Noah'S ARK Children'S Center

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance with rated license visit. Rachel Shaffer, Director, was present and available for consultation. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was completed October 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 10, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 24, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the 18-month compliance history score was 93%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Masonboro Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for review and were being followed. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in all classrooms. Infants in Spaces 1 transitioned to outdoor play. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Toddlers in space 2 participated in group story time. Two-year-olds in space 3 participated in group music activities. Three-year-old children in Space 4 were observed in toileting routines. While waiting, books were read to them. Preschool children in spaces 5, 6, and 7 all engaged in circle time. Activity areas consisted of language, manipulative toys, dramatic play, art, and blocks. Meals are brought from home daily. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-two (22) staff members employed at this facility. There was one new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were documented. 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. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Chapstick in space 6 was not discarded or returned to the parent after the course of the treatment. .0803(12) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited: Medications must be discarded or returned to parents within 72 hours after the completion of the treatment. I suggested administration check medication boxes monthly to ensure all accurate records are being kept and medications are discarded or returned in a timely manner. Rated License: To transition to a 2-5 star license under the new QRIS Modernization a full annual compliance visit with rated license visit was completed today. The program has chosen Pathway 1 – Program Standards. The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. There are seven (7) lead teachers and eight (8) other staff members. Fifty (50) percent of lead teachers meet 5 star education standards and fifty (50) percent of other educators meet 5 star education standards. Therefore, the facility meets 5 stars in education standards. The facility has identified 4 additional options, one from each category of engagement and a copy of the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Standards is attached. The facility has submitted the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan and all staff individual plans are pending completion. You plan to email them to me by the end of the week. The program has chosen Creative Curriculum as their curriculum for their children who are 4 years of age. The Program Assessment Self-Study was completed and shared with me today. All classrooms participated in the three month self-study. The Rated License Assessment Request Review form was also shared with me today and the Environment Rating Scales will be scheduled by the end of the week. Please review 10A NCAC 09 .3205 to ensure all requirements for obtaining and keeping a 5 star license is maintained. Other Information: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on 12/18/23. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- exempt • Asbestos- no hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns or Kim Sherry, Licensing Consultant at (910)824-0470, kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3205 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance with rated license visit. Rachel Shaffer, Director, was present and available for consultation. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was completed October 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 10, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 24, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the 18-month compliance history score was 93%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Masonboro Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for review and were being followed. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in all classrooms. Infants in Spaces 1 transitioned to outdoor play. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Toddlers in space 2 participated in group story time. Two-year-olds in space 3 participated in group music activities. Three-year-old children in Space 4 were observed in toileting routines. While waiting, books were read to them. Preschool children in spaces 5, 6, and 7 all engaged in circle time. Activity areas consisted of language, manipulative toys, dramatic play, art, and blocks. Meals are brought from home daily. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-two (22) staff members employed at this facility. There was one new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were documented. 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. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Chapstick in space 6 was not discarded or returned to the parent after the course of the treatment. .0803(12) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited: Medications must be discarded or returned to parents within 72 hours after the completion of the treatment. I suggested administration check medication boxes monthly to ensure all accurate records are being kept and medications are discarded or returned in a timely manner. Rated License: To transition to a 2-5 star license under the new QRIS Modernization a full annual compliance visit with rated license visit was completed today. The program has chosen Pathway 1 – Program Standards. The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. There are seven (7) lead teachers and eight (8) other staff members. Fifty (50) percent of lead teachers meet 5 star education standards and fifty (50) percent of other educators meet 5 star education standards. Therefore, the facility meets 5 stars in education standards. The facility has identified 4 additional options, one from each category of engagement and a copy of the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Standards is attached. The facility has submitted the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan and all staff individual plans are pending completion. You plan to email them to me by the end of the week. The program has chosen Creative Curriculum as their curriculum for their children who are 4 years of age. The Program Assessment Self-Study was completed and shared with me today. All classrooms participated in the three month self-study. The Rated License Assessment Request Review form was also shared with me today and the Environment Rating Scales will be scheduled by the end of the week. Please review 10A NCAC 09 .3205 to ensure all requirements for obtaining and keeping a 5 star license is maintained. Other Information: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on 12/18/23. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- exempt • Asbestos- no hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns or Kim Sherry, Licensing Consultant at (910)824-0470, kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3208 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance with rated license visit. Rachel Shaffer, Director, was present and available for consultation. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was completed October 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 10, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 24, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the 18-month compliance history score was 93%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Masonboro Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for review and were being followed. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in all classrooms. Infants in Spaces 1 transitioned to outdoor play. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Toddlers in space 2 participated in group story time. Two-year-olds in space 3 participated in group music activities. Three-year-old children in Space 4 were observed in toileting routines. While waiting, books were read to them. Preschool children in spaces 5, 6, and 7 all engaged in circle time. Activity areas consisted of language, manipulative toys, dramatic play, art, and blocks. Meals are brought from home daily. