Childcare Network #159

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/24/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 3/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, LaTawnya Kneebone, Director, assisted with the visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. The program was 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025, and the program received a supervisor classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 10, 2026, and the program was approved for day time care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of March 23, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Child Development Schools of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each licensed space with me. Preschool children in space 4 ate breakfast that consisted of cereal, tropical fruit, and milk. Staff had informal conversations with the children while they ate. Children two years of age in space 2 either ate breakfast or engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. The toddlers enrolled in space 3 also participated in free play with dramatic play materials and books. Staff participated in playful banter with a child as he ran to and away from her smiling and laughing. Infants in space 1b were observed drinking bottles or engaged in free play. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Lunch for today consisted of turkey, broccoli, pears, whole grain pasta, cheese sauce, and milk. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twelve staff members employed at this facility. There were two new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two (2) bottles in space 1b were not labeled with the date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 2, string lights with multiple "female gilbert plugs" were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance: String lights are hung all around space 2. These lights had a series of “female gilbert plugs” which allows you to connect multiple strands of lights to one another. You must keep all of these plugs covered just as you would in a regular electrical outlet. Each infant shall be served only formula, breast milk, and bottles labeled with their individual name. Before feeding a bottle to an infant, use name to face recognition to ensure you are giving the correct bottle to the correct child. Today I suggested staff checking all bottles for labeling before they are placed in the refrigerator. Other Information: The facility has completed the training and has entered staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. 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 10, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- no hazards • Asbestos- no hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Choosing a Pathway to the Stars The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition has begun. In October 2025, we completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility has decided to choose Pathway 1 – Program Assessment Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by September 2026. As discussed today, if your application is received prior to September 2026, a rated license visit can be conducted. If the facility chooses to wait until September 2026, a full annual compliance with rated license visit will be conducted. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Reminders: You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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 completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns or Licensing Supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/24/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 3/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, LaTawnya Kneebone, Director, assisted with the visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. The program was 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025, and the program received a supervisor classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 10, 2026, and the program was approved for day time care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of March 23, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Child Development Schools of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each licensed space with me. Preschool children in space 4 ate breakfast that consisted of cereal, tropical fruit, and milk. Staff had informal conversations with the children while they ate. Children two years of age in space 2 either ate breakfast or engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. The toddlers enrolled in space 3 also participated in free play with dramatic play materials and books. Staff participated in playful banter with a child as he ran to and away from her smiling and laughing. Infants in space 1b were observed drinking bottles or engaged in free play. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Lunch for today consisted of turkey, broccoli, pears, whole grain pasta, cheese sauce, and milk. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twelve staff members employed at this facility. There were two new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two (2) bottles in space 1b were not labeled with the date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 2, string lights with multiple "female gilbert plugs" were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance: String lights are hung all around space 2. These lights had a series of “female gilbert plugs” which allows you to connect multiple strands of lights to one another. You must keep all of these plugs covered just as you would in a regular electrical outlet. Each infant shall be served only formula, breast milk, and bottles labeled with their individual name. Before feeding a bottle to an infant, use name to face recognition to ensure you are giving the correct bottle to the correct child. Today I suggested staff checking all bottles for labeling before they are placed in the refrigerator. Other Information: The facility has completed the training and has entered staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. 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 10, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- no hazards • Asbestos- no hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Choosing a Pathway to the Stars The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition has begun. In October 2025, we completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility has decided to choose Pathway 1 – Program Assessment Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by September 2026. As discussed today, if your application is received prior to September 2026, a rated license visit can be conducted. If the facility chooses to wait until September 2026, a full annual compliance with rated license visit will be conducted. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Reminders: You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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 completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns or Licensing Supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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 #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/24/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 3/24/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, LaTawnya Kneebone, Director, assisted with the visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. The program was 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025, and the program received a supervisor classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 10, 2026, and the program was approved for day time care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of March 23, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Child Development Schools of North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each licensed space with me. Preschool children in space 4 ate breakfast that consisted of cereal, tropical fruit, and milk. Staff had informal conversations with the children while they ate. Children two years of age in space 2 either ate breakfast or engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. The toddlers enrolled in space 3 also participated in free play with dramatic play materials and books. Staff participated in playful banter with a child as he ran to and away from her smiling and laughing. Infants in space 1b were observed drinking bottles or engaged in free play. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Lunch for today consisted of turkey, broccoli, pears, whole grain pasta, cheese sauce, and milk. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twelve staff members employed at this facility. There were two new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two (2) bottles in space 1b were not labeled with the date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 2, string lights with multiple "female gilbert plugs" were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance: String lights are hung all around space 2. These lights had a series of “female gilbert plugs” which allows you to connect multiple strands of lights to one another. You must keep all of these plugs covered just as you would in a regular electrical outlet. Each infant shall be served only formula, breast milk, and bottles labeled with their individual name. Before feeding a bottle to an infant, use name to face recognition to ensure you are giving the correct bottle to the correct child. Today I suggested staff checking all bottles for labeling before they are placed in the refrigerator. Other Information: The facility has completed the training and has entered staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. 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 10, 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- no hazards • Asbestos- no hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Choosing a Pathway to the Stars The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition has begun. In October 2025, we completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility has decided to choose Pathway 1 – Program Assessment Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by September 2026. As discussed today, if your application is received prior to September 2026, a rated license visit can be conducted. If the facility chooses to wait until September 2026, a full annual compliance with rated license visit will be conducted. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Reminders: You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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 completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns or Licensing Supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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 #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/6/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 10/6/2025 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: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tawny Kneebone, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. The program was 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. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 96%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Child Development Schools North Carolina LLC, was listed as current- active. The restrictions for their license were in compliance. Fifty-two (52) children are enrolled and thirty-four (34) children ages 1-5 were present today. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all approved spaces were monitored for compliance. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Staff were engaged in free play with children in the dramatic play area, reading books, and assisting in routine care needs such as bottle feedings and toileting/diapering. One new staff member has been hired, and all required paperwork was observed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. Today Ms. Kneebone and I discussed their Pathways to Stars. The program plans to move forward with Pathway 1 - Program Assessment. Today we discussed next steps and that documentation is included in the packet for today. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit. 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. Leftover diaper cream from August 2025 was observed in space 2. .0803(12) 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. Since the violation was corrected during the visit a compliance letter is not due at this time. Technical Assistance: When no longer needed by the child, or when the child withdraws from the program, all medications should be returned to the child’s parent/guardian or disposed of after an attempt to reach parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment. Today we discussed having an administrator check all medication boxes once a month to ensure all leftover medications are sent home after the course of the treatment. Reminders: Fire inspections must be mailed to me within 7 days of completion. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed - 10/10/23 • Lead-Based Paint - 08/05/24 - no hazards were observed • Asbestos - 07/08/24 - no hazards were observed Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Be reminded that you have five (5) business days from the date of hire/termination to add/remove staff from the portal. The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launched in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Licensed child care facilities are now able to participate in MCCYN-PLUS based on their star rating. If you are interested in participating in the military fee assistance program, please visit: https://www.childcareaware.org/feeassistancerespite/feeassistancerespiteproviders/feeassistance/ to review the application process. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments had ended and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are here. We discussed in detail the next steps that need to be taken to ensure success. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards and to plan training your staff on the new assessment tools since the new Environment Rating Scales – Third Editions are being used for the infant/toddler and preschool assessments. The SACERS-U is still being used for school agers. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): As of February 1, 2025, the new and improved Environment Rating Scales – Third Additions will be implemented. Today we discussed the purchase of the new tools, training opportunities, and the NCRLAP website. Please visit www.ncrlap.org for more information and start training your staff now on this new tool! Outreach assessments on the new tools are available now. Outreach assessment not only will give you a baseline of your current quality, they can also be used for your 3 month self-study and assist you in achieving higher stars. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions and/or 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 #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/6/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 10/6/2025 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: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tawny Kneebone, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. The program was 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. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 96%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Child Development Schools North Carolina LLC, was listed as current- active. The restrictions for their license were in compliance. Fifty-two (52) children are enrolled and thirty-four (34) children ages 1-5 were present today. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all approved spaces were monitored for compliance. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Staff were engaged in free play with children in the dramatic play area, reading books, and assisting in routine care needs such as bottle feedings and toileting/diapering. One new staff member has been hired, and all required paperwork was observed. Fire and sanitation inspections remain current. Today Ms. Kneebone and I discussed their Pathways to Stars. The program plans to move forward with Pathway 1 - Program Assessment. Today we discussed next steps and that documentation is included in the packet for today. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit. 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. Leftover diaper cream from August 2025 was observed in space 2. .0803(12) 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. Since the violation was corrected during the visit a compliance letter is not due at this time. Technical Assistance: When no longer needed by the child, or when the child withdraws from the program, all medications should be returned to the child’s parent/guardian or disposed of after an attempt to reach parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment. Today we discussed having an administrator check all medication boxes once a month to ensure all leftover medications are sent home after the course of the treatment. Reminders: Fire inspections must be mailed to me within 7 days of completion. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed - 10/10/23 • Lead-Based Paint - 08/05/24 - no hazards were observed • Asbestos - 07/08/24 - no hazards were observed Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Be reminded that you have five (5) business days from the date of hire/termination to add/remove staff from the portal. The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launched in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Licensed child care facilities are now able to participate in MCCYN-PLUS based on their star rating. If you are interested in participating in the military fee assistance program, please visit: https://www.childcareaware.org/feeassistancerespite/feeassistancerespiteproviders/feeassistance/ to review the application process. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments had ended and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are here. We discussed in detail the next steps that need to be taken to ensure success. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards and to plan training your staff on the new assessment tools since the new Environment Rating Scales – Third Editions are being used for the infant/toddler and preschool assessments. The SACERS-U is still being used for school agers. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): As of February 1, 2025, the new and improved Environment Rating Scales – Third Additions will be implemented. Today we discussed the purchase of the new tools, training opportunities, and the NCRLAP website. Please visit www.ncrlap.org for more information and start training your staff now on this new tool! Outreach assessments on the new tools are available now. Outreach assessment not only will give you a baseline of your current quality, they can also be used for your 3 month self-study and assist you in achieving higher stars. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions and/or 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 09.2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-300L Visit Date: 9/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 9/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 96%. LaTawnya Kneebone, Director, was present and assisted with the investigation. There were fifty-five (55) children enrolled and forty-two (42) children ranging in age from infants to five-year-olds. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained all required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. Children were observed resting on individualized cots/mat, lights off, and quiet music played in the background: Space 1 – 1:6 (infants) Space 2 – 1:12 (two year olds) Space 3 – 1:5 (one year olds) Space 5 - 1:11 (three year olds) Space 7 - 1:9 (three/four year olds) The allegations were reviewed with you and two (2) other staff members. You were all given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. The facility does have surveillance cameras; however, they are live feed only. Allegation 1: There is a concern that a staff member is working with a disqualification letter. *The administrator was interviewed today and reported Kourtney Caldwell as being employed and currently working at the program. The staff member initially provided a qualifying letter upon being hired (August 26, 2025); however, she failed to notify the facility of her pending charges. I interviewed Ms. Caldwell today and she stated that she was aware she needed to submit a response to our agency and failed to do so. I explained to Ms. Caldwell that her failing to submit a response to our agency resulted in an immediate disqualification and she was no longer permitted to work in child care and must leave immediately. Ms. Caldwell gathered her belonging and left the premises. Based on the observation, investigation, and staff report, the allegation was confirmed. Violations were not observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1802 The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member. A staff member who has pending charges did not notify the operator of these charges within 5 business day or before returning to work. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(m) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 7, 2025, must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: 10A NCAC 09.2703 (m) Operators, as defined by G.S. 110-86(7), shall include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. All child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who have incurred any pending charges, indictments, or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the Division shall notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator shall notify the Division of any such pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified. **Today we discussed reviewing this rule with staff at your next staff meeting. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-86 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-300L Visit Date: 9/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 9/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 96%. LaTawnya Kneebone, Director, was present and assisted with the investigation. There were fifty-five (55) children enrolled and forty-two (42) children ranging in age from infants to five-year-olds. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained all required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. Children were observed resting on individualized cots/mat, lights off, and quiet music played in the background: Space 1 – 1:6 (infants) Space 2 – 1:12 (two year olds) Space 3 – 1:5 (one year olds) Space 5 - 1:11 (three year olds) Space 7 - 1:9 (three/four year olds) The allegations were reviewed with you and two (2) other staff members. You were all given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. The facility does have surveillance cameras; however, they are live feed only. Allegation 1: There is a concern that a staff member is working with a disqualification letter. *The administrator was interviewed today and reported Kourtney Caldwell as being employed and currently working at the program. The staff member initially provided a qualifying letter upon being hired (August 26, 2025); however, she failed to notify the facility of her pending charges. I interviewed Ms. Caldwell today and she stated that she was aware she needed to submit a response to our agency and failed to do so. I explained to Ms. Caldwell that her failing to submit a response to our agency resulted in an immediate disqualification and she was no longer permitted to work in child care and must leave immediately. Ms. Caldwell gathered her belonging and left the premises. Based on the observation, investigation, and staff report, the allegation was confirmed. Violations were not observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1802 The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member. A staff member who has pending charges did not notify the operator of these charges within 5 business day or before returning to work. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(m) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 7, 2025, must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: 10A NCAC 09.2703 (m) Operators, as defined by G.S. 110-86(7), shall include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. All child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who have incurred any pending charges, indictments, or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the Division shall notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator shall notify the Division of any such pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified. **Today we discussed reviewing this rule with staff at your next staff meeting. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-300L Visit Date: 9/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 9/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 96%. LaTawnya Kneebone, Director, was present and assisted with the investigation. There were fifty-five (55) children enrolled and forty-two (42) children ranging in age from infants to five-year-olds. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained all required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. Children were observed resting on individualized cots/mat, lights off, and quiet music played in the background: Space 1 – 1:6 (infants) Space 2 – 1:12 (two year olds) Space 3 – 1:5 (one year olds) Space 5 - 1:11 (three year olds) Space 7 - 1:9 (three/four year olds) The allegations were reviewed with you and two (2) other staff members. You were all given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. The facility does have surveillance cameras; however, they are live feed only. Allegation 1: There is a concern that a staff member is working with a disqualification letter. *The administrator was interviewed today and reported Kourtney Caldwell as being employed and currently working at the program. The staff member initially provided a qualifying letter upon being hired (August 26, 2025); however, she failed to notify the facility of her pending charges. I interviewed Ms. Caldwell today and she stated that she was aware she needed to submit a response to our agency and failed to do so. I explained to Ms. Caldwell that her failing to submit a response to our agency resulted in an immediate disqualification and she was no longer permitted to work in child care and must leave immediately. Ms. Caldwell gathered her belonging and left the premises. Based on the observation, investigation, and staff report, the allegation was confirmed. Violations were not observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1802 The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member. A staff member who has pending charges did not notify the operator of these charges within 5 business day or before returning to work. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(m) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 7, 2025, must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: 10A NCAC 09.2703 (m) Operators, as defined by G.S. 110-86(7), shall include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. All child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who have incurred any pending charges, indictments, or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the Division shall notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator shall notify the Division of any such pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified. **Today we discussed reviewing this rule with staff at your next staff meeting. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-300L Visit Date: 9/23/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 9/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 96%. LaTawnya Kneebone, Director, was present and assisted with the investigation. There were fifty-five (55) children enrolled and forty-two (42) children ranging in age from infants to five-year-olds. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained all required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children. Children were observed resting on individualized cots/mat, lights off, and quiet music played in the background: Space 1 – 1:6 (infants) Space 2 – 1:12 (two year olds) Space 3 – 1:5 (one year olds) Space 5 - 1:11 (three year olds) Space 7 - 1:9 (three/four year olds) The allegations were reviewed with you and two (2) other staff members. You were all given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation. The facility does have surveillance cameras; however, they are live feed only. Allegation 1: There is a concern that a staff member is working with a disqualification letter. *The administrator was interviewed today and reported Kourtney Caldwell as being employed and currently working at the program. The staff member initially provided a qualifying letter upon being hired (August 26, 2025); however, she failed to notify the facility of her pending charges. I interviewed Ms. Caldwell today and she stated that she was aware she needed to submit a response to our agency and failed to do so. I explained to Ms. Caldwell that her failing to submit a response to our agency resulted in an immediate disqualification and she was no longer permitted to work in child care and must leave immediately. Ms. Caldwell gathered her belonging and left the premises. Based on the observation, investigation, and staff report, the allegation was confirmed. Violations were not observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1802 The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member. A staff member who has pending charges did not notify the operator of these charges within 5 business day or before returning to work. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(m) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 7, 2025, must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: 10A NCAC 09.2703 (m) Operators, as defined by G.S. 110-86(7), shall include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. All child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who have incurred any pending charges, indictments, or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the Division shall notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator shall notify the Division of any such pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified. **Today we discussed reviewing this rule with staff at your next staff meeting. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: ALLISON DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-214A Visit Date: 6/23/2025 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 6/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with LaTawnya Kneebone, Administrator, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On June 20, 2025, after sustaining serious head trauma and following the onset of symptoms, staff members placed a four-month-old child at additional risk of harm when the child was clearly in acute distress and staff failed to contact 911 for emergency medical services, which delayed diagnosis and treatment of the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. On June 20, 2025, staff members failed to contact 911 for emergency medical services when a child was clearly in acute distress. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 20, 2025, a four-month-old child sustained serious head trauma as a result of physical abuse. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at Allison Davis, Investigations Consultant, allison.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-800-0079 or Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: ALLISON DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-214A Visit Date: 6/23/2025 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 6/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with LaTawnya Kneebone, Administrator, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On June 20, 2025, after sustaining serious head trauma and following the onset of symptoms, staff members placed a four-month-old child at additional risk of harm when the child was clearly in acute distress and staff failed to contact 911 for emergency medical services, which delayed diagnosis and treatment of the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. On June 20, 2025, staff members failed to contact 911 for emergency medical services when a child was clearly in acute distress. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 20, 2025, a four-month-old child sustained serious head trauma as a result of physical abuse. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at Allison Davis, Investigations Consultant, allison.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-800-0079 or Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: ALLISON DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-214A Visit Date: 6/23/2025 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 6/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with LaTawnya Kneebone, Administrator, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On June 20, 2025, after sustaining serious head trauma and following the onset of symptoms, staff members placed a four-month-old child at additional risk of harm when the child was clearly in acute distress and staff failed to contact 911 for emergency medical services, which delayed diagnosis and treatment of the child. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 873 Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. On June 20, 2025, staff members failed to contact 911 for emergency medical services when a child was clearly in acute distress. 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 20, 2025, a four-month-old child sustained serious head trauma as a result of physical abuse. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. GS 110-105.6(a) You may contact me at Allison Davis, Investigations Consultant, allison.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-800-0079 or Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #159 Facility ID: 65001101 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Tawny Kneebone, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued September 13, 2024, earning 6 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and 1 quality point. The program was 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 is the first annual compliance visit after the change of ownership that occurred May 1, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed December 11, 2024, with an “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 22, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the 18-month compliance history score was 100%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC was listed as current- active. All licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored for compliance. Children enrolled in spaces 1a, 2, 3a, and 4-6 were observed in free play indoors and outdoors. Current activity plans were posted and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. Evidence of activities listed on activity plans were observed in each space. Proper handwashing was observed upon arrival and after toileting/diapering routines. Informal conversations were observed between staff and children. Lunch scheduled for today was turkey with gravy, brown rice, peas, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The window in space 2 was open without the screen pulled down to prevent the entrance of flying pests. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 1b, a mop reservoir with Mr. Clean in it was stored on a high shelf rather than in locked storage. .2820(b) 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. Leftover sunscreen in space 6 was not returned to the parent or discarded after the course of the treatment. .0803(12) 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. Technical Assistance: Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration do a walk through each morning to ensure all items are stowed correctly. Reminders: C. Russell must complete 1 on-going training hour by May 1, 2025. You must email me completion of this training to avoid a future violation. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to the timelines discussed previously; however, you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on the new assessment tools if you are interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. I will share more information as I am able. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): As of February 1, 2025, the new and improved Environment Rating Scales – Third Additions will be implemented. Today we discussed the purchase of the new tools, training opportunities, and the NCRLAP website. Please visit www.ncrlap.org for more information and start training your staff now on this new tool! Outreach assessments on the new tools are available now. The visit summary was reviewed with you, signed, and a copy left with you. If you need any assistance, please reach out to me, April Lester, Child Care Consultant, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0954. 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