North Point Academy

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/15/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 9/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Sabrina Hinton, Craig Hinton, Dellar Sellars, Shantazia Hinton, and Brittanya Lewis. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 7/31/25. Restrictions include first and second shift; Int. steps used by parents at drop off/pick up. Bldg.1-70, Bldg.2-110, Bldg.3-195, Bldg.3-No diaper changing, and meeting enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/04/2025 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/02/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 06/06/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 01/14/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 09/02/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 07/02/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 09/02/2025. 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 closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy and Speas Elementary. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350, (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2026 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2026. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. This facility has two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space eleven are the lead teacher, B. Lewis and teacher, D. Sellars. The NC Pre-K staff in space twelve are the lead teacher, M. Alexander and teacher, S. Aghamkar. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in August 2025 and as newly enrolled children arrived. The center uses the Teaching Strategies GOLD instrument to document evidence of children’s ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/18/2025. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held five (5) times per year. You stated that you use the Class Dojo Application, RemindMe Application, ProCare Application, telephone calls, face-to-face meetings, Teaching Strateiges GOLD application, and homework folders to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which included any information about classroom themes and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by volunteer opportunities, special events, and utilizing the Family Engagement Advocate through Family Services. You also stated you have a PTA Council group and two different family engagement groups that provide opportunities for family engagement. The environment rating scale score received on 09/04/2019 was 5.56. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed a broken picnic table on the large playground behind building one (1). .0601(c) 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: • We discussed that playgrounds should always be free of damaged equipment. 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. • The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (Enroll if you haven’t yet). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. Please see the email I sent out on 09/08/2025 for links and more information. • Please join us for our upcoming administrator meeting as we provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan, and timeline. We are offering two meetings. The same information will be presented at both meetings. One is an in-person meeting, and one is a virtual meeting to help meet the needs of our providers. Both meetings will be held on the same date at the same time. The center provider meeting will be held on 09/30/2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please see the email I sent out on 09/05/2025 for more information. • Make sure you are signed up to receive the Raise NC Newsletters as information will be shared with you all about important DCDEE updates through these newsletters. • Make sure all employees 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. • We discussed that childcare rule states, childcare centers with a licensed capacity of 200 or more, there shall be a second administrator on-site for a minimum of 20 hours per week who shall have the Level I North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential or its approved equivalent. You stated Shantazia Hinton would be the second administrator on-site. • During the visit, we discussed that the three (3) playgrounds are ready to use. All three (3) playgrounds are enclosed by a metal fence measuring at least four (4) feet high. We measured three (3) playgrounds during the visit. All three (3) playgrounds are approved for use, effective today. I will send you the floor diagram with the number of students allowed on each playground once they have been developed. • We discussed that there is one (1) NC Pre-K child who needs a vision form by 09/18/2025. • We discussed that when parents use doctor medical forms you will need to ensure that the DCDEE form is still in the file with the parent’s portion completed. 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: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/15/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 9/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Sabrina Hinton, Craig Hinton, Dellar Sellars, Shantazia Hinton, and Brittanya Lewis. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 7/31/25. Restrictions include first and second shift; Int. steps used by parents at drop off/pick up. Bldg.1-70, Bldg.2-110, Bldg.3-195, Bldg.3-No diaper changing, and meeting enhanced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/04/2025 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/02/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 06/06/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 01/14/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 09/02/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 07/02/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 09/02/2025. 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 closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy and Speas Elementary. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350, (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2026 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2026. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. This facility has two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space eleven are the lead teacher, B. Lewis and teacher, D. Sellars. The NC Pre-K staff in space twelve are the lead teacher, M. Alexander and teacher, S. Aghamkar. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in August 2025 and as newly enrolled children arrived. The center uses the Teaching Strategies GOLD instrument to document evidence of children’s ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/18/2025. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held five (5) times per year. You stated that you use the Class Dojo Application, RemindMe Application, ProCare Application, telephone calls, face-to-face meetings, Teaching Strateiges GOLD application, and homework folders to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which included any information about classroom themes and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by volunteer opportunities, special events, and utilizing the Family Engagement Advocate through Family Services. You also stated you have a PTA Council group and two different family engagement groups that provide opportunities for family engagement. The environment rating scale score received on 09/04/2019 was 5.56. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed a broken picnic table on the large playground behind building one (1). .0601(c) 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: • We discussed that playgrounds should always be free of damaged equipment. 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. • The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (Enroll if you haven’t yet). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. Please see the email I sent out on 09/08/2025 for links and more information. • Please join us for our upcoming administrator meeting as we provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan, and timeline. We are offering two meetings. The same information will be presented at both meetings. One is an in-person meeting, and one is a virtual meeting to help meet the needs of our providers. Both meetings will be held on the same date at the same time. The center provider meeting will be held on 09/30/2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please see the email I sent out on 09/05/2025 for more information. • Make sure you are signed up to receive the Raise NC Newsletters as information will be shared with you all about important DCDEE updates through these newsletters. • Make sure all employees 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. • We discussed that childcare rule states, childcare centers with a licensed capacity of 200 or more, there shall be a second administrator on-site for a minimum of 20 hours per week who shall have the Level I North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential or its approved equivalent. You stated Shantazia Hinton would be the second administrator on-site. • During the visit, we discussed that the three (3) playgrounds are ready to use. All three (3) playgrounds are enclosed by a metal fence measuring at least four (4) feet high. We measured three (3) playgrounds during the visit. All three (3) playgrounds are approved for use, effective today. I will send you the floor diagram with the number of students allowed on each playground once they have been developed. • We discussed that there is one (1) NC Pre-K child who needs a vision form by 09/18/2025. • We discussed that when parents use doctor medical forms you will need to ensure that the DCDEE form is still in the file with the parent’s portion completed. 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2024 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 10/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces seven and ten, where children are participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Sabrina Hinton, Director. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 9/6/19. Restrictions include first and second shift; stairway off limits to children in Bldg-1; Bldg 2-110; meets enhanced ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 09/12/2024 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/10/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 08/16/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/06/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 09/03/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 08/01/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/01/2024. 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 closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy and Speas Elementary. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350, (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2025 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2025. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. This facility has two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space seven are the lead teacher, B. Lewis and teacher, D. Sellars. The NC Pre-K staff in space ten are the lead teacher, J. Alexander and teacher, M. Damon. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in August 2024 and as newly enrolled children arrived. The center uses the Teaching Strategies GOLD instrument to document evidence of children’s ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/12/2024. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two to three times per year. You stated that you use the Class Dojo Application, RemindMe Application, ProCare Application, telephone calls, face-to-face meetings, and homework folders to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which included any information about classroom themes and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by volunteer opportunities, special events, and utilizing the Family Engagement Advocate through Family Services. You also stated you have a PTA Council group and two different family engagement groups that provide opportunities for family engagement. The environment rating scale score received on 09/04/2019 was 5.56. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. I observed one infant feeding plan in space three that did not include a parent signature. .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed two sections of the wall that had large areas of peeling paint by the exterior doorway in space five. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. I observed a broken bulletin board in space two, a broken seat on the playground structure used by two-year-old children, and two metal playground structures that had peeling paint on the playground used by two-year-old children. .0601(c) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. I observed on inhaler that was not in the original pharmacy labeled container in space seven. .0803(2)(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. I observed one child file that did not include emergency information including the child’s health professional. .0802(c)(2) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. I observed one file of a child enrolled in NC Pre-K that did not have a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. I observed two child files of children enrolled in NC Pre-K that did not have hearing screenings. .3005 (a)(4) 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. I observed two employee files that did not include the Medication Administration 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 10/16/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to 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 infant feeding plans must be signed when completed. The parent of the child who did not have a signed feeding plan came during the visit and signed the form during the visit. • We discussed that prescription medications must be in their original packaging. You stated you would have the parent bring the original packaging. • We discussed that walls must be in good repair and that chipping paint could pose a risk to young children. You stated that you were going to hang mirrors over the areas with missing paint. • We discussed that equipment must be free of hazards and safe to use. During the visit, Mr. Hinton fixed the bulletin board in space two. Mr. Hinton stated he would reattach the seat on the playground structure and would determine how to cover the peeling paint on the other playground equipment. • We discussed that all NC Pre-K children must have documentation of a vision and hearing screening within thirty days of enrollment. You stated the screenings were scheduled and would be completed next week. • We discussed that all child applications must list the child’s preferred medical facility to ensure you know where to send the child in the event of an emergency. You stated you would have the child’s parent correct this immediately. • We discussed that all employees need to take the Medication Administration training through DDCDEE Moodle and renew it every five years. You stated all of your staff would complete this training immediately. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please contact Ms. Tammy Childress at tammy.childress@dhhs.nc.gov or by telephone at (336) 317-6436 with any questions regarding the Prelicensing process for your new facility. • Incident reports must be maintained for one year after the child’s disenrollment. Incident logs must be maintained for one year. • You inquired about the stairway permit restriction during the visit. I will reach out to my supervisor and let you know when I have more information. An internet connection could not be established during the visit and a word document visit was completed and provided to Ms. Hinton. A computer-generated Regulatory Visit Summary, with the exact contents of the word document will be emailed to Ms. Hinton following today’s visit. Please reply to the email upon receipt confirming the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment sheet were received. 