Childcare Network #127

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 4/30/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 compliance during a routine unannounced visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted by Child Care Consultant Shereen Pickett on November 12, 2025. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history was 91%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. Sanitation Inspection –03/03/2026– Superior classification Fire Inspection – 03/04/2026 - Facility was approved for daytime E. Weckenmann, Assistant Administrator, was present and available for consultation. All indoor spaces approved for use with children were monitored today. Due to inclement weather, outdoor spaces could not be monitored today but will be monitored during the next visit. Infants in space 1 were cared for based on individual needs, including diapering, napping, and feeding routines. Safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Children in spaces 2, 3, 5 and 7 were engaged in free play, accessing a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in space 6 were seated on the carpet while their caregiver read a book to them. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast consisted of cereal, pears and milk. Six new staff members have been hired since the last visit. New staff files were monitored today and found to be in compliance. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid certification expired in March 2026. .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. One staff member's CPR certification expired in March 2026. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATION CITED: For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff is not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. OTHER: Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on October 04, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt REMINDERS: Staff members must remain diligent about wiping children’s noses and faces as needed throughout the day, followed by proper handwashing. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@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 09.1724 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative action follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Written Warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on October 9, 2025. S. Jenrette, Administrator, was present for consultation. Infants in space 1 were observed receiving care based on individual needs including diapering, feeding and napping routines. Children not involved in routine care were observed placed in learning centers and given access to a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in spaces 2, 3, 5 and 7 were engaged in free choice in centers. Children in space 6 were observed during outdoor play. Space 4 is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served today consisted of French toast, applesauce and milk. Administrative Action Review: A Final Notice of Administrative Action in the form of a Written Warning was dated and issued against your program on October 9, 2025. This Action was issued due to violations of staff to child ratios and adequate supervision. A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is required and includes four stipulations. The Administrative Action, including cover letter, Basis for Action and Corrective Action Plan, was observed posted on the bulletin board near the entry lobby of the facility for parents to easily view. The Notice was received by the program on October 17, 2025. The CAP was reviewed with Ms. Reynolds, District Manager, the same day. Summary of the Review and Monitoring of the Corrective Action Plan: CAP stipulations were reviewed and monitored as follows: Stipulation #1 was monitored and in compliance today. Stipulation #2: requires that within one (1) week of receiving the Notice, a complete review of all child care requirements is conducted by Jennifer Garner, Lead Consultant. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. A review was scheduled for December 02, 2025. Stipulation #3 requires that within two (2) weeks after the Notice is received, Ms. Jenrette shall develop the facility’s supervision written policy and procedures to describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure adequate supervision is maintained at all times. All bullets listed in the CAP should be included. The first draft of policies was reviewed and edits were recommended. The second draft was submitted, reviewed, and approved on November 10, 2025. Stipulation #4 requires a staff meeting within one week of policy approval. Be sure to include all required components and document the meeting with staff signatures. Minutes of the meeting must be submitted to me within three days of the meeting. Your revised and approved policies and procedures must be implemented immediately. A staff meeting was conducted on November 11, 2025. All required information was emailed to me and met requirements. Once all stipulations in the CAP are complete, a closure letter will be mailed to you. One violation was observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One infant fell asleep at 8:15 and woke up at 9:10 am. The initial check was documented but additional 15 minute checks were not documented on the chart as required. .0606(g) 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 December 05, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO VIOLATION CITED: 10A NCAC 09.1724(a) (6- 8) requires all providers to visually check sleeping infants. The more often an infant is visually checked, the more likely it is that the caregiver will identify a problem before it becomes life threatening. The goal of creating a safe sleep environment for infants is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related deaths such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Signs to monitor include: · Watching the chest rise and fall · Note color of skin · Look for flushing, restlessness and increased body temperature · Note the child’s position and whether he or she is awake or asleep. An infant’s first few weeks in child care can be the time of higher risk for SIDS, especially if the infant enrolls during the critical developmental period of 2-4 months of age. Remember, for the health, well-being, and safety of the infants in care, safe sleep checks should be conducted regularly. The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. REMINDERS: It is vital that all classroom staff are consistently completing the staff/child ratio form that is part of the action. Screen time cannot be used with children less than three years old. When screen time is used, it should be used to stimulate a developmental domain; limited to 30 minutes with no more than a total of two and a half hours per week per child. A cumulative log should be used to record screen time use. Music should be played with purpose only, not throughout the day. Music should be appropriate for the children in care and should not be played so loudly that it is hard to hear staff and children communicate. Staff members and anyone working directly with children, such as therapists, should serve as good health models by consuming only foods and beverages that are allowed for the children. If they choose to consume beverages such as iced coffee or soda, it needs to be in a covered cup and must remain out of reach of the children. As discussed, continue to ensure leaves on the playground used with infants and toddlers is cleared at all times. This is important for the overall health and safety of children enrolled. As discussed, you must keep the cover letter, Basis for Action and CAP posted for three months and until receipt of a closure letter. Follow up visits will continue every 4-6 weeks until all CAP stipulations have been completed and I am able to issue the closure letter. The end of three months will be January 9, 2026. At the completion of this visit, a visit summary was reviewed, signed, printed and a copy was left with you. Contact me with question at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@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: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 11/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative action follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Written Warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on October 9, 2025. S. Jenrette, Administrator, was present for consultation. Infants in space 1 were observed receiving care based on individual needs including diapering, feeding and napping routines. Children not involved in routine care were observed placed in learning centers and given access to a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in spaces 2, 3, 5 and 7 were engaged in free choice in centers. Children in space 6 were observed during outdoor play. Space 4 is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served today consisted of French toast, applesauce and milk. Administrative Action Review: A Final Notice of Administrative Action in the form of a Written Warning was dated and issued against your program on October 9, 2025. This Action was issued due to violations of staff to child ratios and adequate supervision. A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is required and includes four stipulations. The Administrative Action, including cover letter, Basis for Action and Corrective Action Plan, was observed posted on the bulletin board near the entry lobby of the facility for parents to easily view. The Notice was received by the program on October 17, 2025. The CAP was reviewed with Ms. Reynolds, District Manager, the same day. Summary of the Review and Monitoring of the Corrective Action Plan: CAP stipulations were reviewed and monitored as follows: Stipulation #1 was monitored and in compliance today. Stipulation #2: requires that within one (1) week of receiving the Notice, a complete review of all child care requirements is conducted by Jennifer Garner, Lead Consultant. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. A review was scheduled for December 02, 2025. Stipulation #3 requires that within two (2) weeks after the Notice is received, Ms. Jenrette shall develop the facility’s supervision written policy and procedures to describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure adequate supervision is maintained at all times. All bullets listed in the CAP should be included. The first draft of policies was reviewed and edits were recommended. The second draft was submitted, reviewed, and approved on November 10, 2025. Stipulation #4 requires a staff meeting within one week of policy approval. Be sure to include all required components and document the meeting with staff signatures. Minutes of the meeting must be submitted to me within three days of the meeting. Your revised and approved policies and procedures must be implemented immediately. A staff meeting was conducted on November 11, 2025. All required information was emailed to me and met requirements. Once all stipulations in the CAP are complete, a closure letter will be mailed to you. One violation was observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One infant fell asleep at 8:15 and woke up at 9:10 am. The initial check was documented but additional 15 minute checks were not documented on the chart as required. .0606(g) 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 December 05, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO VIOLATION CITED: 10A NCAC 09.1724(a) (6- 8) requires all providers to visually check sleeping infants. The more often an infant is visually checked, the more likely it is that the caregiver will identify a problem before it becomes life threatening. The goal of creating a safe sleep environment for infants is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related deaths such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Signs to monitor include: · Watching the chest rise and fall · Note color of skin · Look for flushing, restlessness and increased body temperature · Note the child’s position and whether he or she is awake or asleep. An infant’s first few weeks in child care can be the time of higher risk for SIDS, especially if the infant enrolls during the critical developmental period of 2-4 months of age. Remember, for the health, well-being, and safety of the infants in care, safe sleep checks should be conducted regularly. The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. REMINDERS: It is vital that all classroom staff are consistently completing the staff/child ratio form that is part of the action. Screen time cannot be used with children less than three years old. When screen time is used, it should be used to stimulate a developmental domain; limited to 30 minutes with no more than a total of two and a half hours per week per child. A cumulative log should be used to record screen time use. Music should be played with purpose only, not throughout the day. Music should be appropriate for the children in care and should not be played so loudly that it is hard to hear staff and children communicate. Staff members and anyone working directly with children, such as therapists, should serve as good health models by consuming only foods and beverages that are allowed for the children. If they choose to consume beverages such as iced coffee or soda, it needs to be in a covered cup and must remain out of reach of the children. As discussed, continue to ensure leaves on the playground used with infants and toddlers is cleared at all times. This is important for the overall health and safety of children enrolled. As discussed, you must keep the cover letter, Basis for Action and CAP posted for three months and until receipt of a closure letter. Follow up visits will continue every 4-6 weeks until all CAP stipulations have been completed and I am able to issue the closure letter. The end of three months will be January 9, 2026. At the completion of this visit, a visit summary was reviewed, signed, printed and a copy was left with you. Contact me with question at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history is 93%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. Sanitation Inspection –8/22/2025– Superior classification Fire Inspection –- 03/05/2025- Facility was approved for daytime S. Jenrette, Administrator, was present upon my arrival. Infants were not present today and space 1 was not in use. Children in spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were engaged in free play, accessing a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in space 3 were enjoying a variety of table toys. Space 4 is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of cheese and egg omelet, oranges and milk. Lunch consisted of meatloaf patty, diced potatoes, green beans, bread and milk. NC Pre-K Requirements Monitoring: The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tool was reviewed. The tool was completed, but the Administrator has not conducted her visit yet. The program follows the New Hanover County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum 5th Addition has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two wooden borders surrounding the swings on the large playground are deteriorating, exposing the nails and posing potential hazards to the children. Also, an abundance of leaves are covering the grounds on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In spaces 1 and 2, three permission forms for diaper creams used with enrolled child did not include all required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 24, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff is not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. Child care rules require that the outdoor areas used with children be safe and free of potential hazards. Currently, the two wooden borders that are deteriorating, exposing large nails pose safety hazards to children and must be corrected. Also, the abundance of leaves, especially on the infant/toddler playgrounds can be unsafe for children as they move about the space. These leaves are an on-going challenge and a system must be placed to ensure they are consistently removed/cleaned up. REMINDERS: S. Jenrette must complete .5 ongoing training hours by November 19, 2025 to maintain compliance. Ms. Jenrette received an Associate’s degree in July 2025, therefore; she may reduce from 10 to 8 hours annually moving forward. M. Thomas, hired on October 21, 2025, must complete CPR/FA by January 21, 2026 and ITS-SIDS by December 21, 2025, to maintain compliance. Monthly playground and fire drills are due in November. Trash and broken toys/equipment that line up the side and walkway to the large playground need to be removed/cleaned up. Staff members must remain diligent in wiping the children’s runny noses, followed by proper handwashing procedures. Currently, an abundance of leaves are present on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up on regular basis. QRIS Modernization: Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization and Ms. Jenrette stated the program chose to follow Pathway 1. The plan is for the program to transition to the new system by October 2026. Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. Today, you provided me with a current copy of your roster from the ABCMS Provider Portal. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on October 04, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history is 93%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. Sanitation Inspection –8/22/2025– Superior classification Fire Inspection –- 03/05/2025- Facility was approved for daytime S. Jenrette, Administrator, was present upon my arrival. Infants were not present today and space 1 was not in use. Children in spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were engaged in free play, accessing a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in space 3 were enjoying a variety of table toys. Space 4 is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of cheese and egg omelet, oranges and milk. Lunch consisted of meatloaf patty, diced potatoes, green beans, bread and milk. NC Pre-K Requirements Monitoring: The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tool was reviewed. The tool was completed, but the Administrator has not conducted her visit yet. The program follows the New Hanover County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum 5th Addition has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two wooden borders surrounding the swings on the large playground are deteriorating, exposing the nails and posing potential hazards to the children. Also, an abundance of leaves are covering the grounds on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In spaces 1 and 2, three permission forms for diaper creams used with enrolled child did not include all required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 24, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff is not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. Child care rules require that the outdoor areas used with children be safe and free of potential hazards. Currently, the two wooden borders that are deteriorating, exposing large nails pose safety hazards to children and must be corrected. Also, the abundance of leaves, especially on the infant/toddler playgrounds can be unsafe for children as they move about the space. These leaves are an on-going challenge and a system must be placed to ensure they are consistently removed/cleaned up. REMINDERS: S. Jenrette must complete .5 ongoing training hours by November 19, 2025 to maintain compliance. Ms. Jenrette received an Associate’s degree in July 2025, therefore; she may reduce from 10 to 8 hours annually moving forward. M. Thomas, hired on October 21, 2025, must complete CPR/FA by January 21, 2026 and ITS-SIDS by December 21, 2025, to maintain compliance. Monthly playground and fire drills are due in November. Trash and broken toys/equipment that line up the side and walkway to the large playground need to be removed/cleaned up. Staff members must remain diligent in wiping the children’s runny noses, followed by proper handwashing procedures. Currently, an abundance of leaves are present on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up on regular basis. QRIS Modernization: Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization and Ms. Jenrette stated the program chose to follow Pathway 1. The plan is for the program to transition to the new system by October 2026. Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. Today, you provided me with a current copy of your roster from the ABCMS Provider Portal. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on October 04, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-86 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history is 93%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. Sanitation Inspection –8/22/2025– Superior classification Fire Inspection –- 03/05/2025- Facility was approved for daytime S. Jenrette, Administrator, was present upon my arrival. Infants were not present today and space 1 was not in use. Children in spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were engaged in free play, accessing a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in space 3 were enjoying a variety of table toys. Space 4 is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of cheese and egg omelet, oranges and milk. Lunch consisted of meatloaf patty, diced potatoes, green beans, bread and milk. NC Pre-K Requirements Monitoring: The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tool was reviewed. The tool was completed, but the Administrator has not conducted her visit yet. The program follows the New Hanover County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum 5th Addition has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two wooden borders surrounding the swings on the large playground are deteriorating, exposing the nails and posing potential hazards to the children. Also, an abundance of leaves are covering the grounds on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In spaces 1 and 2, three permission forms for diaper creams used with enrolled child did not include all required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 24, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff is not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. Child care rules require that the outdoor areas used with children be safe and free of potential hazards. Currently, the two wooden borders that are deteriorating, exposing large nails pose safety hazards to children and must be corrected. Also, the abundance of leaves, especially on the infant/toddler playgrounds can be unsafe for children as they move about the space. These leaves are an on-going challenge and a system must be placed to ensure they are consistently removed/cleaned up. REMINDERS: S. Jenrette must complete .5 ongoing training hours by November 19, 2025 to maintain compliance. Ms. Jenrette received an Associate’s degree in July 2025, therefore; she may reduce from 10 to 8 hours annually moving forward. M. Thomas, hired on October 21, 2025, must complete CPR/FA by January 21, 2026 and ITS-SIDS by December 21, 2025, to maintain compliance. Monthly playground and fire drills are due in November. Trash and broken toys/equipment that line up the side and walkway to the large playground need to be removed/cleaned up. Staff members must remain diligent in wiping the children’s runny noses, followed by proper handwashing procedures. Currently, an abundance of leaves are present on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up on regular basis. QRIS Modernization: Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization and Ms. Jenrette stated the program chose to follow Pathway 1. The plan is for the program to transition to the new system by October 2026. Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. Today, you provided me with a current copy of your roster from the ABCMS Provider Portal. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on October 04, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history is 93%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. Sanitation Inspection –8/22/2025– Superior classification Fire Inspection –- 03/05/2025- Facility was approved for daytime S. Jenrette, Administrator, was present upon my arrival. Infants were not present today and space 1 was not in use. Children in spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were engaged in free play, accessing a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in space 3 were enjoying a variety of table toys. Space 4 is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of cheese and egg omelet, oranges and milk. Lunch consisted of meatloaf patty, diced potatoes, green beans, bread and milk. NC Pre-K Requirements Monitoring: The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tool was reviewed. The tool was completed, but the Administrator has not conducted her visit yet. The program follows the New Hanover County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum 5th Addition has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two wooden borders surrounding the swings on the large playground are deteriorating, exposing the nails and posing potential hazards to the children. Also, an abundance of leaves are covering the grounds on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In spaces 1 and 2, three permission forms for diaper creams used with enrolled child did not include all required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 24, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff is not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. Child care rules require that the outdoor areas used with children be safe and free of potential hazards. Currently, the two wooden borders that are deteriorating, exposing large nails pose safety hazards to children and must be corrected. Also, the abundance of leaves, especially on the infant/toddler playgrounds can be unsafe for children as they move about the space. These leaves are an on-going challenge and a system must be placed to ensure they are consistently removed/cleaned up. REMINDERS: S. Jenrette must complete .5 ongoing training hours by November 19, 2025 to maintain compliance. Ms. Jenrette received an Associate’s degree in July 2025, therefore; she may reduce from 10 to 8 hours annually moving forward. M. Thomas, hired on October 21, 2025, must complete CPR/FA by January 21, 2026 and ITS-SIDS by December 21, 2025, to maintain compliance. Monthly playground and fire drills are due in November. Trash and broken toys/equipment that line up the side and walkway to the large playground need to be removed/cleaned up. Staff members must remain diligent in wiping the children’s runny noses, followed by proper handwashing procedures. Currently, an abundance of leaves are present on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up on regular basis. QRIS Modernization: Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization and Ms. Jenrette stated the program chose to follow Pathway 1. The plan is for the program to transition to the new system by October 2026. Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. Today, you provided me with a current copy of your roster from the ABCMS Provider Portal. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on October 04, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@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: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history is 93%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. Sanitation Inspection –8/22/2025– Superior classification Fire Inspection –- 03/05/2025- Facility was approved for daytime S. Jenrette, Administrator, was present upon my arrival. Infants were not present today and space 1 was not in use. Children in spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were engaged in free play, accessing a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in space 3 were enjoying a variety of table toys. Space 4 is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of cheese and egg omelet, oranges and milk. Lunch consisted of meatloaf patty, diced potatoes, green beans, bread and milk. NC Pre-K Requirements Monitoring: The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tool was reviewed. The tool was completed, but the Administrator has not conducted her visit yet. The program follows the New Hanover County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum 5th Addition has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two wooden borders surrounding the swings on the large playground are deteriorating, exposing the nails and posing potential hazards to the children. Also, an abundance of leaves are covering the grounds on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In spaces 1 and 2, three permission forms for diaper creams used with enrolled child did not include all required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 24, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff is not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. All medications must be accompanied by written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Prescription medications must also be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached. Today I suggested that you review medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. Child care rules require that the outdoor areas used with children be safe and free of potential hazards. Currently, the two wooden borders that are deteriorating, exposing large nails pose safety hazards to children and must be corrected. Also, the abundance of leaves, especially on the infant/toddler playgrounds can be unsafe for children as they move about the space. These leaves are an on-going challenge and a system must be placed to ensure they are consistently removed/cleaned up. REMINDERS: S. Jenrette must complete .5 ongoing training hours by November 19, 2025 to maintain compliance. Ms. Jenrette received an Associate’s degree in July 2025, therefore; she may reduce from 10 to 8 hours annually moving forward. M. Thomas, hired on October 21, 2025, must complete CPR/FA by January 21, 2026 and ITS-SIDS by December 21, 2025, to maintain compliance. Monthly playground and fire drills are due in November. Trash and broken toys/equipment that line up the side and walkway to the large playground need to be removed/cleaned up. Staff members must remain diligent in wiping the children’s runny noses, followed by proper handwashing procedures. Currently, an abundance of leaves are present on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up on regular basis. QRIS Modernization: Today we discussed the new QRIS Modernization and Ms. Jenrette stated the program chose to follow Pathway 1. The plan is for the program to transition to the new system by October 2026. Annual License Fee Invoices Coming Soon! Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to your facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 within five business days. Today, you provided me with a current copy of your roster from the ABCMS Provider Portal. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on October 04, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete-Exempt • Asbestos- Section Complete-Exempt 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0825-332L Visit Date: 9/2/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 9/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit is to investigate an allegation regarding adequate supervision. Childcare requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. The allegation of this report was discussed with Administrator Sierra Jenrette. You were given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation and to share any pertinent information. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the program’s eighteen-month compliance history was 94%. In addition to the allegations, Supervision, Staff /Child Ratios, Approved Space, and Permit Restrictions were monitored. All approved indoor spaces were visited today. Infants received care based on individual needs, including diapering, napping and feeding routines. Children in all other spaces were engaged in free play or outdoor gross motor play. Investigation: The allegation was reviewed with four staff members, including Ms. Jenrette, Elizabeth Weckenmann, Assistant Administrator, and three classroom staff members. You were all given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. The facility does have recorded video footage that can be viewed live only. Findings - Allegation: There are concerns that children are not being adequately supervised. An extended walkthrough of all spaces was conducted, and children were adequately supervised today. Based on interviews, it was confirmed today that children have been left unsupervised on the playground at least three times in the last three months by Mahogany Allen, a staff member working with children one years old. Based on interviews with staff and my investigation, the allegation regarding adequate supervision was confirmed. One of the staff members interviewed today also confirmed that on Thursday, August 28, 2025, a staff member was left outside alone on the playground with 8 toddlers, while the second staff member went inside to clean the classroom. The ratio for one year old children is 1:6 or 2:12. A violation was cited based on this information. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. It was confirmed that at least three times in the last three months, one-year-old children were left unsupervised on the playground by a staff member. .1801(a)(1-5) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, a staff member was left alone outside on the playground with 8 toddlers, while the second staff member went inside to clean the classroom. The ratio for one year old children is 1:6 or 2:12. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 September 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Due to the severity of the violation cited, a follow-up visit will be conducted. An administrative action may be issued based on a confirmed allegation and a return visit may be made to verify correction of the violations. TECHNICAL ASSITANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: Regarding adequate supervision - Supervising children is a critical component of ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. Staff must be actively engaged at all times for this to occur. I strongly encourage you to constantly remind staff to actively supervise all children and ensure you are walking around/visiting classrooms often checking that staff are supervising the children in their care at all times. Every day that parents leave their children in your program’s care, they are entrusting you to keep their children safe, happy and healthy. It is vital for all staff to review drop off/pick-up policies and ensure all guests or unfamiliar faces are identified prior to allowing children to depart your classroom or program. Visitor logs are also an important tool when maintaining a safe environment. Responsibility falls on classroom staff as well as administrators to ensure children are leaving with adults on the child’s pick-up list only. You must be diligent and take immediate action to place a checks and balances system in place to ensure a similar situation does not occur. Regarding Staff/Child Ratios- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times. Today I suggested that staff keep a running list of children and their ages during transition times to ensure they are maintaining ratios and can ask for assistance if needed. As children are transitioning between indoor spaces in the mornings, staff must regularly count children (name to face recognition) at every transition, and whenever leaving one area and arriving at another. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Reach me at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov with questions/concerns. 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: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0825-332L Visit Date: 9/2/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 9/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit is to investigate an allegation regarding adequate supervision. Childcare requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. The allegation of this report was discussed with Administrator Sierra Jenrette. You were given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation and to share any pertinent information. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the program’s eighteen-month compliance history was 94%. In addition to the allegations, Supervision, Staff /Child Ratios, Approved Space, and Permit Restrictions were monitored. All approved indoor spaces were visited today. Infants received care based on individual needs, including diapering, napping and feeding routines. Children in all other spaces were engaged in free play or outdoor gross motor play. Investigation: The allegation was reviewed with four staff members, including Ms. Jenrette, Elizabeth Weckenmann, Assistant Administrator, and three classroom staff members. You were all given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. The facility does have recorded video footage that can be viewed live only. Findings - Allegation: There are concerns that children are not being adequately supervised. An extended walkthrough of all spaces was conducted, and children were adequately supervised today. Based on interviews, it was confirmed today that children have been left unsupervised on the playground at least three times in the last three months by Mahogany Allen, a staff member working with children one years old. Based on interviews with staff and my investigation, the allegation regarding adequate supervision was confirmed. One of the staff members interviewed today also confirmed that on Thursday, August 28, 2025, a staff member was left outside alone on the playground with 8 toddlers, while the second staff member went inside to clean the classroom. The ratio for one year old children is 1:6 or 2:12. A violation was cited based on this information. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. It was confirmed that at least three times in the last three months, one-year-old children were left unsupervised on the playground by a staff member. .1801(a)(1-5) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, a staff member was left alone outside on the playground with 8 toddlers, while the second staff member went inside to clean the classroom. The ratio for one year old children is 1:6 or 2:12. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 September 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. 