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10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 6/8/2018. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and small group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 06/10/2025. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 05/01/2026. A lockdown drill was documented on 04/01/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 05/11/2026. There is one (1) pet inside the home and all vaccinations, and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the visit, I observed two (2) child files that did not include a health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have documentation of completing any ongoing training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 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 5/26/26. 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 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, we discussed that all children must have a medical report on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. You reached out to the mother during the visit and had them sent over during the visit. • During the visit, we discussed that one of the additional caregivers is required to have ten (10) ongoing hours of training each year. She has not completed any currently. She will need ten (10) hours of training by 5/26/2026. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • 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/ • Mr. Gullick’s two (2) hour Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training is due for renewal in December 2026. This can be taken here: https://pcanc.quest4data.com/courses. • During the visit, we discussed two children that have aged out of the program. I will get information about volunteer opportunities, and I will inquire about the subsidy question we discussed during the visit. Once I gather more information, I will email you. • Make sure you update your EPR plan annually. If changes have not been made, you can reprint the first page or make updates to that page. • We discussed that any cleaning supplies or any materials in a pressurized can must be always kept in locked storage and not just inaccessible. We also discussed that any household medicines would need to always be in locked storage and not just inaccessible. • We discussed that moving forward, your PDP could be completed using the CQI Plan located on the FCCH Application for a Rated License. The operator and all additional caregivers will be required to have this form annually. • Ms. Couther is due to have her background check renewed in June 2026. • We discussed that you are still interested in pursuing pathway one (1). Keep in mind, the following items will be submitted to me when you plan to apply for your license: *Application For Assessment for a Rated License (be sure to choose your ratio/space requirements and which scales you are requesting) *Self-Study and Verification Form (keep in mind this is a consecutive three-month process) *Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request *Family and Community Engagement Standards *Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Individual (keep these on file for review for each individual at the facility, do not send these in with your application and other documents) All of these documents can be found on the Application for a Star Rated License on DCDEE’s website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. 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 (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 6/8/2018. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and small group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 06/10/2025. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 05/01/2026. A lockdown drill was documented on 04/01/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 05/11/2026. There is one (1) pet inside the home and all vaccinations, and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the visit, I observed two (2) child files that did not include a health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have documentation of completing any ongoing training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 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 5/26/26. 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 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, we discussed that all children must have a medical report on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. You reached out to the mother during the visit and had them sent over during the visit. • During the visit, we discussed that one of the additional caregivers is required to have ten (10) ongoing hours of training each year. She has not completed any currently. She will need ten (10) hours of training by 5/26/2026. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • 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/ • Mr. Gullick’s two (2) hour Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training is due for renewal in December 2026. This can be taken here: https://pcanc.quest4data.com/courses. • During the visit, we discussed two children that have aged out of the program. I will get information about volunteer opportunities, and I will inquire about the subsidy question we discussed during the visit. Once I gather more information, I will email you. • Make sure you update your EPR plan annually. If changes have not been made, you can reprint the first page or make updates to that page. • We discussed that any cleaning supplies or any materials in a pressurized can must be always kept in locked storage and not just inaccessible. We also discussed that any household medicines would need to always be in locked storage and not just inaccessible. • We discussed that moving forward, your PDP could be completed using the CQI Plan located on the FCCH Application for a Rated License. The operator and all additional caregivers will be required to have this form annually. • Ms. Couther is due to have her background check renewed in June 2026. • We discussed that you are still interested in pursuing pathway one (1). Keep in mind, the following items will be submitted to me when you plan to apply for your license: *Application For Assessment for a Rated License (be sure to choose your ratio/space requirements and which scales you are requesting) *Self-Study and Verification Form (keep in mind this is a consecutive three-month process) *Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request *Family and Community Engagement Standards *Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Individual (keep these on file for review for each individual at the facility, do not send these in with your application and other documents) All of these documents can be found on the Application for a Star Rated License on DCDEE’s website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. 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 (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 6/8/2018. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and small group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 06/10/2025. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 05/01/2026. A lockdown drill was documented on 04/01/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 05/11/2026. There is one (1) pet inside the home and all vaccinations, and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the visit, I observed two (2) child files that did not include a health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have documentation of completing any ongoing training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 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 5/26/26. 