Childcare Network #83

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #83 Facility ID: 65001102 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Carolyn Woodstock, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued November 2, 2024, earning 7 points in the education component, 5 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 a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 6, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% as of April 22, 2025. 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 were observed in free play in spaces 1, 4, 6, 7, and 10. 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 before, after meals, and after toileting. Informal conversations were observed between staff and children. Lunch scheduled for today was chicken patty, sweet potatoes, applesauce, whole grain bun, and milk. The NC Pre-Kindergarten Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The tool has been completed by the contract administrator. 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 for Preschool, 6th Edition, has been implemented and the assessment tool, GOLD, Teaching Strategies are all in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled through the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies, GOLD by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program. The facility uses the developmental screening tool, Brigance Early Childhood Screen III (3-5 Years). NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. An electrical cord to a dehumidifier in space 6 was accessible to infants. The dehumidifier was removed during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 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. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed electrical cords not being accessible to infants and toddlers. You have been using dehumidifiers in some classrooms to help with moisture. I suggest you use them overnight and/or during the weekends when children are not in care. Reminder: Space 8 and Space 9 do not have a direct exit to the outside; however, operable windows have been installed. Therefore, children over 2.5 years of age may be enrolled. With that being said, a new building inspection will need to be completed, and I must approve those spaces for care before they are used. All children under 2.5 years of age must be in a space with a direct exit to the outside. This is a building code requirement and a restriction on your permit. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #83 Facility ID: 65001102 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Carolyn Woodstock, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued November 2, 2024, earning 7 points in the education component, 5 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 a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 6, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% as of April 22, 2025. 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 were observed in free play in spaces 1, 4, 6, 7, and 10. 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 before, after meals, and after toileting. Informal conversations were observed between staff and children. Lunch scheduled for today was chicken patty, sweet potatoes, applesauce, whole grain bun, and milk. The NC Pre-Kindergarten Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The tool has been completed by the contract administrator. 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 for Preschool, 6th Edition, has been implemented and the assessment tool, GOLD, Teaching Strategies are all in place. Three formal assessments with parent conferences are scheduled through the school year. Portfolios are maintained on Teacher Strategies, GOLD by taking pictures of the children’s work and uploading them to the program. The facility uses the developmental screening tool, Brigance Early Childhood Screen III (3-5 Years). NC Pre-K requirements were met today. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. An electrical cord to a dehumidifier in space 6 was accessible to infants. The dehumidifier was removed during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 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. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed electrical cords not being accessible to infants and toddlers. You have been using dehumidifiers in some classrooms to help with moisture. I suggest you use them overnight and/or during the weekends when children are not in care. Reminder: Space 8 and Space 9 do not have a direct exit to the outside; however, operable windows have been installed. Therefore, children over 2.5 years of age may be enrolled. With that being said, a new building inspection will need to be completed, and I must approve those spaces for care before they are used. All children under 2.5 years of age must be in a space with a direct exit to the outside. This is a building code requirement and a restriction on your permit. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #83 Facility ID: 65001102 Consultant: JENNIFER GARNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 7/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. Today’s visit was completed in conjunction with a complaint visit. The facility’s Temporary License was issued May 1, 2024 and is valid through November 1, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 199 children ages 0 to 12 years old; no cooking in building 2; no children under 3 year old in building 2; meeting enhanced space and ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. Administrator Carolyn Woodcock was present and available for consultation. The status of the corporation which owns the facility, Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC, was verified as current and active with the NC Secretary of State’s office. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 98% As this is a change of ownership, a new building, fire and inspections must be completed prior to November 1, 2024. A fire inspection was competed May 7, 2024; the facility was approved for daytime care only. A superior sanitation inspection with 15 demerits was earned on June 20, 2024. Today you stated you have had an HVAC inspection, and your plumbing inspection as part of your building inspection. An electrical inspection was started however items need to be addressed to receive a “yes” for item 28 on the continued use building inspection form. Failure to obtain an approved building inspection prior to November 1, 2024, may result in administrative action against your license. Ninety-two children enrolled; fifty-nine children, ranging in age from 0-10 years old were present today. There are thirteen spaces; eight spaces were in use today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Daily schedules and activity plans were posted and current in each classroom. In space 2, one infant was trying to fall asleep in a crib. One infant was finishing breakfast which consisted of a whole grain banana muffin, peaches and milk. Three infants were on the floor playing with various age-appropriate toys and materials. Infant feeding charts were current and up to date and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Toddlers were observed outside on the fenced in playground. They were climbing under the climbing structure, sliding and throwing mulch like confetti. Preschool and school-age children were observed in their classrooms during free play. Children were sorting bears by size and color, stacking cups, building with blocks, making bugs, building with magnetic color shapes, drawing, cutting paper, dancing, reading and working on puzzles. Lunch was served today was beef patty with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges, whole wheat breadstick, and milk. After lunch, children washed their hands and completed personal care routines then retired to their cots to rest. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In classrooms used by preschool aged children, materials were not in sufficient quantity in blocks, dramatic play and art to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. .0510(d)(1) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken plastic blocks and torn books were not removed from the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Two violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. One or before August 9, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Submit information to: Jennifer.j.garner@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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: A violation was documented related to activity areas. All preschool and school age activity areas shall have materials and equipment in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Materials were lacking in blocks, dramatic play and art. You stated you were aware materials were needed and were purchasing materials for one classroom at a time. All classrooms must contain all required materials at all times. Consider relocating materials from spaces not in use to spaces that are in use. Discard broken and materials in poor repair. Remind staff to immediately remove broken toys and materials. Ask staff to notify administration of broken toy, missing items and items in poor repair so they may be replaced promptly. RATED LICENSE: As this is 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 five points in program for meeting minimum requirements, as well as enhanced space and ratios. The facility earned an average score of 4.95 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. 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 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 new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Education Standards: All staff need to ensure current education information has been submitted to WORKS and they have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position. It typically takes WORKS 4-6 weeks to complete an evaluation. Results of the facility’s three-year lead in water testing were reviewed today via www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org; no concerns were noted. According to www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org, there are no asbestos nor lead paint concerns. Natural Learning Initiative (NLI): Did You Know Outdoor Time… • Supports gross motor skills • Encourages healthy eating • Improves eyesight • Promotes cognitive development • Improves academic performance • Lessens ADHD symptoms • Promotes self-confidence • Reduces stress • May boost immune system FOR 25 YEARS the Natural Learning Initiative (NLI) has applied community-based, equity-driven design thinking to creating healthy natural play and learning environments, where all children and their families can thrive, learn healthy life habits, and set in motion a life course of peace and love for nature. NLI offers services from professional development to design implementation. Visit https://naturalearning.org/greendesk/ for a full list of resources for teachers and administrators. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Once all approved inspections have been received your rated license will be issued. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-824-1447 or Jennifer.j.garner@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 #83 Facility ID: 65001102 Consultant: JENNIFER GARNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 7/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. Today’s visit was completed in conjunction with a complaint visit. The facility’s Temporary License was issued May 1, 2024 and is valid through November 1, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 199 children ages 0 to 12 years old; no cooking in building 2; no children under 3 year old in building 2; meeting enhanced space and ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. Administrator Carolyn Woodcock was present and available for consultation. The status of the corporation which owns the facility, Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC, was verified as current and active with the NC Secretary of State’s office. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 98% As this is a change of ownership, a new building, fire and inspections must be completed prior to November 1, 2024. A fire inspection was competed May 7, 2024; the facility was approved for daytime care only. A superior sanitation inspection with 15 demerits was earned on June 20, 2024. Today you stated you have had an HVAC inspection, and your plumbing inspection as part of your building inspection. An electrical inspection was started however items need to be addressed to receive a “yes” for item 28 on the continued use building inspection form. Failure to obtain an approved building inspection prior to November 1, 2024, may result in administrative action against your license. Ninety-two children enrolled; fifty-nine children, ranging in age from 0-10 years old were present today. There are thirteen spaces; eight spaces were in use today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Daily schedules and activity plans were posted and current in each classroom. In space 2, one infant was trying to fall asleep in a crib. One infant was finishing breakfast which consisted of a whole grain banana muffin, peaches and milk. Three infants were on the floor playing with various age-appropriate toys and materials. Infant feeding charts were current and up to date and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Toddlers were observed outside on the fenced in playground. They were climbing under the climbing structure, sliding and throwing mulch like confetti. Preschool and school-age children were observed in their classrooms during free play. Children were sorting bears by size and color, stacking cups, building with blocks, making bugs, building with magnetic color shapes, drawing, cutting paper, dancing, reading and working on puzzles. Lunch was served today was beef patty with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges, whole wheat breadstick, and milk. After lunch, children washed their hands and completed personal care routines then retired to their cots to rest. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In classrooms used by preschool aged children, materials were not in sufficient quantity in blocks, dramatic play and art to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. .0510(d)(1) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken plastic blocks and torn books were not removed from the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Two violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. One or before August 9, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Submit information to: Jennifer.j.garner@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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: A violation was documented related to activity areas. All preschool and school age activity areas shall have materials and equipment in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Materials were lacking in blocks, dramatic play and art. You stated you were aware materials were needed and were purchasing materials for one classroom at a time. All classrooms must contain all required materials at all times. Consider relocating materials from spaces not in use to spaces that are in use. Discard broken and materials in poor repair. Remind staff to immediately remove broken toys and materials. Ask staff to notify administration of broken toy, missing items and items in poor repair so they may be replaced promptly. RATED LICENSE: As this is 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 five points in program for meeting minimum requirements, as well as enhanced space and ratios. The facility earned an average score of 4.95 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. 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 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 new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Education Standards: All staff need to ensure current education information has been submitted to WORKS and they have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position. It typically takes WORKS 4-6 weeks to complete an evaluation. Results of the facility’s three-year lead in water testing were reviewed today via www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org; no concerns were noted. According to www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org, there are no asbestos nor lead paint concerns. Natural Learning Initiative (NLI): Did You Know Outdoor Time… • Supports gross motor skills • Encourages healthy eating • Improves eyesight • Promotes cognitive development • Improves academic performance • Lessens ADHD symptoms • Promotes self-confidence • Reduces stress • May boost immune system FOR 25 YEARS the Natural Learning Initiative (NLI) has applied community-based, equity-driven design thinking to creating healthy natural play and learning environments, where all children and their families can thrive, learn healthy life habits, and set in motion a life course of peace and love for nature. NLI offers services from professional development to design implementation. Visit https://naturalearning.org/greendesk/ for a full list of resources for teachers and administrators. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Once all approved inspections have been received your rated license will be issued. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-824-1447 or Jennifer.j.garner@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 #83 Facility ID: 65001102 Consultant: JENNIFER GARNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 May 1, 2024 and is valid through November 1, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 199 children ages 0 to 12 years old; no cooking in building 2; no children under 3 year old in building 2; meeting enhanced space and ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. 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. Administrator Carolyn Woodstock and assistant administrator Milissa Gainey-Bannerman were available for consultation. Sonia Martin, USDA Compliance officer with Childcare Network completed an audit during our visit. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Child Development Schools Noth Carolina, LLC is current and active. Your last fire drill was completed May 17, 2024 and your last outdoor inspection was completed May 16, 2024. As this is a change of ownership a new building, fire and inspections must be completed prior to November 1, 2024. You will need to request your building and sanitation inspections through the COAST portal. Failure to obtain the required approved inspections prior to November 1, 2024 may result in administrative action against your license. Your fire inspection was completed May 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. Thirteen spaces are approved for use. Forty-nine children ages 0-5 years old were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. All outdoor spaces were measured today, and outdoor space calculations were updated. Daily schedules and activity plans were posted in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts were current and up to date and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Infants in Spaces 8 and 9 were asleep in individual cribs, being held by caregivers and exploring the environment with rattles, books, and mirrors. One year old children in Space 6 were engaged in activity areas with interlocking blocks, dressing up in costumes, and building with soft blocks. Two-year-old children in Space 1 were transitioning from inside to outside. Outside children engaged in climbing and sliding and rolling small hula hoops. Preschool children in Space 5 were engaged outside in the learning environment with basketballs, digging, and climbing on the structure. Children in Space 6 and Space 7 were outside in the outdoor play area sliding on small slides, looking at the watermelons and cucumbers growing, pretending to cook, and kicking a ball. Preschool children in Space 8 were engaged in activity areas building with blocks, tracing letters, and getting cleaned up to go outside. Breakfast served today consisted of oranges, cheese omelet, hashbrowns and milk. Lunch served today consisted of barbeque chicken with rolls, mixed vegetables, pears, and milk. As we discussed today space 8 and space 9 do not have a direct exit to the outside nor do they have operable windows. Infants are currently enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. All children under 2.5 years of age must be in a space with a direct exit to the outside. This is a building code requirement and a restriction on your permit. All children under 2.5 years old must immediately be moved to spaces with a direct exit to the outside. A follow-up visit will be made to monitor the spaces once relocated. Currently space 2 is not in use. The space has one sink. We discussed relocating infants to space 2. You would need to create and submit an evacuation plan as the space does not have a ramp to the outside therefore your evacuation cribs would not be utilized during evacuations. We also discussed having the kitchen staff do all food preparation including bottle warming. The facility has an intercom system and walkie-talkies they could use to request a bottle or baby food. As the space only has one sink, staff would need to be vigilant with sanitizing between uses. We also discussed relocating infants to space 5 as well. Space 5 also only has one sink. The space is larger with a capacity of 21 children. You inquired about dividing the space. If you choose to divide the space, I highly recommend you divide the space using furniture. Remember to leave an opening so both spaces would have unobstructed access to the outside direct exit. As the space only has once sink, you will need a plan for how you are going to ensure supervision and ensure staff/child ratios during diapering and handwashing. Space 13 in building 2 does not have a direct exit to the outside nor does it have operable windows. As space 12 is not currently in use, you are going to relocate children enrolled in space 13 to space 12 immediately. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring: Currently space 4 and space 5 are operated as 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. 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 NC Pre-K staff information was verified in the NC Pre-K Plan and all required staff members meet requirements. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) have not ever been completed for the NC Pre-K classroom. The facility is aware the classroom must earn a score of at least 5.0 on the ECERS-R when the next rated license reassessment is conducted. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. Infants are enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. These spaces do not have a direct exit to the outside. A restriction on the permit requires all children less than 2.5 years old be in a space with a direct exit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 The above violation was observed today and must be corrected immediately. Send your compliance letter to me by Friday June 7, 2024. Your compliance letter should clearly state how the violation has been corrected as well as a plan to ensure this violation is not cited in the future. If you submit your compliance letter electronically, it will need to be submitted via the email address on file with our agency. 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 contact your consultant Jennifer Garner at 910-824-1447 or Jennifer.j.garner@dhhs.nc.gov. Technical assistance: Today there were eight buses in the parking lot. You stated that only two buses are in use at the time. All buses were equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Two buses that are not in use, the pink bus and the blue bus did not have updated tags on them. You stated today that both buses have been updated and you are currently waiting for the updated tags to be mailed to you. We discussed ensuring that you did not use these buses as emergency buses when one of your buses is not working until the new tags come in the mail and are placed on the buses. Today we discussed supervision of children while they are in the restroom and need assistance. Today the caregiver in Space 3 was helping a child change their pull-up in the restroom that is in the classroom. She was sitting sideways so that she could see the children in classroom and assist the child in the restroom at the same time. Supervision of all children was observed during this time. Today we had a conversation about what procedures administration has in place to assure that if a caregiver needs assistance in one a situation where they are working alone and may have to turn their backs to children to assist a child in the restroom. You stated that you plan to have an extra teacher assist in this classroom and other rooms as often as you are able and especially during diapering or transition times. You stated you also have a call system in place where a caregiver can call for assistance if it is needed. RATED LICENSE: As this is 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 five points in program for meeting minimum requirements, as well as enhanced space and ratios. The facility earned an average score of 4.95 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. You are not currently planning to request a practice ERS assessment. 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

