Marvin M. Ward Elementary PRE K Program

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 09:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The program’s compliance history was 94% 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 eating breakfast, engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. No new staff were reported at this program. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 03/20/2026. A fire drill was recorded 03/20/2026. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/16/2026. The most recent fire inspection was on 2/10/25. You stated that a fire inspection was started in February or March 2026 but that you have not received the final paperwork. I spoke with administrative team members to inquire about the fire inspection that may have been completed in the fall, but no one was able to provide me with a copy of this inspection as the individual responsible for the inspection records was offsite today. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/13/2026 earning a provisional classification. You stated you are having a reinspection completed on 04/20/2026. The program does not provide transportation at this time. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. During the visit, I observed a fire inspection completed in February 2025. I was not able to observe that a fire inspection had been completed since then. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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 cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/28/26. 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 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. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Fire inspections must be completed annually, and the record of the inspection must be submitted to DCDEE. I spoke to Ms. Laquetta Williams during the visit and let her know that I would need a recent fire inspection for your facility. 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/ • Make sure you update the ABCMS Provider Portal and remove all employees who are not longer at this facility. 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: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 09:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The program’s compliance history was 94% 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 eating breakfast, engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. No new staff were reported at this program. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 03/20/2026. A fire drill was recorded 03/20/2026. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/16/2026. The most recent fire inspection was on 2/10/25. You stated that a fire inspection was started in February or March 2026 but that you have not received the final paperwork. I spoke with administrative team members to inquire about the fire inspection that may have been completed in the fall, but no one was able to provide me with a copy of this inspection as the individual responsible for the inspection records was offsite today. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/13/2026 earning a provisional classification. You stated you are having a reinspection completed on 04/20/2026. The program does not provide transportation at this time. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. During the visit, I observed a fire inspection completed in February 2025. I was not able to observe that a fire inspection had been completed since then. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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 cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 4/28/26. 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 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. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Fire inspections must be completed annually, and the record of the inspection must be submitted to DCDEE. I spoke to Ms. Laquetta Williams during the visit and let her know that I would need a recent fire inspection for your facility. 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/ • Make sure you update the ABCMS Provider Portal and remove all employees who are not longer at this facility. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/9/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 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 annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Kelly Wharton, Teacher, Chandra Penn, Assistant Teacher, LaJoi Wilson-Moore, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensing Support. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 92% 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 arriving, eating breakfast, completing routine tasks, and engaging in free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/08/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/03/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 02/10/2025. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/24/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/29/205. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/24/2025. 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. Hazardous items were stored in locked cabinets. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation at this time. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During the visit, I did not observe a file for the Principal. G.S. 110-91( 9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation cited today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. 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: • The principal must have a file accessible for review. The file should have the following: Emergency Information Sheet, Documentation of ongoing training hours, Documentation of Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) review, Documentation of EPR Plan Review, and Documentation of receipt of prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. This was corrected during the visit. Information discussed today related to the QRIS modernization plan: • During the visit, we discussed the QRIS modernization plan. I completed a template documenting the pathway you plan to pursue, identifying needs, documenting a timeline for completion, resources, next steps, etc. Over the next few months, I’ll be checking in with you, ahead of your next visit to check on progress and determine if additional assistance is needed with WORKS, NCRLAP/ERS, accreditation, etc. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure all employees (teacher, assistant teacher, and principal) have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • On the staff and training worksheets, line #7 should be the date the employee was added to the ABCMS Provider Portal. • Make sure you post the Safe Arrival and Departure Policy prior to having children ride the school bus. There is a sample policy on DCDEE’s website if you need one. 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: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/9/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 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 annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Kelly Wharton, Teacher, Chandra Penn, Assistant Teacher, LaJoi Wilson-Moore, Principal, and Laquetta Williams, DCDEE Licensing Support. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 92% 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 arriving, eating breakfast, completing routine tasks, and engaging in free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/08/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/03/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 02/10/2025. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/24/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/29/205. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/24/2025. 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. Hazardous items were stored in locked cabinets. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation at this time. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During the visit, I did not observe a file for the Principal. G.S. 110-91( 9) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation cited today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. 