OAK Summit Learning Academy

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 (7), where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care and meeting; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/1/25 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. 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 engaging in free play, routine activities, group time, and eating lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/15/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/19/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 04/03/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 12/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/05/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 01/02/2026. 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 plan to do routine transportation during the school year for school-age children. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2021 Ford Transit 350, JJL-6647. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on insurance. The insurance is valid through 01/01/2027. Your next inspection date on this vehicle was due 11/2026. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Jessica Brown. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings in August 2025 and as needed for children who enrolled later. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle and at the end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/13/2025. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held four times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 5.56 was 02/04/2020. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed a picnic table on the large playground with cracked edges around the table top and the seats. .0601(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that had six (6) on-going training hours documented rather than the required eight (8) hours. .1103(a) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have a medical report and current TB test. .0701(d) 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 01/20/2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: •We discussed that all employees must have a current medical report and TB test on file prior to employment. These documents must be completed within one (1) year prior to employment. You stated you would have the employee get a medical and TB test immediately. •We discussed that all employees are required to have a certain number of training hours each year. The training hours should be completed from the hire date. One (1) employee file was observed. This employee needed eight (8) hours between 4/1/24 through 4/1/25. I observed six (6) hours that were documented. This employee needs two (2) additional training hours. You stated you would have the employee complete two (2) hours in addition to her required hours for the 2025-2026 year. •We discussed that all equipment on the playground must be in good repair. The picnic table has cracking plastic on the edges and can create a pinching hazard. You stated you would remove the picnic table from the playground. 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 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. •Make sure you open all new toys in the new building prior to using the spaces. •Infant feeding plans should be updated and maintained for children through fifteen (15) months of age. 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: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 (7), where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care and meeting; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/1/25 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. 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 engaging in free play, routine activities, group time, and eating lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 01/15/2025. A sanitation inspection was completed 12/19/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 04/03/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 12/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/05/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 01/02/2026. 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 plan to do routine transportation during the school year for school-age children. I observed a first aid kit and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2021 Ford Transit 350, JJL-6647. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on insurance. The insurance is valid through 01/01/2027. Your next inspection date on this vehicle was due 11/2026. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Jessica Brown. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings in August 2025 and as needed for children who enrolled later. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle and at the end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/13/2025. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held four times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 5.56 was 02/04/2020. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed a picnic table on the large playground with cracked edges around the table top and the seats. .0601(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that had six (6) on-going training hours documented rather than the required eight (8) hours. .1103(a) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have a medical report and current TB test. .0701(d) 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 01/20/2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: •We discussed that all employees must have a current medical report and TB test on file prior to employment. These documents must be completed within one (1) year prior to employment. You stated you would have the employee get a medical and TB test immediately. •We discussed that all employees are required to have a certain number of training hours each year. The training hours should be completed from the hire date. One (1) employee file was observed. This employee needed eight (8) hours between 4/1/24 through 4/1/25. I observed six (6) hours that were documented. This employee needs two (2) additional training hours. You stated you would have the employee complete two (2) hours in addition to her required hours for the 2025-2026 year. •We discussed that all equipment on the playground must be in good repair. The picnic table has cracking plastic on the edges and can create a pinching hazard. You stated you would remove the picnic table from the playground. 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 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. •Make sure you open all new toys in the new building prior to using the spaces. •Infant feeding plans should be updated and maintained for children through fifteen (15) months of age. 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: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 space 7, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care and meeting; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/16/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the 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 02/08/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/12/24 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/21/24. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 01/02/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/01/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 01/02/2025. 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. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you plan to do routine transportation during the school year for school-age children. I observed first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2021 Ford Transit 350, JJL-6647. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on insurance. The insurance is valid through 11/2025. The last registration and inspection on file are from 11/30/2024. Your next inspection date on this vehicle was due 11/2024. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Kayla Lucas. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings in July 2024 and August 2024 and as needed for children who enrolled later. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle and at the 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 three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 5.56 was 02/04/2020. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a 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 did not observe a current screen log for space five (5). .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. During the visit, I observed one employee file that did not have a current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. During the visit, I observed one employee file that did not have a current CPR certification. .1102(d) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. During the visit, I observed one child file that did not include a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 01/29/2025. 