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #83 Facility ID: 65001102 Consultant: JENNIFER GARNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 May 1, 2024 and is valid through November 1, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 199 children ages 0 to 12 years old; no cooking in building 2; no children under 3 year old in building 2; meeting enhanced space and ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. 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. Administrator Carolyn Woodstock and assistant administrator Milissa Gainey-Bannerman were available for consultation. Sonia Martin, USDA Compliance officer with Childcare Network completed an audit during our visit. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Child Development Schools Noth Carolina, LLC is current and active. Your last fire drill was completed May 17, 2024 and your last outdoor inspection was completed May 16, 2024. As this is a change of ownership a new building, fire and inspections must be completed prior to November 1, 2024. You will need to request your building and sanitation inspections through the COAST portal. Failure to obtain the required approved inspections prior to November 1, 2024 may result in administrative action against your license. Your fire inspection was completed May 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. Thirteen spaces are approved for use. Forty-nine children ages 0-5 years old were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. All outdoor spaces were measured today, and outdoor space calculations were updated. Daily schedules and activity plans were posted in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts were current and up to date and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Infants in Spaces 8 and 9 were asleep in individual cribs, being held by caregivers and exploring the environment with rattles, books, and mirrors. One year old children in Space 6 were engaged in activity areas with interlocking blocks, dressing up in costumes, and building with soft blocks. Two-year-old children in Space 1 were transitioning from inside to outside. Outside children engaged in climbing and sliding and rolling small hula hoops. Preschool children in Space 5 were engaged outside in the learning environment with basketballs, digging, and climbing on the structure. Children in Space 6 and Space 7 were outside in the outdoor play area sliding on small slides, looking at the watermelons and cucumbers growing, pretending to cook, and kicking a ball. Preschool children in Space 8 were engaged in activity areas building with blocks, tracing letters, and getting cleaned up to go outside. Breakfast served today consisted of oranges, cheese omelet, hashbrowns and milk. Lunch served today consisted of barbeque chicken with rolls, mixed vegetables, pears, and milk. As we discussed today space 8 and space 9 do not have a direct exit to the outside nor do they have operable windows. Infants are currently enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. All children under 2.5 years of age must be in a space with a direct exit to the outside. This is a building code requirement and a restriction on your permit. All children under 2.5 years old must immediately be moved to spaces with a direct exit to the outside. A follow-up visit will be made to monitor the spaces once relocated. Currently space 2 is not in use. The space has one sink. We discussed relocating infants to space 2. You would need to create and submit an evacuation plan as the space does not have a ramp to the outside therefore your evacuation cribs would not be utilized during evacuations. We also discussed having the kitchen staff do all food preparation including bottle warming. The facility has an intercom system and walkie-talkies they could use to request a bottle or baby food. As the space only has one sink, staff would need to be vigilant with sanitizing between uses. We also discussed relocating infants to space 5 as well. Space 5 also only has one sink. The space is larger with a capacity of 21 children. You inquired about dividing the space. If you choose to divide the space, I highly recommend you divide the space using furniture. Remember to leave an opening so both spaces would have unobstructed access to the outside direct exit. As the space only has once sink, you will need a plan for how you are going to ensure supervision and ensure staff/child ratios during diapering and handwashing. Space 13 in building 2 does not have a direct exit to the outside nor does it have operable windows. As space 12 is not currently in use, you are going to relocate children enrolled in space 13 to space 12 immediately. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring: Currently space 4 and space 5 are operated as 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. 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 NC Pre-K staff information was verified in the NC Pre-K Plan and all required staff members meet requirements. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) have not ever been completed for the NC Pre-K classroom. The facility is aware the classroom must earn a score of at least 5.0 on the ECERS-R when the next rated license reassessment is conducted. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. Infants are enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. These spaces do not have a direct exit to the outside. A restriction on the permit requires all children less than 2.5 years old be in a space with a direct exit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 The above violation was observed today and must be corrected immediately. Send your compliance letter to me by Friday June 7, 2024. Your compliance letter should clearly state how the violation has been corrected as well as a plan to ensure this violation is not cited in the future. If you submit your compliance letter electronically, it will need to be submitted via the email address on file with our agency. 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 contact your consultant Jennifer Garner at 910-824-1447 or Jennifer.j.garner@dhhs.nc.gov. Technical assistance: Today there were eight buses in the parking lot. You stated that only two buses are in use at the time. All buses were equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Two buses that are not in use, the pink bus and the blue bus did not have updated tags on them. You stated today that both buses have been updated and you are currently waiting for the updated tags to be mailed to you. We discussed ensuring that you did not use these buses as emergency buses when one of your buses is not working until the new tags come in the mail and are placed on the buses. Today we discussed supervision of children while they are in the restroom and need assistance. Today the caregiver in Space 3 was helping a child change their pull-up in the restroom that is in the classroom. She was sitting sideways so that she could see the children in classroom and assist the child in the restroom at the same time. Supervision of all children was observed during this time. Today we had a conversation about what procedures administration has in place to assure that if a caregiver needs assistance in one a situation where they are working alone and may have to turn their backs to children to assist a child in the restroom. You stated that you plan to have an extra teacher assist in this classroom and other rooms as often as you are able and especially during diapering or transition times. You stated you also have a call system in place where a caregiver can call for assistance if it is needed. RATED LICENSE: As this is 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 five points in program for meeting minimum requirements, as well as enhanced space and ratios. The facility earned an average score of 4.95 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. You are not currently planning to request a practice ERS assessment. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Childcare Network #83 Facility ID: 65001102 Consultant: JENNIFER GARNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 May 1, 2024 and is valid through November 1, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 199 children ages 0 to 12 years old; no cooking in building 2; no children under 3 year old in building 2; meeting enhanced space and ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. 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. Administrator Carolyn Woodstock and assistant administrator Milissa Gainey-Bannerman were available for consultation. Sonia Martin, USDA Compliance officer with Childcare Network completed an audit during our visit. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Child Development Schools Noth Carolina, LLC is current and active. Your last fire drill was completed May 17, 2024 and your last outdoor inspection was completed May 16, 2024. As this is a change of ownership a new building, fire and inspections must be completed prior to November 1, 2024. You will need to request your building and sanitation inspections through the COAST portal. Failure to obtain the required approved inspections prior to November 1, 2024 may result in administrative action against your license. Your fire inspection was completed May 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. Thirteen spaces are approved for use. Forty-nine children ages 0-5 years old were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. All outdoor spaces were measured today, and outdoor space calculations were updated. Daily schedules and activity plans were posted in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts were current and up to date and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Infants in Spaces 8 and 9 were asleep in individual cribs, being held by caregivers and exploring the environment with rattles, books, and mirrors. One year old children in Space 6 were engaged in activity areas with interlocking blocks, dressing up in costumes, and building with soft blocks. Two-year-old children in Space 1 were transitioning from inside to outside. Outside children engaged in climbing and sliding and rolling small hula hoops. Preschool children in Space 5 were engaged outside in the learning environment with basketballs, digging, and climbing on the structure. Children in Space 6 and Space 7 were outside in the outdoor play area sliding on small slides, looking at the watermelons and cucumbers growing, pretending to cook, and kicking a ball. Preschool children in Space 8 were engaged in activity areas building with blocks, tracing letters, and getting cleaned up to go outside. Breakfast served today consisted of oranges, cheese omelet, hashbrowns and milk. Lunch served today consisted of barbeque chicken with rolls, mixed vegetables, pears, and milk. As we discussed today space 8 and space 9 do not have a direct exit to the outside nor do they have operable windows. Infants are currently enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. All children under 2.5 years of age must be in a space with a direct exit to the outside. This is a building code requirement and a restriction on your permit. All children under 2.5 years old must immediately be moved to spaces with a direct exit to the outside. A follow-up visit will be made to monitor the spaces once relocated. Currently space 2 is not in use. The space has one sink. We discussed relocating infants to space 2. You would need to create and submit an evacuation plan as the space does not have a ramp to the outside therefore your evacuation cribs would