Enrichkids Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted with Alloyia Sims, Director and Charlotte Sims, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a three-Star license, issued December 31, 2024. Restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift care; children on ground level only; meets enhanced ratios; and no children in diapers. The license was posted, and restrictions were monitored. The Secretary of State website was monitored on 3/02/2026, and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was listed as Current/ Active. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/02/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/23/25, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% percent prior to the visit on 3/02/2026. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted. Two classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations, reading books and participating activities with their teacher, playing outdoors, eating lunch, and napping during the visit. I observed interactions between staff and children. An allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the kitchen. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and found to be in compliance. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored and found to be in compliance. Ms. A. Sims stated this program does not transport children enrolled or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at all this time. She stated off-premise walks to a local playground only occur during the summer months. Staff and Training Worksheets were submitted prior to the visit. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. No new staff members were reported at the program. The file for one existing staff member was monitored during the visit. The files for four children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored and observed to be in compliance for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 2/04/2026. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/02/2026. A playground inspection was completed on 2/04/2026. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed being cared for in the front office by the director. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/16/2026. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor permit restrictions. Technical Assistance Provided During Visit: When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed in the front office. Ms. A. Sims stated the infant is her granddaughter, that the infant’s mother lives out of town, and she is helping to care for the child this week. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. Additionally, the initial sanitation inspection conducted at the facility on 3/01/2023 states “No infants or diaper changing approved to be done at establishment”. Additionally, all children receiving care onsite must have a complete child file. Meeting permit restrictions and file requirements is crucial for the health and safety of all children enrolled/ receiving care. Ms. A. Sims took the child to another individual who could provide care within one hour of my arrival. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. Each of these border tacks was hammered down to be flush with the border during the visit. It is imperative for the outdoor learning environment to be a safe place for children to explore and engage at all times. You may consider completing a daily playground check prior to children accessing the playground to ensure no potential hazards are present. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) (1-6) 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (b)(2) regarding date of enrollment Remember to renew the following for C. Sims: • Health & Safety trainings prior to 10/21/2026; • CBC Qualification Letter prior to 7/28/2026 As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. In October, 2025, child care consultants began discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Ms. A. Sims and Ms. C. Sims stated they plan to follow Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality, for the facility, and it is their goal to formally begin the Rated License process toward the end of March, 2026. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed and provided to you, and you were provided the opportunity to ask questions regarding the visit. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, 336-317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0608 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted with Alloyia Sims, Director and Charlotte Sims, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a three-Star license, issued December 31, 2024. Restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift care; children on ground level only; meets enhanced ratios; and no children in diapers. The license was posted, and restrictions were monitored. The Secretary of State website was monitored on 3/02/2026, and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was listed as Current/ Active. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/02/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/23/25, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% percent prior to the visit on 3/02/2026. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted. Two classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations, reading books and participating activities with their teacher, playing outdoors, eating lunch, and napping during the visit. I observed interactions between staff and children. An allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the kitchen. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and found to be in compliance. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored and found to be in compliance. Ms. A. Sims stated this program does not transport children enrolled or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at all this time. She stated off-premise walks to a local playground only occur during the summer months. Staff and Training Worksheets were submitted prior to the visit. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. No new staff members were reported at the program. The file for one existing staff member was monitored during the visit. The files for four children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored and observed to be in compliance for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 2/04/2026. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/02/2026. A playground inspection was completed on 2/04/2026. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed being cared for in the front office by the director. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/16/2026. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor permit restrictions. Technical Assistance Provided During Visit: When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed in the front office. Ms. A. Sims stated the infant is her granddaughter, that the infant’s mother lives out of town, and she is helping to care for the child this week. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. Additionally, the initial sanitation inspection conducted at the facility on 3/01/2023 states “No infants or diaper changing approved to be done at establishment”. Additionally, all children receiving care onsite must have a complete child file. Meeting permit restrictions and file requirements is crucial for the health and safety of all children enrolled/ receiving care. Ms. A. Sims took the child to another individual who could provide care within one hour of my arrival. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. Each of these border tacks was hammered down to be flush with the border during the visit. It is imperative for the outdoor learning environment to be a safe place for children to explore and engage at all times. You may consider completing a daily playground check prior to children accessing the playground to ensure no potential hazards are present. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) (1-6) 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (b)(2) regarding date of enrollment Remember to renew the following for C. Sims: • Health & Safety trainings prior to 10/21/2026; • CBC Qualification Letter prior to 7/28/2026 As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. In October, 2025, child care consultants began discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Ms. A. Sims and Ms. C. Sims stated they plan to follow Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality, for the facility, and it is their goal to formally begin the Rated License process toward the end of March, 2026. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed and provided to you, and you were provided the opportunity to ask questions regarding the visit. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, 336-317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1804 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted with Alloyia Sims, Director and Charlotte Sims, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a three-Star license, issued December 31, 2024. Restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift care; children on ground level only; meets enhanced ratios; and no children in diapers. The license was posted, and restrictions were monitored. The Secretary of State website was monitored on 3/02/2026, and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was listed as Current/ Active. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/02/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/23/25, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% percent prior to the visit on 3/02/2026. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted. Two classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations, reading books and participating activities with their teacher, playing outdoors, eating lunch, and napping during the visit. I observed interactions between staff and children. An allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the kitchen. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and found to be in compliance. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored and found to be in compliance. Ms. A. Sims stated this program does not transport children enrolled or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at all this time. She stated off-premise walks to a local playground only occur during the summer months. Staff and Training Worksheets were submitted prior to the visit. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. No new staff members were reported at the program. The file for one existing staff member was monitored during the visit. The files for four children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored and observed to be in compliance for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 2/04/2026. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/02/2026. A playground inspection was completed on 2/04/2026. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed being cared for in the front office by the director. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/16/2026. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor permit restrictions. Technical Assistance Provided During Visit: When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed in the front office. Ms. A. Sims stated the infant is her granddaughter, that the infant’s mother lives out of town, and she is helping to care for the child this week. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. Additionally, the initial sanitation inspection conducted at the facility on 3/01/2023 states “No infants or diaper changing approved to be done at establishment”. Additionally, all children receiving care onsite must have a complete child file. Meeting permit restrictions and file requirements is crucial for the health and safety of all children enrolled/ receiving care. Ms. A. Sims took the child to another individual who could provide care within one hour of my arrival. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. Each of these border tacks was hammered down to be flush with the border during the visit. It is imperative for the outdoor learning environment to be a safe place for children to explore and engage at all times. You may consider completing a daily playground check prior to children accessing the playground to ensure no potential hazards are present. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) (1-6) 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (b)(2) regarding date of enrollment Remember to renew the following for C. Sims: • Health & Safety trainings prior to 10/21/2026; • CBC Qualification Letter prior to 7/28/2026 As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. In October, 2025, child care consultants began discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Ms. A. Sims and Ms. C. Sims stated they plan to follow Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality, for the facility, and it is their goal to formally begin the Rated License process toward the end of March, 2026. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed and provided to you, and you were provided the opportunity to ask questions regarding the visit. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, 336-317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted with Alloyia Sims, Director and Charlotte Sims, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a three-Star license, issued December 31, 2024. Restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift care; children on ground level only; meets enhanced ratios; and no children in diapers. The license was posted, and restrictions were monitored. The Secretary of State website was monitored on 3/02/2026, and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was listed as Current/ Active. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/02/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/23/25, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% percent prior to the visit on 3/02/2026. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted. Two classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations, reading books and participating activities with their teacher, playing outdoors, eating lunch, and napping during the visit. I observed interactions between staff and children. An allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the kitchen. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and found to be in compliance. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored and found to be in compliance. Ms. A. Sims stated this program does not transport children enrolled or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at all this time. She stated off-premise walks to a local playground only occur during the summer months. Staff and Training Worksheets were submitted prior to the visit. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. No new staff members were reported at the program. The file for one existing staff member was monitored during the visit. The files for four children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored and observed to be in compliance for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 2/04/2026. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/02/2026. A playground inspection was completed on 2/04/2026. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed being cared for in the front office by the director. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/16/2026. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor permit restrictions. Technical Assistance Provided During Visit: When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed in the front office. Ms. A. Sims stated the infant is her granddaughter, that the infant’s mother lives out of town, and she is helping to care for the child this week. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. Additionally, the initial sanitation inspection conducted at the facility on 3/01/2023 states “No infants or diaper changing approved to be done at establishment”. Additionally, all children receiving care onsite must have a complete child file. Meeting permit restrictions and file requirements is crucial for the health and safety of all children enrolled/ receiving care. Ms. A. Sims took the child to another individual who could provide care within one hour of my arrival. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. Each of these border tacks was hammered down to be flush with the border during the visit. It is imperative for the outdoor learning environment to be a safe place for children to explore and engage at all times. You may consider completing a daily playground check prior to children accessing the playground to ensure no potential hazards are present. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) (1-6) 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (b)(2) regarding date of enrollment Remember to renew the following for C. Sims: • Health & Safety trainings prior to 10/21/2026; • CBC Qualification Letter prior to 7/28/2026 As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. In October, 2025, child care consultants began discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Ms. A. Sims and Ms. C. Sims stated they plan to follow Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality, for the facility, and it is their goal to formally begin the Rated License process toward the end of March, 2026. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed and provided to you, and you were provided the opportunity to ask questions regarding the visit. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, 336-317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted with Alloyia Sims, Director and Charlotte Sims, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a three-Star license, issued December 31, 2024. Restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift care; children on ground level only; meets enhanced ratios; and no children in diapers. The license was posted, and restrictions were monitored. The Secretary of State website was monitored on 3/02/2026, and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was listed as Current/ Active. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/02/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/23/25, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% percent prior to the visit on 3/02/2026. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted. Two classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations, reading books and participating activities with their teacher, playing outdoors, eating lunch, and napping during the visit. I observed interactions between staff and children. An allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the kitchen. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and found to be in compliance. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored and found to be in compliance. Ms. A. Sims stated this program does not transport children enrolled or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at all this time. She stated off-premise walks to a local playground only occur during the summer months. Staff and Training Worksheets were submitted prior to the visit. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. No new staff members were reported at the program. The file for one existing staff member was monitored during the visit. The files for four children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored and observed to be in compliance for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 2/04/2026. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/02/2026. A playground inspection was completed on 2/04/2026. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed being cared for in the front office by the director. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/16/2026. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor permit restrictions. Technical Assistance Provided During Visit: When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed in the front office. Ms. A. Sims stated the infant is her granddaughter, that the infant’s mother lives out of town, and she is helping to care for the child this week. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. Additionally, the initial sanitation inspection conducted at the facility on 3/01/2023 states “No infants or diaper changing approved to be done at establishment”. Additionally, all children receiving care onsite must have a complete child file. Meeting permit restrictions and file requirements is crucial for the health and safety of all children enrolled/ receiving care. Ms. A. Sims took the child to another individual who could provide care within one hour of my arrival. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. Each of these border tacks was hammered down to be flush with the border during the visit. It is imperative for the outdoor learning environment to be a safe place for children to explore and engage at all times. You may consider completing a daily playground check prior to children accessing the playground to ensure no potential hazards are present. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) (1-6) 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (b)(2) regarding date of enrollment Remember to renew the following for C. Sims: • Health & Safety trainings prior to 10/21/2026; • CBC Qualification Letter prior to 7/28/2026 As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. In October, 2025, child care consultants began discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Ms. A. Sims and Ms. C. Sims stated they plan to follow Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality, for the facility, and it is their goal to formally begin the Rated License process toward the end of March, 2026. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed and provided to you, and you were provided the opportunity to ask questions regarding the visit. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, 336-317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/2/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted with Alloyia Sims, Director and Charlotte Sims, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a three-Star license, issued December 31, 2024. Restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift care; children on ground level only; meets enhanced ratios; and no children in diapers. The license was posted, and restrictions were monitored. The Secretary of State website was monitored on 3/02/2026, and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was listed as Current/ Active. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/02/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/23/25, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% percent prior to the visit on 3/02/2026. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted. Two classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations, reading books and participating activities with their teacher, playing outdoors, eating lunch, and napping during the visit. I observed interactions between staff and children. An allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the kitchen. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and found to be in compliance. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored and found to be in compliance. Ms. A. Sims stated this program does not transport children enrolled or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at all this time. She stated off-premise walks to a local playground only occur during the summer months. Staff and Training Worksheets were submitted prior to the visit. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. No new staff members were reported at the program. The file for one existing staff member was monitored during the visit. The files for four children enrolled were monitored during the visit. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored and observed to be in compliance for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 2/04/2026. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/02/2026. A playground inspection was completed on 2/04/2026. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed being cared for in the front office by the director. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 3/16/2026. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 4948 Martin View Lane, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor permit restrictions. Technical Assistance Provided During Visit: When I arrived at the program, one infant was observed in the front office. Ms. A. Sims stated the infant is her granddaughter, that the infant’s mother lives out of town, and she is helping to care for the child this week. The facility is only licensed for children two (2) to twelve (12) years of age, and permit restrictions include no children in diapers. Additionally, the initial sanitation inspection conducted at the facility on 3/01/2023 states “No infants or diaper changing approved to be done at establishment”. Additionally, all children receiving care onsite must have a complete child file. Meeting permit restrictions and file requirements is crucial for the health and safety of all children enrolled/ receiving care. Ms. A. Sims took the child to another individual who could provide care within one hour of my arrival. On the playground used by children, four metal border tacks were observed to be raise and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. Each of these border tacks was hammered down to be flush with the border during the visit. It is imperative for the outdoor learning environment to be a safe place for children to explore and engage at all times. You may consider completing a daily playground check prior to children accessing the playground to ensure no potential hazards are present. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) (1-6) 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (b)(2) regarding date of enrollment Remember to renew the following for C. Sims: • Health & Safety trainings prior to 10/21/2026; • CBC Qualification Letter prior to 7/28/2026 As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. In October, 2025, child care consultants began discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Ms. A. Sims and Ms. C. Sims stated they plan to follow Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality, for the facility, and it is their goal to formally begin the Rated License process toward the end of March, 2026. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were printed and provided to you, and you were provided the opportunity to ask questions regarding the visit. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, 336-317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 11:35 AM Time Out: 03:00 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. This visit was conducted with Alloyia Sims, Director. Darla Nolan, Owner, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a 3-Star license effective 4/23/2025. Restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift care, meets enhanced ratios, children in care on ground level only, and no children in diapers. The program’s compliance history was 90% 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children napping, participating in general routines, and eating snack during the visit. One new staff member was reported at this program. The file for this staff member was reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Criminal Background Checks. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. The most recent playground inspection was recorded 8/11/2025. A fire drill was recorded 8/08/2025. The most recent lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 8/11/25. The most recent fire inspection was on 4/23/25. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 4/20/2025 earning a Superior classification. A copy of the fire inspection was provided to me during the visit. The program does not participate in aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One tub of hair styling gel used for a sensory activity in sealed plastic bags was observed in unlocked storage in Space 2; the sensory activity bags were also observed stored in unlocked storage. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic grocery bags were observed accessible to children less than three years of age (less than five feet from the ground) on a materials shelf in Space 1 and on a materials shelf (less than five feet from the ground) in the main hallway near the door children enrolled use to access the playground. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had been created; however, the CBC Qualification Letter for one new employee (employed on 8/11/25) was not linked to this profile within five days of hire. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. Th emergency information for one new staff member and the application for one child enrolled were not observed in the Ready to Go file. .0607(d)(10) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 9/18/25. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 the Visit: A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had been created; however, the CBC Qualification Letter for one new employee (employed on 8/11/25) was not linked to this profile within five days of hire. It is necessary for all staff members to be linked to the Center’s facility profile in the ABCMS system, as the process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed to include this process. If you need additional assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Consultation Provided During Visit: Please review all posted Staff: Child Ratio Worksheets to ensure they reflect the age of the youngest child in the group. Ms. Nolan, Owner, and I discussed criteria to move the facility from 3 Stars to 4 or 5 Stars during the visit. As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. I encourage you to attend the following webinar – Choosing a Pathway to the Stars: • August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) Join webinar In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning in October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. At the completion of the visit, this visit was reviewed with and provided to you, and you were given the opportunity to ask questions. 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. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown-stewart@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 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart, Childcare Consultant, with Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Simms, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a 3- Star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios, and no children in diapers. Ms. Alloyia Sims stated second shift care will officially begin on 3/17/25. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 91 % 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. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in games, activities, and conversations with their teachers, participating in general routines, playing outdoors, and eating lunch during the visit. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/20/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/16/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/21/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/06/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 3/05/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/09/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. The file for two new staff members and one existing staff member were monitored during the visit. The files for five children enrolled were monitored during the visit as well. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. All documentation was found to be in compliance. The program does not provide transportation, participate in off-premise activities, or participate in aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground, a section of the wooden lattice surrounding the left side of the air conditioning unit was observed to be jagged and sharp to the touch. Two metal wires, also threaded through this section of lattice were observed to have sharp points sticking out. Also, two wooden boards were observed to have become partially detached from the fencing. .0601(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The door to Space 2 which adjoins the classroom to the office was observed to be unlocked. AA and AAA batteries were observed in a drawer in Spaces 2 and 3, accessible to children. .2820(b) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. A signed annual review of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not observed on file for one existing staff member; the most recent review on file was dated 12/06/2023. .0607(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. This is a violation of sanitation rule requirements for child care centers, 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (g) The personal book bag for one staff member in Space 2 was observed to be stored less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 10-90(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 3/25/2025. 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 cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 documented during today’s visit: • The door to Space 2 which adjoins the classroom to the office was observed to be unlocked; Ms. Charlotte Sims locked this door during the visit. AA and AAA batteries were observed in a drawer in Spaces 2 and 3, accessible to children. Ms. Charlotte Sims made these batteries inaccessible to children during the visit. • The personal book bag for one staff member in Space 2 was observed to be stored less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children; Ms. Charlotte Sims made this bag inaccessible to children during the visit. • On the playground, a section of the wooden lattice surrounding the left side of the air conditioning unit was observed to be jagged and sharp to the touch. Two metal wires, also threaded through this section of lattice were observed to have sharp points sticking out. Ms. Charlotte Sims covered the jagged edges of the lattice with heavy tape during the visit until she can have the edges sanded down, and she turned both wires inward, so they are no longer protruding or a safety hazard for the children. Also, two wooden boards were observed to have become partially detached from the fencing; Ms. Simms also hammered these boards back into place during the visit. • A signed annual review of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not observed on file for one existing staff member; the most recent review on file was dated 12/06/2023. Ms. Alloyia Sims stated she had intended to schedule an annual EPR review with all staff as soon as she updated the facility’s EPR Plan on 2/06/2025, but accidentally overlooked doing so. She stated she will review this plan with all staff as soon as possible. It is important for all staff to review the EPR plan each year so they remain familiar with all emergency safety practices and protocols in the event of an emergency. You may consider setting a reminder for next year to review this plan with all staff as soon as the plan is updated and within 12 months of the last EPR review. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The following Child Care Rule was provided to for reference and discussed with Ms. Simms regarding activity plans: • 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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. Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart, Childcare Consultant with Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a 3-Star license effective 10/01/2023. Restrictions include 1st shift care, meets enhanced ratios, children in care on ground level only, and no children in diapers. The program’s compliance history was 96% 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing with toys, engaging in conversations, activities, and music and movement with their teachers, and participating in general routines during the visit. Two new staff members were reported at this program. The files for these staff members were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, and Special Trainings including Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication and medication authorization were monitored and found to be in compliance. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 9/05/2024. A fire drill was recorded 9/05/2024. A shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded 8/21/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 6/21/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/03/2023 earning a Superior classification. The program does not participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time; the program also does not provide transportation at this time. 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 playground used by children enrolled, two sections of black corrugated pipe (one located just beyond the right corner of the wooden latticed area below the deck of the building and one located along the left side of the playground facing away from the building) were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in three places. Three wooden fence boards along the left and back sides of the playground (facing away from the building) were observed to be coming detached from the building, exposing screws that were sharp to the touch. The section of fencing to the right front of the playground (facing away from the building) was observed to be heavily rusted. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 3, a total of four outlets were observed without safety covers on a power strip. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One small canister of aerosol bug spray was observed in an unlatched drawer of a teacher’s desk in Space 3. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, three plastic bags were observed inside drawers of a teacher’s desk accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: In Space 3, a total of four outlets were observed without safety covers on a power strip. Safety covers were placed in each outlet missing a cover during the visit. One small canister of aerosol bug spray was observed in an unlatched drawer of a teacher’s desk in Space 3; Ms. C. Sims removed this bug spray from the classroom. In Space 1, three plastic bags were observed inside drawers of a teacher’s desk accessible to children under three years of age. A teacher made each of these bags inaccessible to children during the visit. On the playground used by children enrolled, two sections of black corrugated pipe (one located just beyond the right corner of the wooden latticed area below the deck of the building and one located along the left side of the playground facing away from the building) were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in three places. Three wooden fence boards along the left and back sides of the playground (facing away from the building) were observed to be coming detached from the building, exposing screws that were sharp to the touch. The section of fencing to the right front of the playground (facing away from the building) was observed to be heavily rusted. It is imperative the outdoor learning environment be a safe place for children to explore and play. Ms. Sims stated she was unaware these were issues outdoors. You may consider adding each of these items to your monthly playground inspection, as well as conducting a daily inspection, prior to children using the playground. Consultation Provided During Visit: Ms. C. Sims stated she is interested in applying for both second shift care and increasing the program’s Star Rating to 4 stars (Ms. Sims stated she would like to increase her current points in Program). I requested Ms. Sims reach out to the investigations consultant she has been working with to determine the process for the Stop Action to be removed from the license and to follow up with me after the visit. • The following Child Care Rules were discussed with Ms. Sims during the visit: o 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (p) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown-stewart@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: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart, Childcare Consultant with Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a 3-Star license effective 10/01/2023. Restrictions include 1st shift care, meets enhanced ratios, children in care on ground level only, and no children in diapers. The program’s compliance history was 96% 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing with toys, engaging in conversations, activities, and music and movement with their teachers, and participating in general routines during the visit. Two new staff members were reported at this program. The files for these staff members were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, and Special Trainings including Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication and medication authorization were monitored and found to be in compliance. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 9/05/2024. A fire drill was recorded 9/05/2024. A shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded 8/21/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 6/21/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/03/2023 earning a Superior classification. The program does not participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time; the program also does not provide transportation at this time. 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 playground used by children enrolled, two sections of black corrugated pipe (one located just beyond the right corner of the wooden latticed area below the deck of the building and one located along the left side of the playground facing away from the building) were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in three places. Three wooden fence boards along the left and back sides of the playground (facing away from the building) were observed to be coming detached from the building, exposing screws that were sharp to the touch. The section of fencing to the right front of the playground (facing away from the building) was observed to be heavily rusted. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 3, a total of four outlets were observed without safety covers on a power strip. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One small canister of aerosol bug spray was observed in an unlatched drawer of a teacher’s desk in Space 3. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, three plastic bags were observed inside drawers of a teacher’s desk accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: In Space 3, a total of four outlets were observed without safety covers on a power strip. Safety covers were placed in each outlet missing a cover during the visit. One small canister of aerosol bug spray was observed in an unlatched drawer of a teacher’s desk in Space 3; Ms. C. Sims removed this bug spray from the classroom. In Space 1, three plastic bags were observed inside drawers of a teacher’s desk accessible to children under three years of age. A teacher made each of these bags inaccessible to children during the visit. On the playground used by children enrolled, two sections of black corrugated pipe (one located just beyond the right corner of the wooden latticed area below the deck of the building and one located along the left side of the playground facing away from the building) were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in three places. Three wooden fence boards along the left and back sides of the playground (facing away from the building) were observed to be coming detached from the building, exposing screws that were sharp to the touch. The section of fencing to the right front of the playground (facing away from the building) was observed to be heavily rusted. It is imperative the outdoor learning environment be a safe place for children to explore and play. Ms. Sims stated she was unaware these were issues outdoors. You may consider adding each of these items to your monthly playground inspection, as well as conducting a daily inspection, prior to children using the playground. Consultation Provided During Visit: Ms. C. Sims stated she is interested in applying for both second shift care and increasing the program’s Star Rating to 4 stars (Ms. Sims stated she would like to increase her current points in Program). I requested Ms. Sims reach out to the investigations consultant she has been working with to determine the process for the Stop Action to be removed from the license and to follow up with me after the visit. • The following Child Care Rules were discussed with Ms. Sims during the visit: o 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (p) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown-stewart@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: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart, Childcare Consultant with Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director. Your program currently operates with a 3-Star license effective 10/01/2023. Restrictions include 1st shift care, meets enhanced ratios, children in care on ground level only, and no children in diapers. The program’s compliance history was 96% 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 • ITS – SIDS • 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. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing with toys, engaging in conversations, activities, and music and movement with their teachers, and participating in general routines during the visit. Two new staff members were reported at this program. The files for these staff members were reviewed. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, and Special Trainings including Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication and medication authorization were monitored and found to be in compliance. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 9/05/2024. A fire drill was recorded 9/05/2024. A shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded 8/21/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 6/21/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/03/2023 earning a Superior classification. The program does not participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time; the program also does not provide transportation at this time. 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 playground used by children enrolled, two sections of black corrugated pipe (one located just beyond the right corner of the wooden latticed area below the deck of the building and one located along the left side of the playground facing away from the building) were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in three places. Three wooden fence boards along the left and back sides of the playground (facing away from the building) were observed to be coming detached from the building, exposing screws that were sharp to the touch. The section of fencing to the right front of the playground (facing away from the building) was observed to be heavily rusted. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 3, a total of four outlets were observed without safety covers on a power strip. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One small canister of aerosol bug spray was observed in an unlatched drawer of a teacher’s desk in Space 3. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, three plastic bags were observed inside drawers of a teacher’s desk accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: In Space 3, a total of four outlets were observed without safety covers on a power strip. Safety covers were placed in each outlet missing a cover during the visit. One small canister of aerosol bug spray was observed in an unlatched drawer of a teacher’s desk in Space 3; Ms. C. Sims removed this bug spray from the classroom. In Space 1, three plastic bags were observed inside drawers of a teacher’s desk accessible to children under three years of age. A teacher made each of these bags inaccessible to children during the visit. On the playground used by children enrolled, two sections of black corrugated pipe (one located just beyond the right corner of the wooden latticed area below the deck of the building and one located along the left side of the playground facing away from the building) were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in three places. Three wooden fence boards along the left and back sides of the playground (facing away from the building) were observed to be coming detached from the building, exposing screws that were sharp to the touch. The section of fencing to the right front of the playground (facing away from the building) was observed to be heavily rusted. It is imperative the outdoor learning environment be a safe place for children to explore and play. Ms. Sims stated she was unaware these were issues outdoors. You may consider adding each of these items to your monthly playground inspection, as well as conducting a daily inspection, prior to children using the playground. Consultation Provided During Visit: Ms. C. Sims stated she is interested in applying for both second shift care and increasing the program’s Star Rating to 4 stars (Ms. Sims stated she would like to increase her current points in Program). I requested Ms. Sims reach out to the investigations consultant she has been working with to determine the process for the Stop Action to be removed from the license and to follow up with me after the visit. • The following Child Care Rules were discussed with Ms. Sims during the visit: o 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (p) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown-stewart@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: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 1, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 3 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/14/2024 and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was observed to be listed as current and active. The program currently provides first shift care only. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/06/2024 with a “Superior” classification. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during the visit. A fire inspection was completed on 7/10/2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the owner. The program’s compliance history was 97 % as of 3/14/2024. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted, and restrictions were observed to be in compliance. Five classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. All of these bags were made inaccessible to children during the visit. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. This item was made inaccessible to children during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with their teachers, and eating lunch during the visit. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. First Aid kits were monitored, and Safe Arrival and Departure procedures were posted. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities or aquatic activities at this time. A staff training worksheet was submitted prior to the visit; the file for one existing staff member and two new staff members were monitored. Children’s Records were monitored per DCDEE procedures during the visit. The files for five children enrolled were monitored. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 3/11/2024. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/25/2024. A playground inspection was completed on 3/11/2024. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for four staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: • The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for three staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. It is imperative that all required records are current and onsite for review at all times to ensure the health and safety of children enrolled. Ms. Sims stated she would contact these parents and update these records by the end of the week. I recommended Ms. Sims create a routine schedule for monitoring the Ready to Go file and medication records to ensure all records remain complete and current. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mrs. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)(b)(j) SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (e )(2) 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (b) • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) at the following link to print a copy of your most recent Criminal Background Check Qualifying Letter.: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ • Please remember to submit the education for all new staff and all staff who have advanced their education to DCDEE Works. • On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Sims confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 12/06/2023. Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were provided to you. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 1, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 3 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/14/2024 and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was observed to be listed as current and active. The program currently provides first shift care only. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/06/2024 with a “Superior” classification. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during the visit. A fire inspection was completed on 7/10/2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the owner. The program’s compliance history was 97 % as of 3/14/2024. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted, and restrictions were observed to be in compliance. Five classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. All of these bags were made inaccessible to children during the visit. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. This item was made inaccessible to children during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with their teachers, and eating lunch during the visit. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. First Aid kits were monitored, and Safe Arrival and Departure procedures were posted. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities or aquatic activities at this time. A staff training worksheet was submitted prior to the visit; the file for one existing staff member and two new staff members were monitored. Children’s Records were monitored per DCDEE procedures during the visit. The files for five children enrolled were monitored. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 3/11/2024. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/25/2024. A playground inspection was completed on 3/11/2024. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for four staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: • The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for three staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. It is imperative that all required records are current and onsite for review at all times to ensure the health and safety of children enrolled. Ms. Sims stated she would contact these parents and update these records by the end of the week. I recommended Ms. Sims create a routine schedule for monitoring the Ready to Go file and medication records to ensure all records remain complete and current. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mrs. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)(b)(j) SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (e )(2) 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (b) • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) at the following link to print a copy of your most recent Criminal Background Check Qualifying Letter.: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ • Please remember to submit the education for all new staff and all staff who have advanced their education to DCDEE Works. • On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Sims confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 12/06/2023. Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were provided to you. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 1, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 3 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/14/2024 and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was observed to be listed as current and active. The program currently provides first shift care only. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/06/2024 with a “Superior” classification. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during the visit. A fire inspection was completed on 7/10/2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the owner. The program’s compliance history was 97 % as of 3/14/2024. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted, and restrictions were observed to be in compliance. Five classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. All of these bags were made inaccessible to children during the visit. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. This item was made inaccessible to children during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with their teachers, and eating lunch during the visit. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. First Aid kits were monitored, and Safe Arrival and Departure procedures were posted. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities or aquatic activities at this time. A staff training worksheet was submitted prior to the visit; the file for one existing staff member and two new staff members were monitored. Children’s Records were monitored per DCDEE procedures during the visit. The files for five children enrolled were monitored. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 3/11/2024. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/25/2024. A playground inspection was completed on 3/11/2024. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for four staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: • The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for three staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. It is imperative that all required records are current and onsite for review at all times to ensure the health and safety of children enrolled. Ms. Sims stated she would contact these parents and update these records by the end of the week. I recommended Ms. Sims create a routine schedule for monitoring the Ready to Go file and medication records to ensure all records remain complete and current. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mrs. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)(b)(j) SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (e )(2) 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (b) • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) at the following link to print a copy of your most recent Criminal Background Check Qualifying Letter.: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ • Please remember to submit the education for all new staff and all staff who have advanced their education to DCDEE Works. • On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Sims confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 12/06/2023. Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were provided to you. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 1, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 3 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/14/2024 and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was observed to be listed as current and active. The program currently provides first shift care only. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/06/2024 with a “Superior” classification. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during the visit. A fire inspection was completed on 7/10/2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the owner. The program’s compliance history was 97 % as of 3/14/2024. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted, and restrictions were observed to be in compliance. Five classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. All of these bags were made inaccessible to children during the visit. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. This item was made inaccessible to children during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with their teachers, and eating lunch during the visit. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. First Aid kits were monitored, and Safe Arrival and Departure procedures were posted. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities or aquatic activities at this time. A staff training worksheet was submitted prior to the visit; the file for one existing staff member and two new staff members were monitored. Children’s Records were monitored per DCDEE procedures during the visit. The files for five children enrolled were monitored. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 3/11/2024. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/25/2024. A playground inspection was completed on 3/11/2024. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for four staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: • The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for three staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. It is imperative that all required records are current and onsite for review at all times to ensure the health and safety of children enrolled. Ms. Sims stated she would contact these parents and update these records by the end of the week. I recommended Ms. Sims create a routine schedule for monitoring the Ready to Go file and medication records to ensure all records remain complete and current. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mrs. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)(b)(j) SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (e )(2) 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (b) • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) at the following link to print a copy of your most recent Criminal Background Check Qualifying Letter.: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ • Please remember to submit the education for all new staff and all staff who have advanced their education to DCDEE Works. • On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Sims confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 12/06/2023. Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were provided to you. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 1, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 3 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/14/2024 and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was observed to be listed as current and active. The program currently provides first shift care only. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/06/2024 with a “Superior” classification. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during the visit. A fire inspection was completed on 7/10/2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the owner. The program’s compliance history was 97 % as of 3/14/2024. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted, and restrictions were observed to be in compliance. Five classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. All of these bags were made inaccessible to children during the visit. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. This item was made inaccessible to children during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with their teachers, and eating lunch during the visit. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. First Aid kits were monitored, and Safe Arrival and Departure procedures were posted. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities or aquatic activities at this time. A staff training worksheet was submitted prior to the visit; the file for one existing staff member and two new staff members were monitored. Children’s Records were monitored per DCDEE procedures during the visit. The files for five children enrolled were monitored. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 3/11/2024. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/25/2024. A playground inspection was completed on 3/11/2024. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for four staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: • The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for three staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. It is imperative that all required records are current and onsite for review at all times to ensure the health and safety of children enrolled. Ms. Sims stated she would contact these parents and update these records by the end of the week. I recommended Ms. Sims create a routine schedule for monitoring the Ready to Go file and medication records to ensure all records remain complete and current. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mrs. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)(b)(j) SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (e )(2) 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (b) • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) at the following link to print a copy of your most recent Criminal Background Check Qualifying Letter.: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ • Please remember to submit the education for all new staff and all staff who have advanced their education to DCDEE Works. • On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Sims confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 12/06/2023. Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were provided to you. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2508 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 1, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 3 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/14/2024 and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was observed to be listed as current and active. The program currently provides first shift care only. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/06/2024 with a “Superior” classification. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during the visit. A fire inspection was completed on 7/10/2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the owner. The program’s compliance history was 97 % as of 3/14/2024. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted, and restrictions were observed to be in compliance. Five classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. All of these bags were made inaccessible to children during the visit. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. This item was made inaccessible to children during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with their teachers, and eating lunch during the visit. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. First Aid kits were monitored, and Safe Arrival and Departure procedures were posted. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities or aquatic activities at this time. A staff training worksheet was submitted prior to the visit; the file for one existing staff member and two new staff members were monitored. Children’s Records were monitored per DCDEE procedures during the visit. The files for five children enrolled were monitored. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 3/11/2024. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/25/2024. A playground inspection was completed on 3/11/2024. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for four staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: • The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for three staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. It is imperative that all required records are current and onsite for review at all times to ensure the health and safety of children enrolled. Ms. Sims stated she would contact these parents and update these records by the end of the week. I recommended Ms. Sims create a routine schedule for monitoring the Ready to Go file and medication records to ensure all records remain complete and current. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mrs. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)(b)(j) SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (e )(2) 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (b) • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) at the following link to print a copy of your most recent Criminal Background Check Qualifying Letter.: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ • Please remember to submit the education for all new staff and all staff who have advanced their education to DCDEE Works. • On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Sims confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 12/06/2023. Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were provided to you. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Charlotte Sims, Director, and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued October 1, 2023, earning 5 points in the education component, 3 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/14/2024 and EnrichKids Academy, LLC was observed to be listed as current and active. The program currently provides first shift care only. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/06/2024 with a “Superior” classification. A copy of this inspection was provided to me during the visit. A fire inspection was completed on 7/10/2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the owner. The program’s compliance history was 97 % as of 3/14/2024. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. Upon arrival, the license was posted, and restrictions were observed to be in compliance. Five classrooms were observed during this visit. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. All of these bags were made inaccessible to children during the visit. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. This item was made inaccessible to children during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with their teachers, and eating lunch during the visit. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. First Aid kits were monitored, and Safe Arrival and Departure procedures were posted. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities or aquatic activities at this time. A staff training worksheet was submitted prior to the visit; the file for one existing staff member and two new staff members were monitored. Children’s Records were monitored per DCDEE procedures during the visit. The files for five children enrolled were monitored. Playground inspections, lockdown/ shelter-in-place drills and fire drill logs were monitored for one year. A fire drill was conducted on 3/11/2024. A lockdown drill was completed on 1/25/2024. A playground inspection was completed on 3/11/2024. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for four staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A cleaning eraser was observed located in an unlatched bottom drawer in Space 1 as well, accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, greater than five plastic bags were observed in a set of plastic drawers (2 bags were located in the set of drawers) and on shelves in the art center (greater than three plastic bags were located in the art center), accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Compliance documentation: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/03/2024. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • what plan will be implemented to prevent each violation from occurring again, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter If you state in your Compliance 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. You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown 353 Jonestown Road, Unit #146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 Visit: • The Ready to Go File did not include each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information for three staff members. The staff medical report for one staff member was completed on 4/10/2023; the staff member’s employment date was 4/03/2023. A permission to administer medication form was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The emergency medications for two children enrolled were not stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. It is imperative that all required records are current and onsite for review at all times to ensure the health and safety of children enrolled. Ms. Sims stated she would contact these parents and update these records by the end of the week. I recommended Ms. Sims create a routine schedule for monitoring the Ready to Go file and medication records to ensure all records remain complete and current. Consultation Provided During Visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mrs. Sims during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)(b)(j) SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (e )(2) 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (b) • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) at the following link to print a copy of your most recent Criminal Background Check Qualifying Letter.: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/ • Please remember to submit the education for all new staff and all staff who have advanced their education to DCDEE Works. • On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Sims confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 12/06/2023. Thank you for your time and assistance during this visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary, enrollment worksheet, and monitoring checklist were provided to you. Contact me at Cara McKeown, Child Care Consultant, (336) 408-4849 or cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or Pamela Hauser, Licensing Supervisor, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1123-062L Visit Date: 11/20/2023 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 11/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 Cara McKeown-Stewart, Childcare Consultant with Charlotte Sims, Director and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for two-year-old children. Your program currently operates with a 3-Star license effective 10/01/2023. Restrictions include 1st shift care; children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios, and no children in diapers. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • Adequate / Approved Space • License Posted • General License Requirements Allegation: There is a concern of inadequate supervision. During today's visit, I observed Space 1, the classroom designated for two year old children. Ms. Hampton, lead teacher in this classroom, and Ms. Thomas, a floater, were observed positioning themselves in a way that they were able to hear and see all children enrolled. Ms. C. Sims stated Ms. Thomas has been assigned to this classroom for the past five months to provide extra support for Ms. Hampton daily during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (when the children lay down for nap). Ms. C. Sims also mentioned three children enrolled in this classroom are picked up very shortly after nap ends each day. Based on the above information, this allegation was not substantiated. Regarding incident reports, I viewed the incident log from January, 2023 to the current date. The incident log was not observed to be current; this was corrected during the visit by Ms. C. Sims. There were three entries on the incident log for the child mentioned in this complaint, one which occurred on 8/21/2023, and two which occurred within two hours of each other on 11/01/2023. Each of the three reports were signed by a parent on the day the incidents occurred. An additional report was not observed for an incident based on the parent's report that staff did not have knowledge of which occurred on 10/31/2023. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Regarding incident reports, I viewed the incident log from January, 2023 to the current date. The incident log was not observed to be current; the most recent incident had been recorded on 6/22/2023, and the most recent incident report had been documented on 11/15/2023. .0802(g)(1-6) 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. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (g) Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Regarding incident reports, I viewed the incident log from January, 2023 to the current date. The incident log was not observed to be current; the most recent incident had been recorded on 6/22/2023, and the most recent incident report had been documented on 11/15/2023. Ms. Sims stated she thought only incidents requiring offsite medical treatment had to be recorded on the log, and that she would record all incidents on this log moving forward. Ms. Sims also updated the log during the visit. Consultation provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown-stewart@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: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1123-062L Visit Date: 11/20/2023 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 11/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 Cara McKeown-Stewart, Childcare Consultant with Charlotte Sims, Director and Alloyia Sims, Assistant Director. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern of inadequate supervision in the classroom for two-year-old children. Your program currently operates with a 3-Star license effective 10/01/2023. Restrictions include 1st shift care; children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios, and no children in diapers. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • Adequate / Approved Space • License Posted • General License Requirements Allegation: There is a concern of inadequate supervision. During today's visit, I observed Space 1, the classroom designated for two year old children. Ms. Hampton, lead teacher in this classroom, and Ms. Thomas, a floater, were observed positioning themselves in a way that they were able to hear and see all children enrolled. Ms. C. Sims stated Ms. Thomas has been assigned to this classroom for the past five months to provide extra support for Ms. Hampton daily during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (when the children lay down for nap). Ms. C. Sims also mentioned three children enrolled in this classroom are picked up very shortly after nap ends each day. Based on the above information, this allegation was not substantiated. Regarding incident reports, I viewed the incident log from January, 2023 to the current date. The incident log was not observed to be current; this was corrected during the visit by Ms. C. Sims. There were three entries on the incident log for the child mentioned in this complaint, one which occurred on 8/21/2023, and two which occurred within two hours of each other on 11/01/2023. Each of the three reports were signed by a parent on the day the incidents occurred. An additional report was not observed for an incident based on the parent's report that staff did not have knowledge of which occurred on 10/31/2023. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Regarding incident reports, I viewed the incident log from January, 2023 to the current date. The incident log was not observed to be current; the most recent incident had been recorded on 6/22/2023, and the most recent incident report had been documented on 11/15/2023. .0802(g)(1-6) 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. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (g) Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Regarding incident reports, I viewed the incident log from January, 2023 to the current date. The incident log was not observed to be current; the most recent incident had been recorded on 6/22/2023, and the most recent incident report had been documented on 11/15/2023. Ms. Sims stated she thought only incidents requiring offsite medical treatment had to be recorded on the log, and that she would record all incidents on this log moving forward. Ms. Sims also updated the log during the visit. Consultation provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown-stewart@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: ENRICHKIDS ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001390 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 2 To 12 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements during the third temporary time period visit. You, Charlotte Sims, Director, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on 03/31/2023 with restrictions including first shift only; children in care on ground level only; no children in diapers; and meeting enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/16/2023 and EnrichKids Academy LLC was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sale your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The program’s compliance history was 99% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: •License Posted •Permit Restrictions •Staff/Child Ratios •Supervision •Group Size •Capacity •Hazardous Product Storage •New Staff Files •Indoor and Outdoor Space Safety Requirements/General Safety •Applicable Rated License Requirements 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. I observed a playground gate with a gap measuring approximately 4.5 inches between the gate and the post. During the visit, you tried to fix this gap but the gate came off the hinges. You replaced the gate on the hinges and left the gap so that the gate could remain in place. You stated you would contact someone to fix the gate gap. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. One new staff was reported at this program. Files for new staff was reviewed per DCDEE procedures. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items are stored in a locked closet. The most recent fire inspection was on 07/10/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 08/07/2023 earning a superior classification. I received a copy of this sanitation inspection during today’s visit. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. I observed a playground gate with a gap measuring approximately 4.5 inches between the gate and the post. .0605(g) 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 08/31/2023. 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 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. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 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. Rated License Summary: Based on the following, you are eligible for a 3 Star License: Education Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. The Administrator, Charlotte Sims, has at least 4 years EC experience, NCECAC L3, and BSAC earning 7 points. Ms. Sims is also the Program Coordinator. She meets minimum requirements, has 900 hours SA experience, a BA degree, and 30 SA semester hours earning 7 points. The facility has one group leader. She is at least 18 years old, has a high school diploma, BSAC, and 4 SA semester hours earning 7 points. The facility has four required lead teachers. Each of them has the NCECC and 50% of them have completed at least 12 semester hours in ECE and have at least 1 year of experience earning 5 points. Based on the information noted above, your program earned 5 points in the Education component. Program Standards The program meets minimum requirements and enhanced ratios earning this facility 2 points in this component. Quality Point You have chosen to meet a Programmatic Option: staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. I verified all components of these areas are being implemented, therefore your program earned 1 Quality Point. Total – 5 + 2 + 1 = 8 = 3 Star License. At the end of your temporary license period, a new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. Leave your temporary license until the new license arrives. At that time, return the old license to your new consultant as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. Technical Assistance: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure the gate on the playground stays on the hinges and the gaps are less than 3.5 inches between the gate and the posts at all times. •During today’s visit, we discussed that your facility has received the United Way Grant from Smart Start of Forsyth County. You stated that you will be using this grant to open a new classroom for children aged three-years old and make changes to your playground. You stated today that you will be moving your school-age children to space five, formerly the multipurpose room. You will need to set this classroom up for school-age children prior to using that space for care. You also stated space three, formerly the school-age classroom will be used as the new classroom for children aged three-years old. Space three will need to be set up completely for care of children aged three-years old. Be sure you complete new staff/child ratio sheets and post them in the classrooms reflecting the correct ages and ratios of the spaces. •You must complete your annual fire inspection before 07/10/2024. Submit the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your childcare consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. •You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and staff and training worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Before your annual compliance visit is due, please complete the staff and training worksheet form and submit to your childcare consultant. It is recommended that you submit the staff and training worksheet ninety days from your anticipated annual compliance due date. •Sanitation inspections must be completed at least annually. •All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training and/or On-Going Training requirements and have documentation on file for review prior to March 2024. •Once you have been issued your new star license, your file will be transferred to Cara McKeown-Stewart, your assigned childcare consultant. You may reach Cara McKeown-Stewart at Cara.McKeown-Stewart@dhhs.nc.gov or by telephone at (336) 408-4849. 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. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.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