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. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Due to the severity of the violation cited, a follow-up visit will be conducted. An administrative action may be issued based on a confirmed allegation and a return visit may be made to verify correction of the violations. TECHNICAL ASSITANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: Regarding adequate supervision - Supervising children is a critical component of ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. Staff must be actively engaged at all times for this to occur. I strongly encourage you to constantly remind staff to actively supervise all children and ensure you are walking around/visiting classrooms often checking that staff are supervising the children in their care at all times. Every day that parents leave their children in your program’s care, they are entrusting you to keep their children safe, happy and healthy. It is vital for all staff to review drop off/pick-up policies and ensure all guests or unfamiliar faces are identified prior to allowing children to depart your classroom or program. Visitor logs are also an important tool when maintaining a safe environment. Responsibility falls on classroom staff as well as administrators to ensure children are leaving with adults on the child’s pick-up list only. You must be diligent and take immediate action to place a checks and balances system in place to ensure a similar situation does not occur. Regarding Staff/Child Ratios- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times. Today I suggested that staff keep a running list of children and their ages during transition times to ensure they are maintaining ratios and can ask for assistance if needed. As children are transitioning between indoor spaces in the mornings, staff must regularly count children (name to face recognition) at every transition, and whenever leaving one area and arriving at another. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Reach me at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov with questions/concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0225-022L Visit Date: 2/10/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 2/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit is to investigate a report alleging violations of childcare requirements. Childcare requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. The allegation of this report was discussed with S. Jenrette, Administrator. You were given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation and to share any pertinent information. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. All approved indoor spaces were visited today. Infants in space 1 received care based on individual needs, including diapering, napping and feeding routines. Children in all other spaces were engaged in free play or outdoor gross motor play. Breakfast consisted of cereal, mandarin oranges and milk. Staff/child ratios were monitored and found to be in compliance. Allegation #1: There is a concern that staff did not interact with a child in a nurturing and caring manner. Eight staff members were interviewed separately today. Seven staff members, including the administrator and assistant administrator, stated they do not have any concerns with nurture care treatment of children. One staff member stated she observed another staff member (Donna Johnson), "dump" children from their cot onto the floor after the children refused to listen to her prompt to get up after nap. Ms. Johnson works with children ranging in age from 3-5 years old. Based on interviews with staff, observations and my investigation, this allegation was substantiated. Allegation #2: There is a concern that inappropriate discipline was used. Eight staff members were interviewed separately today. Seven staff members, including the administrator and assistant administrator, stated they do not have any concerns with inappropriate discipline of children by any current staff member. One staff member stated she observed another staff member (Donna Johnson) grab a child by his shirt and screamed in his face "you can't be doing that. Cut it out." This incident occurred on Friday, February 7, 2025. Ms. Johnson works with children ranging in age from 3-5 years old. Based on interviews with staff, observations and my investigation, this allegation was substantiated. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 872 Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. One staff member stated she observed another staff member (Donna Johnson) grab a child by his shirt and screamed in his face "you can't be doing that. Cut it out." This incident occurred on Friday, February 7, 2025. .1803 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. One staff members stated they observed another staff member (Donna Johnson), "dump" children from their cot onto the floor after the children refused to listen to her prompt to get up after rest time. G.S. 110-91(10) 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 February 21, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Due to the severity of the violations cited, follow-up visits will be conducted. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED REGARDING VIOLATION CITED: Each child should be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child’s developmental needs. Staff should protect children from threats, give them opportunities for early learning, through interactions that are emotionally supportive and responsive. Some examples of nurturing behavior are: being fully present in your interactions with children (verbally and non-verbally), validating their feelings, providing physical affection and comfort when sought, laughing and playing games, providing safe mental, physical and social challenges that promote healthy growth and development. Children who are adequately nurtured feel more secure, which leads to the healthy development of self-esteem. Nurturing care is essential for child development and lays the foundation for life-long health and well-being and builds human capital in the child today, the adolescent and adult tomorrow, and in the next generation in the future. The word discipline means to teach and guide. Discipline is not punishment. The discipline standard should reflect an approach that prevents behavior problems by supporting children in learning appropriate social skills and emotional responses. Those that work with young children should care for children without ever resorting to physical punishment or abusive language. When a child needs assistance, needs to express feelings, needs, and wants, the adult should help the child learn strategies for dealing with any situation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Reach me at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov with questions/concerns. 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: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0225-022L Visit Date: 2/10/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 2/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit is to investigate a report alleging violations of childcare requirements. Childcare requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. The allegation of this report was discussed with S. Jenrette, Administrator. You were given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation and to share any pertinent information. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. All approved indoor spaces were visited today. Infants in space 1 received care based on individual needs, including diapering, napping and feeding routines. Children in all other spaces were engaged in free play or outdoor gross motor play. Breakfast consisted of cereal, mandarin oranges and milk. Staff/child ratios were monitored and found to be in compliance. Allegation #1: There is a concern that staff did not interact with a child in a nurturing and caring manner. Eight staff members were interviewed separately today. Seven staff members, including the administrator and assistant administrator, stated they do not have any concerns with nurture care treatment of children. One staff member stated she observed another staff member (Donna Johnson), "dump" children from their cot onto the floor after the children refused to listen to her prompt to get up after nap. Ms. Johnson works with children ranging in age from 3-5 years old. Based on interviews with staff, observations and my investigation, this allegation was substantiated. Allegation #2: There is a concern that inappropriate discipline was used. Eight staff members were interviewed separately today. Seven staff members, including the administrator and assistant administrator, stated they do not have any concerns with inappropriate discipline of children by any current staff member. One staff member stated she observed another staff member (Donna Johnson) grab a child by his shirt and screamed in his face "you can't be doing that. Cut it out." This incident occurred on Friday, February 7, 2025. Ms. Johnson works with children ranging in age from 3-5 years old. Based on interviews with staff, observations and my investigation, this allegation was substantiated. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 872 Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. One staff member stated she observed another staff member (Donna Johnson) grab a child by his shirt and screamed in his face "you can't be doing that. Cut it out." This incident occurred on Friday, February 7, 2025. .1803 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. One staff members stated they observed another staff member (Donna Johnson), "dump" children from their cot onto the floor after the children refused to listen to her prompt to get up after rest time. G.S. 110-91(10) 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 February 21, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Due to the severity of the violations cited, follow-up visits will be conducted. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED REGARDING VIOLATION CITED: Each child should be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child’s developmental needs. Staff should protect children from threats, give them opportunities for early learning, through interactions that are emotionally supportive and responsive. Some examples of nurturing behavior are: being fully present in your interactions with children (verbally and non-verbally), validating their feelings, providing physical affection and comfort when sought, laughing and playing games, providing safe mental, physical and social challenges that promote healthy growth and development. Children who are adequately nurtured feel more secure, which leads to the healthy development of self-esteem. Nurturing care is essential for child development and lays the foundation for life-long health and well-being and builds human capital in the child today, the adolescent and adult tomorrow, and in the next generation in the future. The word discipline means to teach and guide. Discipline is not punishment. The discipline standard should reflect an approach that prevents behavior problems by supporting children in learning appropriate social skills and emotional responses. Those that work with young children should care for children without ever resorting to physical punishment or abusive language. When a child needs assistance, needs to express feelings, needs, and wants, the adult should help the child learn strategies for dealing with any situation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Reach me at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov with questions/concerns. 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: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1224-066L Visit Date: 12/9/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 12/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit is to investigate a report alleging violations of childcare requirements. Childcare requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. The allegation of this report was discussed with S. Jenrette, Administrator. You were given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation and to share any pertinent information. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. All approved indoor spaces were visited today. Infants in space 1 received care based on individual needs, including diapering, napping and feeding routines. Children in all other spaces were completing handwashing/toileting routines in preparation for lunch. Lunch consisted of ravioli, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. Staff/child ratios were monitored and found to be in compliance. Allegation #1: There is a concern that staff did not interact with a child in a nurturing and caring manner. On December 02, 2024, a staff member, who was peeking out the half door of her classroom observed another staff member (Donna Johnson), roughly grab a child’s arm and lead her from the bathroom located in the hallway back into the classroom. The staff member stated several children were lined up in the hallway completing toileting routines. The child in question was prompted by both staff members (Maddie Willis and Donna Johnson) to return into the classroom and she refused, leading Ms. Johnson to react by rough handling the child. Five staff members were interviewed separately today. All staff members stated the child had been experiencing challenging behaviors recently. A parent/teacher conference was held on December 04, 2024, to discuss the child’s behaviors and performance at the program. The child remains enrolled at the program. Smart Start of New Hanover County has also been contacted and are currently working with the staff members on positive behavior guidance. Based on interviews with staff, observations and my investigation, the allegation regarding nurture/care treatment was unsubstantiated. However, a violation regarding rough handling was cited based on reports and information received today. Allegation #2: There is a concern that inappropriate discipline was used. Based on interviews, observations, and my investigation, inappropriate discipline did not take place during the December 02, 2024. Today, all classrooms were visited and concerns with inappropriate discipline was not observed. Based on interviews with staff, observations and my investigation, the allegation regarding inappropriate discipline was unsubstantiated. The following violation was observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. On December 02, 2024,Donna Johnson, long term substitute for NC Pre-K 2, roughly grabbed a child’s arm and led her from the hallway bathroom into the classroom. The child was finished completing toileting routines but refused to follow the teacher's directions to return to the classroom. .1803(a)(1) 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 December 19, 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. Due to the severity of the violations cited, follow-up visits will be conducted. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED REGARDING VIOLATION CITED: "Rough handling" children refers to physically handling a child in a harsh or forceful manner, which is considered inappropriate and potentially abusive, including actions like grabbing, pulling, shoving, or shaking, and is never acceptable in a child care setting; it violates the child's safety and well-being. Rough handling can cause physical discomfort, emotional distress, and can even lead to injuries for the child. Instead, caregivers should always use positive reinforcement and redirection techniques to manage challenging behavior, not physical force. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Reach me at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov with questions/concerns. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history is 98%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. Sanitation Inspection –10/10/2024– Superior classification Fire Inspection – 03/07/2024- Facility was approved for daytime S. Bell, Administrator, was present upon my arrival. Infants in space 1 received care based on individual needs, including diapering, napping and feeding routines. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Children in spaces 2, 3 and 7 were engaged in free play, accessing a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in spaces 4, 5 and 6 were observed during outdoor play. Space 4 is used for NC Pre-K in the morning and school-age in the afternoon. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of waffles, pears and milk. NC Pre-K Requirements Monitoring: The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tool was reviewed. The tool was completed, but the Administrator has not conducted her visit yet. The program follows the New Hanover County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum 5th Addition has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In spaces 1 and 2, several diaper cream permission forms were missing required information including expiration date, dosage, and instrauctions on how to apply cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. A. Batts, hired on May 28, 2024, does not have valid first aid certification on file. .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. A. Batts, hired on May 28, 2024, does not have valid CPR certification on file. .1102(d) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The pink bus used to transport school-age children has an expired registration of August 2024. .1002(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 02, 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 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training must be completed within 90 days of employment. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training must be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Today there were several diaper cream permission forms with missing information in spaces 1 and 2. When diaper cream forms are filled out by parents, you should check that the correct expiration date is noted on the topical ointment permission form and that each line is completed as it pertains to the child. If a parent brings in a diaper cream to replace another diaper cream, a new form must be filled out for that diaper cream. Vehicles used to transport children must always comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. You have one bus with an expired registration. That bus cannot be used to transport children until the registration is valid. REMINDERS: Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times whether or not they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Bottles should be labeled with individual names and labeled correctly daily. Ensure parents are labeling bottles and if they forget, make sure staff members are doing so as soon as possible. Staff members must remain diligent regarding wiping children’s noses and washing hands. At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@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: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star License, issued September 02, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 6 points in Program, and 1 quality point for choosing a Programmatic Option. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history is 98%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status is current and active. Sanitation Inspection –10/10/2024– Superior classification Fire Inspection – 03/07/2024- Facility was approved for daytime S. Bell, Administrator, was present upon my arrival. Infants in space 1 received care based on individual needs, including diapering, napping and feeding routines. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Children in spaces 2, 3 and 7 were engaged in free play, accessing a variety of age-appropriate materials. Children in spaces 4, 5 and 6 were observed during outdoor play. Space 4 is used for NC Pre-K in the morning and school-age in the afternoon. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of waffles, pears and milk. NC Pre-K Requirements Monitoring: The NC Pre-K Monitoring Tool was reviewed. The tool was completed, but the Administrator has not conducted her visit yet. The program follows the New Hanover County School calendar, the length of the day meets requirements, and all staff meet education requirements. The Creative Curriculum 5th Addition has been implemented and the assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold, is in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies Gold by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program and were observed today. All required screenings were completed at the beginning of the year. NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In spaces 1 and 2, several diaper cream permission forms were missing required information including expiration date, dosage, and instrauctions on how to apply cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. A. Batts, hired on May 28, 2024, does not have valid first aid certification on file. .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. A. Batts, hired on May 28, 2024, does not have valid CPR certification on file. .1102(d) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The pink bus used to transport school-age children has an expired registration of August 2024. .1002(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 02, 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 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. 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training must be completed within 90 days of employment. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training must be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Today there were several diaper cream permission forms with missing information in spaces 1 and 2. When diaper cream forms are filled out by parents, you should check that the correct expiration date is noted on the topical ointment permission form and that each line is completed as it pertains to the child. If a parent brings in a diaper cream to replace another diaper cream, a new form must be filled out for that diaper cream. Vehicles used to transport children must always comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. You have one bus with an expired registration. That bus cannot be used to transport children until the registration is valid. REMINDERS: Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times whether or not they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Bottles should be labeled with individual names and labeled correctly daily. Ensure parents are labeling bottles and if they forget, make sure staff members are doing so as soon as possible. Staff members must remain diligent regarding wiping children’s noses and washing hands. At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: JENNIFER GARNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2024 Number Present: 75 Completed Date: 3/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for the facility’s the first temporary time period visit. The facility’s Temporary License was issued March 1, 2024 and is valid through September 1, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 123 children ages 0 to 12 years old; limited to 12 hours of operation; meeting enhanced space and ratios. Restrictions were in compliance today. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled; this program uses High Reach Learning. NC Pre-K program requirements were also monitored. Child Care Consultant April Bosse was present and assisted with today’s visit. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC is current and active. Your last fire drill was completed March 8, 2024 and your last outdoor inspection was completed March 15, 2024. Your last shelter in place drill was completed Marh 15, 2024. As this is a change of ownership a new building, fire and inspections must be completed prior to September 1, 2024. You will need to contact each inspector to request the inspection. Failure to obtain the required approved inspections prior to September 1, 2024 may result in administrative action against your license. You received an approved fire inspection on March 7, 2024; the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center had the following items posted/located in a prominent place in the center for parents and available for me to review: the Temporary License, Safe Arrival and Departure Procedure, transportation, and emergency medical care plan. There are seven (7) approved indoor spaces and three (3) approved outdoor spaces. One hundred and nine-teen (119) children are enrolled and seventy-five (75) children between the ages of zero (0) and five (5) were present today. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in your classrooms. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. All children were appropriately supervised. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants in Space 1 were observed sleeping in appropriate cribs and being fed lunch of sweet potatoes in the highchair. One and Two-year-old children in Space 2 were napping on individual cots with individual linens. The lights were dimmed, and soft music played as caregivers cleaned up lunch and patted children’s backs in a soothing manner. Two- and three-year-old children in Space 3 were sitting at the table for lunch. Caregivers assisted children with cleaning up their plates when they were finished and then assisted in hand washing. After the children washed hands, they laid on their cots to prepare for nap time. Preschool children in Spaces 4, 5, and 7 were sitting at the tables for lunch. Caregivers in these spaces sat with children and were discussing what vegetables and items were on their plates. Space 6 was closed today as the floors are being replaced. Children from this space were combined in Spaces 5 and 3. Lunch served today consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, sweet potatoes, and milk. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring: Space #4 and space #7 are operated as an NC Pre-K classrooms. The NC Pre-K requirements in Section .3000 of the Child Care Rules were monitored for compliance today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Children in this program attend from 8:00am to 2:30pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed on printed progress reports. A Site Monitoring visit was conducted November 17, 2023 by Shannon Smiles, representative of the contracting agency New Hanover County School. Ms. Smiles signed the monitoring tool noting that all requirements were in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One diaper cream in Space 1 was expired and not returned to the parent within 72 hours. .0803(12) One violation was observed today and was corrected during the visit. Staff and children’s records were also reviewed today. You will receive a minimum of two additional unannounced visits during the temporary time period unless your superior sanitation and building inspections are received. 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. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all applicable requirements at all times. If you have any questions, please me at 910-824-1447 or Jennifer.j.garner@dhhs.nc.gov. Facilities must enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program before May 1, 2024 to have your water tested for lead and your building tested for lead and asbestos hazards. State funds for mitigation are available through 2026, however, funds are limited so we recommend enrolling as soon as possible. You can work through the program in the way that works best for your facility. A few tips: • All three section enrollment surveys (lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos) must be completed by May 1, 2024 • Work on the enrollment surveys one section at a time to prevent duplicate data entry • Complete the enrollment for the asbestos section and the lead-based-paint section close together. They have similar questions, and if onsite visits are needed, they can be coordinated across these two program sections. • You can enroll multiple facilities from your dashboard by selecting “Enroll a New Facility”. The information above is from https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, which is also where you enroll in the program. Remember, centers must have their water tested every three years. Family child care homes, as of now, are only required to do it once, and the water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website or let me know if you have specific questions! RATED LICENSE: Today we discussed the two-component rated license process. I clarified that as a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the facility earned 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and infrastructure for parent involvement. The facility earned six points in program for meeting minimum requirements, as well as enhanced space and ratios. The facility earned an average score of 4.93 across their four assessments. The facility earned seven