Young Memories Learning Center #2

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/13/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/13/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 03:15 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. Limited child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. Your program currently operates with a 4-star license issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. As of 04/12/26, this facility has an 18-month compliance history of 94%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Young Memories Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/28/25. Two new staff have been hired since the last monitoring visit and their files were monitored today. Sanitation Inspection – 02/25/26 – Superior Classification Fire Inspection – 04/01/26 – Approved for day time care only There are six (6) indoor spaces, and two (2) outdoor spaces approved for use. There are thirty-nine (39) children enrolled and twenty-one (21) children, ages 0-5, were present today. Accurate attendance records are kept and monitored today. Children 2-3 years of age participated in free play with age appropriate materials activities. Preschool children were observed transitioning to the school age classroom to use the bathroom. Infants were observed in free play on the floor with their teachers. Afternoon snack consisted of cheese cubes and juice. Each classroom had spaces arranged into activity areas that include art, blocks, science, library, dramatic play, manipulative, music and music. Age-appropriate learning materials were accessible and observed in each classroom. Activity plans and daily schedules were available for each group of children, observed posted in each classroom and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 2/12/25 and the administrator did not request a new fire inspection until 2/25/26 and the inspection was not completed until 4/1/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member had twelve (12) children ages 3-4 years of age by herself. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 27, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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: Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times. Today I suggested that staff keep a running list of children and their ages during transition times to ensure they are maintaining ratios and can ask for assistance if needed. As children are transitioning between indoor spaces in the mornings, staff must regularly count children (name to face recognition) at every transition, and whenever leaving one area and arriving at another. Fire inspections must be obtained annually. I suggest noting the date of your most recent inspection on a calendar and setting a reminder for yourself to call and request your inspection at least one month in advance of the deadline. Other Information: Criminal Background Check Information – the required ABCMS training has been completed and the program is currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information at facilities by verifying the roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) are live. 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. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! In October, Ms. Anderson stated the program was planning to pursue Pathway 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today Ms. Anderson and I had a conversation on the facility’s plan on moving forward with their 2-5 Star Rated License; however, they have changed their minds and have decided to use Pathway 1 – Program Assessment. That document is attached to this visit summary. Remember! 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). Reminders - 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/ Documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and left with you today. 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 or Kim Sherry, Licensing Supervisor at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/13/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/13/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 03:15 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. Limited child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. Your program currently operates with a 4-star license issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. As of 04/12/26, this facility has an 18-month compliance history of 94%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Young Memories Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/28/25. Two new staff have been hired since the last monitoring visit and their files were monitored today. Sanitation Inspection – 02/25/26 – Superior Classification Fire Inspection – 04/01/26 – Approved for day time care only There are six (6) indoor spaces, and two (2) outdoor spaces approved for use. There are thirty-nine (39) children enrolled and twenty-one (21) children, ages 0-5, were present today. Accurate attendance records are kept and monitored today. Children 2-3 years of age participated in free play with age appropriate materials activities. Preschool children were observed transitioning to the school age classroom to use the bathroom. Infants were observed in free play on the floor with their teachers. Afternoon snack consisted of cheese cubes and juice. Each classroom had spaces arranged into activity areas that include art, blocks, science, library, dramatic play, manipulative, music and music. Age-appropriate learning materials were accessible and observed in each classroom. Activity plans and daily schedules were available for each group of children, observed posted in each classroom and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 2/12/25 and the administrator did not request a new fire inspection until 2/25/26 and the inspection was not completed until 4/1/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member had twelve (12) children ages 3-4 years of age by herself. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 27, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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: Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times. Today I suggested that staff keep a running list of children and their ages during transition times to ensure they are maintaining ratios and can ask for assistance if needed. As children are transitioning between indoor spaces in the mornings, staff must regularly count children (name to face recognition) at every transition, and whenever leaving one area and arriving at another. Fire inspections must be obtained annually. I suggest noting the date of your most recent inspection on a calendar and setting a reminder for yourself to call and request your inspection at least one month in advance of the deadline. Other Information: Criminal Background Check Information – the required ABCMS training has been completed and the program is currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information at facilities by verifying the roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) are live. 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. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! In October, Ms. Anderson stated the program was planning to pursue Pathway 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today Ms. Anderson and I had a conversation on the facility’s plan on moving forward with their 2-5 Star Rated License; however, they have changed their minds and have decided to use Pathway 1 – Program Assessment. That document is attached to this visit summary. Remember! 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). Reminders - 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/ Documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and left with you today. 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 or Kim Sherry, Licensing Supervisor at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/13/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/13/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 03:15 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. Limited child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. Your program currently operates with a 4-star license issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. As of 04/12/26, this facility has an 18-month compliance history of 94%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Young Memories Learning Center, LLC was listed as current-active. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/28/25. Two new staff have been hired since the last monitoring visit and their files were monitored today. Sanitation Inspection – 02/25/26 – Superior Classification Fire Inspection – 04/01/26 – Approved for day time care only There are six (6) indoor spaces, and two (2) outdoor spaces approved for use. There are thirty-nine (39) children enrolled and twenty-one (21) children, ages 0-5, were present today. Accurate attendance records are kept and monitored today. Children 2-3 years of age participated in free play with age appropriate materials activities. Preschool children were observed transitioning to the school age classroom to use the bathroom. Infants were observed in free play on the floor with their teachers. Afternoon snack consisted of cheese cubes and juice. Each classroom had spaces arranged into activity areas that include art, blocks, science, library, dramatic play, manipulative, music and music. Age-appropriate learning materials were accessible and observed in each classroom. Activity plans and daily schedules were available for each group of children, observed posted in each classroom and aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 2/12/25 and the administrator did not request a new fire inspection until 2/25/26 and the inspection was not completed until 4/1/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member had twelve (12) children ages 3-4 years of age by herself. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 27, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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: Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. If children are combined with similar age groups, such as in the early morning or later evening hours, the staff/child ratio and maximum group size for the youngest child in the group must be maintained. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times. Today I suggested that staff keep a running list of children and their ages during transition times to ensure they are maintaining ratios and can ask for assistance if needed. As children are transitioning between indoor spaces in the mornings, staff must regularly count children (name to face recognition) at every transition, and whenever leaving one area and arriving at another. Fire inspections must be obtained annually. I suggest noting the date of your most recent inspection on a calendar and setting a reminder for yourself to call and request your inspection at least one month in advance of the deadline. Other Information: Criminal Background Check Information – the required ABCMS training has been completed and the program is currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information at facilities by verifying the roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Choosing a Pathway to the Stars The new rules related to the star rated license system (QRIS) are live. 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. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! In October, Ms. Anderson stated the program was planning to pursue Pathway 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today Ms. Anderson and I had a conversation on the facility’s plan on moving forward with their 2-5 Star Rated License; however, they have changed their minds and have decided to use Pathway 1 – Program Assessment. That document is attached to this visit summary. Remember! 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). Reminders - 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/ Documentation was completed electronically on site, signed, and left with you today. 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 or Kim Sherry, Licensing Supervisor at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, assisted with the visit today. You, Kynesha Anderson, Assistant Director, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4-star license issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 6, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 23, 2025, and the program received a supervisor classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 12, 2025, and the program was approved for day time care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of October 27, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Young Memories Learning Center LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with us. School aged children enrolled in space 1 were not present because they were in school. Infants enrolled in space 2 participated in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregiver was on the floor with one infant as infant explored their environment, played with toys, and had tummy time. Children three, four, and five years of age in space 3 also engaged in free play; this was a combined classroom with children enrolled in space 4. Children two years of age in space 5 had group circle time where they sang songs. Toddlers in space 6 were observed in outdoor free play. The teacher pushed the children around the merry go round. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. 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. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken hot dogs, whole grain buns, peas, bananas, and milk. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were ten staff members employed at this facility. There were two new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The stationary equipment on the preschool/school age playground was surrounded by mulch with an abundance of grass growing in the mulch which diminishes the integrity of the mulch. .0605(j) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 2, staff lip balm was stored in an unlocked drawer under the sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Five (5) children who are transported after school did not have a photograph included with their emergency and identifying information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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: Please review child care rules regarding storage of medications. Ointments and over the counter medication must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor or locked. 