Kiddie Academy OF Wilmington

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON Facility ID: 65000982 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 115 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 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: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This facility was issued a One Star license on July 16, 2017. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history was 95%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status, Soleil Learning Development L.L.C, is current and active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted by Child Care Consultant Shereen Pickett on September 18, 2024. Sanitation Inspection – 08/27/2025 - Superior classification Fire Inspection – 08/26/2025 - Facility was approved for daytime C. Tietje, Administrator, and M. Montgomery, Assistant Administrator, were present and available for consultation. Infants in spaces 1 and 2 were observed receiving care based on individual needs. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Infants not engaged in routine care were either held by caregivers or placed in different areas of the classroom and allowed the opportunity to explore with a variety of materials. Children in space 5 were engaged in free play. Children in spaces 3 and 6 were observed during outdoor play. Children in space 4, 7 – 9a were engaged in morning group time. Space 9b is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of pancakes, orange slices and milk. One violation was observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member, hired on May 24, 2024, did not complete all required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) 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 September 22, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATION CITED: New staff members must complete all required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. It is encouraged for them not to wait until the year is almost over. Instead, pacing themselves and completing a few topics every several months will ensure compliance. Moving forward, I would encourage that you set a deadline or schedule dates of completion on your calendar. REMINDERS: During today’s walkthrough of the facility, I observed several patches of paint on the bottom part of the wall in 9b, that were peeled from what appeared to be removal of tape/art. The paint did not have any actively chipping particles. This space is used with school-age children only. Ms. Tietje stated today that she has scheduled for maintenance to re-apply paint on those walls this weekend, while children are not present. Send me pictures following completion. C. Munoz, hired on August 13, 2025, is currently working with a provisional criminal background qualification letter that expires on September 19, 2025. Please remember to follow the guidance provided on the letter, including not leaving the staff member alone with children. If a new qualification letter is not obtained and on file by the expiration date, Ms. Munoz may not work with children. As discussed, please ensure all forms requiring a signature from staff members and/or administrators are signed. Regarding Pathway to the Stars – Ms. Tietje stated today the program is not interested in transitioning from a one-star to possibly a two- to five star permit. If you change your mind, please RSVP me your intent to attend the in-person meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 10 am, located at the NHC Cooperative Extension. You can also learn more be reviewing the link below in detail to help you be fully prepared for the topics that will be discussed: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. According to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, information for your facility is as follows: • Water Testing-Completed on May 30, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Enrollment Started/No Results Ready • Asbestos-Enrollment Started/No Results Ready Regarding the ABCMS Portal - 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. Regarding The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) - this 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. Regarding NC DCDEE Updates - 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON Facility ID: 65000982 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 115 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 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: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This facility was issued a One Star license on July 16, 2017. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history was 95%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status, Soleil Learning Development L.L.C, is current and active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted by Child Care Consultant Shereen Pickett on September 18, 2024. Sanitation Inspection – 08/27/2025 - Superior classification Fire Inspection – 08/26/2025 - Facility was approved for daytime C. Tietje, Administrator, and M. Montgomery, Assistant Administrator, were present and available for consultation. Infants in spaces 1 and 2 were observed receiving care based on individual needs. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Infants not engaged in routine care were either held by caregivers or placed in different areas of the classroom and allowed the opportunity to explore with a variety of materials. Children in space 5 were engaged in free play. Children in spaces 3 and 6 were observed during outdoor play. Children in space 4, 7 – 9a were engaged in morning group time. Space 9b is used with school-age children. Due to the timing of the visit, school-age children were not present. Breakfast served consisted of pancakes, orange slices and milk. One violation was observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member, hired on May 24, 2024, did not complete all required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(a) 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 September 22, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATION CITED: New staff members must complete all required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. It is encouraged