Little RED School House

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE Facility ID: 3455199 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced visit was conducted at this child care today to monitor compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Ms. Jennifer Bracken, Director. This program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include first and second shift, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios. The license was posted and the restrictions were being followed. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 03-07-2026. This center is owned by Wherry, Inc. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. Programs are required to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. I have observed indoor and outdoor areas today. I monitored staff/child ratios and space capacity today, as is indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed proper supervision of children. During the visit I observed children playing with toys and interacting with the teachers. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-12-2025. The last fire inspection was conducted on 05-02-2025. A fire drill was documented on 03-09-2026. A shelter in place drill was documented on 01-20-2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 04-07-2026. I observed program records and posted items today. I observed staff and children’s records today according to DCDEE procedures. I observed the storage of hazardous items and cleaning supplies. Staff stated that there is no medication on site today. This program does not provide transportation. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There are two protruding nails in the door frame and one sharp piece of metal within children's reach outside the door of space 6. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) I have asked Ms. Bracken to send me written documentation by April 22, 2026 indicating that the violations that were documented today have been corrected. I have asked her to include the center name and license number in her documentation, each violation number and how each was corrected, and to both sign and date the document. The document may be mailed or emailed to me at the address below. I have reminded Ms. Bracken that if the documentation indicates that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be recommended. In addition, repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date indicated in this visit summary could lead to the recommendation of an Administrative Action. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Bracken at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Bracken’s time and assistance with this visit and have encouraged her to contact me if she has any questions at 336-317-5601. Kelly Healy PO Box 20423 Winston – Salem, NC 27120 kelly.healy@dhhs.nc.gov My supervisor, Ms. Pamela Hauser, can be reached at 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: LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE Facility ID: 3455199 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced visit was conducted at this child care today to monitor compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Ms. Jennifer Bracken, Director. This program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include first and second shift, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios. The license was posted and the restrictions were being followed. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 05-06-2025. This center is owned by Wherry, Inc. The program’s compliance history was 99% prior to today’s visit. Programs are required to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. I have observed indoor and outdoor areas today. I monitored staff/child ratios and space capacity today, as is indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed proper supervision of children. During the visit I observed children playing with toys and interacting with the teachers. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-23-2024. The last fire inspection was conducted on 05-02-2025. A fire drill was documented on 04-28-2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04-11-2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 05-02-2025. I observed program records and posted items today. I observed staff and children’s records today according to DCDEE procedures. I observed the storage of hazardous items and cleaning supplies. Staff stated that there is no medication on site today. This program does not provide transportation. The following violation was documented and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A nail was missing from the back of one bookshelf in space 6, creating a pinching hazard. Two nails were protruding from the door jam in space 6, which could catch a child's foot. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Bracken at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Bracken’s time and assistance with this visit and have encouraged her to contact me if she has any questions at 336-317-5601. Kelly Healy PO Box 20423 Winston – Salem, NC 27120 kelly.healy@dhhs.nc.gov My supervisor, Ms. Pamela Hauser, can be reached at 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