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 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, we discussed that all children must have a medical report on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. You reached out to the mother during the visit and had them sent over during the visit. • During the visit, we discussed that one of the additional caregivers is required to have ten (10) ongoing hours of training each year. She has not completed any currently. She will need ten (10) hours of training by 5/26/2026. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • 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/ • Mr. Gullick’s two (2) hour Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training is due for renewal in December 2026. This can be taken here: https://pcanc.quest4data.com/courses. • During the visit, we discussed two children that have aged out of the program. I will get information about volunteer opportunities, and I will inquire about the subsidy question we discussed during the visit. Once I gather more information, I will email you. • Make sure you update your EPR plan annually. If changes have not been made, you can reprint the first page or make updates to that page. • We discussed that any cleaning supplies or any materials in a pressurized can must be always kept in locked storage and not just inaccessible. We also discussed that any household medicines would need to always be in locked storage and not just inaccessible. • We discussed that moving forward, your PDP could be completed using the CQI Plan located on the FCCH Application for a Rated License. The operator and all additional caregivers will be required to have this form annually. • Ms. Couther is due to have her background check renewed in June 2026. • We discussed that you are still interested in pursuing pathway one (1). Keep in mind, the following items will be submitted to me when you plan to apply for your license: *Application For Assessment for a Rated License (be sure to choose your ratio/space requirements and which scales you are requesting) *Self-Study and Verification Form (keep in mind this is a consecutive three-month process) *Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request *Family and Community Engagement Standards *Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Individual (keep these on file for review for each individual at the facility, do not send these in with your application and other documents) All of these documents can be found on the Application for a Star Rated License on DCDEE’s website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. 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 (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 6/8/2018. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and small group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 06/10/2025. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 05/01/2026. A lockdown drill was documented on 04/01/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 05/11/2026. There is one (1) pet inside the home and all vaccinations, and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the visit, I observed two (2) child files that did not include a health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have documentation of completing any ongoing training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 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 5/26/26. 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 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit, we discussed that all children must have a medical report on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. You reached out to the mother during the visit and had them sent over during the visit. • During the visit, we discussed that one of the additional caregivers is required to have ten (10) ongoing hours of training each year. She has not completed any currently. She will need ten (10) hours of training by 5/26/2026. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • 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/ • Mr. Gullick’s two (2) hour Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training is due for renewal in December 2026. This can be taken here: https://pcanc.quest4data.com/courses. • During the visit, we discussed two children that have aged out of the program. I will get information about volunteer opportunities, and I will inquire about the subsidy question we discussed during the visit. Once I gather more information, I will email you. • Make sure you update your EPR plan annually. If changes have not been made, you can reprint the first page or make updates to that page. • We discussed that any cleaning supplies or any materials in a pressurized can must be always kept in locked storage and not just inaccessible. We also discussed that any household medicines would need to always be in locked storage and not just inaccessible. • We discussed that moving forward, your PDP could be completed using the CQI Plan located on the FCCH Application for a Rated License. The operator and all additional caregivers will be required to have this form annually. • Ms. Couther is due to have her background check renewed in June 2026. • We discussed that you are still interested in pursuing pathway one (1). Keep in mind, the following items will be submitted to me when you plan to apply for your license: *Application For Assessment for a Rated License (be sure to choose your ratio/space requirements and which scales you are requesting) *Self-Study and Verification Form (keep in mind this is a consecutive three-month process) *Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request *Family and Community Engagement Standards *Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Individual (keep these on file for review for each individual at the facility, do not send these in with your application and other documents) All of these documents can be found on the Application for a Star Rated License on DCDEE’s website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. 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 (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 6/8/2018. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Children were not present during the visit. Upon arrival, Ms. Gullick stated that she was open and was currently waiting for children to arrive. Ms. Gullick stated that several of her children have older siblings and sometimes come in later during the summer. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/09/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 06/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04/01/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 06/04/2025. There is one pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 938 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed a health questionnaire. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .1729(a)(4) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have the required ten (10) on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not include a written plan of care. .1712(e )(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 06/24/2025. 