation provided. An outcome will be given once the investigation is completed. During my walk-through children were observed engaged in outdoor and free choice play, completing toileting and hand-washing routines, eating snacks, and interacting with staff. Snack consisted of Pringles chips and water. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Upon approaching the infant classroom to notify the administrator of my arrival and the purpose of the visit, I observed one caregiver transitioning an infant from that classroom to the adjacent classroom next door. After notifying the administrator of my arrival, she stated she would come out to speak with me once a replacement staff member came to relieve her. I informed the administrator that I would proceed with the walkthrough to obtain attendance and would speak with her upon completion. As I entered the classroom next door, I observed two caregivers providing care for five children. One caregiver stated that all the children were one year of age, except for the child who had just been transitioned into the classroom. The age of that child was not identified at that time. I requested the child’s name in order to review the file and verify the date of birth to determine the child’s age. At that time, the administrator arrived and stated that one of the children in the classroom was two years old and the remaining children were one year old, except for the child whose age had not yet been identified. Upon review of the child’s file, it was determined that the child was nine months old. Therefore, an infant was grouped with children ages one to two years old. I explained that infants cannot be grouped with children two years of age and older. I further explained that a violation of staff-child ratio requirements was warranted and would be documented. When asked about the transition of the child, you stated that one caregiver was in the infant classroom providing care to the remaining infants, and the child was moved to ensure ratio compliance was maintained. I explained that based on the number of children observed in the infant classroom, the classroom was in compliance with ratio requirements, as one caregiver would have been providing care for five infants, which meets the minimum staff-child ratio requirements. You reported that you thought the staff/child ratio requirements applicable for infants was 1:4; therefore, you had the infant removed from the classroom and transitioned to the other space. I encouraged you to review the staff/child ratio requirements applicable to your program, which are minimum ratio requirements and notify all staff to ensure they clearly understand the required staff/child ratios for each classroom space based on the ages of the youngest child present. I explained that doing this would help prevent or avoid creating areas of noncompliance. I informed you that an unannounced follow-up visit would be conducted to verify compliance with staff/child ratio and applicable child care requirements. SAFE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT: During my walk-through, air freshener and sanitizer spray in aerosol dispensed cans were observed on shelves in an unlocked cabinet. Additionally, a can of Lysol in an aerosol dispensed container was on a shelf in another bathroom with the doors open and accessible to children. I informed you that items in aerosol dispensed must be stored in a space that is locked with an approved locking mechanism. You stated you would remove the sanitizer cans to ensure compliance is maintained. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is available to provide technical assistance, guidance and training for your programs. You can contact the Partnership at (252) 758-8885 or visit their website at https://mppfc.org/. The agency is located at 111 Eastbrook Dr, Greenville, NC 27858. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0226-272L Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 05:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations involved concerns related to transportation procedures, safety practices, and supervision of school-aged children during afternoon departure at the school bus drop-off location. The allegations were reviewed and discussed with you and one group leader. Both of you were provided the opportunity to answer questions and express any concerns. You and the group leader reported that two buses drop children off in the afternoon from school. One bus, identified as the Hobgood bus, enters the parking lot across the street and releases the children there. The second bus, identified as the Martin County School District bus, drops children off directly in front of the facility. You stated that the parking lot across the street is full during dismissal because it serves as the drop-off location for Hobgood School. You explained that many parents and children are present in the area, and children enrolled in your program must walk past parents, other children, and parked or moving vehicles as they proceed across the street to your building. You reported that your facility previously provided transportation for children attending two other public-school programs. However, those transportations services ended on January 31, 2026, due to shortage of staff and the inability to continue providing the service. You stated that there was one instance in which the Martin County school bus dropped a child off later than the usual scheduled time without staff knowledge and departed the location. According to you this occurred because the child stayed over for tutoring. As a result of this incident, there were no staff present to receive the child during the drop off; therefore, the parent/guardian was notified and informed that the child could no longer be transported to the program by the school bus on days tutoring is done. Additionally, a parent/guardian is now required to provide transportation to ensure the child is brought directly into the facility and that staff are aware of his arrival. You both indicated that a staff member is waiting in the parking lot across the street when the Hobgood bus arrives. The staff member retrieves all students enrolled in the program and escorts them across the street to the facility. Additionally, you and the group leader reported that children enrolled in your program are seated at the front of the Hobgood bus so they can exit first. You also stated that parents and traffic allow staff and children to cross the street before vehicles proceed. It was reported that children are never permitted to cross the street without an adult, and you indicated you have no knowledge of this ever occurring. You and the group leader reported that no one has expressed any concern regarding safety, traffic, or supervision to either of you, nor have staff members communicated or shared any such concerns reported to them. The group leader stated that once children are retrieved from the bus, they are brought inside the building, instructed to wash their hands, and attendance is taken thereafter. You both reported that if neither you nor the group leader is available to meet the Hobgood bus across the street, one of the teachers who is supervising preschool children on the playground will go over to retrieve the children and escort them across the street. You reported that the Martin County School District bus arrives between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and the Hobgood bus arrives between 3:30 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. Therefore, a staff member is positioned across the street between 3:15 p.m. to 3:20p.m. to ensure supervision is in place prior to bus arrival. You reported that twelve (12) children are transported to your facility between Martin County bus and the Hobgood School bus. Additionally, seven of the children are transported on the Hobgood bus. Based on my review of arrival and departure logs this information was confirmed. Also, arrival time documented for school-age children riding the two buses was between 3:25 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. You reported there that parents are aware of the procedures in place and process used to retrieve children from the Hobgood bus. You added that these procedures were established when Hobgood School transportation service first began. You and the group leader stated that neither of you had any concerns related to safety, supervision, or the procedures in place for transporting children into the facility because necessary measures are taken to ensure children are transitioned from the bus drop off location to the facility safely. You reported parents are given copies of the center’s procedures for arrival and departure during orientation and every year in the month of September when updates are added. The arrival/departure procedures are included in the parent handbook. A copy was provided for review during today’s visit. I suggested you post a copy of the arrival/departure procedures in the facility near all entrance areas where they can be visually seen. I informed you the investigation would remain open to allow time for reviewing and analyzing all information and documentation provided. An outcome will be given once the investigation is completed. During my walk-through children were observed engaged in outdoor and free choice play, completing toileting and hand-washing routines, eating snacks, and interacting with staff. Snack consisted of Pringles chips and water. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Upon approaching the infant classroom to notify the administrator of my arrival and the purpose of the visit, I observed one caregiver transitioning an infant from that classroom to the adjacent classroom next door. After notifying the administrator of my arrival, she stated she would come out to speak with me once a replacement staff member came to relieve her. I informed the administrator that I would proceed with the walkthrough to obtain attendance and would speak with her upon completion. As I entered the classroom next door, I observed two caregivers providing care for five children. One caregiver stated that all the children were one year of age, except for the child who had just been transitioned into the classroom. The age of that child was not identified at that time. I requested the child’s name in order to review the file and verify the date of birth to determine the child’s age. At that time, the administrator arrived and stated that one of the children in the classroom was two years old and the remaining children were one year old, except for the child whose age had not yet been identified. Upon review of the child’s file, it was determined that the child was nine months old. Therefore, an infant was grouped with children ages one to two years old. I explained that infants cannot be grouped with children two years of age and older. I further explained that a violation of staff-child ratio requirements was warranted and would be documented. When asked about the transition of the child, you stated that one caregiver was in the infant classroom providing care to the remaining infants, and the child was moved to ensure ratio compliance was maintained. I explained that based on the number of children observed in the infant classroom, the classroom was in compliance with ratio requirements, as one caregiver would have been providing care for five infants, which meets the minimum staff-child ratio requirements. You reported that you thought the staff/child ratio requirements applicable for infants was 1:4; therefore, you had the infant removed from the classroom and transitioned to the other space. I encouraged you to review the staff/child ratio requirements applicable to your program, which are minimum ratio requirements and notify all staff to ensure they clearly understand the required staff/child ratios for each classroom space based on the ages of the youngest child present. I explained that doing this would help prevent or avoid creating areas of noncompliance. I informed you that an unannounced follow-up visit would be conducted to verify compliance with staff/child ratio and applicable child care requirements. SAFE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT: During my walk-through, air freshener and sanitizer spray in aerosol dispensed cans were observed on shelves in an unlocked cabinet. Additionally, a can of Lysol in an aerosol dispensed container was on a shelf in another bathroom with the doors open and accessible to children. I informed you that items in aerosol dispensed must be stored in a space that is locked with an approved locking mechanism. You stated you would remove the sanitizer cans to ensure compliance is maintained. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is available to provide technical assistance, guidance and training for your programs. You can contact the Partnership at (252) 758-8885 or visit their website at https://mppfc.org/. The agency is located at 111 Eastbrook Dr, Greenville, NC 27858. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/5/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 1/5/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during my December 9, 2025, routine unannounced visit. Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance, issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 15, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 17, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Forty-seven children were observed in care. Children were engaged in morning activities, eating snacks, napping, participating in outdoor play, and interacting with staff. Snacks consisted of Pop tarts and water. The following violations documented during December 9, 2025, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: first aid training, criminal background check renewals and valid qualification letters. As stated, in the December 9, 2025, visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter was received; however, all violations were not corrected. Today, I verified corrections of three out of the five violations regarding arrival/departure requirements, medication requirements and a safe environment. Violations requiring additional time for (criminal background check requirements and health and safety) must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were documented today and included three (3) repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Records for two staff members was not completed and available for review G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A criminal background check was not renewed for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. The criminal record check status was listed as expired in the ABCMS system. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 19, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13, Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The compliance history score was reviewed and discussed with the operator today. The center’s compliance history score was eighty-three percent on January 5, 2026. You submitted a compliance verification letter to me via email on December 29, 2025, describing steps taken to correct violations; however, the information provided for item number 1044, 1048 and 1757 was not sufficient for correction. During a follow-up telephone call, you stated that responsibility for correcting the violations and ensuring completion of the requirements had been assigned to the staff. You also indicated you were unsure whether the corrections had been made at that time. As we were talking, I requested that you follow up with the staff to determine whether those actions had been completed and to submit documentation verifying the status. According to you follow-up would have to occur after the holidays as the facility was currently closed. Based on my review of staff records in the ABCMS system, the criminal background check renewal process was completed, and a current qualification letter was on file for one employee (Ann Shepperd). However, the system indicated that employee (Sheralyn Reddick’s qualification remained expired, and there was no record of an application being initiated in the system. When this information was shared, you stated that you would reach out to employee and request that she comes this afternoon to complete the application process. I reminded you that Ms. Reddick is not permitted to be on the premises while children are in care because the fifteen-day timeframe has already passed. Therefore, arrangements need to be made to ensure compliance is maintained with this requirement. According to information you provided today, the training had not been completed; however, it was scheduled for January 8, 2026. You requested additional time to speak with the employee to determine if the training will be done as scheduled. I informed you that a new compliance letter would be given and this should allow time to verify corrections. Today you shared there has not been an opportunity to work in your office recently due to shortage in staffing and the need to work in the classroom as a fill-in/substitute. We discussed the responsibility of completing administrative duties and tasks. I shared the importance of scheduling uninterrupted time in the office to focus on recordkeeping and other tasks required to ensure your program in maintaining compliance with requirements. We also talked about monitoring practices to ensure staff are competing assigned tasks once given. I requested that you create a plan of action that includes steps you will take as the administrator to ensure compliance with recordkeeping is always maintained. I recommended utilizing the staff file checklist as a guide for creating and monitoring staff files. Also, a tracking system could be developed that provide reminders of renewal dates for training and criminal background qualification requirements. I advised you to go ahead and update the ABCMS system and how that could be used as a tool for tracking criminal background completion for current and potential staff. I am requesting you submit develop a written plan for providing oversight of the program that included steps taken to: •Ensure each staff member is entered into the ABCMS Provider Portal •Designation of staff members(s) responsible for reviewing criminal background checks/ and responsible for reviewing files •Schedule of file reviews to ensure rechecks and CPR/First Aid renewals are completed within timeframes •Steps to take when the letter is missing from the file or has expired •Procedures for ensuring qualification letters are in file prior to employment •Implementation of a staff file checklist •Schedule of file reviews •Steps to take when information is missing The plan of action is to help assist with guidance for maintaining compliance with recordkeeping and criminal background check renewals as required. The goal is to avoid future violations during monitoring visits. Proactive and strategic planning can create an opportunity for successful visits without violations documented. The plan should be submitted to me within one week from today (January 12, 2026). If you need assistance or guidance contact me to discuss. I am available to assist you. If you have questions or concerns about today’s visit, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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

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G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/5/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 1/5/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during my December 9, 2025, routine unannounced visit. Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance, issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 15, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 17, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Forty-seven children were observed in care. Children were engaged in morning activities, eating snacks, napping, participating in outdoor play, and interacting with staff. Snacks consisted of Pop tarts and water. The following violations documented during December 9, 2025, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: first aid training, criminal background check renewals and valid qualification letters. As stated, in the December 9, 2025, visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter was received; however, all violations were not corrected. Today, I verified corrections of three out of the five violations regarding arrival/departure requirements, medication requirements and a safe environment. Violations requiring additional time for (criminal background check requirements and health and safety) must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were documented today and included three (3) repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Records for two staff members was not completed and available for review G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A criminal background check was not renewed for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. The criminal record check status was listed as expired in the ABCMS system. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 19, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13, Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The compliance history score was reviewed and discussed with the operator today. The center’s compliance history score was eighty-three percent on January 5, 2026. You submitted a compliance verification letter to me via email on December 29, 2025, describing steps taken to correct violations; however, the information provided for item number 1044, 1048 and 1757 was not sufficient for correction. During a follow-up telephone call, you stated that responsibility for correcting the violations and ensuring completion of the requirements had been assigned to the staff. You also indicated you were unsure whether the corrections had been made at that time. As we were talking, I requested that you follow up with the staff to determine whether those actions had been completed and to submit documentation verifying the status. According to you follow-up would have to occur after the holidays as the facility was currently closed. Based on my review of staff records in the ABCMS system, the criminal background check renewal process was completed, and a current qualification letter was on file for one employee (Ann Shepperd). However, the system indicated that employee (Sheralyn Reddick’s qualification remained expired, and there was no record of an application being initiated in the system. When this information was shared, you stated that you would reach out to employee and request that she comes this afternoon to complete the application process. I reminded you that Ms. Reddick is not permitted to be on the premises while children are in care because the fifteen-day timeframe has already passed. Therefore, arrangements need to be made to ensure compliance is maintained with this requirement. According to information you provided today, the training had not been completed; however, it was scheduled for January 8, 2026. You requested additional time to speak with the employee to determine if the training will be done as scheduled. I informed you that a new compliance letter would be given and this should allow time to verify corrections. Today you shared there has not been an opportunity to work in your office recently due to shortage in staffing and the need to work in the