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 over the counter medications are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all cabinets routinely to ensure all items are stored appropriately. Today we discussed surfacing on the preschool/school age playground. There is an abundance of grass growing in the mulched fall zones. Today I suggested you kill the grass on a Friday afternoon once all the children have departed then till the mulch and remove the dead grass roots. As we discussed, grass roots and/or weeds dimmish the integrity of the surfacing and puts the children at risk of injury if they fall. Other Information: Catch children being good. All children want attention. It is better to give them positive attention for good behavior than negative attention for misbehavior. Comment on something positive about each child, each day. Better yet, strive for several times a day. And share the good news. When children have done something positive, mention it to other children and to parents. We also suggest you calling New Hanover County Smart Start for resources for behavioral management. Their contact information is 910-815-3731. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. Ms. Anderson has completed the training and has entered staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on September 19, 2024. 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/ 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 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by January 2025. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Reminder 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. 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: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, assisted with the visit today. You, Kynesha Anderson, Assistant Director, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4-star license issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 6, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 23, 2025, and the program received a supervisor classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 12, 2025, and the program was approved for day time care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of October 27, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Young Memories Learning Center LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with us. School aged children enrolled in space 1 were not present because they were in school. Infants enrolled in space 2 participated in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregiver was on the floor with one infant as infant explored their environment, played with toys, and had tummy time. Children three, four, and five years of age in space 3 also engaged in free play; this was a combined classroom with children enrolled in space 4. Children two years of age in space 5 had group circle time where they sang songs. Toddlers in space 6 were observed in outdoor free play. The teacher pushed the children around the merry go round. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. 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. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken hot dogs, whole grain buns, peas, bananas, and milk. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were ten staff members employed at this facility. There were two new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The stationary equipment on the preschool/school age playground was surrounded by mulch with an abundance of grass growing in the mulch which diminishes the integrity of the mulch. .0605(j) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 2, staff lip balm was stored in an unlocked drawer under the sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Five (5) children who are transported after school did not have a photograph included with their emergency and identifying information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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: Please review child care rules regarding storage of medications. Ointments and over the counter medication must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor or locked. 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 over the counter medications are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all cabinets routinely to ensure all items are stored appropriately. Today we discussed surfacing on the preschool/school age playground. There is an abundance of grass growing in the mulched fall zones. Today I suggested you kill the grass on a Friday afternoon once all the children have departed then till the mulch and remove the dead grass roots. As we discussed, grass roots and/or weeds dimmish the integrity of the surfacing and puts the children at risk of injury if they fall. Other Information: Catch children being good. All children want attention. It is better to give them positive attention for good behavior than negative attention for misbehavior. Comment on something positive about each child, each day. Better yet, strive for several times a day. And share the good news. When children have done something positive, mention it to other children and to parents. We also suggest you calling New Hanover County Smart Start for resources for behavioral management. Their contact information is 910-815-3731. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. Ms. Anderson has completed the training and has entered staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on September 19, 2024. 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/ 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 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by January 2025. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Reminder 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. 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: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, assisted with the visit today. You, Kynesha Anderson, Assistant Director, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4-star license issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 6, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 23, 2025, and the program received a supervisor classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 12, 2025, and the program was approved for day time care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of October 27, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Young Memories Learning Center LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with us. School aged children enrolled in space 1 were not present because they were in school. Infants enrolled in space 2 participated in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregiver was on the floor with one infant as infant explored their environment, played with toys, and had tummy time. Children three, four, and five years of age in space 3 also engaged in free play; this was a combined classroom with children enrolled in space 4. Children two years of age in space 5 had group circle time where they sang songs. Toddlers in space 6 were observed in outdoor free play. The teacher pushed the children around the merry go round. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. 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. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken hot dogs, whole grain buns, peas, bananas, and milk. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were ten staff members employed at this facility. There were two new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The stationary equipment on the preschool/school age playground was surrounded by mulch with an abundance of grass growing in the mulch which diminishes the integrity of the mulch. .0605(j) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 2, staff lip balm was stored in an unlocked drawer under the sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Five (5) children who are transported after school did not have a photograph included with their emergency and identifying information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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: Please review child care rules regarding storage of medications. Ointments and over the counter medication must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor or locked. 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 over the counter medications are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all cabinets routinely to ensure all items are stored appropriately. Today we discussed surfacing on the preschool/school age playground. There is an abundance of grass growing in the mulched fall zones. Today I suggested you kill the grass on a Friday afternoon once all the children have departed then till the mulch and remove the dead grass roots. As we discussed, grass roots and/or weeds dimmish the integrity of the surfacing and puts the children at risk of injury if they fall. Other Information: Catch children being good. All children want attention. It is better to give them positive attention for good behavior than negative attention for misbehavior. Comment on something positive about each child, each day. Better yet, strive for several times a day. And share the good news. When children have done something positive, mention it to other children and to parents. We also suggest you calling New Hanover County Smart Start for resources for behavioral management. Their contact information is 910-815-3731. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. Ms. Anderson has completed the training and has entered staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on September 19, 2024. 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/ 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 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by January 2025. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Reminder 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. 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: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. Child Care Consultant, Heather Elliott, assisted with the visit today. You, Kynesha Anderson, Assistant Director, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4-star license issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 6, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 23, 2025, and the program received a supervisor classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 12, 2025, and the program was approved for day time care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of October 27, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today, and Young Memories Learning Center LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with us. School aged children enrolled in space 1 were not present because they were in school. Infants enrolled in space 2 participated in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. Infant feeding schedules were observed, and safe sleep charts were being maintained. Caregiver was on the floor with one infant as infant explored their environment, played with toys, and had tummy time. Children three, four, and five years of age in space 3 also engaged in free play; this was a combined classroom with children enrolled in space 4. Children two years of age in space 5 had group circle time where they sang songs. Toddlers in space 6 were observed in outdoor free play. The teacher pushed the children around the merry go round. Activity plans were observed posted in each classroom. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. 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. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken hot dogs, whole grain buns, peas, bananas, and milk. Staff and Training Worksheets- There were ten staff members employed at this facility. There were two new staff; all new staff and a percentage of veteran staff’s files were reviewed. Health & Safety Training – All staff members who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety training as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. New staff are in the process of completing these training courses. Health and safety trainings are required to be completed during the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. Remember, the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be taken at www.preventchildabusenc.org, within the first 90 days of employment. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Ensure this information in completed, recorded on the required form, and on file for review. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The stationary equipment on the preschool/school age playground was surrounded by mulch with an abundance of grass growing in the mulch which diminishes the integrity of the mulch. .0605(j) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 2, staff lip balm was stored in an unlocked drawer under the sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Five (5) children who are transported after school did not have a photograph included with their emergency and identifying information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 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: Please review child care rules regarding storage of medications. Ointments and over the counter medication must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor or locked. 