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 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that annual health questionnaire forms must be updated annually. You stated you would have your additional caregiver update her form as soon as possible. • We discussed that all children must have a copy of the written plan of care on file. You stated you would have the one (1) child’s family complete one immediately. • We discussed that the additional caregiver is required to receive nine (9) additional training hours by 06/24/2025. We discussed that she could go to https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ and register for the 2025 CCDF Health and Safety Trainings if she would like to. If you all need help with this, feel free to call me and I will help. I emailed Ms. Gullick some step-by-step instructions on how to register during the visit. If she has additional questions, she may need to update her NCID information and can reach out to them if needed. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • We discussed the use of rubber mulch during the visit. If you would like to use rubber mulch, you are allowed to. Other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you use rubber mulch, you must get a certificate verifying that the rubber mulch meets all ASTM standards and maintain the certificate on file for review by DCDEE as long as you have the rubber mulch. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 6/8/2018. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Children were not present during the visit. Upon arrival, Ms. Gullick stated that she was open and was currently waiting for children to arrive. Ms. Gullick stated that several of her children have older siblings and sometimes come in later during the summer. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/09/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 06/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04/01/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 06/04/2025. There is one pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 938 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed a health questionnaire. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .1729(a)(4) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have the required ten (10) on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not include a written plan of care. .1712(e )(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 06/24/2025. 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 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that annual health questionnaire forms must be updated annually. You stated you would have your additional caregiver update her form as soon as possible. • We discussed that all children must have a copy of the written plan of care on file. You stated you would have the one (1) child’s family complete one immediately. • We discussed that the additional caregiver is required to receive nine (9) additional training hours by 06/24/2025. We discussed that she could go to https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ and register for the 2025 CCDF Health and Safety Trainings if she would like to. If you all need help with this, feel free to call me and I will help. I emailed Ms. Gullick some step-by-step instructions on how to register during the visit. If she has additional questions, she may need to update her NCID information and can reach out to them if needed. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • We discussed the use of rubber mulch during the visit. If you would like to use rubber mulch, you are allowed to. Other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you use rubber mulch, you must get a certificate verifying that the rubber mulch meets all ASTM standards and maintain the certificate on file for review by DCDEE as long as you have the rubber mulch. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 6/8/2018. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Children were not present during the visit. Upon arrival, Ms. Gullick stated that she was open and was currently waiting for children to arrive. Ms. Gullick stated that several of her children have older siblings and sometimes come in later during the summer. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/09/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 06/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04/01/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 06/04/2025. There is one pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 938 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed a health questionnaire. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .1729(a)(4) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) additional caregiver file that did not have the required ten (10) on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not include a written plan of care. .1712(e )(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 06/24/2025. 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 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that annual health questionnaire forms must be updated annually. You stated you would have your additional caregiver update her form as soon as possible. • We discussed that all children must have a copy of the written plan of care on file. You stated you would have the one (1) child’s family complete one immediately. • We discussed that the additional caregiver is required to receive nine (9) additional training hours by 06/24/2025. We discussed that she could go to https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ and register for the 2025 CCDF Health and Safety Trainings if she would like to. If you all need help with this, feel free to call me and I will help. I emailed Ms. Gullick some step-by-step instructions on how to register during the visit. If she has additional questions, she may need to update her NCID information and can reach out to them if needed. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • We discussed the use of rubber mulch during the visit. If you would like to use rubber mulch, you are allowed to. Other materials that have been certified by the manufacturer to be shock-absorbing protective material in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F 1292, may be used if installed, maintained, and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you use rubber mulch, you must get a certificate verifying that the rubber mulch meets all ASTM standards and maintain the certificate on file for review by DCDEE as long as you have the rubber mulch. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 6/8/2018. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, group time, and routine activities. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/9/23. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregivers. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Ms. Gullick stated the only person living in the home with her is her husband at all times. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 7/1/24. A shelter in place drill was documented on 4/2/24. An outdoor inspection was documented on 7/1/24. There is one pet at the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. During the visit, on the playground, I observed a broken chair/toy. This was removed immediately. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 1734 All children's records except the medication permission slips as required in Rule .1720(b)(13), were not maintained on file for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. During the visit, I observed one child enrolled that did not have a file accessible. .1721(f)(1) 1927 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, and handrails were not smaller than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment. During the visit, I observed a play structure that had 2 steps. The openings between the steps, the ground, and the structure measured 6-7 inches. .1719(a)(23) 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 7/23/24. 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 whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • We discussed rule .1719(21). Make sure all broken toys are removed from the playground immediately, so they are not unsafe for children to use. You removed the broken toy from the playground during the visit. • We discussed rule .1721(f)(1). It is important to have all items on file for children upon enrollment to ensure all needed information is available for all children enrolled. You stated the child had just enrolled and that you would have the parent complete the required paperwork immediately. • We discussed rule .1719(a)(23). Openings in equipment, steps, decks, and handrails were not smaller than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment. We discussed that you would need to add steps in between the steps to create a gap smaller than 3.5 inches or remove steps to create a gap larger than 9 inches. You stated you would add more steps to create the correct spacing or remove the structure. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • On 02/21/2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Ms. Gullick confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she completed the enrollment process and is waiting for the results. • Make sure you have a shelter in place or lock down drill this month. • Make sure you enter the playground by going around the side of the house that does not have an accessible HVAC unit. • Children under three years of age are not allowed to use the obstacle course setup between the two trees. Make sure to supervise children closely when they use this obstacle course. • Make sure children using the swing/slide structure are able to properly use this equipment without turning the structure over. I recommend limiting this equipment to being used by the younger children only. • Make sure you finish updating your EPR plan by 8/1/2024. • Make sure the lawn mower is always inaccessible to children. It should not be out during operating hours and cannot be used for rides. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, Pam Hauser, Supervisor, with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 9/6/2022. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Gullick stated the only persons living in the home with her is her husband at all times. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play and routine activities. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items are stored in a locked closet. A playground inspection was recorded 01/03/2024. A fire drill was recorded 01/05/2024. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 01/08/2024. There is one pet inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored during the AC visit on 8/9/2023. Ms. Gullick stated no changes have been made to the pet records. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. I observed an unlocked storage shed that was accessible to children in the outdoor learning space. .1719 (a) (1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The one violation cited during today’s visit was corrected during the visit. No compliance letter is needed. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You will need to review and update your EPR plan annually. You will need to print the first page annually. • Any additional caregivers will need to have an updated and current file accessible during visits. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GULLICK'S LEARNING ROOM FCCH Facility ID: 34001378 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Cassandra Gullick, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Five-Star license effective 9/6/22. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; and children in care on ground level only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, morning snack, routine activities, and group time. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 09/13/2022. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Gullick stated the only persons living in the home with her is her husband at all times. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 8/1/23. A lockdown drill was documented on 7/11/23. An outdoor inspection was documented on 8/1/23. There is one pet at the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed one child file that was missing a shaken baby form, a written plan of care, a pet acknowledgment form, an off-premises verification form, and a tobacco free notification slip. I observed one child that did not have a file on-site. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in a locked closet. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1734 All children's records except the medication permission slips as required in Rule .1720(b)(13), were not maintained on file for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. I observed one child file that was missing a shaken baby form, a written plan of care, a pet acknowledgment form, an off-premises verification form, and a tobacco free notification slip. I observed one child that did not have a file on-site. .1721(f)(1) 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 08/23/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to 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. We discussed during today’s visit that an appendix H form needed to be completed for your file. This form was completed during today’s visit. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Review all child files to ensure all required documents are on-site at all times. You can use this link to find a children’s file checklist: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/F/File_Checklist-Children.pdf?ver=6hAh0uMRPLiWyJZ2usO0vQ%3d%3d •Make sure both you and Mr. Gullick renew your health and safety trainings by September 2023. The health and safety trainings care be found at this link: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ •Moving forward, both you and Mr. Gullick will be required to have five ongoing training hours annually. You will need to have documentation of the training hours in each file. •Make sure to print all required documents for employee files, child files, and pet records, and keep them in the file as they are renewed. •We discussed during today’s visit that the steps that lead to upstairs will need to be blocks. If you leave the gate where it is currently located, children will not be able to access the kitchen area for mealtimes. For the children to leave the childcare room, the steps will have to have a gate installed blocking access. •Make sure you complete the EPR plan for this location. This needs to be done as soon as possible. You can find the portal at this link: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx# Click on Child Care Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and access the portal. If you have any questions about this plan, feel free to contact me. 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