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-two (22) staff members employed at this facility. There was one new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were documented. 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. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Chapstick in space 6 was not discarded or returned to the parent after the course of the treatment. .0803(12) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited: Medications must be discarded or returned to parents within 72 hours after the completion of the treatment. I suggested administration check medication boxes monthly to ensure all accurate records are being kept and medications are discarded or returned in a timely manner. Rated License: To transition to a 2-5 star license under the new QRIS Modernization a full annual compliance visit with rated license visit was completed today. The program has chosen Pathway 1 – Program Standards. The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. There are seven (7) lead teachers and eight (8) other staff members. Fifty (50) percent of lead teachers meet 5 star education standards and fifty (50) percent of other educators meet 5 star education standards. Therefore, the facility meets 5 stars in education standards. The facility has identified 4 additional options, one from each category of engagement and a copy of the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Standards is attached. The facility has submitted the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan and all staff individual plans are pending completion. You plan to email them to me by the end of the week. The program has chosen Creative Curriculum as their curriculum for their children who are 4 years of age. The Program Assessment Self-Study was completed and shared with me today. All classrooms participated in the three month self-study. The Rated License Assessment Request Review form was also shared with me today and the Environment Rating Scales will be scheduled by the end of the week. Please review 10A NCAC 09 .3205 to ensure all requirements for obtaining and keeping a 5 star license is maintained. Other Information: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on 12/18/23. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- exempt • Asbestos- no hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns or Kim Sherry, Licensing Consultant at (910)824-0470, kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance with rated license visit. Rachel Shaffer, Director, was present and available for consultation. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was completed October 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 10, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 24, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Prior to the visit the 18-month compliance history score was 93%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Masonboro Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules and activity plans were available for review and were being followed. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in all classrooms. Infants in Spaces 1 transitioned to outdoor play. Infant feeding schedules and safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. Toddlers in space 2 participated in group story time. Two-year-olds in space 3 participated in group music activities. Three-year-old children in Space 4 were observed in toileting routines. While waiting, books were read to them. Preschool children in spaces 5, 6, and 7 all engaged in circle time. Activity areas consisted of language, manipulative toys, dramatic play, art, and blocks. Meals are brought from home daily. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-two (22) staff members employed at this facility. There was one new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were documented. 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. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Chapstick in space 6 was not discarded or returned to the parent after the course of the treatment. .0803(12) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited: Medications must be discarded or returned to parents within 72 hours after the completion of the treatment. I suggested administration check medication boxes monthly to ensure all accurate records are being kept and medications are discarded or returned in a timely manner. Rated License: To transition to a 2-5 star license under the new QRIS Modernization a full annual compliance visit with rated license visit was completed today. The program has chosen Pathway 1 – Program Standards. The program agrees to follow enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3208. There are seven (7) lead teachers and eight (8) other staff members. Fifty (50) percent of lead teachers meet 5 star education standards and fifty (50) percent of other educators meet 5 star education standards. Therefore, the facility meets 5 stars in education standards. The facility has identified 4 additional options, one from each category of engagement and a copy of the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Standards is attached. The facility has submitted the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement Plan and all staff individual plans are pending completion. You plan to email them to me by the end of the week. The program has chosen Creative Curriculum as their curriculum for their children who are 4 years of age. The Program Assessment Self-Study was completed and shared with me today. All classrooms participated in the three month self-study. The Rated License Assessment Request Review form was also shared with me today and the Environment Rating Scales will be scheduled by the end of the week. Please review 10A NCAC 09 .3205 to ensure all requirements for obtaining and keeping a 5 star license is maintained. Other Information: CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on 12/18/23. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- exempt • Asbestos- no hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns or Kim Sherry, Licensing Consultant at (910)824-0470, kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2025 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 10/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, accompanied me on today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on October 28, 2024. As of October 14, 2025, your facility has an 18-month compliance history for the facility was 100%. 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. Fire Inspection – October 24, 2025 – Approved for day time care only - Satisfactory Sanitation – 04/29/2025 – 10 Demerits – Superior Director, Rachel Shaffer, was present and available for consultation. There are seven (7) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. Ms. Shaffer accompanied us as we visited each classroom and outdoor play areas. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were observed today. There were eighty-three (83) children enrolled and seventy-nine (79) children, ages 0-5, present today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in six (6) of the seven (7) classrooms. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. In space #1, infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregivers were engaged in play with infants, recorded safe sleep checks, and bottle fed children. Toddlers and preschool children in spaces 2-7 were observing participating in free choice activities, circle time, morning snack, and personal care routines such as toileting. Meals are brought home daily. Per the facilities “lunch and snack requirements” parents must follow the USDA meal guidelines. The program provides drinking milk for lunch daily and supplemental food groups for any child who is lacking a component. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Caregivers and children interacted in a positive and appropriate manner. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-one (21) staff members employed at this facility. There were four (4) new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were observed and documented today. All violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Staff deodorant was accessible in an unlocked cabinet in space 1 and staff spray stain remover was accessible in space 5 in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An expired diaper cream (September 2025) was observed in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Parents have not been notified in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. .0701(d) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before October 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Email the information to me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited: Child Care Rule .0508(a) requires all activity plans be posted. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. Today we discussed administration checking all classrooms early Monday mornings for posted activity plans. Child Care Rule .0701(d) states staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. Today I encourage you to organize your personnel file binder. Child Care Rule .0604(h) states ) children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookah, shall not be permitted on the premises of the child care center, in vehicles used to transport children, or during any off premise activities. All smoking materials shall be kept in locked storage. Today you created a written statement to give to parents and add to all children’s files. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all classrooms at the start of each day. Today there were expired diaper creams in both Space three (3). The permission forms were still in date; however, the diaper cream expiration date stamped on the diaper cream had passed. I encourage administration to check all medications monthly for expiration dates. Other Information: 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 December 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- August 2025 – exempt • Asbestos- April 2024 – No hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo-Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. July 2025 Rule Changes: Summary, Training Available The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle(Enroll if you haven’t yet).You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the previous Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. For assistance with Moodle, contact DCDEE_MOODLE_SUPPORT@dhhs.nc.gov. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility has decided to choose pathway 1 – Program Assessment Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by April 3, 2025. Reminders: There has been a lot of rain in the last couple of months. The mulch is washing out from under the play structure on the preschool playground. The mulch will need to be replenished soon. We discussed raising the containment boarder or digging a trench/ditch to reroute the water. The run off of mulch/sand/dirt is also encroaching on the fence near the parking lot. The fence needs to be raised to maintain 4 feet in critical height. You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and a copy left with Ms. Shaffer. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2025 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 10/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, accompanied me on today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on October 28, 2024. As of October 14, 2025, your facility has an 18-month compliance history for the facility was 100%. 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. Fire Inspection – October 24, 2025 – Approved for day time care only - Satisfactory Sanitation – 04/29/2025 – 10 Demerits – Superior Director, Rachel Shaffer, was present and available for consultation. There are seven (7) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. Ms. Shaffer accompanied us as we visited each classroom and outdoor play areas. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were observed today. There were eighty-three (83) children enrolled and seventy-nine (79) children, ages 0-5, present today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in six (6) of the seven (7) classrooms. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. In space #1, infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregivers were engaged in play with infants, recorded safe sleep checks, and bottle fed children. Toddlers and preschool children in spaces 2-7 were observing participating in free choice activities, circle time, morning snack, and personal care routines such as toileting. Meals are brought home daily. Per the facilities “lunch and snack requirements” parents must follow the USDA meal guidelines. The program provides drinking milk for lunch daily and supplemental food groups for any child who is lacking a component. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Caregivers and children interacted in a positive and appropriate manner. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-one (21) staff members employed at this facility. There were four (4) new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were observed and documented today. All violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Staff deodorant was accessible in an unlocked cabinet in space 1 and staff spray stain remover was accessible in space 5 in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An expired diaper cream (September 2025) was observed in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Parents have not been notified in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. .0701(d) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before October 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Email the information to me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited: Child Care Rule .0508(a) requires all activity plans be posted. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. Today we discussed administration checking all classrooms early Monday mornings for posted activity plans. Child Care Rule .0701(d) states staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. Today I encourage you to organize your personnel file binder. Child Care Rule .0604(h) states ) children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookah, shall not be permitted on the premises of the child care center, in vehicles used to transport children, or during any off premise activities. All smoking materials shall be kept in locked storage. Today you created a written statement to give to parents and add to all children’s files. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all classrooms at the start of each day. Today there were expired diaper creams in both Space three (3). The permission forms were still in date; however, the diaper cream expiration date stamped on the diaper cream had passed. I encourage administration to check all medications monthly for expiration dates. Other Information: 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 December 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- August 2025 – exempt • Asbestos- April 2024 – No hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo-Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. July 2025 Rule Changes: Summary, Training Available The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle(Enroll if you haven’t yet).You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the previous Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. For assistance with Moodle, contact DCDEE_MOODLE_SUPPORT@dhhs.nc.gov. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility has decided to choose pathway 1 – Program Assessment Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by April 3, 2025. Reminders: There has been a lot of rain in the last couple of months. The mulch is washing out from under the play structure on the preschool playground. The mulch will need to be replenished soon. We discussed raising the containment boarder or digging a trench/ditch to reroute the water. The run off of mulch/sand/dirt is also encroaching on the fence near the parking lot. The fence needs to be raised to maintain 4 feet in critical height. You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and a copy left with Ms. Shaffer. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions 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. 110-86 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2025 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 10/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, accompanied me on today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on October 28, 2024. As of October 14, 2025, your facility has an 18-month compliance history for the facility was 100%. 