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 during the visit that all NC Pre-K children must have a dental screen as part of their medical screening. You stated the child without a dental screening has a dentist appointment on 01/21/2025. • We discussed that anytime screen time is used where the screen is visible, the screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or the lesson plan. We discussed that exercise videos used for gross motor indoors is also considered screen time and must be logged. Screen time can be used for children three (3) and up and should be linked to NCFELD. Screen time can be used for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes per day and a maximum of 2.5 hours per week. • We discussed that all employees must have a current CPR and First Aid training certification. During the visit, I observed one employee that did not have a current CPR and First Aid training on file. You stated this employee is registered for CPR and First Aid on Monday. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • 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. • 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/ • Make sure you have a shelter in place or lockdown drill this month. • You stated the vehicle used to transport children has not been driven since 11/25/2024. The bus logs reflect this to be accurate. You stated the vehicle had been inspected and you paid the taxes online during the visit. This vehicle cannot be used until the new registration card has come in. • When hiring new employees, health and safety trainings must be completed within the current year. If health and safety trainings are older than one year, the new employees must redo the trainings. Childcare administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. • Make sure all teaching staff have updated WORKS letters on file. 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: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 1/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 space 7, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care and meeting; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/16/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the 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 02/08/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/12/24 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/21/24. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 01/02/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/01/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 01/02/2025. 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. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you plan to do routine transportation during the school year for school-age children. I observed first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2021 Ford Transit 350, JJL-6647. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on insurance. The insurance is valid through 11/2025. The last registration and inspection on file are from 11/30/2024. Your next inspection date on this vehicle was due 11/2024. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Kayla Lucas. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings in July 2024 and August 2024 and as needed for children who enrolled later. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle and at the 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 three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 5.56 was 02/04/2020. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a 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 did not observe a current screen log for space five (5). .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. During the visit, I observed one employee file that did not have a current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. During the visit, I observed one employee file that did not have a current CPR certification. .1102(d) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. During the visit, I observed one child file that did not include a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 01/29/2025. 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 during the visit that all NC Pre-K children must have a dental screen as part of their medical screening. You stated the child without a dental screening has a dentist appointment on 01/21/2025. • We discussed that anytime screen time is used where the screen is visible, the screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or the lesson plan. We discussed that exercise videos used for gross motor indoors is also considered screen time and must be logged. Screen time can be used for children three (3) and up and should be linked to NCFELD. Screen time can be used for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes per day and a maximum of 2.5 hours per week. • We discussed that all employees must have a current CPR and First Aid training certification. During the visit, I observed one employee that did not have a current CPR and First Aid training on file. You stated this employee is registered for CPR and First Aid on Monday. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • 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. • 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/ • Make sure you have a shelter in place or lockdown drill this month. • You stated the vehicle used to transport children has not been driven since 11/25/2024. The bus logs reflect this to be accurate. You stated the vehicle had been inspected and you paid the taxes online during the visit. This vehicle cannot be used until the new registration card has come in. • When hiring new employees, health and safety trainings must be completed within the current year. If health and safety trainings are older than one year, the new employees must redo the trainings. Childcare administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. • Make sure all teaching staff have updated WORKS letters on file. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/11/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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, routine activities, and group time. Three 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. A playground inspection was recorded 7/18/24. A fire drill was recorded on 7/8/24. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 7/8/24. The most recent fire inspection was on 3/21/24. You provided me with a copy of this inspection during the visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 4/25/24 earning a superior classification. You stated that you plan to do routine transportation during the school year for school-age children. I observed first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2021 Ford Transit 350, JJL-6647. 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 11/2024 and the insurance is valid through 11/2024. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1893 Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. During the visit, I observed one employee file, date of employment was 3/21/24, that had documentation of completing CPR and First Aid using distant learning. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 8/6/24. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation 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: •During the visit, we discussed rule .1105(3). Distance learning should not be used to complete CPR and First Aid. You stated you would have the employee enroll in a CPR and First Aid training immediately. 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. Frazier confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 3/14/2024. •Make sure to finish putting your bus binder together prior to transporting children. You will need to include emergency information, permission to transport forms for all the children being transported, and the bus log. Please refer to childcare rule section .1000 for all required transportation 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 .1105 · Violation