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 over the counter medications are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today I suggested administration check all cabinets routinely to ensure all items are stored appropriately. Today we discussed surfacing on the preschool/school age playground. There is an abundance of grass growing in the mulched fall zones. Today I suggested you kill the grass on a Friday afternoon once all the children have departed then till the mulch and remove the dead grass roots. As we discussed, grass roots and/or weeds dimmish the integrity of the surfacing and puts the children at risk of injury if they fall. Other Information: Catch children being good. All children want attention. It is better to give them positive attention for good behavior than negative attention for misbehavior. Comment on something positive about each child, each day. Better yet, strive for several times a day. And share the good news. When children have done something positive, mention it to other children and to parents. We also suggest you calling New Hanover County Smart Start for resources for behavioral management. Their contact information is 910-815-3731. Criminal Background Check Information – This is a requirement and if it is not completed, it will be documented as a violation. DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. Ms. Anderson has completed the training and has entered staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on September 19, 2024. 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/ 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 2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The program stated they plan to apply for rated license by January 2025. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. Reminder 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. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: ALLISON DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-236A Visit Date: 6/25/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 6/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Keresa Anderson, Owner/Administrator, and Kynesha Anderson, Assistant Director, accompanied me. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Anderson and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violation was observed confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On June 20, 2025, a maintenance worker accidentally dropped a medication container on the playground which placed a three-year-old child at risk of harm. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (by July 2, 2025), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Allison Davis, Investigations Consultant, allison.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, fax# 919-715-1013, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201. You may contact me at Allison Davis, Investigations Consultant, allison.davis@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-800-0079 or Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Kynesha Anderson, Assistant Director, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4 star licensed issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 95%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Young Memories Center LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Six classrooms are operating with thirty-four children present. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants in Space 2 were observed transitioning to outdoor play time. Children 4-5 years of age in Space 3 participated in free play with age appropriate materials and activities. Children in space 4 and 5 participated in group circle time in their designated classrooms. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, noodles, baked beans, strawberries, whole grain rolls, and milk. Three new staff members have been hired since the last monitoring visit and their staff files were monitored today. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The handicap ramp and the containment board is beginning to rot and must be replaced. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: CPR and First Aid training for child care must be taught in-person by an approved training organization, and only certain courses meet requirements. For a list of approved organizations and courses, visit the website below: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training Technical Assistance: The handicap ramp and the containment boarder is rotting and must be replaced to reduce the risk of injury. You could simply remove the rotting wood and then reinstall new wood in the upcoming months. Reminders: The grass growing in the mulch must be removed and the mulch must be replenished to maintain 6 inches of surfacing. Children who are 5 years of age cannot be considered as school aged until they have completed their first day of kindergarten. ABCMS- Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care captured in ABCMS. You’ll need to gain access to the business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance email DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to the timelines discussed previously; however, you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on the new assessment tools if you are interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. I will share more information as I am able. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): As of February 1, 2025, the new and improved Environment Rating Scales – Third Additions will be implemented. Today we discussed the purchase of the new tools, training opportunities, and the NCRLAP website. Please visit www.ncrlap.org for more information and start training your staff now on this new tool! Outreach assessments on the new tools are available now. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Kynesha Anderson, Assistant Director, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4 star licensed issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 95%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Young Memories Center LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Six classrooms are operating with thirty-four children present. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants in Space 2 were observed transitioning to outdoor play time. Children 4-5 years of age in Space 3 participated in free play with age appropriate materials and activities. Children in space 4 and 5 participated in group circle time in their designated classrooms. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, noodles, baked beans, strawberries, whole grain rolls, and milk. Three new staff members have been hired since the last monitoring visit and their staff files were monitored today. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The handicap ramp and the containment board is beginning to rot and must be replaced. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: CPR and First Aid training for child care must be taught in-person by an approved training organization, and only certain courses meet requirements. For a list of approved organizations and courses, visit the website below: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training Technical Assistance: The handicap ramp and the containment boarder is rotting and must be replaced to reduce the risk of injury. You could simply remove the rotting wood and then reinstall new wood in the upcoming months. Reminders: The grass growing in the mulch must be removed and the mulch must be replenished to maintain 6 inches of surfacing. Children who are 5 years of age cannot be considered as school aged until they have completed their first day of kindergarten. ABCMS- Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care captured in ABCMS. You’ll need to gain access to the business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance email DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to the timelines discussed previously; however, you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on the new assessment tools if you are interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. I will share more information as I am able. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): As of February 1, 2025, the new and improved Environment Rating Scales – Third Additions will be implemented. Today we discussed the purchase of the new tools, training opportunities, and the NCRLAP website. Please visit www.ncrlap.org for more information and start training your staff now on this new tool! Outreach assessments on the new tools are available now. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Kynesha Anderson, Assistant Director, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4 star licensed issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 95%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Young Memories Center LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Six classrooms are operating with thirty-four children present. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants in Space 2 were observed transitioning to outdoor play time. Children 4-5 years of age in Space 3 participated in free play with age appropriate materials and activities. Children in space 4 and 5 participated in group circle time in their designated classrooms. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, noodles, baked beans, strawberries, whole grain rolls, and milk. Three new staff members have been hired since the last monitoring visit and their staff files were monitored today. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The handicap ramp and the containment board is beginning to rot and must be replaced. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant PO Box 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: CPR and First Aid training for child care must be taught in-person by an approved training organization, and only certain courses meet requirements. For a list of approved organizations and courses, visit the website below: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training Technical Assistance: The handicap ramp and the containment boarder is rotting and must be replaced to reduce the risk of injury. You could simply remove the rotting wood and then reinstall new wood in the upcoming months. Reminders: The grass growing in the mulch must be removed and the mulch must be replenished to maintain 6 inches of surfacing. Children who are 5 years of age cannot be considered as school aged until they have completed their first day of kindergarten. ABCMS- Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care captured in ABCMS. You’ll need to gain access to the business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance email DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to the timelines discussed previously; however, you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on the new assessment tools if you are interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. I will share more information as I am able. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): As of February 1, 2025, the new and improved Environment Rating Scales – Third Additions will be implemented. Today we discussed the purchase of the new tools, training opportunities, and the NCRLAP website. Please visit www.ncrlap.org for more information and start training your staff now on this new tool! Outreach assessments on the new tools are available now. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 11/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with childcare requirements during an Annual Compliance. The program currently operates with a 4-star license December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 5 points in program standards, and 1 quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: first & second shift; meets enhanced ratios; and may provide care for a child 13 years of age until age 15. According to the NC Secretary of State website Young Memories Learning Center LLC is current and active. Prior to today’s visit the compliance history score was 97%. Assistant Director, Kynesha Anderson, was present and available for consultation. The last sanitation inspection was completed August 22, 2024, and the facility receive 4 demerits and a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on February 28, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed in spaces 2, 4, and 5. School aged children were at school. Toddlers enrolled in space 6 were combined with infants in space 2. Older preschoolers enrolled in space 3 were with younger preschoolers in space 4. Children observed participated in free play activities with age-appropriate materials both indoors and outdoors. Breakfast was being prepared that consisted of french toast sticks, pineapples, and milk. All activity plan aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. Staff and children’s interactions were positive. Lunch for today was mini corndogs, carrots, applesauce, and milk. Administration reported they are currently not operating second shift at this time. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member who was rehired on November 4, 2024 was working with an expired criminal record background check qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs were not included with all emergency medical care information in the vehicles used for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member rehired November 4, 2024 did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, the violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by November 20. 2024, describing how the violation was corrected. The 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. If I can further assist you, please do not hesitate to contact me at 910-824-0954 or april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov. Please email your verification. Technical Assistance: R. McIntyre has a qualification letter that expired on September 25, 2024, and information for requalification was not submitted prior to the expiration. This violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days, by November 21, 2024, and a copy of the qualification letter must be sent with the required compliance letter. If the qualification letter is not on file within the 15 days, the employee cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. When transporting children, there must be a picture of the child attached to the emergency information for that child. Today technical assistance was provided on how ensuring that each child that is transported has identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3). OR .1003(d). Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to the timelines discussed previously; however, you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on the new assessment tools if you are interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. I will share more information as I am able. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): Starting February 1, 2025, the new and improved Environment Rating Scales – Third Additions will be implemented. Today we discussed the purchase of the new tools, training opportunities, and the NCRLAP website. Please visit www.ncrlap.org for more information and start training your staff now on this new tool! Outreach assessments on the new tools are available now. The visit summary was reviewed with you, signed, and a copy left with you. If you need any assistance, please reach out to me, April Lester, Child Care Consultant, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0954 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 11/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with childcare requirements during an Annual Compliance. The program currently operates with a 4-star license December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 5 points in program standards, and 1 quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: first & second shift; meets enhanced ratios; and may provide care for a child 13 years of age until age 15. According to the NC Secretary of State website Young Memories Learning Center LLC is current and active. Prior to today’s visit the compliance history score was 97%. Assistant Director, Kynesha Anderson, was present and available for consultation. The last sanitation inspection was completed August 22, 2024, and the facility receive 4 demerits and a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on February 28, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed in spaces 2, 4, and 5. School aged children were at school. Toddlers enrolled in space 6 were combined with infants in space 2. Older preschoolers enrolled in space 3 were with younger preschoolers in space 4. Children observed participated in free play activities with age-appropriate materials both indoors and outdoors. Breakfast was being prepared that consisted of french toast sticks, pineapples, and milk. All activity plan aligned with NC Early Childhood Foundations. Staff and children’s interactions were positive. Lunch for today was mini corndogs, carrots, applesauce, and milk. Administration reported they are currently not operating second shift at this time. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member who was rehired on November 4, 2024 was working with an expired criminal record background check qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs were not included with all emergency medical care information in the vehicles used for transportation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member rehired November 4, 2024 did not have a valid qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, the violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by November 20. 2024, describing how the violation was corrected. The 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. If I can further assist you, please do not hesitate to contact me at 910-824-0954 or april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov. Please email your verification. Technical Assistance: R. McIntyre has a qualification letter that expired on September 25, 2024, and information for requalification was not submitted prior to the expiration. This violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days, by November 21, 2024, and a copy of the qualification letter must be sent with the required compliance letter. If the qualification letter is not on file within the 15 days, the employee cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. When transporting children, there must be a picture of the child attached to the emergency information for that child. Today technical assistance was provided on how ensuring that each child that is transported has identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3). OR .1003(d). Rated License: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to the timelines discussed previously; however, you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on the new assessment tools if you are interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. I will share more information as I am able. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP): Starting February 1, 2025, the new and improved Environment Rating Scales – Third Additions will be implemented. Today we discussed the purchase of the new tools, training opportunities, and the NCRLAP website. Please visit www.ncrlap.org for more information and start training your staff now on this new tool! Outreach assessments on the new tools are available now. The visit summary was reviewed with you, signed, and a copy left with you. If you need any assistance, please reach out to me, April Lester, Child Care Consultant, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov, 910-824-0954 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: YOUNG MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 65001021 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Keresa Anderson, Director, assisted with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4 star licensed issued December 7, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) 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. Child Care Consultant, April Bosse, assisted with the visit today. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 97%. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and Young Memories Center LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Six classrooms are operating with thirty-four children present. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants in Space 2 were observed being held or in the bouncing chairs with a caregiver sitting next to them. One-year olds in Space 2 were sitting at the table eating lunch while a caregiver sat next to them and talked with them. Three-year-olds in Space 4 were combined with four-year-olds in Space 5. Children in Space 5 were gluing cut out bugs to poster board and engaged in activity areas with fake phones and magnet blocks. One year old children in Space 6 were sitting at tables as lunch was being served. Caregivers sat close by and talked with children. Two-year-old children in Space 7 were engaged in group time talking about bugs. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, peas, oranges, and milk. Violations were not observed today. 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. In space 5, leftover ointment was not returned to the parent or discarded after the course of the treatment. .0803(12) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical assistance: Today there was one expired diaper cream form in Space 5. We discussed ensuring that caregivers are checking forms and creams to ensure they are not expired each month. The form today expired on May 5, 2024. The medication was discarded today, and this violation was corrected during the visit. Today there were allergy lists post in each room and in the kitchen. We discussed that if you have times when there are no allergies you can keep the lists in the same place just write that there are no allergies at that time on sheets. Keeping the allergy list visible will tell staff where they can find it and look for it in the event there is any allergy. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov 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