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. Fire Inspection – October 24, 2025 – Approved for day time care only - Satisfactory Sanitation – 04/29/2025 – 10 Demerits – Superior Director, Rachel Shaffer, was present and available for consultation. There are seven (7) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. Ms. Shaffer accompanied us as we visited each classroom and outdoor play areas. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were observed today. There were eighty-three (83) children enrolled and seventy-nine (79) children, ages 0-5, present today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in six (6) of the seven (7) classrooms. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. In space #1, infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregivers were engaged in play with infants, recorded safe sleep checks, and bottle fed children. Toddlers and preschool children in spaces 2-7 were observing participating in free choice activities, circle time, morning snack, and personal care routines such as toileting. Meals are brought home daily. Per the facilities “lunch and snack requirements” parents must follow the USDA meal guidelines. The program provides drinking milk for lunch daily and supplemental food groups for any child who is lacking a component. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Caregivers and children interacted in a positive and appropriate manner. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-one (21) staff members employed at this facility. There were four (4) new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were observed and documented today. All violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Staff deodorant was accessible in an unlocked cabinet in space 1 and staff spray stain remover was accessible in space 5 in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An expired diaper cream (September 2025) was observed in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Parents have not been notified in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. .0701(d) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before October 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Email the information to me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited: Child Care Rule .0508(a) requires all activity plans be posted. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. Today we discussed administration checking all classrooms early Monday mornings for posted activity plans. Child Care Rule .0701(d) states staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. Today I encourage you to organize your personnel file binder. Child Care Rule .0604(h) states ) children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookah, shall not be permitted on the premises of the child care center, in vehicles used to transport children, or during any off premise activities. All smoking materials shall be kept in locked storage. Today you created a written statement to give to parents and add to all children’s files. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all classrooms at the start of each day. Today there were expired diaper creams in both Space three (3). The permission forms were still in date; however, the diaper cream expiration date stamped on the diaper cream had passed. I encourage administration to check all medications monthly for expiration dates. Other Information: 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 December 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- August 2025 – exempt • Asbestos- April 2024 – No hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo-Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. July 2025 Rule Changes: Summary, Training Available The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle(Enroll if you haven’t yet).You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the previous Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. For assistance with Moodle, contact DCDEE_MOODLE_SUPPORT@dhhs.nc.gov. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility has decided to choose pathway 1 – Program Assessment Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by April 3, 2025. Reminders: There has been a lot of rain in the last couple of months. The mulch is washing out from under the play structure on the preschool playground. The mulch will need to be replenished soon. We discussed raising the containment boarder or digging a trench/ditch to reroute the water. The run off of mulch/sand/dirt is also encroaching on the fence near the parking lot. The fence needs to be raised to maintain 4 feet in critical height. You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and a copy left with Ms. Shaffer. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2025 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 10/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, accompanied me on today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on October 28, 2024. As of October 14, 2025, your facility has an 18-month compliance history for the facility was 100%. 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. Fire Inspection – October 24, 2025 – Approved for day time care only - Satisfactory Sanitation – 04/29/2025 – 10 Demerits – Superior Director, Rachel Shaffer, was present and available for consultation. There are seven (7) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. Ms. Shaffer accompanied us as we visited each classroom and outdoor play areas. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were observed today. There were eighty-three (83) children enrolled and seventy-nine (79) children, ages 0-5, present today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in six (6) of the seven (7) classrooms. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. In space #1, infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregivers were engaged in play with infants, recorded safe sleep checks, and bottle fed children. Toddlers and preschool children in spaces 2-7 were observing participating in free choice activities, circle time, morning snack, and personal care routines such as toileting. Meals are brought home daily. Per the facilities “lunch and snack requirements” parents must follow the USDA meal guidelines. The program provides drinking milk for lunch daily and supplemental food groups for any child who is lacking a component. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Caregivers and children interacted in a positive and appropriate manner. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-one (21) staff members employed at this facility. There were four (4) new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were observed and documented today. All violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Staff deodorant was accessible in an unlocked cabinet in space 1 and staff spray stain remover was accessible in space 5 in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An expired diaper cream (September 2025) was observed in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Parents have not been notified in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. .0701(d) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before October 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Email the information to me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited: Child Care Rule .0508(a) requires all activity plans be posted. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. Today we discussed administration checking all classrooms early Monday mornings for posted activity plans. Child Care Rule .0701(d) states staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. Today I encourage you to organize your personnel file binder. Child Care Rule .0604(h) states ) children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookah, shall not be permitted on the premises of the child care center, in vehicles used to transport children, or during any off premise activities. All smoking materials shall be kept in locked storage. Today you created a written statement to give to parents and add to all children’s files. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all classrooms at the start of each day. Today there were expired diaper creams in both Space three (3). The permission forms were still in date; however, the diaper cream expiration date stamped on the diaper cream had passed. I encourage administration to check all medications monthly for expiration dates. Other Information: 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 December 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- August 2025 – exempt • Asbestos- April 2024 – No hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo-Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. July 2025 Rule Changes: Summary, Training Available The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle(Enroll if you haven’t yet).You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the previous Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. For assistance with Moodle, contact DCDEE_MOODLE_SUPPORT@dhhs.nc.gov. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility has decided to choose pathway 1 – Program Assessment Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by April 3, 2025. Reminders: There has been a lot of rain in the last couple of months. The mulch is washing out from under the play structure on the preschool playground. The mulch will need to be replenished soon. We discussed raising the containment boarder or digging a trench/ditch to reroute the water. The run off of mulch/sand/dirt is also encroaching on the fence near the parking lot. The fence needs to be raised to maintain 4 feet in critical height. You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and a copy left with Ms. Shaffer. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions 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: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2025 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 10/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, including staff and children’s files. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, accompanied me on today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in Education, 7 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point in the Programmatic Option. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 100 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 years old, daytime care only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios per .2818(c). The last annual compliance visit was conducted at this facility on October 28, 2024. As of October 14, 2025, your facility has an 18-month compliance history for the facility was 100%. 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. Fire Inspection – October 24, 2025 – Approved for day time care only - Satisfactory Sanitation – 04/29/2025 – 10 Demerits – Superior Director, Rachel Shaffer, was present and available for consultation. There are seven (7) approved indoor spaces and four (4) approved outdoor spaces. Ms. Shaffer accompanied us as we visited each classroom and outdoor play areas. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were observed today. There were eighty-three (83) children enrolled and seventy-nine (79) children, ages 0-5, present today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Activity plans were observed posted in six (6) of the seven (7) classrooms. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. In space #1, infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregivers were engaged in play with infants, recorded safe sleep checks, and bottle fed children. Toddlers and preschool children in spaces 2-7 were observing participating in free choice activities, circle time, morning snack, and personal care routines such as toileting. Meals are brought home daily. Per the facilities “lunch and snack requirements” parents must follow the USDA meal guidelines. The program provides drinking milk for lunch daily and supplemental food groups for any child who is lacking a component. Routine toileting and handwashing procedures were monitored, and requirements were met. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Caregivers and children interacted in a positive and appropriate manner. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were twenty-one (21) staff members employed at this facility. There were four (4) new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were observed and documented today. All violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Staff deodorant was accessible in an unlocked cabinet in space 1 and staff spray stain remover was accessible in space 5 in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An expired diaper cream (September 2025) was observed in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Parents have not been notified in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. .0701(d) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. On or before October 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected as well as how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Email the information to me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violations cited: Child Care Rule .0508(a) requires all activity plans be posted. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. Today we discussed administration checking all classrooms early Monday mornings for posted activity plans. Child Care Rule .0701(d) states staff medical statements, proof of a tuberculosis test or screening, and completed health questionnaires shall be included in the staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file in the center. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. Today I encourage you to organize your personnel file binder. Child Care Rule .0604(h) states ) children shall be in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. Smoking and the use of any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookah, shall not be permitted on the premises of the child care center, in vehicles used to transport children, or during any off premise activities. All smoking materials shall be kept in locked storage. Today you created a written statement to give to parents and add to all children’s files. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all classrooms at the start of each day. Today there were expired diaper creams in both Space three (3). The permission forms were still in date; however, the diaper cream expiration date stamped on the diaper cream had passed. I encourage administration to check all medications monthly for expiration dates. Other Information: 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 December 2023. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint- August 2025 – exempt • Asbestos- April 2024 – No hazards Ensure you keep all paperwork that you receive regarding this matter, as it may be requested to verify compliance. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/faq/ for further guidance and ensure all steps have been completed. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo-Download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo The purpose of this memo is to notify childcare operators/Head Start directors and NC Pre-K classrooms of the 2025 annual immunization reporting requirements. North Carolina immunization law requires all schools providing Pre-K and all licensed childcare facilities (as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)) to file an annual immunization report on children aged newborn through preschool (G.S. 130A155(c)). This report is used to determine the number of children who meet state immunization requirements under 10A NCAC 41A.0401, ensuring that children in attendance at your childcare facility are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. How to Submit your Report • The reporting portal is now open, and reports may be completed at any time prior to the due date but must be submitted electronically via this link. • Instructions and worksheets are available for downloading and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. • Only one current report will be accepted per childcare facility, per report period. • All reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. • Reports will not be accepted after this date. • If your facility has no children enrolled or is closed, you are still required to submit a report. This ensures your facility is counted and not considered delinquent or missing. • For NC Pre-K and Head Start programs, include all children who attend full-time. • Do not include children already reported on the Annual Kindergarten Immunization Report. If you have additional questions about this report or are not able to access the internet to complete the report, email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 877-873-6247. July 2025 Rule Changes: Summary, Training Available The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle(Enroll if you haven’t yet).You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the previous Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. For assistance with Moodle, contact DCDEE_MOODLE_SUPPORT@dhhs.nc.gov. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) have been approved. The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: •You can review the rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and •If you were unable to attend the recent webinars regarding Choosing a Pathway to the Stars, the sessions were recorded and are be posted on the QRIS Modernization page. •Follow this link for detailed information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today, I completed a QRIS Conversation Template for your facility. You reported that your facility has decided to choose pathway 1 – Program Assessment Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by April 3, 2025. Reminders: There has been a lot of rain in the last couple of months. The mulch is washing out from under the play structure on the preschool playground. The mulch will need to be replenished soon. We discussed raising the containment boarder or digging a trench/ditch to reroute the water. The run off of mulch/sand/dirt is also encroaching on the fence near the parking lot. The fence needs to be raised to maintain 4 feet in critical height. You can contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call 1(800) 367-2229 (choose 1 then 2). Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and a copy left with Ms. Shaffer. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. Contact me at April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Rachel Shaffer, Director, and Cyndi Meyer, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-star license, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and reducing ratios per .2818(c), and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. 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. Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, assisted me on today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted December 1, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed November 3, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 17, 2022, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. You were reminded via email that your fire inspection is due this month. You replied that you would call and request the inspection. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% as of today’s date. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 3, 2023, and Masonboro Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. Mrs. Meyer visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were enrolled in all licensed indoor spaces. Infants in space 1 were observed in free play with age appropriate materials and activities. Safe sleep and feeding schedules were monitored and found in compliance. Toddlers in space 2 ate snack (all meals are brought from home). Preschool aged children in spaces 3-6 either participated in group circle time or free play. All classrooms had current activity plans posted and all aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 bags were observed accessible in spaces 1 and 3 as well as in the feeding area used by spaces 1 and 2. .0604(q) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who started September 5, 2023 did not have a medical exam or health assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A staff member completed the Recognizing and Responding the Child Maltreatment training in 2017; however, a renewed certificate was not on file. .1103(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. A compliance letter is due to Mrs. Robbins, via email, no later than November 21, 2023. Mrs. Robbins contact information is at the end of this document. 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. N. Nelson did not have her Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment certification on file. According to Health and Safety training record this was completed on 1/21/22; however, this certification was not in her file. An infant who started September 5, 2023 did not have a medical exam on file. All medical exams must be obtained within the child’s first 30 days. Rated License: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year won’t begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. This is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. Use staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales or other quality initiatives. For example, if transitions are challenging, ask staff what strategies help, or which transitions including a contact hour earning webinar and Thinking More worksheets for every rating scale. Engage to brainstorm, offer support and clarification, and set goals. Allocate resources so they can focus on self-study as part of the workday to help everyone become more familiar and confident with the assessment process. Also, be reminded that NCRLAP outreach assessments are still being offered if you wish to “practice.” You may also wish to contact technical assistance specialists with One Place to help you with mock assessments. Ms. Simmons advised she participated in an outreach assessment (ITERRS-R) and plans to participate in other assessments prior to completion year of your reassessment. Related to education, ensure you are uploading education has staff completed classwork. For any questions about the NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam, please contact: DCDEE.Equivalency.Exam@dhhs.nc.gov. This information can also be found on the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) under the What’s New section (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/north-carolina-early-childhood-equivalency-exam-now-available). It is vitally important that all employees are registered for WORKS and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. We discussed that the facility is responsible for ensuring that information contained in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Database is up to date and complete. I encouraged you to study the information found on the Division’s website regarding education evaluations to ensure that staff member’s education information remains complete and to ensure accurate points are earned during Rated License Assessments. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. I be in contact with you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Other Information: Health & Safety Training – All staff members employed more than one year have completed the Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102, as well as some new staff. This information is on file and available for review. Health and Safety trainings must be completed within one year of hire and every five years thereafter. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, but the rest of the topics (except CPR/First Aid) are available on Moodle. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employs them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. I will be on leave from November 9 through December 4, 2023. If you need assistance during this time please reach out to Lynette Robbins, her contact information is below. The visit summary was reviewed with you, electronically signed, and emailed to you at the completion of the visit. If you need any assistance please reach out to me, April Lester, Child Care Consultant, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0954 or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, lynette.robbins@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0235. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Rachel Shaffer, Director, and Cyndi Meyer, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-star license, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and reducing ratios per .2818(c), and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. 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. Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, assisted me on today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted December 1, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed November 3, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 17, 2022, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. You were reminded via email that your fire inspection is due this month. You replied that you would call and request the inspection. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% as of today’s date. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 3, 2023, and Masonboro Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. Mrs. Meyer visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were enrolled in all licensed indoor spaces. Infants in space 1 were observed in free play with age appropriate materials and activities. Safe sleep and feeding schedules were monitored and found in compliance. Toddlers in space 2 ate snack (all meals are brought from home). Preschool aged children in spaces 3-6 either participated in group circle time or free play. All classrooms had current activity plans posted and all aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 bags were observed accessible in spaces 1 and 3 as well as in the feeding area used by spaces 1 and 2. .0604(q) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who started September 5, 2023 did not have a medical exam or health assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A staff member completed the Recognizing and Responding the Child Maltreatment training in 2017; however, a renewed certificate was not on file. .1103(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. A compliance letter is due to Mrs. Robbins, via email, no later than November 21, 2023. Mrs. Robbins contact information is at the end of this document. 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. N. Nelson did not have her Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment certification on file. According to Health and Safety training record this was completed on 1/21/22; however, this certification was not in her file. An infant who started September 5, 2023 did not have a medical exam on file. All medical exams must be obtained within the child’s first 30 days. Rated License: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year won’t begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. This is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. Use staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales or other quality initiatives. For example, if transitions are challenging, ask staff what strategies help, or which transitions including a contact hour earning webinar and Thinking More worksheets for every rating scale. Engage to brainstorm, offer support and clarification, and set goals. Allocate resources so they can focus on self-study as part of the workday to help everyone become more familiar and confident with the assessment process. Also, be reminded that NCRLAP outreach assessments are still being offered if you wish to “practice.” You may also wish to contact technical assistance specialists with One Place to help you with mock assessments. Ms. Simmons advised she participated in an outreach assessment (ITERRS-R) and plans to participate in other assessments prior to completion year of your reassessment. Related to education, ensure you are uploading education has staff completed classwork. For any questions about the NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam, please contact: DCDEE.Equivalency.Exam@dhhs.nc.gov. This information can also be found on the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) under the What’s New section (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/north-carolina-early-childhood-equivalency-exam-now-available). It is vitally important that all employees are registered for WORKS and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. We discussed that the facility is responsible for ensuring that information contained in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Database is up to date and complete. I encouraged you to study the information found on the Division’s website regarding education evaluations to ensure that staff member’s education information remains complete and to ensure accurate points are earned during Rated License Assessments. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. I be in contact with you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Other Information: Health & Safety Training – All staff members employed more than one year have completed the Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102, as well as some new staff. This information is on file and available for review. Health and Safety trainings must be completed within one year of hire and every five years thereafter. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, but the rest of the topics (except CPR/First Aid) are available on Moodle. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employs them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. I will be on leave from November 9 through December 4, 2023. If you need assistance during this time please reach out to Lynette Robbins, her contact information is below. The visit summary was reviewed with you, electronically signed, and emailed to you at the completion of the visit. If you need any assistance please reach out to me, April Lester, Child Care Consultant, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0954 or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, lynette.robbins@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0235. 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: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Rachel Shaffer, Director, and Cyndi Meyer, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-star license, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and reducing ratios per .2818(c), and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. 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. Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, assisted me on today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted December 1, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed November 3, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 17, 2022, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. You were reminded via email that your fire inspection is due this month. You replied that you would call and request the inspection. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% as of today’s date. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 3, 2023, and Masonboro Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. Mrs. Meyer visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were enrolled in all licensed indoor spaces. Infants in space 1 were observed in free play with age appropriate materials and activities. Safe sleep and feeding schedules were monitored and found in compliance. Toddlers in space 2 ate snack (all meals are brought from home). Preschool aged children in spaces 3-6 either participated in group circle time or free play. All classrooms had current activity plans posted and all aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 bags were observed accessible in spaces 1 and 3 as well as in the feeding area used by spaces 1 and 2. .0604(q) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who started September 5, 2023 did not have a medical exam or health assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A staff member completed the Recognizing and Responding the Child Maltreatment training in 2017; however, a renewed certificate was not on file. .1103(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. A compliance letter is due to Mrs. Robbins, via email, no later than November 21, 2023. Mrs. Robbins contact information is at the end of this document. 