not be utilized during evacuations. We also discussed having the kitchen staff do all food preparation including bottle warming. The facility has an intercom system and walkie-talkies they could use to request a bottle or baby food. As the space only has one sink, staff would need to be vigilant with sanitizing between uses. We also discussed relocating infants to space 5 as well. Space 5 also only has one sink. The space is larger with a capacity of 21 children. You inquired about dividing the space. If you choose to divide the space, I highly recommend you divide the space using furniture. Remember to leave an opening so both spaces would have unobstructed access to the outside direct exit. As the space only has once sink, you will need a plan for how you are going to ensure supervision and ensure staff/child ratios during diapering and handwashing. Space 13 in building 2 does not have a direct exit to the outside nor does it have operable windows. As space 12 is not currently in use, you are going to relocate children enrolled in space 13 to space 12 immediately. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring: Currently space 4 and space 5 are operated as 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. 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 NC Pre-K staff information was verified in the NC Pre-K Plan and all required staff members meet requirements. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) have not ever been completed for the NC Pre-K classroom. The facility is aware the classroom must earn a score of at least 5.0 on the ECERS-R when the next rated license reassessment is conducted. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. Infants are enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. These spaces do not have a direct exit to the outside. A restriction on the permit requires all children less than 2.5 years old be in a space with a direct exit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 The above violation was observed today and must be corrected immediately. Send your compliance letter to me by Friday June 7, 2024. Your compliance letter should clearly state how the violation has been corrected as well as a plan to ensure this violation is not cited in the future. If you submit your compliance letter electronically, it will need to be submitted via the email address on file with our agency. 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 contact your consultant Jennifer Garner at 910-824-1447 or Jennifer.j.garner@dhhs.nc.gov. Technical assistance: Today there were eight buses in the parking lot. You stated that only two buses are in use at the time. All buses were equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Two buses that are not in use, the pink bus and the blue bus did not have updated tags on them. You stated today that both buses have been updated and you are currently waiting for the updated tags to be mailed to you. We discussed ensuring that you did not use these buses as emergency buses when one of your buses is not working until the new tags come in the mail and are placed on the buses. Today we discussed supervision of children while they are in the restroom and need assistance. Today the caregiver in Space 3 was helping a child change their pull-up in the restroom that is in the classroom. She was sitting sideways so that she could see the children in classroom and assist the child in the restroom at the same time. Supervision of all children was observed during this time. Today we had a conversation about what procedures administration has in place to assure that if a caregiver needs assistance in one a situation where they are working alone and may have to turn their backs to children to assist a child in the restroom. You stated that you plan to have an extra teacher assist in this classroom and other rooms as often as you are able and especially during diapering or transition times. You stated you also have a call system in place where a caregiver can call for assistance if it is needed. RATED LICENSE: As this is 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 five points in program for meeting minimum requirements, as well as enhanced space and ratios. The facility earned an average score of 4.95 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. You are not currently planning to request a practice ERS assessment. 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 #83 Facility ID: 65001102 Consultant: JENNIFER GARNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 May 1, 2024 and is valid through November 1, 2024. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 199 children ages 0 to 12 years old; no cooking in building 2; no children under 3 year old in building 2; meeting enhanced space and ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. 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. Administrator Carolyn Woodstock and assistant administrator Milissa Gainey-Bannerman were available for consultation. Sonia Martin, USDA Compliance officer with Childcare Network completed an audit during our visit. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Child Development Schools Noth Carolina, LLC is current and active. Your last fire drill was completed May 17, 2024 and your last outdoor inspection was completed May 16, 2024. As this is a change of ownership a new building, fire and inspections must be completed prior to November 1, 2024. You will need to request your building and sanitation inspections through the COAST portal. Failure to obtain the required approved inspections prior to November 1, 2024 may result in administrative action against your license. Your fire inspection was completed May 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. Thirteen spaces are approved for use. Forty-nine children ages 0-5 years old were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. All outdoor spaces were measured today, and outdoor space calculations were updated. Daily schedules and activity plans were posted in each classroom. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts were current and up to date and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Infants in Spaces 8 and 9 were asleep in individual cribs, being held by caregivers and exploring the environment with rattles, books, and mirrors. One year old children in Space 6 were engaged in activity areas with interlocking blocks, dressing up in costumes, and building with soft blocks. Two-year-old children in Space 1 were transitioning from inside to outside. Outside children engaged in climbing and sliding and rolling small hula hoops. Preschool children in Space 5 were engaged outside in the learning environment with basketballs, digging, and climbing on the structure. Children in Space 6 and Space 7 were outside in the outdoor play area sliding on small slides, looking at the watermelons and cucumbers growing, pretending to cook, and kicking a ball. Preschool children in Space 8 were engaged in activity areas building with blocks, tracing letters, and getting cleaned up to go outside. Breakfast served today consisted of oranges, cheese omelet, hashbrowns and milk. Lunch served today consisted of barbeque chicken with rolls, mixed vegetables, pears, and milk. As we discussed today space 8 and space 9 do not have a direct exit to the outside nor do they have operable windows. Infants are currently enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. All children under 2.5 years of age must be in a space with a direct exit to the outside. This is a building code requirement and a restriction on your permit. All children under 2.5 years old must immediately be moved to spaces with a direct exit to the outside. A follow-up visit will be made to monitor the spaces once relocated. Currently space 2 is not in use. The space has one sink. We discussed relocating infants to space 2. You would need to create and submit an evacuation plan as the space does not have a ramp to the outside therefore your evacuation cribs would not be utilized during evacuations. We also discussed having the kitchen staff do all food preparation including bottle warming. The facility has an intercom system and walkie-talkies they could use to request a bottle or baby food. As the space only has one sink, staff would need to be vigilant with sanitizing between uses. We also discussed relocating infants to space 5 as well. Space 5 also only has one sink. The space is larger with a capacity of 21 children. You inquired about dividing the space. If you choose to divide the space, I highly recommend you divide the space using furniture. Remember to leave an opening so both spaces would have unobstructed access to the outside direct exit. As the space only has once sink, you will need a plan for how you are going to ensure supervision and ensure staff/child ratios during diapering and handwashing. Space 13 in building 2 does not have a direct exit to the outside nor does it have operable windows. As space 12 is not currently in use, you are going to relocate children enrolled in space 13 to space 12 immediately. NC Pre-K Site Monitoring: Currently space 4 and space 5 are operated as 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. 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 NC Pre-K staff information was verified in the NC Pre-K Plan and all required staff members meet requirements. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) have not ever been completed for the NC Pre-K classroom. The facility is aware the classroom must earn a score of at least 5.0 on the ECERS-R when the next rated license reassessment is conducted. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. Infants are enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. These spaces do not have a direct exit to the outside. A restriction on the permit requires all children less than 2.5 years old be in a space with a direct exit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 The above violation was observed today and must be corrected immediately. Send your compliance letter to me by Friday June 7, 2024. Your compliance letter should clearly state how the violation has been corrected as well as a plan to ensure this violation is not cited in the future. If you submit your compliance letter electronically, it will need to be submitted via the email address on file with our agency. 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 contact your consultant Jennifer Garner at 910-824-1447 or Jennifer.j.garner@dhhs.nc.gov. Technical assistance: Today there were eight buses in the parking lot. You stated that only two buses are in use at the time. All buses were equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Two buses that are not in use, the pink bus and the blue bus did not have updated tags on them. You stated today that both buses have been updated and you are currently waiting for the updated tags to be mailed to you. We discussed ensuring that you did not use these buses as emergency buses when one of your buses is not working until the new tags come in the mail and are placed on the buses. Today we discussed supervision of children while they are in the restroom and need assistance. Today the caregiver in Space 3 was helping a child change their pull-up in the restroom that is in the classroom. She was sitting sideways so that she could see the children in classroom and assist the child in the restroom at the same time. Supervision of all children was observed during this time. Today we had a conversation about what procedures administration has in place to assure that if a caregiver needs assistance in one a situation where they are working alone and may have to turn their backs to children to assist a child in the restroom. You stated that you plan to have an extra teacher assist in this classroom and other rooms as often as you are able and especially during diapering or transition times. You stated you also have a call system in place where a caregiver can call for assistance if it is needed. RATED LICENSE: As this is 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 five points in program for meeting minimum requirements, as well as enhanced space and ratios. The facility earned an average score of 4.95 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. You are not currently planning to request a practice ERS assessment. 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