Learning Bridge Midtown

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit. Bailey McPhatter, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. The last annual compliance was completed on October 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed January 15, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted September 26, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 98%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Some shifting of classroom assignments has occurred since the last monitoring visit. Infants are now cared for in space 6, one/two year olds are cared for in space 2, children two years of age are cared for in space 3, children three years of age are cared for in space 4, and older preschool children are in space 5. Space 6 is now the infant room again. Children were observed participating in outdoor free play during the visit then transitioning to lunch and nap routines. Age appropriate materials and activities were observed in all licensed spaces. Positive staff/child interactions were observed. All children bring all meals from home. Activity plans were present in all classrooms and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. The ABCMS portal was monitored today and found in compliance. Today Ms. Brockington stated the program was ready to discuss their plan for Pathways to Stars. The program plans to move forward with Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Today we discussed next steps and that documentation is included in the packet for today. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 6 did not have a thermometer for recording the temperature. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic zip lock bags were stored on a low shelf and in a child's bag in space 3. .0604(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 6, a blanket hung over an infants crib while the infant slept inside of the crib. In addition, safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am; however, checks were recorded at 10:20 am and 10:35 am. When the administrator and I re-entered the room, the safe sleep check forms had been corrected to reflect the times the children woke. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am.; however, records were recorded for 10:20 a.m., 10:25 a.m., and 10:35 a.m. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. While caring for children on the playground a staff member walked around with a Red Bull can. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 15, 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. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. 10A NCAC 09.1724(a) (6- 8) requires all providers to visually check sleeping infants. The more often an infant is visually checked, the more likely it is that the caregiver will identify a problem before it becomes life threatening. The goal of creating a safe sleep environment for infants is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related deaths such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Signs to monitor include: · Watching the chest rise and fall · Note color of skin · look for flushing, restlessness and increased body temperature · note the child’s position and whether he or she is awake or asleep. The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. Today we discussed the importance of safe sleep checks being "live" and accurate. I strongly encourage you to check the safe sleep charts frequently to ensure accuracy. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS states that staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in this Rule in the presence of children in care. Fast Food or coffee drinks that staff might consume do not follow these requirements and should not be consumed in the classroom or in the presence of children. Reminders: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed in March 2022 - you have a new kit and understand this must be completed immediately. • Lead-Based Paint- July 2024 - exempt • Asbestos- June 2024 - no concerns. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Be reminded that you have five (5) business days from the date of hire/termination to add/remove staff from the portal. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has ended and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are forthcoming. 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 on our website under the QRIS Modernization Plan. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions and/or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit. Bailey McPhatter, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. The last annual compliance was completed on October 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed January 15, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted September 26, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 98%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Some shifting of classroom assignments has occurred since the last monitoring visit. Infants are now cared for in space 6, one/two year olds are cared for in space 2, children two years of age are cared for in space 3, children three years of age are cared for in space 4, and older preschool children are in space 5. Space 6 is now the infant room again. Children were observed participating in outdoor free play during the visit then transitioning to lunch and nap routines. Age appropriate materials and activities were observed in all licensed spaces. Positive staff/child interactions were observed. All children bring all meals from home. Activity plans were present in all classrooms and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. The ABCMS portal was monitored today and found in compliance. Today Ms. Brockington stated the program was ready to discuss their plan for Pathways to Stars. The program plans to move forward with Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Today we discussed next steps and that documentation is included in the packet for today. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 6 did not have a thermometer for recording the temperature. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic zip lock bags were stored on a low shelf and in a child's bag in space 3. .0604(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 6, a blanket hung over an infants crib while the infant slept inside of the crib. In addition, safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am; however, checks were recorded at 10:20 am and 10:35 am. When the administrator and I re-entered the room, the safe sleep check forms had been corrected to reflect the times the children woke. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am.; however, records were recorded for 10:20 a.m., 10:25 a.m., and 10:35 a.m. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. While caring for children on the playground a staff member walked around with a Red Bull can. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 15, 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. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. 10A NCAC 09.1724(a) (6- 8) requires all providers to visually check sleeping infants. The more often an infant is visually checked, the more likely it is that the caregiver will identify a problem before it becomes life threatening. The goal of creating a safe sleep environment for infants is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related deaths such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Signs to monitor include: · Watching the chest rise and fall · Note color of skin · look for flushing, restlessness and increased body temperature · note the child’s position and whether he or she is awake or asleep. The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. Today we discussed the importance of safe sleep checks being "live" and accurate. I strongly encourage you to check the safe sleep charts frequently to ensure accuracy. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS states that staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in this Rule in the presence of children in care. Fast Food or coffee drinks that staff might consume do not follow these requirements and should not be consumed in the classroom or in the presence of children. Reminders: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed in March 2022 - you have a new kit and understand this must be completed immediately. • Lead-Based Paint- July 2024 - exempt • Asbestos- June 2024 - no concerns. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Be reminded that you have five (5) business days from the date of hire/termination to add/remove staff from the portal. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has ended and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are forthcoming. 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 on our website under the QRIS Modernization Plan. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions and/or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1724 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit. Bailey McPhatter, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. The last annual compliance was completed on October 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed January 15, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted September 26, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 98%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Some shifting of classroom assignments has occurred since the last monitoring visit. Infants are now cared for in space 6, one/two year olds are cared for in space 2, children two years of age are cared for in space 3, children three years of age are cared for in space 4, and older preschool children are in space 5. Space 6 is now the infant room again. Children were observed participating in outdoor free play during the visit then transitioning to lunch and nap routines. Age appropriate materials and activities were observed in all licensed spaces. Positive staff/child interactions were observed. All children bring all meals from home. Activity plans were present in all classrooms and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. The ABCMS portal was monitored today and found in compliance. Today Ms. Brockington stated the program was ready to discuss their plan for Pathways to Stars. The program plans to move forward with Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Today we discussed next steps and that documentation is included in the packet for today. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 6 did not have a thermometer for recording the temperature. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic zip lock bags were stored on a low shelf and in a child's bag in space 3. .0604(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 6, a blanket hung over an infants crib while the infant slept inside of the crib. In addition, safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am; however, checks were recorded at 10:20 am and 10:35 am. When the administrator and I re-entered the room, the safe sleep check forms had been corrected to reflect the times the children woke. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am.; however, records were recorded for 10:20 a.m., 10:25 a.m., and 10:35 a.m. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. While caring for children on the playground a staff member walked around with a Red Bull can. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 15, 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. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. 10A NCAC 09.1724(a) (6- 8) requires all providers to visually check sleeping infants. The more often an infant is visually checked, the more likely it is that the caregiver will identify a problem before it becomes life threatening. The goal of creating a safe sleep environment for infants is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related deaths such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Signs to monitor include: · Watching the chest rise and fall · Note color of skin · look for flushing, restlessness and increased body temperature · note the child’s position and whether he or she is awake or asleep. The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. Today we discussed the importance of safe sleep checks being "live" and accurate. I strongly encourage you to check the safe sleep charts frequently to ensure accuracy. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS states that staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in this Rule in the presence of children in care. Fast Food or coffee drinks that staff might consume do not follow these requirements and should not be consumed in the classroom or in the presence of children. Reminders: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed in March 2022 - you have a new kit and understand this must be completed immediately. • Lead-Based Paint- July 2024 - exempt • Asbestos- June 2024 - no concerns. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Be reminded that you have five (5) business days from the date of hire/termination to add/remove staff from the portal. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has ended and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are forthcoming. 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 on our website under the QRIS Modernization Plan. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions and/or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit. Bailey McPhatter, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. The last annual compliance was completed on October 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed January 15, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted September 26, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 98%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Some shifting of classroom assignments has occurred since the last monitoring visit. Infants are now cared for in space 6, one/two year olds are cared for in space 2, children two years of age are cared for in space 3, children three years of age are cared for in space 4, and older preschool children are in space 5. Space 6 is now the infant room again. Children were observed participating in outdoor free play during the visit then transitioning to lunch and nap routines. Age appropriate materials and activities were observed in all licensed spaces. Positive staff/child interactions were observed. All children bring all meals from home. Activity plans were present in all classrooms and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. The ABCMS portal was monitored today and found in compliance. Today Ms. Brockington stated the program was ready to discuss their plan for Pathways to Stars. The program plans to move forward with Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Today we discussed next steps and that documentation is included in the packet for today. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 6 did not have a thermometer for recording the temperature. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic zip lock bags were stored on a low shelf and in a child's bag in space 3. .0604(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 6, a blanket hung over an infants crib while the infant slept inside of the crib. In addition, safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am; however, checks were recorded at 10:20 am and 10:35 am. When the administrator and I re-entered the room, the safe sleep check forms had been corrected to reflect the times the children woke. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am.; however, records were recorded for 10:20 a.m., 10:25 a.m., and 10:35 a.m. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. While caring for children on the playground a staff member walked around with a Red Bull can. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 15, 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. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. 10A NCAC 09.1724(a) (6- 8) requires all providers to visually check sleeping infants. The more often an infant is visually checked, the more likely it is that the caregiver will identify a problem before it becomes life threatening. The goal of creating a safe sleep environment for infants is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related deaths such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Signs to monitor include: · Watching the chest rise and fall · Note color of skin · look for flushing, restlessness and increased body temperature · note the child’s position and whether he or she is awake or asleep. The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. Today we discussed the importance of safe sleep checks being "live" and accurate. I strongly encourage you to check the safe sleep charts frequently to ensure accuracy. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS states that staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in this Rule in the presence of children in care. Fast Food or coffee drinks that staff might consume do not follow these requirements and should not be consumed in the classroom or in the presence of children. Reminders: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed in March 2022 - you have a new kit and understand this must be completed immediately. • Lead-Based Paint- July 2024 - exempt • Asbestos- June 2024 - no concerns. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Be reminded that you have five (5) business days from the date of hire/termination to add/remove staff from the portal. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has ended and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are forthcoming. 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 on our website under the QRIS Modernization Plan. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions and/or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit. Bailey McPhatter, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. The last annual compliance was completed on October 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed January 15, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted September 26, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 98%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Some shifting of classroom assignments has occurred since the last monitoring visit. Infants are now cared for in space 6, one/two year olds are cared for in space 2, children two years of age are cared for in space 3, children three years of age are cared for in space 4, and older preschool children are in space 5. Space 6 is now the infant room again. Children were observed participating in outdoor free play during the visit then transitioning to lunch and nap routines. Age appropriate materials and activities were observed in all licensed spaces. Positive staff/child interactions were observed. All children bring all meals from home. Activity plans were present in all classrooms and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. The ABCMS portal was monitored today and found in compliance. Today Ms. Brockington stated the program was ready to discuss their plan for Pathways to Stars. The program plans to move forward with Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Today we discussed next steps and that documentation is included in the packet for today. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 6 did not have a thermometer for recording the temperature. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic zip lock bags were stored on a low shelf and in a child's bag in space 3. .0604(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 6, a blanket hung over an infants crib while the infant slept inside of the crib. In addition, safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am; however, checks were recorded at 10:20 am and 10:35 am. When the administrator and I re-entered the room, the safe sleep check forms had been corrected to reflect the times the children woke. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am.; however, records were recorded for 10:20 a.m., 10:25 a.m., and 10:35 a.m. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. While caring for children on the playground a staff member walked around with a Red Bull can. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 15, 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. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. 10A NCAC 09.1724(a) (6- 8) requires all providers to visually check sleeping infants. The more often an infant is visually checked, the more likely it is that the caregiver will identify a problem before it becomes life threatening. The goal of creating a safe sleep environment for infants is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related deaths such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Signs to monitor include: · Watching the chest rise and fall · Note color of skin · look for flushing, restlessness and increased body temperature · note the child’s position and whether he or she is awake or asleep. The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. Today we discussed the importance of safe sleep checks being "live" and accurate. I strongly encourage you to check the safe sleep charts frequently to ensure accuracy. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS states that staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in this Rule in the presence of children in care. Fast Food or coffee drinks that staff might consume do not follow these requirements and should not be consumed in the classroom or in the presence of children. Reminders: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed in March 2022 - you have a new kit and understand this must be completed immediately. • Lead-Based Paint- July 2024 - exempt • Asbestos- June 2024 - no concerns. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Be reminded that you have five (5) business days from the date of hire/termination to add/remove staff from the portal. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has ended and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are forthcoming. 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 on our website under the QRIS Modernization Plan. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions and/or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit. Bailey McPhatter, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. The last annual compliance was completed on October 15, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed January 15, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted September 26, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 98%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Some shifting of classroom assignments has occurred since the last monitoring visit. Infants are now cared for in space 6, one/two year olds are cared for in space 2, children two years of age are cared for in space 3, children three years of age are cared for in space 4, and older preschool children are in space 5. Space 6 is now the infant room again. Children were observed participating in outdoor free play during the visit then transitioning to lunch and nap routines. Age appropriate materials and activities were observed in all licensed spaces. Positive staff/child interactions were observed. All children bring all meals from home. Activity plans were present in all classrooms and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. The ABCMS portal was monitored today and found in compliance. Today Ms. Brockington stated the program was ready to discuss their plan for Pathways to Stars. The program plans to move forward with Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. Today we discussed next steps and that documentation is included in the packet for today. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 6 did not have a thermometer for recording the temperature. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic zip lock bags were stored on a low shelf and in a child's bag in space 3. .0604(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 6, a blanket hung over an infants crib while the infant slept inside of the crib. In addition, safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am; however, checks were recorded at 10:20 am and 10:35 am. When the administrator and I re-entered the room, the safe sleep check forms had been corrected to reflect the times the children woke. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Safe sleep checks were monitored at 10:18 am.; however, records were recorded for 10:20 a.m., 10:25 a.m., and 10:35 a.m. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. While caring for children on the playground a staff member walked around with a Red Bull can. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 15, 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. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. 10A NCAC 09.1724(a) (6- 8) requires all providers to visually check sleeping infants. The more often an infant is visually checked, the more likely it is that the caregiver will identify a problem before it becomes life threatening. The goal of creating a safe sleep environment for infants is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related deaths such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Signs to monitor include: · Watching the chest rise and fall · Note color of skin · look for flushing, restlessness and increased body temperature · note the child’s position and whether he or she is awake or asleep. The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. Today we discussed the importance of safe sleep checks being "live" and accurate. I strongly encourage you to check the safe sleep charts frequently to ensure accuracy. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(j) GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS states that staff shall role model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in this Rule in the presence of children in care. Fast Food or coffee drinks that staff might consume do not follow these requirements and should not be consumed in the classroom or in the presence of children. Reminders: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed in March 2022 - you have a new kit and understand this must be completed immediately. • Lead-Based Paint- July 2024 - exempt • Asbestos- June 2024 - no concerns. Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, and it may be requested to verify compliance. Use this link to view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Be reminded that you have five (5) business days from the date of hire/termination to add/remove staff from the portal. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has ended and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are forthcoming. 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 on our website under the QRIS Modernization Plan. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions and/or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL BOSSE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted by April Lester, Child Care Consultant on November 1, 2023. Your compliance history as of May 31, 2024, is 97%. I, April Bosse, Child Care Consultant, conducted this visit on behalf of your Child Care Consultant April Lester. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 31, 2024, and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Fire Inspection – 10/10/2023-Pass Sanitation Inspection – 05/09/2024 There are forty-nine children enrolled and forty-three children ages 0-4, were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. One year old children in Space 5 were engaged in an art activity with stickers or engaged in activity areas with blocks and books. Two-year-old children enrolled in Space 1 and 2 were outside in the play area engaged riding bikes, sliding on slides, and observing the weather. Preschool children in Space 4 participated in group time discussing who has seen a camel and filling out a chart to document each child’s response. Infants in Space 3 were engaged with caregivers as they explored their environment, engaged with activity squares, and manipulative toys. Safe sleep charts and feeding schedules were monitored and found in compliance. All children bring all meals from home. Nutrition “Opt Out” forms were on file. During today’s walkthrough it was noted that ages of children some spaces have been swapped. Space’s one and two now have two-year-old children enrolled in them as opposed to one year old children. Space three is now the infant classroom. The previous infant classroom, Space six, is now the office. The previous office is now a staff lounge. Today we discussed the capacity of all spaces to ensure that you were aware and were remaining in compliance. New staff files and program records were reviewed today and found to be in compliance. The following violations were observed today 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. The Epi-Pen in Space 5 was not stored in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 20, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: April Bosse, Child Care Consultant April.bosse@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance for violation cited: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 states prescribed medications shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. The Epi-Pen in Space five (5) was not stored in the prescription box with a pharmacy label on the original container. We discussed that the label is needed to ensure that the epi-pen or any medication belongs to that child to which it was prescribed. We also discussed that the action plan that is filled out for this medication will state what signs and symptoms to look for in this child is a reaction occurs. This form is valid for one year. We also had a discussion that the Permission to Administer form for Medications gives you permission from the parent to give the medication. This form, however, is only valid for six (6) months. All forms for this medication were in date and filled out in their entirety. Technical Assistance: Today activity plans were available for review and in date. We discussed where to hang the lesson plans so that parents can access them, and caregivers can reference them. I suggested hanging them both inside and outside the classroom and ensuring that updated lesson plans are posted on the Friday before the week begins to ensure that they are available on Monday mornings. Reminders: Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. 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Visit https://naturalearning.org/greendesk/ For a full list of resources for teachers. At the end of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed, printed and signed. Contact me at April Bosse, Child Care Consultant, 910-709-4196, April.bosse@dhhs.nc.gov or April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, 910-824-0235, lynette.robbins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL BOSSE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted by April Lester, Child Care Consultant on November 1, 2023. Your compliance history as of May 31, 2024, is 97%. I, April Bosse, Child Care Consultant, conducted this visit on behalf of your Child Care Consultant April Lester. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 31, 2024, and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. Fire Inspection – 10/10/2023-Pass Sanitation Inspection – 05/09/2024 There are forty-nine children enrolled and forty-three children ages 0-4, were present today. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. One year old children in Space 5 were engaged in an art activity with stickers or engaged in activity areas with blocks and books. Two-year-old children enrolled in Space 1 and 2 were outside in the play area engaged riding bikes, sliding on slides, and observing the weather. Preschool children in Space 4 participated in group time discussing who has seen a camel and filling out a chart to document each child’s response. Infants in Space 3 were engaged with caregivers as they explored their environment, engaged with activity squares, and manipulative toys. Safe sleep charts and feeding schedules were monitored and found in compliance. All children bring all meals from home. Nutrition “Opt Out” forms were on file. During today’s walkthrough it was noted that ages of children some spaces have been swapped. Space’s one and two now have two-year-old children enrolled in them as opposed to one year old children. Space three is now the infant classroom. The previous infant classroom, Space six, is now the office. The previous office is now a staff lounge. Today we discussed the capacity of all spaces to ensure that you were aware and were remaining in compliance. New staff files and program records were reviewed today and found to be in compliance. The following violations were observed today 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. The Epi-Pen in Space 5 was not stored in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 20, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: April Bosse, Child Care Consultant April.bosse@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance for violation cited: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 states prescribed medications shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. The Epi-Pen in Space five (5) was not stored in the prescription box with a pharmacy label on the original container. We discussed that the label is needed to ensure that the epi-pen or any medication belongs to that child to which it was prescribed. We also discussed that the action plan that is filled out for this medication will state what signs and symptoms to look for in this child is a reaction occurs. This form is valid for one year. We also had a discussion that the Permission to Administer form for Medications gives you permission from the parent to give the medication. This form, however, is only valid for six (6) months. All forms for this medication were in date and filled out in their entirety. Technical Assistance: Today activity plans were available for review and in date. We discussed where to hang the lesson plans so that parents can access them, and caregivers can reference them. I suggested hanging them both inside and outside the classroom and ensuring that updated lesson plans are posted on the Friday before the week begins to ensure that they are available on Monday mornings. Reminders: Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. 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Visit https://naturalearning.org/greendesk/ For a full list of resources for teachers. At the end of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed, printed and signed. Contact me at April Bosse, Child Care Consultant, 910-709-4196, April.bosse@dhhs.nc.gov or April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, 910-824-0235, lynette.robbins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit. Bailey McPhatter, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. The last annual compliance was completed on November 15, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed October 4, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 10, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 99%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Toddlers enrolled in space 2 participated in free play with age appropriate materials and activities. Children ages 2-3 years old in space 3 and children ages 3-4 in space 4 were engaged in group circle time. Toddlers in space 5 participated in free play and prepared for routine diaper changes. Infants in space 6 were observed napping or preparing for nap. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for each age group. All children bring all meals from home. Nutrition “Opt Out” forms were on file. Activity plans were present in all classrooms and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant napping had not had a his nap time recorded. Another infant who fell asleep at 9:15 am had not had a sleep check at 9:43 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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 November 8, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. I will be on leave November 9 – December 4, 2023. If you need assistance during that time please reach out to Lynette Robbins, her contact information is at the bottom of this document. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, electronically signed, and emailed to you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, 910-824-0235, Lynette.Robbins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LEARNING BRIDGE MIDTOWN Facility ID: 65001053 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit. Bailey McPhatter, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 30, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios, and 1 quality point for having an infrastructure of parent involvement and a staff benefits package. Your 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. The last annual compliance was completed on November 15, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed October 4, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 10, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 99%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Learning Bridge Development Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Toddlers enrolled in space 2 participated in free play with age appropriate materials and activities. Children ages 2-3 years old in space 3 and children ages 3-4 in space 4 were engaged in group circle time. Toddlers in space 5 participated in free play and prepared for routine diaper changes. Infants in space 6 were observed napping or preparing for nap. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for each age group. All children bring all meals from home. Nutrition “Opt Out” forms were on file. Activity plans were present in all classrooms and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundation requirements. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant napping had not had a his nap time recorded. Another infant who fell asleep at 9:15 am had not had a sleep check at 9:43 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(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 November 8, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: The frequency of visual checks should be included in your Safe Sleep Policy and followed. Best practice is to check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Visual checks must be documented. Various sample sleeping charts are available to you on the DCDEE website, under the “provider documents” tab. Safe sleep checks must be kept for each child and kept on file for a minimum of one month. I will be on leave November 9 – December 4, 2023. If you need assistance during that time please reach out to Lynette Robbins, her contact information is at the bottom of this document. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, electronically signed, and emailed to you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, 910-824-0235, Lynette.Robbins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times