Ctrs FOR Exceptional Children: Spec Children'S SCH

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 4/29/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Sandra Gilmer, principal, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 5/31/24. Restrictions include day time care only, Certified Developmental Day, meets highest enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and children age 2 ½ and younger in rooms with direct exits. The facility is operated by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and The Centers for Execeptional Children, Inc. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/28/2026 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing outside, in free play and engaged in learning activities directly with staff members. Two new classroom staff were reported. Staff members have a current qualification letter. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded on 4/27/2026. A fire drill was recorded on 4/27/2065. A shelter-in- drill for the facility was recorded 3/18/2026. The most recent fire inspection was on 2/9/2026. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 4/23/2026 earning a Superior classification. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 161, there were 14 broken crayons that were taken out and replaced with new ones during the visit. There as an area rug with a torn binding that was a tripping hazard. This was cut and corrected during the visit. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation was corrected during the visit today. The broken crayons were removed and replaced with new ones during the visit and the binding that was loose was removed during the visit. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • · We discussed Pathway options during the visit today. The facility will be due for the three year rated license in 2027. • Additional information regarding the school-age and developmental day licensure will be provided soon. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041; jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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 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: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2026 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 4/29/2026 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Sandra Gilmer, principal, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 5/31/24. Restrictions include day time care only, Certified Developmental Day, meets highest enhanced ratios and enhanced space, and children age 2 ½ and younger in rooms with direct exits. The facility is operated by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and The Centers for Execeptional Children, Inc. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/28/2026 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing outside, in free play and engaged in learning activities directly with staff members. Two new classroom staff were reported. Staff members have a current qualification letter. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded on 4/27/2026. A fire drill was recorded on 4/27/2065. A shelter-in- drill for the facility was recorded 3/18/2026. The most recent fire inspection was on 2/9/2026. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 4/23/2026 earning a Superior classification. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 161, there were 14 broken crayons that were taken out and replaced with new ones during the visit. There as an area rug with a torn binding that was a tripping hazard. This was cut and corrected during the visit. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation was corrected during the visit today. The broken crayons were removed and replaced with new ones during the visit and the binding that was loose was removed during the visit. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • · We discussed Pathway options during the visit today. The facility will be due for the three year rated license in 2027. • Additional information regarding the school-age and developmental day licensure will be provided soon. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041; jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Sandra Gilmer, Principal. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/1/2025 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 90% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged with staff, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/9/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 3/21/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/2/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/11/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/18/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/17/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on file. Permission slips for students were on file. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In Space 114b, there were very small broken pieces of chalk. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Medication permission was not on file for one enrolled child. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 15, 2025. Two violations were corrected during the visit. Current menus were posted and new chalk was added to the classroom and broken chalk removed. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Emergency medications should be kept in original packaging, have a medical action plan, and permission to administer on-site. • Safe arrival and departure procedures for children should be posted in the front for parents. Additional Info: We discussed Pathway 1 and 2 during the visit today. The rated license three year date is in 2027. I will provide additional information on Pathway 2. It will also be listed on the DCDEE website under "What's New' and QRIS. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Sandra Gilmer, Principal. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/1/2025 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 90% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged with staff, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/9/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 3/21/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/2/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/11/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/18/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/17/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on file. Permission slips for students were on file. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In Space 114b, there were very small broken pieces of chalk. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Medication permission was not on file for one enrolled child. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 15, 2025. Two violations were corrected during the visit. Current menus were posted and new chalk was added to the classroom and broken chalk removed. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Emergency medications should be kept in original packaging, have a medical action plan, and permission to administer on-site. • Safe arrival and departure procedures for children should be posted in the front for parents. Additional Info: We discussed Pathway 1 and 2 during the visit today. The rated license three year date is in 2027. I will provide additional information on Pathway 2. It will also be listed on the DCDEE website under "What's New' and QRIS. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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 .2902 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Sandra Gilmer, Principal. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/1/2025 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 90% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged with staff, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/9/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 3/21/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/2/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/11/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/18/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/17/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on file. Permission slips for students were on file. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In Space 114b, there were very small broken pieces of chalk. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Medication permission was not on file for one enrolled child. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 15, 2025. Two violations were corrected during the visit. Current menus were posted and new chalk was added to the classroom and broken chalk removed. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Emergency medications should be kept in original packaging, have a medical action plan, and permission to administer on-site. • Safe arrival and departure procedures for children should be posted in the front for parents. Additional Info: We discussed Pathway 1 and 2 during the visit today. The rated license three year date is in 2027. I will provide additional information on Pathway 2. It will also be listed on the DCDEE website under "What's New' and QRIS. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 10/1/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Sandra Gilmer, Principal. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/1/2025 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 90% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged with staff, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/9/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 3/21/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/2/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/11/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 9/18/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/17/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on file. Permission slips for students were on file. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted. .1003(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In Space 114b, there were very small broken pieces of chalk. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Medication permission was not on file for one enrolled child. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 15, 2025. Two violations were corrected during the visit. Current menus were posted and new chalk was added to the classroom and broken chalk removed. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Emergency medications should be kept in original packaging, have a medical action plan, and permission to administer on-site. • Safe arrival and departure procedures for children should be posted in the front for parents. Additional Info: We discussed Pathway 1 and 2 during the visit today. The rated license three year date is in 2027. I will provide additional information on Pathway 2. It will also be listed on the DCDEE website under "What's New' and QRIS. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JACLYN FLOWE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1224-134A Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Sandra Gilmer, administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I spoke with Ms. Gilmer, Robin Payne, WSFCS PreK director, and Laquetta Williams, WSFCS DCDEE support. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On more than one occasion, a staff member did not meet the individual or developmental needs of a three-year-old child, when the staff member made the child stay on their cot during naptime, did not offer a developmentally appropriate alternate activity to the child, which resulted in the child crying for an excessive amount of time. G.S. 110-91(10) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by (2/5/25), describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed or mailed to me at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me, Jaclyn Flowe, Investigations Consultant, at phone number 704-495-5363, email at jaclyn.flowe@dhhs.nc.gov, or you may contact Elizabeth Nichols, North Central Investigations Team Supervisor, at elizabeth.nichols@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 .1803 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1024-082L Visit Date: 10/15/2024 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 10/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Sandra Gilmer, principal and Karen Warren, assistant principal. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern regarding nurture and care. During today’s visit, the allegations were discussed with you. You had the opportunity to respond. Information shared during this visit are documented in this visit summary. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/8/2024 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • Adequate / Approved Space • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Allegation #1: There is a concern regarding nurture and care. Observation #1: During today’s visit, I interviewed three staff members regarding a staff member that pushed a child. The assistant principal self-reported the incident on October 4, 2024. I observed the center's discipline policy and the incident report. A video of the incident was observed during the visit today. The staff member is currently suspended and an investigation with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is being conducted. The principal stated that staff have had a “Conscious Discipline” training in August and another one on Friday, October 12, 2024. She stated she has contacted the behavior support team for the school district to come in and train staff and provide coaching in November. Conclusion #1: Based on the above information and observations during today’s visit, there was enough information to support the allegation. This allegation was substantiated. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. One staff member pushed a child, age four-years-old, back while walking in the hallway which caused the child to lose balance and bump into another child. .1803(a)(1) Comments Section – 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 22, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: All staff are required to follow the child care rule below regarding prohibited discipline in child care: • 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs. (b) Discipline practices shall be age and developmentally appropriate. Additional Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •For additional assistance with staff support, the behavior specialists at Child Care Resource Center can be contacted at 336-245-4900 for technical assistance/training. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1024-082L Visit Date: 10/15/2024 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 10/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Sandra Gilmer, principal and Karen Warren, assistant principal. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern regarding nurture and care. During today’s visit, the allegations were discussed with you. You had the opportunity to respond. Information shared during this visit are documented in this visit summary. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/8/2024 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • Adequate / Approved Space • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Allegation #1: There is a concern regarding nurture and care. Observation #1: During today’s visit, I interviewed three staff members regarding a staff member that pushed a child. The assistant principal self-reported the incident on October 4, 2024. I observed the center's discipline policy and the incident report. A video of the incident was observed during the visit today. The staff member is currently suspended and an investigation with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is being conducted. The principal stated that staff have had a “Conscious Discipline” training in August and another one on Friday, October 12, 2024. She stated she has contacted the behavior support team for the school district to come in and train staff and provide coaching in November. Conclusion #1: Based on the above information and observations during today’s visit, there was enough information to support the allegation. This allegation was substantiated. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. One staff member pushed a child, age four-years-old, back while walking in the hallway which caused the child to lose balance and bump into another child. .1803(a)(1) Comments Section – 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 22, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: All staff are required to follow the child care rule below regarding prohibited discipline in child care: • 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs. (b) Discipline practices shall be age and developmentally appropriate. Additional Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •For additional assistance with staff support, the behavior specialists at Child Care Resource Center can be contacted at 336-245-4900 for technical assistance/training. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Karen Warren, assistant principal. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/8/2024 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged in art activities, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/25/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/12/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/2/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/2/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on file. Permission slips for students were on file. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the front playground, there were four areas in the surfacing that were sinking down, four cracks that had surfacing breaking off and three small holes in the surfacing that need repair. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. One expired medication was not discarded within 72 hours. .0803(12) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One substitute did not have the current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 23, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DPI and transportation forms were emailed during the visit today. These will be filled out annually at the be • Leftover medicines need to be returned or disposed of within 72 hours. This was corrected during the visit and the parent brought in current medication. • On the front playground, the surfacing needs repair. They have been using cones to keep children from going into some areas. The repairs have not been completed. • The current approved CPR/First Aid courses are on the DCDEE website under the Provider Tab. I will email the list as well. Some courses are not approved in CPR and First Aid. -Copies of current qualification letters should be in staff files.- This was corrected during the visit. Additional Info: Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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 .2902 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Karen Warren, assistant principal. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/8/2024 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged in art activities, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/25/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/12/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/2/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/2/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on file. Permission slips for students were on file. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the front playground, there were four areas in the surfacing that were sinking down, four cracks that had surfacing breaking off and three small holes in the surfacing that need repair. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. One expired medication was not discarded within 72 hours. .0803(12) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One substitute did not have the current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 23, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DPI and transportation forms were emailed during the visit today. These will be filled out annually at the be • Leftover medicines need to be returned or disposed of within 72 hours. This was corrected during the visit and the parent brought in current medication. • On the front playground, the surfacing needs repair. They have been using cones to keep children from going into some areas. The repairs have not been completed. • The current approved CPR/First Aid courses are on the DCDEE website under the Provider Tab. I will email the list as well. Some courses are not approved in CPR and First Aid. -Copies of current qualification letters should be in staff files.- This was corrected during the visit. Additional Info: Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Karen Warren, assistant principal. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/8/2024 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged in art activities, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/25/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/12/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/2/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/2/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on file. Permission slips for students were on file. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the front playground, there were four areas in the surfacing that were sinking down, four cracks that had surfacing breaking off and three small holes in the surfacing that need repair. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. One expired medication was not discarded within 72 hours. .0803(12) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One substitute did not have the current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 23, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DPI and transportation forms were emailed during the visit today. These will be filled out annually at the be • Leftover medicines need to be returned or disposed of within 72 hours. This was corrected during the visit and the parent brought in current medication. • On the front playground, the surfacing needs repair. They have been using cones to keep children from going into some areas. The repairs have not been completed. • The current approved CPR/First Aid courses are on the DCDEE website under the Provider Tab. I will email the list as well. Some courses are not approved in CPR and First Aid. -Copies of current qualification letters should be in staff files.- This was corrected during the visit. Additional Info: Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Karen Warren, assistant principal. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/8/2024 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged in art activities, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/25/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 5/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/12/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/2/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/2/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on file. Permission slips for students were on file. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the front playground, there were four areas in the surfacing that were sinking down, four cracks that had surfacing breaking off and three small holes in the surfacing that need repair. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. One expired medication was not discarded within 72 hours. .0803(12) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. .1102(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One substitute did not have the current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 23, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DPI and transportation forms were emailed during the visit today. These will be filled out annually at the be • Leftover medicines need to be returned or disposed of within 72 hours. This was corrected during the visit and the parent brought in current medication. • On the front playground, the surfacing needs repair. They have been using cones to keep children from going into some areas. The repairs have not been completed. • The current approved CPR/First Aid courses are on the DCDEE website under the Provider Tab. I will email the list as well. Some courses are not approved in CPR and First Aid. -Copies of current qualification letters should be in staff files.- This was corrected during the visit. Additional Info: Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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 .2902 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/25/2023 Number Present: 83 Completed Date: 10/25/2023 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Sandra Gilmer, administrator. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/23/2023 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged in art activities, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/15/22. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/20/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/20/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/11/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. There were three leftover medications and two expired medications that were not returned or disposed of within 72 hours. This was corrected during the visit. The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on-file. The permission for transportation needs to completed for any student riding the bus. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the inclusion playground, the bottom step on the stationary equipment was rusted and the plastic edging was torn. On the front playground, there were four cracks and four sink holes in the surfacing that are a tripping hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. Three leftover medicines and two expired medicines were not returned to parent or discarded within 72 hours of withdrawal or completion of treatment. .0803(12) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Three children that are routinely transported, did not have written permission on file. .1003(i)(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The inclusion playground did not have six inches of mulch around stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 8, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DPI and transportation forms were emailed during the visit today. These will be filled out annually at the beginning of the school year. I will provide additional information on updating the policy for parents. • Leftover medicines need to be returned or disposed of within 72 hours. • We discussed the outdoor playgrounds. On the front playground, the surfacing is starting to crack and sink in some areas due to age and drainage. • The school system is using a new vendor that will be adding mulch soon. Ms. Gilmer stated she is interested in requesting the ERS during this prep year. I will send additional information and a request form. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/25/2023 Number Present: 83 Completed Date: 10/25/2023 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Sandra Gilmer, administrator. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/23/2023 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged in art activities, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/15/22. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/20/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/20/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/11/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. There were three leftover medications and two expired medications that were not returned or disposed of within 72 hours. This was corrected during the visit. The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on-file. The permission for transportation needs to completed for any student riding the bus. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the inclusion playground, the bottom step on the stationary equipment was rusted and the plastic edging was torn. On the front playground, there were four cracks and four sink holes in the surfacing that are a tripping hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. Three leftover medicines and two expired medicines were not returned to parent or discarded within 72 hours of withdrawal or completion of treatment. .0803(12) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Three children that are routinely transported, did not have written permission on file. .1003(i)(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The inclusion playground did not have six inches of mulch around stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 8, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DPI and transportation forms were emailed during the visit today. These will be filled out annually at the beginning of the school year. I will provide additional information on updating the policy for parents. • Leftover medicines need to be returned or disposed of within 72 hours. • We discussed the outdoor playgrounds. On the front playground, the surfacing is starting to crack and sink in some areas due to age and drainage. • The school system is using a new vendor that will be adding mulch soon. Ms. Gilmer stated she is interested in requesting the ERS during this prep year. I will send additional information and a request form. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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: CTRS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: SPEC CHILDREN'S SCH Facility ID: 34000098 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/25/2023 Number Present: 83 Completed Date: 10/25/2023 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements for certified developmental day programs. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Sandra Gilmer, administrator. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, certified developmental day, highest enhanced ratios, enhanced space and children under 2 ½ years in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/23/2023 and The Centers for Exceptional Children, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged in art activities, playing outside, and in center play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/15/22. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/12/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/20/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/20/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/11/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. There were three leftover medications and two expired medications that were not returned or disposed of within 72 hours. This was corrected during the visit. The program does provide transportation through the WSFCS. The off-site transportation form was on-file. The permission for transportation needs to completed for any student riding the bus. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. The program operates 8am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 10 months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: quarterly parent education sessions, parent/teacher conferences twice a year; daily notes of progress provided to parents; opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the inclusion playground, the bottom step on the stationary equipment was rusted and the plastic edging was torn. On the front playground, there were four cracks and four sink holes in the surfacing that are a tripping hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. Three leftover medicines and two expired medicines were not returned to parent or discarded within 72 hours of withdrawal or completion of treatment. .0803(12) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Three children that are routinely transported, did not have written permission on file. .1003(i)(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The inclusion playground did not have six inches of mulch around stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 8, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DPI and transportation forms were emailed during the visit today. These will be filled out annually at the beginning of the school year. I will provide additional information on updating the policy for parents. • Leftover medicines need to be returned or disposed of within 72 hours. • We discussed the outdoor playgrounds. On the front playground, the surfacing is starting to crack and sink in some areas due to age and drainage. • The school system is using a new vendor that will be adding mulch soon. Ms. Gilmer stated she is interested in requesting the ERS during this prep year. I will send additional information and a request form. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov 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/ 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