for them not to wait until the year is almost over. Instead, pacing themselves and completing a few topics every several months will ensure compliance. Moving forward, I would encourage that you set a deadline or schedule dates of completion on your calendar. REMINDERS: During today’s walkthrough of the facility, I observed several patches of paint on the bottom part of the wall in 9b, that were peeled from what appeared to be removal of tape/art. The paint did not have any actively chipping particles. This space is used with school-age children only. Ms. Tietje stated today that she has scheduled for maintenance to re-apply paint on those walls this weekend, while children are not present. Send me pictures following completion. C. Munoz, hired on August 13, 2025, is currently working with a provisional criminal background qualification letter that expires on September 19, 2025. Please remember to follow the guidance provided on the letter, including not leaving the staff member alone with children. If a new qualification letter is not obtained and on file by the expiration date, Ms. Munoz may not work with children. As discussed, please ensure all forms requiring a signature from staff members and/or administrators are signed. Regarding Pathway to the Stars – Ms. Tietje stated today the program is not interested in transitioning from a one-star to possibly a two- to five star permit. If you change your mind, please RSVP me your intent to attend the in-person meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 10 am, located at the NHC Cooperative Extension. You can also learn more be reviewing the link below in detail to help you be fully prepared for the topics that will be discussed: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. According to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, information for your facility is as follows: • Water Testing-Completed on May 30, 2024. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Enrollment Started/No Results Ready • Asbestos-Enrollment Started/No Results Ready Regarding the ABCMS Portal - 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. Regarding The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) - this 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. Regarding NC DCDEE Updates - 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON Facility ID: 65000982 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2025 Number Present: 121 Completed Date: 2/12/2025 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 he purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. This facility was issued a One Star license issued on July 16, 2017. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history was 95%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status, Soleil Learning Development L.L.C, is current and active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted by Child Care Consultant Shereen Pickett on 09/18/2024. Sanitation Inspection – 02/11/2025- Superior classification Fire Inspection – 08/27/2024 - Facility was approved for daytime C. Tietje, Administrator, was present and available for consultation. Infants in space 1 were observed receiving care based on individual needs. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Children in spaces 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 were engaged in free play. Children in space 4 were engaged in play dough activities. Children in spaces 5 and 9a/b were engaged in morning group time. School-age children are not currently enrolled. Breakfast served consisted of bagels, cream cheese, bananas, and milk. Positive interactions and adequate supervision was observed throughout the program. One violation was observed and corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required at this time. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in spaces 7, 8 and 9a/b. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATION CITED: It is important to remember to post the weekly activity plan from week to week, to ensure staff members are following the required curriculum and allow parents to review what their child may be learning about. Today, three spaces had outdated activity plans posted. Ms. Tietje corrected the violation in my presence by posting a current activity plan. Moving forward, I encourage reminding staff members to post the new activity plan each Friday afternoon, prior to departure. REMINDERS: A monthly fire drill and a playground inspection is due in February. Remember, any unused prescription and over-the-counter medications should be sent home within the first 72 hours. Remember, if children are asked to sit in any large group gathering and staff members begin to notice the children losing interest, staff members should stop the large grouping and allow children to move on to activities of their interest and choice. Remind staff members to remain diligent about wiping noses and washing hands throughout the day. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON Facility ID: 65000982 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2025 Number Present: 121 Completed Date: 2/12/2025 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 he purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. This facility was issued a One Star license issued on July 16, 2017. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history was 95%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status, Soleil Learning Development L.L.C, is current and active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted by Child Care Consultant Shereen Pickett on 09/18/2024. Sanitation Inspection – 02/11/2025- Superior classification Fire Inspection – 08/27/2024 - Facility was approved for daytime C. Tietje, Administrator, was present and available for consultation. Infants in space 1 were observed receiving care based on individual needs. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Children in spaces 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 were engaged in free play. Children in space 4 were engaged in play dough activities. Children in spaces 5 and 9a/b were engaged in morning group time. School-age children are not currently enrolled. Breakfast served consisted of bagels, cream cheese, bananas, and milk. Positive interactions and adequate supervision was observed throughout the program. One violation was observed and corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required at this time. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in spaces 7, 8 and 9a/b. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATION CITED: It is important to remember to post the weekly activity plan from week to week, to ensure staff members are following the required curriculum and allow parents to review what their child may be learning about. Today, three spaces had outdated activity plans posted. Ms. Tietje corrected the violation in my presence by posting a current activity plan. Moving forward, I encourage reminding staff members to post the new activity plan each Friday afternoon, prior to departure. REMINDERS: A monthly fire drill and a playground inspection is due in February. Remember, any unused prescription and over-the-counter medications should be sent home within the first 72 hours. Remember, if children are asked to sit in any large group gathering and staff members begin to notice the children losing interest, staff members should stop the large grouping and allow children to move on to activities of their interest and choice. Remind staff members to remain diligent about wiping noses and washing hands throughout the day. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON Facility ID: 65000982 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This facility was issued a One Star license issued on July 16, 2017. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history was 98%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status, Soleil Learning Development L.L.C, is current and active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted by Child Care Consultant Shereen Pickett on 10/03/2023. Sanitation Inspection – 09/16/2024 - Superior classification Fire Inspection – 08/27/2024 - Facility was approved for daytime C. Tietje, Administrator, and M. Montgomery, Assistant Administrator, were present and available for consultation. Infants in space 1 were observed receiving care based on individual needs. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Children in spaces 2 and 6 were engaged in free play. Children in spaces 3 and 7 were observed during outdoor play. Children in spaces 4 and 5 were engaged in music/movement activities. Children in space 8 were engaged in morning group time. Spaces 9a and 9b are currently used as one. Children in space 9a/b were completing toileting routines and preparing to go outdoors. School-age children are not currently enrolled. Breakfast served consisted of scrambled eggs and cheese, bananas and milk. Two violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An epi-pen, used with a two-year-old child as part of an action plan was not stored in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A bottle of zyrtec, used with a two-year-old child for allergies was not stored in its original container. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 September 27, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: Child care rules require that prescribed and over-the-counter medications shall be stored in the original containers. An epi pen and zyrtec used with two-year-old child were not stored in their original boxes. REMINDERS: A monthly fire drill is due in September. Loose cords from objects such as CD players should be taped against the wall or tucked behind furniture, so they do not become tripping hazards. As discussed today, remember that infants should not be left in equipment such as cribs, swings, excersaucers, boppy pillows and bumpos for more than 15 minute increments when happy. Remind staff members to remain diligent about wiping noses and washing hands throughout the day. As discussed, ensure close supervision is taking place during toileting routines in preschool-aged classrooms. The following staff members must complete CPR/FA certification within 90 days of employment: L. Akers - by November 08, 2024 R. White – by August 14, 2024 A. Hollingsworth – by October 01, 2024 D. Tirico, hired on August 21, 2024, is working under a provisional criminal background qualification letter that expires October 05, 2024. Remember – an employee with a provisional letter cannot be left alone with children but can be counted in the staff/child ratio as long as the provisional employee works with someone who does have a current qualification letter from DCDEE on file. D. Tirico, hired on August 21, 2024, must complete new employee orientation by September 25, 2024. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON Facility ID: 65000982 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This facility was issued a One Star license issued on July 16, 2017. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history was 98%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status, Soleil Learning Development L.L.C, is current and active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted by Child Care Consultant Shereen Pickett on 10/03/2023. Sanitation Inspection – 09/16/2024 - Superior classification Fire Inspection – 08/27/2024 - Facility was approved for daytime C. Tietje, Administrator, and M. Montgomery, Assistant Administrator, were present and available for consultation. Infants in space 1 were observed receiving care based on individual needs. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Children in spaces 2 and 6 were engaged in free play. Children in spaces 3 and 7 were observed during outdoor play. Children in spaces 4 and 5 were engaged in music/movement activities. Children in space 8 were engaged in morning group time. Spaces 9a and 9b are currently used as one. Children in space 9a/b were completing toileting routines and preparing to go outdoors. School-age children are not currently enrolled. Breakfast served consisted of scrambled eggs and cheese, bananas and milk. Two violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An epi-pen, used with a two-year-old child as part of an action plan was not stored in its original box. .0803(2)(a) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A bottle of zyrtec, used with a two-year-old child for allergies was not stored in its original container. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 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 September 27, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: Child care rules require that prescribed and over-the-counter medications shall be stored in the original containers. An epi pen and zyrtec used with two-year-old child were not stored in their original boxes. REMINDERS: A monthly fire drill is due in September. Loose cords from objects such as CD players should be taped against the wall or tucked behind furniture, so they do not become tripping hazards. As discussed today, remember that infants should not be left in equipment such as cribs, swings, excersaucers, boppy pillows and bumpos for more than 15 minute increments when happy. Remind staff members to remain diligent about wiping noses and washing hands throughout the day. As discussed, ensure close supervision is taking place during toileting routines in preschool-aged classrooms. The following staff members must complete CPR/FA certification within 90 days of employment: L. Akers - by November 08, 2024 R. White – by August 14, 2024 A. Hollingsworth – by October 01, 2024 D. Tirico, hired on August 21, 2024, is working under a provisional criminal background qualification letter that expires October 05, 2024. Remember – an employee with a provisional letter cannot be left alone with children but can be counted in the staff/child ratio as long as the provisional employee works with someone who does have a current qualification letter from DCDEE on file. D. Tirico, hired on August 21, 2024, must complete new employee orientation by September 25, 2024. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON Facility ID: 65000982 Consultant: ALLISON DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-141A Visit Date: 8/15/2024 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 8/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 03:00 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. Meka Montgomery, Assistant Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Courtney Tietje, Administrator, and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. On June 10, 2024, a staff member lifted a two-year-old child and forcefully seated the child on the floor. .1803(a)(1) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). On August 15, 2024, the administrator's qualification letter expired on June 11, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (by August 22, 2024), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Allison Davis, Investigations Consultant, allison.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, fax# 919-715-1013, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201. 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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON Facility ID: 65000982 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 119 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This facility was issued a One Star license issued on July 16, 2017. Prior to this visit, the facility’s eighteen-month compliance history was 88%. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s status, Soleil Learning Development L.L.C, is current and active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted by Child Care Consultant Shereen Pickett on 10/11/2022. Sanitation Inspection – 10/02/2023 - Superior classification Fire Inspection – 10/02/2023 - Facility was approved for daytime C. Tietje, Administrator, was present and available for consultation. Infants in space 1 were observed receiving care based on individual needs. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Children in spaces 2 - 5 were engaged in free play. Children in space 6 were observed during morning group time. Children in spaces 7 and 8 were observed during outdoor play. Spaces 9a and 9b are currently used as one. Children in space 9a/b were seated at child-size tables, completing ditto sheets. School-age children are not currently enrolled. Breakfast served consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage, orange slices and milk. The following violations were observed and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One administrator's ITS-SIDS certification expired on January 27, 2023. .1102(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on May 10, 2022, did not complete the health and safety trainings until October 01, 2023. One staff member, hired on May 23, 2022, has not completed all topics of the health and safety trainings as required. .1102(a) 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 13, 2023. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING VIOLATIONS CITED: Administrators must complete ITS-SIDS certification every three years and before expiration of current one. Moving forward, I encourage you to place a reminder on your calendar so required training is completed in due time. All staff members that work directly with children mist complete health and safety topics by the first year of employment. As discussed, I encourage you to come up with a system that works best for you to ensure all staff members complete those trainings within the first year of employment at your facility. REMINDERS: A monthly fire drill and playground inspections are due in October. Remind staff members to remain diligent about wiping noses and washing hands throughout the day. As discussed, ensure close supervision is taking place during tummy time with infants. The following staff are missing required on-going training hours before or by October 11, 2023. Ensure certificates of completion are emailed to me for verification. A. Caffrey – needs 10 hours P. Martinez – needs 2.5 hours D. Galati – needs 5.5 hours K. Hall – needs 8 hours B. Hinant – needs 18 hours A. Bunn – 2.5 hours H. Hanson, hired on September 18, 2023, must complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training before or by December 18, 2023 to maintain compliance. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you. Feel free to reach me with questions/ concerns at (910) 508-3228 or Shereen.pickett@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times