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: • The principal must have a file accessible for review. The file should have the following: Emergency Information Sheet, Documentation of ongoing training hours, Documentation of Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) review, Documentation of EPR Plan Review, and Documentation of receipt of prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. This was corrected during the visit. Information discussed today related to the QRIS modernization plan: • During the visit, we discussed the QRIS modernization plan. I completed a template documenting the pathway you plan to pursue, identifying needs, documenting a timeline for completion, resources, next steps, etc. Over the next few months, I’ll be checking in with you, ahead of your next visit to check on progress and determine if additional assistance is needed with WORKS, NCRLAP/ERS, accreditation, etc. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure all employees (teacher, assistant teacher, and principal) have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • On the staff and training worksheets, line #7 should be the date the employee was added to the ABCMS Provider Portal. • Make sure you post the Safe Arrival and Departure Policy prior to having children ride the school bus. There is a sample policy on DCDEE’s website if you need one. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM 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 Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 eating breakfast, engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/11/24. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/04/24 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/18/24. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 12/17/24. A lockdown drill was documented on 09/30/24. An outdoor inspection was documented on 12/17/24. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. During the visit, I observed one employee, C. Tribby, that did not have a current qualifying letter. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked cabinets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that five children ride the public-school bus to and/or from school. During the visit, I observed permission forms for all children being transported, the bus log, and a current off-site transportation records form. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. During the visit, I observed a screen time log that was not current. .2508(e)(1-5) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. During the visit, I observed one employee file that had an expired qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. During the visit, I observed a lockdown drill documented on 09/30/24 but did not observe one documented in December 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. During the visit, I observed one employee file that did not have documentation of the Permission to Administer Medication training. .1103(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 01/22/2025. 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 emergency drills must be conducted every three months to ensure children maintain practice of what to do in the event of an emergency. We discussed that if the school does not hold a drill, the classroom can hold their own drill in the classroom to practice emergency drills. • We discussed that screen time must be logged either on a log or on a lesson plan. You updated the screen time log during the visit. Moving forward, we discussed that you could use the screen time log to log screen time for individuals or whole groups or that you may document the screen time activities in detail on your lesson plan. You must link all screen time to NCFELD. Screen time cannot exceed thirty (30) minutes each day and not more than 2.5 hours each week. • We discussed that all health and safety trainings must be completed and renewed every five years. The medication training certificate was not on file for the one employee viewed during the visit. You stated you would ensure this certificate was placed on file. • We discussed that all employees must have a background check completed every five years. Mr. Tribby stated that he had been having issues with his account. We contacted the Criminal Background Check Unit during the visit and determined Mr. Tribby's account was linked to a business NCID and that he would need to create a new NCID linked to an individual account. We started the process during the visit. You will need to send me a copy of the current qualifying letter for C. Tribby within fifteen (15) days. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 childcare 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) 814-8401 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. 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: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM 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 Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 eating breakfast, engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/11/24. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/04/24 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/18/24. A copy of this inspection was received during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 12/17/24. A lockdown drill was documented on 09/30/24. An outdoor inspection was documented on 12/17/24. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. During the visit, I observed one employee, C. Tribby, that did not have a current qualifying letter. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked cabinets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that five children ride the public-school bus to and/or from school. During the visit, I observed permission forms for all children being transported, the bus log, and a current off-site transportation records form. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. During the visit, I observed a screen time log that was not current. .2508(e)(1-5) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. During the visit, I observed one employee file that had an expired qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. During the visit, I observed a lockdown drill documented on 09/30/24 but did not observe one documented in December 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. During the visit, I observed one employee file that did not have documentation of the Permission to Administer Medication training. .1103(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 01/22/2025. 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 emergency drills must be conducted every three months to ensure children maintain practice of what to do in the event of an emergency. We discussed that if the school does not hold a drill, the classroom can hold their own drill in the classroom to practice emergency drills. • We discussed that screen time must be logged either on a log or on a lesson plan. You updated the screen time log during the visit. Moving forward, we discussed that you could use the screen time log to log screen time for individuals or whole groups or that you may document the screen time activities in detail on your lesson plan. You must link all screen time to NCFELD. Screen time cannot exceed thirty (30) minutes each day and not more than 2.5 hours each week. • We discussed that all health and safety trainings must be completed and renewed every five years. The medication training certificate was not on file for the one employee viewed during the visit. You stated you would ensure this certificate was placed on file. • We discussed that all employees must have a background check completed every five years. Mr. Tribby stated that he had been having issues with his account. We contacted the Criminal Background Check Unit during the visit and determined Mr. Tribby's account was linked to a business NCID and that he would need to create a new NCID linked to an individual account. We started the process during the visit. You will need to send me a copy of the current qualifying letter for C. Tribby within fifteen (15) days. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The hold harmless was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 childcare 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) 814-8401 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. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, Emily Lamquaye, Childcare Consultant, with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. 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 engaging in free play and routine activities. No new staff were reported at this program. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 08/15/2024. A fire drill was recorded 08/21/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 08/19/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 02/13/2024. You provided me with a copy of this inspection during the visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/9/23 earning a superior classification. You stated that you have a total of two children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I did not observe any concerns indoors. I observed a picnic table outside on the playground that had a cracked seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation cited today was corrected during the visit. A letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided with documented violations: • It is important to check the outdoor learning environment for safety concerns and ensure that all toys and equipment are in good repair. You removed the broken picnic table during the visit. 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. I have received information that WSFCS is taking care of the lead and asbestos testing process. • We discussed the star rated license process today. The hold harmless was extended. You do not have to do anything at this time. If you choose to move forward with the star rated license process and wish to pursue the ERS, please reach out to 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, Emily Lamquaye, Childcare Consultant, with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. 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 engaging in free play and routine activities. No new staff were reported at this program. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 08/15/2024. A fire drill was recorded 08/21/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 08/19/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 02/13/2024. You provided me with a copy of this inspection during the visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 11/9/23 earning a superior classification. You stated that you have a total of two children who ride the public-school buses to and/or from school. I observed safe pick-up procedures posted where families could see them. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I did not observe any concerns indoors. I observed a picnic table outside on the playground that had a cracked seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation cited today was corrected during the visit. A letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided with documented violations: • It is important to check the outdoor learning environment for safety concerns and ensure that all toys and equipment are in good repair. You removed the broken picnic table during the visit. 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. I have received information that WSFCS is taking care of the lead and asbestos testing process. • We discussed the star rated license process today. The hold harmless was extended. You do not have to do anything at this time. If you choose to move forward with the star rated license process and wish to pursue the ERS, please reach out to 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/11/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 1/11/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM 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 Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 84% 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 eating breakfast, engaging in group time, and free play. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 02/08/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/09/2023 with a superior classification. I received a copy of this inspection during today’s visit. The last fire inspection was conducted 09/11/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 01/08/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/27/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 12/15/2023. 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. Hazardous items are stored in a locked cabinet. I observed one container of liquid whiteout stored on a teacher’s desk. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation 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. I observed on container of white out stored on a teacher desk not in locked storage. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The one violation cited during today’s visit was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Make sure to lock up anything that has more than one warning label. Locked storage must be inaccessible to children and the locks must work. Additional Information/Consultation: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure to add the paperwork to the file for your principal including the training and emergency information sheet. •During today’s visit, we discussed the playground and the mud on the playground. You stated that you had put in a ticket to have the playground seeded. Keep me posted on the progress and let me know what is decided to ensure proper drainage. •Have all staff update their WORKS accounts and print their WORKS letter so that the correct level of education is reflected in their file. Accounts can be updated at this link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/dcdee-works. This link also includes step-by-step tutorials on how to update the WORKS accounts. •Your facility is in cohort two. I will be emailing you this summer with more information on how to begin your prep year. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The program’s compliance history was 82% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, group time, and eating breakfast. One new staff was reported at this program. The file for the new 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 Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. I observed that the new employee had completed the one-hour What is Prevention training rather than the two-hour Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Ms. Wharton stated that one child has an epi-pen. The child nor the epi-pen were on site today. There were no medication authorizations available to review. Ensure that all required paperwork is on-site at all times. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in locked cabinets. I observed one hot glue gun stored on a windowsill behind a teacher desk. A playground inspection was recorded 08/31/2023. A fire drill was recorded 09/11/2023. A lock down or shelter in place drill for the facility has not been recorded yet as school has just started. Make sure you complete these quarterly. The most recent fire inspection was on 09/11/2023. I received a copy of this inspection during today’s visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 10/25/2022 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation at this time. You stated that there are two children that may be riding the public-school bus once bus is assigned. I observed the required permission to transport children for both children during the visit. We discussed that you would need to have the public-school off-site transportation requirements document on file prior to transporting children. I emailed you a copy of this document with your visit summary. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed one child that was not signed in upon arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. I observed a hot glue gun stored on the windowsill behind a teacher desk that was accessible to children. .0604(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I observed one employee who did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(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 09/28/2023. 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. We discussed during the visit the capacity and staff to child ratios in this space. The maximum number of children that can be in this space is 15 due to the maximum number of persons allowed per plumbing on the building inspection. You stated that your ratio is one teacher to five children. I will email you with more information regarding staff to child ratios at a later time. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •All employees must complete the two-hour Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at this link: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ •Make sure to update all public-school off-site forms for the current school year, including staff records, children’s records, and transportation requirements. •Make sure all children are signed in as they arrive. •Make sure to log all screen time on a screen time log or your activity plan. Please review rule 10A NCAC 09 .0510 (d)(2) for specific information on screen time requirements. •Make sure any electrical appliance with heating elements are stored inaccessible to children. •Make sure all medication authorization forms, including permission to administer forms and medical action plans, are on-site at all times when children have medications, including emergency medication. •We also discussed the nutrition opt out form during today's visit. We discussed that children should only have meals supplemented if no meals are provided. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The program’s compliance history was 82% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, group time, and eating breakfast. One new staff was reported at this program. The file for the new 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 Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. I observed that the new employee had completed the one-hour What is Prevention training rather than the two-hour Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Ms. Wharton stated that one child has an epi-pen. The child nor the epi-pen were on site today. There were no medication authorizations available to review. Ensure that all required paperwork is on-site at all times. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in locked cabinets. I observed one hot glue gun stored on a windowsill behind a teacher desk. A playground inspection was recorded 08/31/2023. A fire drill was recorded 09/11/2023. A lock down or shelter in place drill for the facility has not been recorded yet as school has just started. Make sure you complete these quarterly. The most recent fire inspection was on 09/11/2023. I received a copy of this inspection during today’s visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 10/25/2022 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation at this time. You stated that there are two children that may be riding the public-school bus once bus is assigned. I observed the required permission to transport children for both children during the visit. We discussed that you would need to have the public-school off-site transportation requirements document on file prior to transporting children. I emailed you a copy of this document with your visit summary. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed one child that was not signed in upon arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. I observed a hot glue gun stored on the windowsill behind a teacher desk that was accessible to children. .0604(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I observed one employee who did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(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 09/28/2023. 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. We discussed during the visit the capacity and staff to child ratios in this space. The maximum number of children that can be in this space is 15 due to the maximum number of persons allowed per plumbing on the building inspection. You stated that your ratio is one teacher to five children. I will email you with more information regarding staff to child ratios at a later time. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •All employees must complete the two-hour Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at this link: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ •Make sure to update all public-school off-site forms for the current school year, including staff records, children’s records, and transportation requirements. •Make sure all children are signed in as they arrive. •Make sure to log all screen time on a screen time log or your activity plan. Please review rule 10A NCAC 09 .0510 (d)(2) for specific information on screen time requirements. •Make sure any electrical appliance with heating elements are stored inaccessible to children. •Make sure all medication authorization forms, including permission to administer forms and medical action plans, are on-site at all times when children have medications, including emergency medication. •We also discussed the nutrition opt out form during today's visit. We discussed that children should only have meals supplemented if no meals are provided. 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: MARVIN M. WARD ELEMENTARY PRE K PROGRAM Facility ID: 34000875 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Kelly Wharton, Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued 6/13/19. Restrictions include daytime care, enhanced space, highest enhanced ratios, and playground equipment cannot be used by preschool children. This program is operated by Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. Room 201 is a designated preschool classroom. The program’s compliance history was 82% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, group time, and eating breakfast. One new staff was reported at this program. The file for the new 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 Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. I observed that the new employee had completed the one-hour What is Prevention training rather than the two-hour Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Ms. Wharton stated that one child has an epi-pen. The child nor the epi-pen were on site today. There were no medication authorizations available to review. Ensure that all required paperwork is on-site at all times. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in locked cabinets. I observed one hot glue gun stored on a windowsill behind a teacher desk. A playground inspection was recorded 08/31/2023. A fire drill was recorded 09/11/2023. A lock down or shelter in place drill for the facility has not been recorded yet as school has just started. Make sure you complete these quarterly. The most recent fire inspection was on 09/11/2023. I received a copy of this inspection during today’s visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 10/25/2022 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation at this time. You stated that there are two children that may be riding the public-school bus once bus is assigned. I observed the required permission to transport children for both children during the visit. We discussed that you would need to have the public-school off-site transportation requirements document on file prior to transporting children. I emailed you a copy of this document with your visit summary. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed one child that was not signed in upon arrival. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. I observed a hot glue gun stored on the windowsill behind a teacher desk that was accessible to children. .0604(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. I observed one employee who did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(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 09/28/2023. 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. We discussed during the visit the capacity and staff to child ratios in this space. The maximum number of children that can be in this space is 15 due to the maximum number of persons allowed per plumbing on the building inspection. You stated that your ratio is one teacher to five children. I will email you with more information regarding staff to child ratios at a later time. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •All employees must complete the two-hour Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at this link: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ •Make sure to update all public-school off-site forms for the current school year, including staff records, children’s records, and transportation requirements. •Make sure all children are signed in as they arrive. •Make sure to log all screen time on a screen time log or your activity plan. Please review rule 10A NCAC 09 .0510 (d)(2) for specific information on screen time requirements. •Make sure any electrical appliance with heating elements are stored inaccessible to children. •Make sure all medication authorization forms, including permission to administer forms and medical action plans, are on-site at all times when children have medications, including emergency medication. •We also discussed the nutrition opt out form during today's visit. We discussed that children should only have meals supplemented if no meals are provided. 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