points in education. The facility earned a total of 13 points which is a 5-star license. Your facility is in cohort 1. Your prep year began July 1, 2023 and continues through June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact New Hanover County Smart Start or Region 4 CCR&R for assistance with completion of the self-study component. This is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. Review topics related to the Environment Rating Scales or other quality initiatives. Also, be reminded that you may voluntarily request a reassessment at any time and that NCRLAP outreach assessments are still being offered if you wish to “practice.” You may also wish to contact technical assistance specialists with Smart Start of New Hanover County to help you with mock assessments. Related to education, ensure you are uploading your education. Education Standards: WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. Only official unopened transcripts will be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit, all other documents will be uploaded by the applicant. All staff need to ensure current education information has been submitted to WORKS and they have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position. Your license will not be delayed due to education information not being processed. It typically takes WORKS 4-6 weeks to complete an evaluation. Your license will not be delayed due to education information not being processed. It typically takes WORKS 4-6 weeks to complete an evaluation. 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: Childcare Network #127 Facility ID: 65001092 Consultant: JENNIFER GARNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2024 Number Present: 75 Completed Date: 3/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for the facility’s the first temporary time period visit. The facility’s Temporary License was issued March 1, 2024 and is valid through September 1, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 123 children ages 0 to 12 years old; limited to 12 hours of operation; meeting enhanced space and ratios. Restrictions were in compliance today. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled; this program uses High Reach Learning. NC Pre-K program requirements were also monitored. Child Care Consultant April Bosse was present and assisted with today’s visit. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC is current and active. Your last fire drill was completed March 8, 2024 and your last outdoor inspection was completed March 15, 2024. Your last shelter in place drill was completed Marh 15, 2024. As this is a change of ownership a new building, fire and inspections must be completed prior to September 1, 2024. You will need to contact each inspector to request the inspection. Failure to obtain the required approved inspections prior to September 1, 2024 may result in administrative action against your license. You received an approved fire inspection on March 7, 2024; the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center had the following items posted/located in a prominent place in the center for parents and available for me to review: the Temporary License, Safe Arrival and Departure Procedure, transportation, and emergency medical care plan. There are seven (7) approved indoor spaces and three (3) approved outdoor spaces. One hundred and nine-teen (119) children are enrolled and seventy-five (75) children between the ages of zero (0) and five (5) were present today. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in your classrooms. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. All children were appropriately supervised. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants in Space 1 were observed sleeping in appropriate cribs and being fed lunch of sweet potatoes in the highchair. One and Two-year-old children in Space 2 were napping on individual cots with individual linens. The lights were dimmed, and soft music played as caregivers cleaned up lunch and patted children’s backs in a soothing manner. Two- and three-year-old children in Space 3 were sitting at the table for lunch. Caregivers assisted children with cleaning up their plates when they were finished and then assisted in hand washing. After the children washed hands, they laid on their cots to prepare for nap time. Preschool children in Spaces 4, 5, and 7 were sitting at the tables for lunch. Caregivers in these spaces sat with children and were discussing what vegetables and items were on their plates. Space 6 was closed today as the floors are being replaced. Children from this space were combined in Spaces 5 and 3. Lunch served today consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, sweet potatoes, and milk. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring: Space #4 and space #7 are operated as an NC Pre-K classrooms. The NC Pre-K requirements in Section .3000 of the Child Care Rules were monitored for compliance today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Children in this program attend from 8:00am to 2:30pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Brigance Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold for their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were on file for all NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Evidence of on-going assessments was observed on printed progress reports. A Site Monitoring visit was conducted November 17, 2023 by Shannon Smiles, representative of the contracting agency New Hanover County School. Ms. Smiles signed the monitoring tool noting that all requirements were in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One diaper cream in Space 1 was expired and not returned to the parent within 72 hours. .0803(12) One violation was observed today and was corrected during the visit. Staff and children’s records were also reviewed today. You will receive a minimum of two additional unannounced visits during the temporary time period unless your superior sanitation and building inspections are received. 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. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all applicable requirements at all times. If you have any questions, please me at 910-824-1447 or Jennifer.j.garner@dhhs.nc.gov. Facilities must enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program before May 1, 2024 to have your water tested for lead and your building tested for lead and asbestos hazards. State funds for mitigation are available through 2026, however, funds are limited so we recommend enrolling as soon as possible. You can work through the program in the way that works best for your facility. A few tips: • All three section enrollment surveys (lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos) must be completed by May 1, 2024 • Work on the enrollment surveys one section at a time to prevent duplicate data entry • Complete the enrollment for the asbestos section and the lead-based-paint section close together. They have similar questions, and if onsite visits are needed, they can be coordinated across these two program sections. • You can enroll multiple facilities from your dashboard by selecting “Enroll a New Facility”. The information above is from https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, which is also where you enroll in the program. Remember, centers must have their water tested every three years. Family child care homes, as of now, are only required to do it once, and the water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website or let me know if you have specific questions! RATED LICENSE: Today we discussed the two-component rated license process. I clarified that as a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the facility earned 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and infrastructure for parent involvement. The facility earned six points in program for meeting minimum requirements, as well as enhanced space and ratios. The facility earned an average score of 4.93 across their four assessments. The facility earned seven points in education. The facility earned a total of 13 points which is a 5-star license. Your facility is in cohort 1. Your prep year began July 1, 2023 and continues through June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact New Hanover County Smart Start or Region 4 CCR&R for assistance with completion of the self-study component. This is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. Review topics related to the Environment Rating Scales or other quality initiatives. Also, be reminded that you may voluntarily request a reassessment at any time and that NCRLAP outreach assessments are still being offered if you wish to “practice.” You may also wish to contact technical assistance specialists with Smart Start of New Hanover County to help you with mock assessments. Related to education, ensure you are uploading your education. Education Standards: WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires that the user maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. Only official unopened transcripts will be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit, all other documents will be uploaded by the applicant. All staff need to ensure current education information has been submitted to WORKS and they have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position. Your license will not be delayed due to education information not being processed. It typically takes WORKS 4-6 weeks to complete an evaluation. Your license will not be delayed due to education information not being processed. It typically takes WORKS 4-6 weeks to complete an evaluation. 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