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: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2024 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 10/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces seven and ten, where children are participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Sabrina Hinton, Director. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 9/6/19. Restrictions include first and second shift; stairway off limits to children in Bldg-1; Bldg 2-110; meets enhanced ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 09/12/2024 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/10/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 08/16/2024 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 12/06/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 09/03/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 08/01/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/01/2024. 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 closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy and Speas Elementary. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350, (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2025 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2025. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. This facility has two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space seven are the lead teacher, B. Lewis and teacher, D. Sellars. The NC Pre-K staff in space ten are the lead teacher, J. Alexander and teacher, M. Damon. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in August 2024 and as newly enrolled children arrived. The center uses the Teaching Strategies GOLD instrument to document evidence of children’s ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/12/2024. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two to three times per year. You stated that you use the Class Dojo Application, RemindMe Application, ProCare Application, telephone calls, face-to-face meetings, and homework folders to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which included any information about classroom themes and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by volunteer opportunities, special events, and utilizing the Family Engagement Advocate through Family Services. You also stated you have a PTA Council group and two different family engagement groups that provide opportunities for family engagement. The environment rating scale score received on 09/04/2019 was 5.56. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. I observed one infant feeding plan in space three that did not include a parent signature. .0902(a) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed two sections of the wall that had large areas of peeling paint by the exterior doorway in space five. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. I observed a broken bulletin board in space two, a broken seat on the playground structure used by two-year-old children, and two metal playground structures that had peeling paint on the playground used by two-year-old children. .0601(c) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. I observed on inhaler that was not in the original pharmacy labeled container in space seven. .0803(2)(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. I observed one child file that did not include emergency information including the child’s health professional. .0802(c)(2) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. I observed one file of a child enrolled in NC Pre-K that did not have a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. I observed two child files of children enrolled in NC Pre-K that did not have hearing screenings. .3005 (a)(4) 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. I observed two employee files that did not include the Medication Administration 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 10/16/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to 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 infant feeding plans must be signed when completed. The parent of the child who did not have a signed feeding plan came during the visit and signed the form during the visit. • We discussed that prescription medications must be in their original packaging. You stated you would have the parent bring the original packaging. • We discussed that walls must be in good repair and that chipping paint could pose a risk to young children. You stated that you were going to hang mirrors over the areas with missing paint. • We discussed that equipment must be free of hazards and safe to use. During the visit, Mr. Hinton fixed the bulletin board in space two. Mr. Hinton stated he would reattach the seat on the playground structure and would determine how to cover the peeling paint on the other playground equipment. • We discussed that all NC Pre-K children must have documentation of a vision and hearing screening within thirty days of enrollment. You stated the screenings were scheduled and would be completed next week. • We discussed that all child applications must list the child’s preferred medical facility to ensure you know where to send the child in the event of an emergency. You stated you would have the child’s parent correct this immediately. • We discussed that all employees need to take the Medication Administration training through DDCDEE Moodle and renew it every five years. You stated all of your staff would complete this training immediately. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please contact Ms. Tammy Childress at tammy.childress@dhhs.nc.gov or by telephone at (336) 317-6436 with any questions regarding the Prelicensing process for your new facility. • Incident reports must be maintained for one year after the child’s disenrollment. Incident logs must be maintained for one year. • You inquired about the stairway permit restriction during the visit. I will reach out to my supervisor and let you know when I have more information. An internet connection could not be established during the visit and a word document visit was completed and provided to Ms. Hinton. A computer-generated Regulatory Visit Summary, with the exact contents of the word document will be emailed to Ms. Hinton following today’s visit. Please reply to the email upon receipt confirming the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment sheet were received. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 105 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:30 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 Sabrina Hinton, Director, and Craig Hinton, Owner. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 9/6/19. Restrictions include first and second shift; Int. steps used by parents at drop off/pick up. Bldg.1-70 Bldg.2-110; meets enhanced ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 04/24/2024 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • 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. Two new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were 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. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazards items are stored in locked closets. A playground inspection was recorded 04/02/2024. A fire drill was recorded 04/04/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/02/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 12/06/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 07/31/2023 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350 (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2025 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2025. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. This facility has two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space seven are the lead teacher, K. Lewis and teacher, S. Gunno. The NC Pre-K staff in space ten are the lead teacher, J. Alexander, and teacher, D. Sellars. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in July 2023 and as newly enrolled children arrived. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/28/2023. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two to three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo Application, RemindMe Application, ProCare Application, telephone calls, face-to-face, and homework folders to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which includes any information about classroom themes and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by volunteer opportunities, special events, and utilizing the Family Engagement Advocate through Family Services. The environment rating scale score received on 09/04/2019 was 5.56. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed one uncovered outlet in space one. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 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: • We discussed rule .0604(c). Make sure all outlets are covered when not in use. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • On 02/21/2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Ms. Hinton confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that Mr. Hinton completed the training and has completed the survey. They are currently waiting on the results from the survey. • We discussed rule .0902(a). Make sure all infant feeding plans are completed with all the required information. 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 105 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:30 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 Sabrina Hinton, Director, and Craig Hinton, Owner. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 9/6/19. Restrictions include first and second shift; Int. steps used by parents at drop off/pick up. Bldg.1-70 Bldg.2-110; meets enhanced ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 04/24/2024 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • 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. Two new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were 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. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazards items are stored in locked closets. A playground inspection was recorded 04/02/2024. A fire drill was recorded 04/04/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/02/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 12/06/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 07/31/2023 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350 (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2025 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2025. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. This facility has two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space seven are the lead teacher, K. Lewis and teacher, S. Gunno. The NC Pre-K staff in space ten are the lead teacher, J. Alexander, and teacher, D. Sellars. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in July 2023 and as newly enrolled children arrived. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/28/2023. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two to three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo Application, RemindMe Application, ProCare Application, telephone calls, face-to-face, and homework folders to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which includes any information about classroom themes and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by volunteer opportunities, special events, and utilizing the Family Engagement Advocate through Family Services. The environment rating scale score received on 09/04/2019 was 5.56. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed one uncovered outlet in space one. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 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: • We discussed rule .0604(c). Make sure all outlets are covered when not in use. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • On 02/21/2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Ms. Hinton confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that Mr. Hinton completed the training and has completed the survey. They are currently waiting on the results from the survey. • We discussed rule .0902(a). Make sure all infant feeding plans are completed with all the required information. 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: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 105 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:30 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 Sabrina Hinton, Director, and Craig Hinton, Owner. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 9/6/19. Restrictions include first and second shift; Int. steps used by parents at drop off/pick up. Bldg.1-70 Bldg.2-110; meets enhanced ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 04/24/2024 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • 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. Two new staff were reported at this program. Files for new staff were 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. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Hazards items are stored in locked closets. A playground inspection was recorded 04/02/2024. A fire drill was recorded 04/04/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 03/02/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 12/06/2023. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 07/31/2023 earning a superior classification. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350 (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2025 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2025. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. This facility has two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space seven are the lead teacher, K. Lewis and teacher, S. Gunno. The NC Pre-K staff in space ten are the lead teacher, J. Alexander, and teacher, D. Sellars. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. 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. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in July 2023 and as newly enrolled children arrived. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/28/2023. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two to three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo Application, RemindMe Application, ProCare Application, telephone calls, face-to-face, and homework folders to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which includes any information about classroom themes and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by volunteer opportunities, special events, and utilizing the Family Engagement Advocate through Family Services. The environment rating scale score received on 09/04/2019 was 5.56. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed one uncovered outlet in space one. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 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: • We discussed rule .0604(c). Make sure all outlets are covered when not in use. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • On 02/21/2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Ms. Hinton confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that Mr. Hinton completed the training and has completed the survey. They are currently waiting on the results from the survey. • We discussed rule .0902(a). Make sure all infant feeding plans are completed with all the required information. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Sabrina Hinton, Director. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 9/6/19. Restrictions include first and second shift; stairway off limits to children in Bldg-1; Bldg 2-110; meets enhanced ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/12/2023 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed an uncovered outlet in space four. This was corrected during the visit. 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, and group time. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities 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 11/17/2022. A sanitation inspection was completed 07/31/2023 with a superior classification. You provided me with a copy of this inspection during today’s visit. The last fire inspection was conducted 01/27/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/02/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 08/01/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/02/2023. 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. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350 (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2024 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2024. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed an uncovered outlet in space four. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. We discussed during today's visit that a new legal designee form needed to be filled out to reflect the correct owner name. This document was updated during our visit. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure to keep all electrical outlets always covered when not in use. •Remove any interlocking toys from blocks center throughout the facility. These materials are considered manipulative and not considered blocks. •The teepee in space ten should be removed or modified so that there is not a supervision issue. When the flaps are closed, it creates a supervision issue because the children cannot be seen. •Update your transportation books to add your current permission slips to the book located on the vehicle. •Make sure any individuals, including therapist and collaborating agency employees, who complete pull out services with children and are left alone with children have criminal background checks on file. •Make sure parents fill out the top portion of the child’s medical form. •Make sure all staff personnel files are separated from the staff medical files. Staff medical files should include the employee medical report, tuberculosis test, and annual health questionnaire. •On the staff and training worksheets, make sure you are documenting the first time the employee reviews the shaken baby policy. Make sure you document the date each employee received the operational and personnel policies. Make sure all employees are required to have the correct number of training hours documented on the staff and training worksheet. The required hours is based on education and experience and can be found in DCDEE rules as we discussed during our visit. •Make sure all employees have documentation of their training hours annually. These need to be logged on to the on-going training log that can be found on DCDEE’s website. You will also need to log all health and safety training hours on the health and safety training log. This log can also be found on DCDEE’s website. Training certificates must be attached. •Make sure all to maintain all employee paperwork for the duration of the time the employees are present at the facility and for one year after the employee departs employment. •Reach out to your local inspectors to discuss the interior stair situation. When you have more information, reach back out to me to discuss everything. 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: NORTH POINT ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001127 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 97 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Sabrina Hinton, Director. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 9/6/19. Restrictions include first and second shift; stairway off limits to children in Bldg-1; Bldg 2-110; meets enhanced ratios; children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/12/2023 and North Point Academy, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed an uncovered outlet in space four. This was corrected during the visit. 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, and group time. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities 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 11/17/2022. A sanitation inspection was completed 07/31/2023 with a superior classification. You provided me with a copy of this inspection during today’s visit. The last fire inspection was conducted 01/27/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/02/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 08/01/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/02/2023. 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. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon only for school-aged children only at Forsyth Academy. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2015 Ford Transit 350 (EHV-6458). This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 02/2024 and the insurance is valid through 04/01/2024. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed an uncovered outlet in space four. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. We discussed during today's visit that a new legal designee form needed to be filled out to reflect the correct owner name. This document was updated during our visit. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure to keep all electrical outlets always covered when not in use. •Remove any interlocking toys from blocks center throughout the facility. These materials are considered manipulative and not considered blocks. •The teepee in space ten should be removed or modified so that there is not a supervision issue. When the flaps are closed, it creates a supervision issue because the children cannot be seen. •Update your transportation books to add your current permission slips to the book located on the vehicle. •Make sure any individuals, including therapist and collaborating agency employees, who complete pull out services with children and are left alone with children have criminal background checks on file. •Make sure parents fill out the top portion of the child’s medical form. •Make sure all staff personnel files are separated from the staff medical files. Staff medical files should include the employee medical report, tuberculosis test, and annual health questionnaire. •On the staff and training worksheets, make sure you are documenting the first time the employee reviews the shaken baby policy. Make sure you document the date each employee received the operational and personnel policies. Make sure all employees are required to have the correct number of training hours documented on the staff and training worksheet. The required hours is based on education and experience and can be found in DCDEE rules as we discussed during our visit. •Make sure all employees have documentation of their training hours annually. These need to be logged on to the on-going training log that can be found on DCDEE’s website. You will also need to log all health and safety training hours on the health and safety training log. This log can also be found on DCDEE’s website. Training certificates must be attached. •Make sure all to maintain all employee paperwork for the duration of the time the employees are present at the facility and for one year after the employee departs employment. •Reach out to your local inspectors to discuss the interior stair situation. When you have more information, reach back out to me to discuss everything. 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