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. N. Nelson did not have her Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment certification on file. According to Health and Safety training record this was completed on 1/21/22; however, this certification was not in her file. An infant who started September 5, 2023 did not have a medical exam on file. All medical exams must be obtained within the child’s first 30 days. Rated License: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year won’t begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. This is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. Use staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales or other quality initiatives. For example, if transitions are challenging, ask staff what strategies help, or which transitions including a contact hour earning webinar and Thinking More worksheets for every rating scale. Engage to brainstorm, offer support and clarification, and set goals. Allocate resources so they can focus on self-study as part of the workday to help everyone become more familiar and confident with the assessment process. Also, be reminded that NCRLAP outreach assessments are still being offered if you wish to “practice.” You may also wish to contact technical assistance specialists with One Place to help you with mock assessments. Ms. Simmons advised she participated in an outreach assessment (ITERRS-R) and plans to participate in other assessments prior to completion year of your reassessment. Related to education, ensure you are uploading education has staff completed classwork. For any questions about the NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam, please contact: DCDEE.Equivalency.Exam@dhhs.nc.gov. This information can also be found on the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) under the What’s New section (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/north-carolina-early-childhood-equivalency-exam-now-available). It is vitally important that all employees are registered for WORKS and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. We discussed that the facility is responsible for ensuring that information contained in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Database is up to date and complete. I encouraged you to study the information found on the Division’s website regarding education evaluations to ensure that staff member’s education information remains complete and to ensure accurate points are earned during Rated License Assessments. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. I be in contact with you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Other Information: Health & Safety Training – All staff members employed more than one year have completed the Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102, as well as some new staff. This information is on file and available for review. Health and Safety trainings must be completed within one year of hire and every five years thereafter. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, but the rest of the topics (except CPR/First Aid) are available on Moodle. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Improvements are coming soon to the ABCMS Portal that DCDEE recently launched to manage child care criminal background checks. ABCMS will soon allow individuals to be associated with the child care program that employs them. Directors/Administrators will be able to use their NCID business account to see the criminal background check result for each employee. I will be on leave from November 9 through December 4, 2023. If you need assistance during this time please reach out to Lynette Robbins, her contact information is below. The visit summary was reviewed with you, electronically signed, and emailed to you at the completion of the visit. If you need any assistance please reach out to me, April Lester, Child Care Consultant, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0954 or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, lynette.robbins@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0235. 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: NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 6555115 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2023 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Routine Unannounced visit. You, Rachel Shaffer, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-star license, issued March 7, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and reducing ratios per .2818(c), and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Today’s visit was conducted by me, April Bosse Child Care Consultant, on behalf of your Child Care Consultant April Lester. The last annual compliance visit was conducted December 1, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed March 27, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 17, 2022, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of July 14, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 30, 2022, and Masonboro Baptist Church, Inc. was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were enrolled in all licensed indoor spaces. Daily schedules were available for children. Infants and toddlers enrolled in spaces 1 and 2 were observed on their designated playground engaging in free play activities such as pretending to have a cookout, riding on ride on toys and playing with baby dolls. Children ages 2-3 enrolled in spaces 3-4 and preschool aged children enrolled in space 6 were also observed on their playground in free play with water play, constructions trucks, balance beams, balls, and slides. Children ages 3-5 in spaces 5 and 7 were observed in their classrooms participating in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities that coincide with their activity plans and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations such as pretending to camp, finger painting, and letter magnets. All lunches are brought from home. There was one violation observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A Diaper Cream Form in Space #2 and a Nebulizer with Medical Action Form in Space #5 were expired and medications were not returned to the parents after the course of treatment was completed or authorization had expired. .0803(12) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 28, 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. 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 violations cited: Today there was diaper cream permission to administer form in Space #2 that was expired and the ointment was not returned to the parent. For each diaper cream or topical medication in the classroom, there should be a form filled out with permission to administer the cream from the parent. Permission to administer medication forms can be filled out for the length of time a parent will want you to administer the ointment for up to one year. When diaper cream forms are filled out by parents, you should check that the correct expiration date is noted on the topical ointment permission form and that it matches the expiration date on the medication and that the expiration date for the form is filled in correctly for the correct duration the medication is to be given. If a parent brings in a diaper cream to replace another cream, a new form must be filled out for that cream. A medical action form in Space # 5 was expired and medication was not returned to the parent. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. This plan is only needed for those children with the previously listed conditions and expires after one year. Technical Assistance: Today technical assistance was given on what qualifies as plastic that is in reach for children under the age of three. Today we discussed continuing to store any plastic bags used for storage, even the wrapping on the diapers, inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. Reminders: At the Monday, February 6, 2023, meeting of the Child Care Commission, Commissioners agreed to form a committee to modernize NC star rated system. The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) are collaborating to modernize North Carolina's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) commonly known as the Star Rated License. During the next few months, the Division is collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in a plan that will be reviewed by the North Carolina General Assembly in Spring 2024. We invite you to participate in open discussion opportunities for Commission members and Division staff to listen and learn about your experiences and challenges with the Star Rated Child Care License System. A list of all sessions can be found on the DCDEE website. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times whether or not they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and emailed to you. Contact me at April Bosse, Child Care Consultant, 910-709-4196, April.bosse@dhhs.nc.gov 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