classroom as a fill-in/substitute. We discussed the responsibility of completing administrative duties and tasks. I shared the importance of scheduling uninterrupted time in the office to focus on recordkeeping and other tasks required to ensure your program in maintaining compliance with requirements. We also talked about monitoring practices to ensure staff are competing assigned tasks once given. I requested that you create a plan of action that includes steps you will take as the administrator to ensure compliance with recordkeeping is always maintained. I recommended utilizing the staff file checklist as a guide for creating and monitoring staff files. Also, a tracking system could be developed that provide reminders of renewal dates for training and criminal background qualification requirements. I advised you to go ahead and update the ABCMS system and how that could be used as a tool for tracking criminal background completion for current and potential staff. I am requesting you submit develop a written plan for providing oversight of the program that included steps taken to: •Ensure each staff member is entered into the ABCMS Provider Portal •Designation of staff members(s) responsible for reviewing criminal background checks/ and responsible for reviewing files •Schedule of file reviews to ensure rechecks and CPR/First Aid renewals are completed within timeframes •Steps to take when the letter is missing from the file or has expired •Procedures for ensuring qualification letters are in file prior to employment •Implementation of a staff file checklist •Schedule of file reviews •Steps to take when information is missing The plan of action is to help assist with guidance for maintaining compliance with recordkeeping and criminal background check renewals as required. The goal is to avoid future violations during monitoring visits. Proactive and strategic planning can create an opportunity for successful visits without violations documented. The plan should be submitted to me within one week from today (January 12, 2026). If you need assistance or guidance contact me to discuss. I am available to assist you. If you have questions or concerns about today’s visit, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/5/2026 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 1/5/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during my December 9, 2025, routine unannounced visit. Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with Notice of Compliance, issued August 13, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 15, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed November 5, 2025, with a “Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 17, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Forty-seven children were observed in care. Children were engaged in morning activities, eating snacks, napping, participating in outdoor play, and interacting with staff. Snacks consisted of Pop tarts and water. The following violations documented during December 9, 2025, visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: first aid training, criminal background check renewals and valid qualification letters. As stated, in the December 9, 2025, visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter was received; however, all violations were not corrected. Today, I verified corrections of three out of the five violations regarding arrival/departure requirements, medication requirements and a safe environment. Violations requiring additional time for (criminal background check requirements and health and safety) must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were documented today and included three (3) repeated violations as reflected in the violation customization. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Records for two staff members was not completed and available for review G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A criminal background check was not renewed for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. The criminal record check status was listed as expired in the ABCMS system. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 19, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13, Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The compliance history score was reviewed and discussed with the operator today. The center’s compliance history score was eighty-three percent on January 5, 2026. You submitted a compliance verification letter to me via email on December 29, 2025, describing steps taken to correct violations; however, the information provided for item number 1044, 1048 and 1757 was not sufficient for correction. During a follow-up telephone call, you stated that responsibility for correcting the violations and ensuring completion of the requirements had been assigned to the staff. You also indicated you were unsure whether the corrections had been made at that time. As we were talking, I requested that you follow up with the staff to determine whether those actions had been completed and to submit documentation verifying the status. According to you follow-up would have to occur after the holidays as the facility was currently closed. Based on my review of staff records in the ABCMS system, the criminal background check renewal process was completed, and a current qualification letter was on file for one employee (Ann Shepperd). However, the system indicated that employee (Sheralyn Reddick’s qualification remained expired, and there was no record of an application being initiated in the system. When this information was shared, you stated that you would reach out to employee and request that she comes this afternoon to complete the application process. I reminded you that Ms. Reddick is not permitted to be on the premises while children are in care because the fifteen-day timeframe has already passed. Therefore, arrangements need to be made to ensure compliance is maintained with this requirement. According to information you provided today, the training had not been completed; however, it was scheduled for January 8, 2026. You requested additional time to speak with the employee to determine if the training will be done as scheduled. I informed you that a new compliance letter would be given and this should allow time to verify corrections. Today you shared there has not been an opportunity to work in your office recently due to shortage in staffing and the need to work in the classroom as a fill-in/substitute. We discussed the responsibility of completing administrative duties and tasks. I shared the importance of scheduling uninterrupted time in the office to focus on recordkeeping and other tasks required to ensure your program in maintaining compliance with requirements. We also talked about monitoring practices to ensure staff are competing assigned tasks once given. I requested that you create a plan of action that includes steps you will take as the administrator to ensure compliance with recordkeeping is always maintained. I recommended utilizing the staff file checklist as a guide for creating and monitoring staff files. Also, a tracking system could be developed that provide reminders of renewal dates for training and criminal background qualification requirements. I advised you to go ahead and update the ABCMS system and how that could be used as a tool for tracking criminal background completion for current and potential staff. I am requesting you submit develop a written plan for providing oversight of the program that included steps taken to: •Ensure each staff member is entered into the ABCMS Provider Portal •Designation of staff members(s) responsible for reviewing criminal background checks/ and responsible for reviewing files •Schedule of file reviews to ensure rechecks and CPR/First Aid renewals are completed within timeframes •Steps to take when the letter is missing from the file or has expired •Procedures for ensuring qualification letters are in file prior to employment •Implementation of a staff file checklist •Schedule of file reviews •Steps to take when information is missing The plan of action is to help assist with guidance for maintaining compliance with recordkeeping and criminal background check renewals as required. The goal is to avoid future violations during monitoring visits. Proactive and strategic planning can create an opportunity for successful visits without violations documented. The plan should be submitted to me within one week from today (January 12, 2026). If you need assistance or guidance contact me to discuss. I am available to assist you. If you have questions or concerns about today’s visit, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/9/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 12/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance effective August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four percent as of December 9, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 9, 2025, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children engaged in indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, bottle feeding and napping. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections current. The fire inspection was dated July 17, 2025, and the program was approved for daytime care only. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 5, 2025. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. Six violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for eighteen children between the dates of December 1, 2025,and December 5, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cans of air fresheners in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlock cabinet in Space #2 and an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom used by children. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization forms were not on file for a tube of Destitin diaper cream and bottle of Genexa fever seducing syrup for one preschool child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Criminal background checks were not renewed for one employee on or before September 3, 2025, and a second employee on by September 24, 2025. Both criminal record check statuses were expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for four employees currently working for the program. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Comments Section - Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 Keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BUILDING RENOVATIONS: During today’s visit, I observed that the space to be potentially occupied for two-year-old was undergoing renovations. You stated that the renovations were being completed to increase space for the two-year-old group and that construction had already begun in this area. A wall had been removed, and the wooden beams were visible and supporting the ceiling. When asked, you confirmed that the building inspector had not yet visited to assess the work planned or construction completed at this point. I requested that you contact the building inspector and ask that he/she come to observe the completed work and provide written documentation verifying that the construction has and will not compromise the structural integrity of the building and that it remains safe for children to continue receiving care. You also shared that the planned renovations to the fellowship hall related to the damaged ceiling had not yet begun. You reported that the plan is for the repairs to start in the latter part of December; however, you were unsure if that timeline would be met. You added that children will continue to utilize the approved space until repairs have been completed. Additionally, you stated that the children had been transitioned from the designated approved space into the hallway connected to it which is also a part of the licensed space to avoid access to the Christiam tree that had been installed. I recommend transitioning the children back into the approved designated space immediately after the holidays once the Christmas tree is removed. I asked you to keep me updated on the progress of both renovation projects. You and staff should ensure that throughout the renovation process, all children remain in approved spaces and that safety is consistently maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRMENTS: Criminal background checks were not completed for one employee prior to September 3, 2025 (Anne Shepards), and for a second employee prior to September 24, 2025 (Sheralyn Reddick). Both staff members’ background checks had expired. In addition, the criminal background check process was not completed on or before the expiration date of January 14, 2025. The updated criminal background check was dated for January 16, 2025. You stated the two employees with expired background checks were currently not working; however, they were still employed. Both staff member's criminal record check status in regulatory is expired. I informed you that staff have fifteen (15) days (December 24, 2025) to complete the criminal background check process and obtain a qualification letter to be placed on file. If the criminal background check process is not completed within the fifteen-day timeframe, the employees cannot return to work until the letter is placed on file. A copy of the qualification letter must be submitted with the compliance letter verifying completion. I also explained that the criminal background check process may be completed up to six months in advance. We discussed the importance of asking staff to start the process early to ensure that background checks can be conducted, fingerprints submitted, and qualification letters issued prior to the expiration date of the current letter on file. You stated you were currently working on one staff member’s file and completing the necessary steps for the criminal background check process. I advised you to develop a tracking system to monitor expiration dates so staff can be notified in advance, helping to prevent lapses in compliance. MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: A permission form was not on file for Aquaphor, Desti diaper cream and Genexa fever reducing medication. Also, a tube of butt paste diaper cream and Destitin had expired. I reminded you that parental authorization must be on file before any medication is administered to a child, and that all medication must be current and within the expiration date. You stated That you would remove the expired diaper cream and contact parents to obtain the required authorization for the medication stored at the site. I also suggested having staff periodically monitor diaper creams and other topical ointments to ensure they have not expired and return them to parents as required once they do. STAFF RECORDS: A staff file was not available for two employees currently working at the facility. You stated that documentation should have been placed in the files that were created for those individuals; however, you were unsure what happened to the records. I informed you that all required paperwork must be completed and placed in the file for both employees. If documentation cannot be located or no longer available, it must be recreated and a complete file prepared for each staff member. Please be reminded that a staff record must be available and maintained for every employee working in the facility. CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING: The training certificate on file to satisfy the CPR/First Aid requirements was for basic life support. This card did not include first aid training. I informed you that both first aid and CPR must be completed. You informed the staff member she would need to complete the first aid certificate immediately. Staff should ask to verify that the first aid/CPR training course completed meets the requirement for child care requirements. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. At the conclusion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Also, a copy of the enrollment form was left with you today. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email Keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Consultant 252-373-4133, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/9/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 12/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance effective August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four percent as of December 9, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 9, 2025, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children engaged in indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, bottle feeding and napping. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections current. The fire inspection was dated July 17, 2025, and the program was approved for daytime care only. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 5, 2025. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. Six violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for eighteen children between the dates of December 1, 2025,and December 5, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cans of air fresheners in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlock cabinet in Space #2 and an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom used by children. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization forms were not on file for a tube of Destitin diaper cream and bottle of Genexa fever seducing syrup for one preschool child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Criminal background checks were not renewed for one employee on or before September 3, 2025, and a second employee on by September 24, 2025. Both criminal record check statuses were expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for four employees currently working for the program. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Comments Section - Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 Keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BUILDING RENOVATIONS: During today’s visit, I observed that the space to be potentially occupied for two-year-old was undergoing renovations. You stated that the renovations were being completed to increase space for the two-year-old group and that construction had already begun in this area. A wall had been removed, and the wooden beams were visible and supporting the ceiling. When asked, you confirmed that the building inspector had not yet visited to assess the work planned or construction completed at this point. I requested that you contact the building inspector and ask that he/she come to observe the completed work and provide written documentation verifying that the construction has and will not compromise the structural integrity of the building and that it remains safe for children to continue receiving care. You also shared that the planned renovations to the fellowship hall related to the damaged ceiling had not yet begun. You reported that the plan is for the repairs to start in the latter part of December; however, you were unsure if that timeline would be met. You added that children will continue to utilize the approved space until repairs have been completed. Additionally, you stated that the children had been transitioned from the designated approved space into the hallway connected to it which is also a part of the licensed space to avoid access to the Christiam tree that had been installed. I recommend transitioning the children back into the approved designated space immediately after the holidays once the Christmas tree is removed. I asked you to keep me updated on the progress of both renovation projects. You and staff should ensure that throughout the renovation process, all children remain in approved spaces and that safety is consistently maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRMENTS: Criminal background checks were not completed for one employee prior to September 3, 2025 (Anne Shepards), and for a second employee prior to September 24, 2025 (Sheralyn Reddick). Both staff members’ background checks had expired. In addition, the criminal background check process was not completed on or before the expiration date of January 14, 2025. The updated criminal background check was dated for January 16, 2025. You stated the two employees with expired background checks were currently not working; however, they were still employed. Both staff member's criminal record check status in regulatory is expired. I informed you that staff have fifteen (15) days (December 24, 2025) to complete the criminal background check process and obtain a qualification letter to be placed on file. If the criminal background check process is not completed within the fifteen-day timeframe, the employees cannot return to work until the letter is placed on file. A copy of the qualification letter must be submitted with the compliance letter verifying completion. I also explained that the criminal background check process may be completed up to six months in advance. We discussed the importance of asking staff to start the process early to ensure that background checks can be conducted, fingerprints submitted, and qualification letters issued prior to the expiration date of the current letter on file. You stated you were currently working on one staff member’s file and completing the necessary steps for the criminal background check process. I advised you to develop a tracking system to monitor expiration dates so staff can be notified in advance, helping to prevent lapses in compliance. MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: A permission form was not on file for Aquaphor, Desti diaper cream and Genexa fever reducing medication. Also, a tube of butt paste diaper cream and Destitin had expired. I reminded you that parental authorization must be on file before any medication is administered to a child, and that all medication must be current and within the expiration date. You stated That you would remove the expired diaper cream and contact parents to obtain the required authorization for the medication stored at the site. I also suggested having staff periodically monitor diaper creams and other topical ointments to ensure they have not expired and return them to parents as required once they do. STAFF RECORDS: A staff file was not available for two employees currently working at the facility. You stated that documentation should have been placed in the files that were created for those individuals; however, you were unsure what happened to the records. I informed you that all required paperwork must be completed and placed in the file for both employees. If documentation cannot be located or no longer available, it must be recreated and a complete file prepared for each staff member. Please be reminded that a staff record must be available and maintained for every employee working in the facility. CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING: The training certificate on file to satisfy the CPR/First Aid requirements was for basic life support. This card did not include first aid training. I informed you that both first aid and CPR must be completed. You informed the staff member she would need to complete the first aid certificate immediately. Staff should ask to verify that the first aid/CPR training course completed meets the requirement for child care requirements. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. At the conclusion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Also, a copy of the enrollment form was left with you today. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email Keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Consultant 252-373-4133, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/9/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 12/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance effective August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four percent as of December 9, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 9, 2025, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children engaged in indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, bottle feeding and napping. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections current. The fire inspection was dated July 17, 2025, and the program was approved for daytime care only. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 5, 2025. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. Six violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for eighteen children between the dates of December 1, 2025,and December 5, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cans of air fresheners in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlock cabinet in Space #2 and an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom used by children. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization forms were not on file for a tube of Destitin diaper cream and bottle of Genexa fever seducing syrup for one preschool child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Criminal background checks were not renewed for one employee on or before September 3, 2025, and a second employee on by September 24, 2025. Both criminal record check statuses were expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for four employees currently working for the program. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Comments Section - Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 Keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BUILDING RENOVATIONS: During today’s visit, I observed that the space to be potentially occupied for two-year-old was undergoing renovations. You stated that the renovations were being completed to increase space for the two-year-old group and that construction had already begun in this area. A wall had been removed, and the wooden beams were visible and supporting the ceiling. When asked, you confirmed that the building inspector had not yet visited to assess the work planned or construction completed at this point. I requested that you contact the building inspector and ask that he/she come to observe the completed work and provide written documentation verifying that the construction has and will not compromise the structural integrity of the building and that it remains safe for children to continue receiving care. You also shared that the planned renovations to the fellowship hall related to the damaged ceiling had not yet begun. You reported that the plan is for the repairs to start in the latter part of December; however, you were unsure if that timeline would be met. You added that children will continue to utilize the approved space until repairs have been completed. Additionally, you stated that the children had been transitioned from the designated approved space into the hallway connected to it which is also a part of the licensed space to avoid access to the Christiam tree that had been installed. I recommend transitioning the children back into the approved designated space immediately after the holidays once the Christmas tree is removed. I asked you to keep me updated on the progress of both renovation projects. You and staff should ensure that throughout the renovation process, all children remain in approved spaces and that safety is consistently maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRMENTS: Criminal background checks were not completed for one employee prior to September 3, 2025 (Anne Shepards), and for a second employee prior to September 24, 2025 (Sheralyn Reddick). Both staff members’ background checks had expired. In addition, the criminal background check process was not completed on or before the expiration date of January 14, 2025. The updated criminal background check was dated for January 16, 2025. You stated the two employees with expired background checks were currently not working; however, they were still employed. Both staff member's criminal record check status in regulatory is expired. I informed you that staff have fifteen (15) days (December 24, 2025) to complete the criminal background check process and obtain a qualification letter to be placed on file. If the criminal background check process is not completed within the fifteen-day timeframe, the employees cannot return to work until the letter is placed on file. A copy of the qualification letter must be submitted with the compliance letter verifying completion. I also explained that the criminal background check process may be completed up to six months in advance. We discussed the importance of asking staff to start the process early to ensure that background checks can be conducted, fingerprints submitted, and qualification letters issued prior to the expiration date of the current letter on file. You stated you were currently working on one staff member’s file and completing the necessary steps for the criminal background check process. I advised you to develop a tracking system to monitor expiration dates so staff can be notified in advance, helping to prevent lapses in compliance. MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: A permission form was not on file for Aquaphor, Desti diaper cream and Genexa fever reducing medication. Also, a tube of butt paste diaper cream and Destitin had expired. I reminded you that parental authorization must be on file before any medication is administered to a child, and that all medication must be current and within the expiration date. You stated That you would remove the expired diaper cream and contact parents to obtain the required authorization for the medication stored at the site. I also suggested having staff periodically monitor diaper creams and other topical ointments to ensure they have not expired and return them to parents as required once they do. STAFF RECORDS: A staff file was not available for two employees currently working at the facility. You stated that documentation should have been placed in the files that were created for those individuals; however, you were unsure what happened to the records. I informed you that all required paperwork must be completed and placed in the file for both employees. If documentation cannot be located or no longer available, it must be recreated and a complete file prepared for each staff member. Please be reminded that a staff record must be available and maintained for every employee working in the facility. CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING: The training certificate on file to satisfy the CPR/First Aid requirements was for basic life support. This card did not include first aid training. I informed you that both first aid and CPR must be completed. You informed the staff member she would need to complete the first aid certificate immediately. Staff should ask to verify that the first aid/CPR training course completed meets the requirement for child care requirements. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. At the conclusion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Also, a copy of the enrollment form was left with you today. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email Keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Consultant 252-373-4133, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/9/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 12/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Emily Buck, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance effective August 13, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-four percent as of December 9, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 9, 2025, and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children engaged in indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, bottle feeding and napping. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections current. The fire inspection was dated July 17, 2025, and the program was approved for daytime care only. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 5, 2025. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. Six violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for eighteen children between the dates of December 1, 2025,and December 5, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cans of air fresheners in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlock cabinet in Space #2 and an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom used by children. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization forms were not on file for a tube of Destitin diaper cream and bottle of Genexa fever seducing syrup for one preschool child enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Criminal background checks were not renewed for one employee on or before September 3, 2025, and a second employee on by September 24, 2025. Both criminal record check statuses were expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for four employees currently working for the program. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Comments Section - Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 Keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BUILDING RENOVATIONS: During today’s visit, I observed that the space to be potentially occupied for two-year-old was undergoing renovations. You stated that the renovations were being completed to increase space for the two-year-old group and that construction had already begun in this area. A wall had been removed, and the wooden beams were visible and supporting the ceiling. When asked, you confirmed that the building inspector had not yet visited to assess the work planned or construction completed at this point. I requested that you contact the building inspector and ask that he/she come to observe the completed work and provide written documentation verifying that the construction has and will not compromise the structural integrity of the building and that it remains safe for children to continue receiving care. You also shared that the planned renovations to the fellowship hall related to the damaged ceiling had not yet begun. You reported that the plan is for the repairs to start in the latter part of December; however, you were unsure if that timeline would be met. You added that children will continue to utilize the approved space until repairs have been completed. Additionally, you stated that the children had been transitioned from the designated approved space into the hallway connected to it which is also a part of the licensed space to avoid access to the Christiam tree that had been installed. I recommend transitioning the children back into the approved designated space immediately after the holidays once the Christmas tree is removed. I asked you to keep me updated on the progress of both renovation projects. You and staff should ensure that throughout the renovation process, all children remain in approved spaces and that safety is consistently maintained. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRMENTS: Criminal background checks were not completed for one employee prior to September 3, 2025 (Anne Shepards), and for a second employee prior to September 24, 2025 (Sheralyn Reddick). Both staff members’ background checks had expired. In addition, the criminal background check process was not completed on or before the expiration date of January 14, 2025. The updated criminal background check was dated for January 16, 2025. You stated the two employees with expired background checks were currently not working; however, they were still employed. Both staff member's criminal record check status in regulatory is expired. I informed you that staff have fifteen (15) days (December 24, 2025) to complete the criminal background check process and obtain a qualification letter to be placed on file. If the criminal background check process is not completed within the fifteen-day timeframe, the employees cannot return to work until the letter is placed on file. A copy of the qualification letter must be submitted with the compliance letter verifying completion. I also explained that the criminal background check process may be completed up to six months in advance. We discussed the importance of asking staff to start the process early to ensure that background checks can be conducted, fingerprints submitted, and qualification letters issued prior to the expiration date of the current letter on file. You stated you were currently working on one staff member’s file and completing the necessary steps for the criminal background check process. I advised you to develop a tracking system to monitor expiration dates so staff can be notified in advance, helping to prevent lapses in compliance. MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: A permission form was not on file for Aquaphor, Desti diaper cream and Genexa fever reducing medication. Also, a tube of butt paste diaper cream and Destitin had expired. I reminded you that parental authorization must be on file before any medication is administered to a child, and that all medication must be current and within the expiration date. You stated That you would remove the expired diaper cream and contact parents to obtain the required authorization for the medication stored at the site. I also suggested having staff periodically monitor diaper creams and other topical ointments to ensure they have not expired and return them to parents as required once they do. STAFF RECORDS: A staff file was not available for two employees currently working at the facility. You stated that documentation should have been placed in the files that were created for those individuals; however, you were unsure what happened to the records. I informed you that all required paperwork must be completed and placed in the file for both employees. If documentation cannot be located or no longer available, it must be recreated and a complete file prepared for each staff member. Please be reminded that a staff record must be available and maintained for every employee working in the facility. CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING: The training certificate on file to satisfy the CPR/First Aid requirements was for basic life support. This card did not include first aid training. I informed you that both first aid and CPR must be completed. You informed the staff member she would need to complete the first aid certificate immediately. Staff should ask to verify that the first aid/CPR training course completed meets the requirement for child care requirements. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. At the conclusion of the visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Also, a copy of the enrollment form was left with you today. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email Keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Consultant 252-373-4133, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 10:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s announced visit was to monitor this program to ensure compliance with applicable child care requirements and observe the classroom set-up to verify it is appropriately equipped and meet health and safety requirements to provide care for infants. You have requested ad adjustment to the age range specified on your Notice of Compliance to include infants ages 0-12 months old. A general walk-through of the facility was conducted. One designated space was observed to be set up and appropriately arranged for the care of infants. Currently this program operates with a Notice of Compliance issued on March 12, 2014. Thirty-eight (38) children were observed in care ranging from ages one (1) to ten (10) years old. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play and interacting with caregivers. Based on the type of visit conducted enrollment was not completed; however, attendance was taken to determine the number and ages of children present. One violation of the child care requirements was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Minimum staff/child ratio requirements were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care alone to seven children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #1. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before August 13, 2025. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of July 29, 2025. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the email address, telephone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your contact information occurs, contact me to discuss to ensure it is updated in the system. CORPORATION STATUS: Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. is listed as the owner of this program. Based on my review of the NC Secretary of State website, Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. remains current-active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, contact me to discuss the change in ownership procedures. Failure to comply may affect the program’s child care license. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: During the visit, seven (7) children aged one (1) year were observed being cared for by one caregiver from 8:45am to 8:50am. The caregiver stated her assistant was on-site; however, she had left the classroom for a minute to do something. I informed you the space was not meeting compliance for minimum staff/child ratios with one staff providing care for seven years and the youngest child being one (1). The second caregiver returned to the classroom while we were discussing the ratios requirements. I explained the requirements for meeting minimum staff/child ratio requirements utilizing the staff/child ratio chart posted on the wall. We talked about how many children one staff person could provide care for based on the age of the youngest child and the maximum group sizes for those ages in each space. I further explained although the group sizes were listed, the licensed space capacity could never be exceeded. You expressed that you never really understood the charts and were appreciative of the explanation. I advised you to update the charts to ensure accurate information is reflects for each age groups and space. Maintaining staff/child ratios including grouping of children helps ensure children are cared for in a healthy and safe environment. It also gives caregiver time and opportunity to provide individualized care to the children they serve. Caring for more children than allowed increases the chance for unwarranted behaviors and injuries. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW UP VISIT: An unannounced follow up visit will be conducted to monitor staff/child ratio requirements and applicable child care requirements. INSPECTIONS/WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION: The required fire, sanitation and building were received and verified that all applicable requirements were met prior to today’s visit. A permit packet will be submitted to request an adjustment to the age range on your Notice of Compliance, allowing the program to serve children from zero (0) to twelve (12) years old. You were informed that infants may not be cared for in your program until the updated permit reflecting the approved age range change has been issued and received. FURNISHINGS AND MATERIALS: Developmentally age-appropriate equipment and furnishings were arranged for infant children in one designated space. The equipment and furnishings were clean, in good repair and organized in clearly identifiable activity areas. Materials were set up to be easily accessible to young children. Approved cribs with clean linen were arranged in a designated sleep area with plexiglass separating the open areas. Individual storage space was available for each child’s personal belonging. A diaper-changing table was located inside the classroom, along with clearly posted hand washing signs and diaper changing procedures. A safe sleep poster that had fallen on the floor was observed. I advised you and the caregiver to post the safe sleep posted in an area visual to parents and visitors. THERMOMETER: The refrigerator had a working thermometer registering a temperature below 45 degrees. I advised you to ensure the thermometer remains in a location easily seen and accessible. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: The outdoor play area included toys and materials for young children. I recommended maintenance of the surfacing to remove the grass growing. Adequate supervision should always be maintained while children are outside playing. Because the outdoor play area is shared with other age groups you should ensure the equipment used by infants is age appropriate and safe. Periodic safety checks of the outdoor play area will help with monitoring toys and the outdoor environment. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: We discussed ensuring staff are familiar with nutrition requirements for infants and toddlers. Be reminded milk bottles should be labeled with children’s names and dates. Staff are encouraged to sit with children while eating for safety. Children's special diets or food allergies shall be posted where they can be seen in the food preparation area and in the child's eating area. The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center with an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care provider, and be dated when received by the center. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care provider to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. Also, each infant shall be held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles shall not be propped. Each child should be held or placed in feeding chairs or other age-appropriate seating apparatus to be fed. The feeding chair or other seating apparatus shall be disassembled for cleaning purposes. SAFE SLEEP CHECKS Visual safe sleep checks should be completed for infant when sleeping. The visual safe sleep check must be completed every fifteen minutes. Documentation should be maintained for review during monitoring visits. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary report was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 348 Time In: 08:57 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. E. Buck, director, was on-site and assisted me when needed. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 3/12/2014. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/3/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/27/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/21/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety- seven percent as of 5/12/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/12/25 and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. We also reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and determined no changes were required. Contact me anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, limited areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found children throughout the classroom center were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. During today’s visit I received a new legal designee form. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of summary of law. GS 110-102 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There were a container of Johnson's baby cream oil lotion, dove aluminum free deodorant, and old spice swagger deodorant in space #4 in an unlocked cabinet. .0604(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member hired on 1/28/25 has not completed the 16 hours of required orientation. .1101(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying First Aid certification was completed and is current. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR certification was completed and is current. .1102(d) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Two (2) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include a signed discipline policy. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The director has not completed the Provider portal training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement for smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two (2) out of three (3) staff files reviewed did not have a health questionnaire available for review. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff employed on 1/28/25 has not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/29/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: ABCMS Provider Portal Training: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. You stated that you will complete the training and send me your certificate with the compliance letter. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. A staff employed on 1/28/25 has not completed the training within 90 days of employment. You stated you did not know that it needed to be completed within 90 days of hire. I shared with the owner how to locate the training via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and suggested that moving forward all new staff complete the training while on site for orientation. CPR/First Aid - Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Staff have 90 days from the day of hire to complete the required trainings. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR and First Aid certification was completed and is current. You stated you did not realize that every staff member needed to be certified. We discussed options for getting staff trained and you stated you had a provider that trains your staff. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. A staff member hired on 1/28/25 has not completed the 16 hours of orientation. You stated that you were on leave during that time and was not able to complete the orientation with staff. Health Questionnaire - The Health Questionnaire form must be completed for all staff by day one of hire and updated as changes occur or at least annually. Two (2) out of three (3) staff files did not have a health questionnaire available for review. Per our discussion, when entering the date of hire, make sure it is the first day the staff member is on site and working. All dates on the Staff and Training Worksheet are tracked from this date. For example, CPR and First Aid must be completed within 90 days of this date. Some items must be completed before this date and some on the first day of employment. Children’s Records: Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. When enrolling children into the facility, a statement regarding the facility’s discipline policy must be signed by parents and include the child’s name and date of enrollment. Two (2) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include a signed discipline policy. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of summary of law, smoking and tobacco restriction, and signed acknowledgement Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. We discussed that the checklist that parents sign to acknowledge that policies have been reviewed and discussed does not include the child’s date of enrollment. You stated that you will add the date of enrollment to all signature pages. Use the Children’s File Checklist to document the child’s date of enrollment and the dates of all the documentation on the list to ensure that you have the necessary documents when they are due. Additional Comments: We discussed Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and Lead in water testing is complete, your enrollment has begun for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. You are to log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to complete the enrollment process. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children / Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 348 Time In: 08:57 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. E. Buck, director, was on-site and assisted me when needed. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 3/12/2014. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/3/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/27/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/21/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety- seven percent as of 5/12/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/12/25 and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. We also reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and determined no changes were required. Contact me anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, limited areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found children throughout the classroom center were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. During today’s visit I received a new legal designee form. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of summary of law. GS 110-102 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There were a container of Johnson's baby cream oil lotion, dove aluminum free deodorant, and old spice swagger deodorant in space #4 in an unlocked cabinet. .0604(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member hired on 1/28/25 has not completed the 16 hours of required orientation. .1101(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying First Aid certification was completed and is current. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR certification was completed and is current. .1102(d) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Two (2) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include a signed discipline policy. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The director has not completed the Provider portal training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement for smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two (2) out of three (3) staff files reviewed did not have a health questionnaire available for review. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff employed on 1/28/25 has not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/29/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: ABCMS Provider Portal Training: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. You stated that you will complete the training and send me your certificate with the compliance letter. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. A staff employed on 1/28/25 has not completed the training within 90 days of employment. You stated you did not know that it needed to be completed within 90 days of hire. I shared with the owner how to locate the training via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and suggested that moving forward all new staff complete the training while on site for orientation. CPR/First Aid - Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Staff have 90 days from the day of hire to complete the required trainings. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR and First Aid certification was completed and is current. You stated you did not realize that every staff member needed to be certified. We discussed options for getting staff trained and you stated you had a provider that trains your staff. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. A staff member hired on 1/28/25 has not completed the 16 hours of orientation. You stated that you were on leave during that time and was not able to complete the orientation with staff. Health Questionnaire - The Health Questionnaire form must be completed for all staff by day one of hire and updated as changes occur or at least annually. Two (2) out of three (3) staff files did not have a health questionnaire available for review. Per our discussion, when entering the date of hire, make sure it is the first day the staff member is on site and working. All dates on the Staff and Training Worksheet are tracked from this date. For example, CPR and First Aid must be completed within 90 days of this date. Some items must be completed before this date and some on the first day of employment. Children’s Records: Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. When enrolling children into the facility, a statement regarding the facility’s discipline policy must be signed by parents and include the child’s name and date of enrollment. Two (2) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include a signed discipline policy. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of summary of law, smoking and tobacco restriction, and signed acknowledgement Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. We discussed that the checklist that parents sign to acknowledge that policies have been reviewed and discussed does not include the child’s date of enrollment. You stated that you will add the date of enrollment to all signature pages. Use the Children’s File Checklist to document the child’s date of enrollment and the dates of all the documentation on the list to ensure that you have the necessary documents when they are due. Additional Comments: We discussed Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and Lead in water testing is complete, your enrollment has begun for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. You are to log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to complete the enrollment process. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children / Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 348 Time In: 08:57 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. E. Buck, director, was on-site and assisted me when needed. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 3/12/2014. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/3/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/27/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/21/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety- seven percent as of 5/12/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/12/25 and Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. We also reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and determined no changes were required. Contact me anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, limited areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found children throughout the classroom center were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. During today’s visit I received a new legal designee form. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of summary of law. GS 110-102 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There were a container of Johnson's baby cream oil lotion, dove aluminum free deodorant, and old spice swagger deodorant in space #4 in an unlocked cabinet. .0604(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member hired on 1/28/25 has not completed the 16 hours of required orientation. .1101(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying First Aid certification was completed and is current. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR certification was completed and is current. .1102(d) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Two (2) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include a signed discipline policy. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The director has not completed the Provider portal training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement for smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two (2) out of three (3) staff files reviewed did not have a health questionnaire available for review. .0701(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff employed on 1/28/25 has not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/29/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: ABCMS Provider Portal Training: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. You stated that you will complete the training and send me your certificate with the compliance letter. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. A staff employed on 1/28/25 has not completed the training within 90 days of employment. You stated you did not know that it needed to be completed within 90 days of hire. I shared with the owner how to locate the training via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and suggested that moving forward all new staff complete the training while on site for orientation. CPR/First Aid - Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Staff have 90 days from the day of hire to complete the required trainings. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR and First Aid certification was completed and is current. You stated you did not realize that every staff member needed to be certified. We discussed options for getting staff trained and you stated you had a provider that trains your staff. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. A staff member hired on 1/28/25 has not completed the 16 hours of orientation. You stated that you were on leave during that time and was not able to complete the orientation with staff. Health Questionnaire - The Health Questionnaire form must be completed for all staff by day one of hire and updated as changes occur or at least annually. Two (2) out of three (3) staff files did not have a health questionnaire available for review. Per our discussion, when entering the date of hire, make sure it is the first day the staff member is on site and working. All dates on the Staff and Training Worksheet are tracked from this date. For example, CPR and First Aid must be completed within 90 days of this date. Some items must be completed before this date and some on the first day of employment. Children’s Records: Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. When enrolling children into the facility, a statement regarding the facility’s discipline policy must be signed by parents and include the child’s name and date of enrollment. Two (2) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include a signed discipline policy. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of summary of law, smoking and tobacco restriction, and signed acknowledgement Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. We discussed that the checklist that parents sign to acknowledge that policies have been reviewed and discussed does not include the child’s date of enrollment. You stated that you will add the date of enrollment to all signature pages. Use the Children’s File Checklist to document the child’s date of enrollment and the dates of all the documentation on the list to ensure that you have the necessary documents when they are due. Additional Comments: We discussed Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and Lead in water testing is complete, your enrollment has begun for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. You are to log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to complete the enrollment process. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children / Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 6/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 289 Time In: 08:11 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. E. Buck, Interim director, was on-site and assisted me when needed. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 3/12/2014. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/5/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/9/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent as of 5/31/2024. We reviewed the center’s notice of compliance and facility contact information. Please contact me if you need to make any changes to the information on your notice of compliance or your contact information such as the center telephone number or mailing address. This facility is currently owned by Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found children throughout the center were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. The fenced in outdoor play area consisted of a variety of push and pull toys, balls, a basketball goal and areas for shade. Lunch was served and consisted of meals that the parents provided. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door leading to the air conditioning unit was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space three(3) a bottle of Dawn dish detergent was on the counter by the sink. .2820(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. .0608(b)(1-6) 1916 Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have written permission available for review. .1403(i) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/17/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: Tamaria.williams@dhhs.nc.gov When you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records-Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records and using checklists (which I provided for you today) can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. Today in four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed, the notification of Smoking and Tobacco Restriction policy, NC Summary of Law, Aquatic policy, and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma were not available for review. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children / Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025, but enrollment is required by 5/1/2024. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. (Lead paint was not used in homes built after 1978. Asbestos was not used in homes after 1988.) Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 6/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 289 Time In: 08:11 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. E. Buck, Interim director, was on-site and assisted me when needed. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 3/12/2014. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/5/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/9/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent as of 5/31/2024. We reviewed the center’s notice of compliance and facility contact information. Please contact me if you need to make any changes to the information on your notice of compliance or your contact information such as the center telephone number or mailing address. This facility is currently owned by Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found children throughout the center were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. The fenced in outdoor play area consisted of a variety of push and pull toys, balls, a basketball goal and areas for shade. Lunch was served and consisted of meals that the parents provided. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door leading to the air conditioning unit was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space three(3) a bottle of Dawn dish detergent was on the counter by the sink. .2820(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. .0608(b)(1-6) 1916 Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have written permission available for review. .1403(i) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/17/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: Tamaria.williams@dhhs.nc.gov When you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records-Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records and using checklists (which I provided for you today) can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. Today in four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed, the notification of Smoking and Tobacco Restriction policy, NC Summary of Law, Aquatic policy, and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma were not available for review. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children / Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025, but enrollment is required by 5/1/2024. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. (Lead paint was not used in homes built after 1978. Asbestos was not used in homes after 1988.) Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MEMORIAL BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 5859000 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 6/3/2024 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 289 Time In: 08:11 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. E. Buck, Interim director, was on-site and assisted me when needed. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 3/12/2014. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/5/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/9/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent as of 5/31/2024. We reviewed the center’s notice of compliance and facility contact information. Please contact me if you need to make any changes to the information on your notice of compliance or your contact information such as the center telephone number or mailing address. This facility is currently owned by Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, Inc. According to the NC Secretary of State's website, this corporation is current and active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found children throughout the center were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. The fenced in outdoor play area consisted of a variety of push and pull toys, balls, a basketball goal and areas for shade. Lunch was served and consisted of meals that the parents provided. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door leading to the air conditioning unit was unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space three(3) a bottle of Dawn dish detergent was on the counter by the sink. .2820(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. .0608(b)(1-6) 1916 Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have written permission available for review. .1403(i) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/17/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: Tamaria.williams@dhhs.nc.gov When you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records-Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records and using checklists (which I provided for you today) can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. Today in four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed, the notification of Smoking and Tobacco Restriction policy, NC Summary of Law, Aquatic policy, and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma were not available for review. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children / Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025, but enrollment is required by 5/1/2024. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. (Lead paint was not used in homes built after 1978. Asbestos was not used in homes after 1988.) Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times