Name of Operation: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/11/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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, routine activities, and group time. Three 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. A playground inspection was recorded 7/18/24. A fire drill was recorded on 7/8/24. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 7/8/24. The most recent fire inspection was on 3/21/24. You provided me with a copy of this inspection during the visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 4/25/24 earning a superior classification. You stated that you plan to do routine transportation during the school year for school-age children. I observed first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2021 Ford Transit 350, JJL-6647. 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 11/2024 and the insurance is valid through 11/2024. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1893 Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. During the visit, I observed one employee file, date of employment was 3/21/24, that had documentation of completing CPR and First Aid using distant learning. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 8/6/24. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation 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: •During the visit, we discussed rule .1105(3). Distance learning should not be used to complete CPR and First Aid. You stated you would have the employee enroll in a CPR and First Aid training immediately. 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. Frazier confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 3/14/2024. •Make sure to finish putting your bus binder together prior to transporting children. You will need to include emergency information, permission to transport forms for all the children being transported, and the bus log. Please refer to childcare rule section .1000 for all required transportation 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: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/11/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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, routine activities, and group time. Three 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. A playground inspection was recorded 7/18/24. A fire drill was recorded on 7/8/24. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 7/8/24. The most recent fire inspection was on 3/21/24. You provided me with a copy of this inspection during the visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 4/25/24 earning a superior classification. You stated that you plan to do routine transportation during the school year for school-age children. I observed first aid kit and fire extinguisher on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2021 Ford Transit 350, JJL-6647. 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 11/2024 and the insurance is valid through 11/2024. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1893 Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. During the visit, I observed one employee file, date of employment was 3/21/24, that had documentation of completing CPR and First Aid using distant learning. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 8/6/24. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation 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: •During the visit, we discussed rule .1105(3). Distance learning should not be used to complete CPR and First Aid. You stated you would have the employee enroll in a CPR and First Aid training immediately. 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. Frazier confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 3/14/2024. •Make sure to finish putting your bus binder together prior to transporting children. You will need to include emergency information, permission to transport forms for all the children being transported, and the bus log. Please refer to childcare rule section .1000 for all required transportation 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 11:25 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space seven, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 02/08/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the 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 02/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/06/2023 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 03/07/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 02/01/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/03/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 02/01/2024. 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 are stored in the locked laundry room. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation at this time. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Erica Lewis. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings are completed as the children enroll. The majority of the screenings were completed in August 2023. However, you had a new child start in January 2024 and that screening was completed in January 2024. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle, and at the end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/21/2023. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 02/04/2020 was 5.56. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were no concerns observed indoors. I observed a metal stake that was exposed at the bottom of the slide on the large playground. Ms. Frazier covered this with mulch during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. I observed a shelter-in-place drill documented on 10/03/2023. I did not observe a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill that was conducted in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 02/22/2024. 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: • Shelter-in-place and/or lock down drills must be conducted every three months as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Safe sleeps checks must be maintained for 30 days. • Arrival and departure times must be maintained for one year. • You can review the record retention list in the childcare handbook by searching rule 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION. • Continue to have each employee update their education in WORKS. • Put the toy lawn mowers back together on the playground for toddler aged children. • Make sure you have a fire inspection completed prior to 03/07/2024. Please send me a copy of the inspection once you have it 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 11:25 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space seven, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 02/08/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the 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 02/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/06/2023 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 03/07/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 02/01/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/03/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 02/01/2024. 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 are stored in the locked laundry room. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation at this time. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Erica Lewis. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings are completed as the children enroll. The majority of the screenings were completed in August 2023. However, you had a new child start in January 2024 and that screening was completed in January 2024. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle, and at the end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/21/2023. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 02/04/2020 was 5.56. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were no concerns observed indoors. I observed a metal stake that was exposed at the bottom of the slide on the large playground. Ms. Frazier covered this with mulch during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. I observed a shelter-in-place drill documented on 10/03/2023. I did not observe a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill that was conducted in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 02/22/2024. 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: • Shelter-in-place and/or lock down drills must be conducted every three months as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Safe sleeps checks must be maintained for 30 days. • Arrival and departure times must be maintained for one year. • You can review the record retention list in the childcare handbook by searching rule 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION. • Continue to have each employee update their education in WORKS. • Put the toy lawn mowers back together on the playground for toddler aged children. • Make sure you have a fire inspection completed prior to 03/07/2024. Please send me a copy of the inspection once you have it 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 .2318 · Violation

Name of Operation: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 11:25 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space seven, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 02/08/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the 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 02/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/06/2023 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 03/07/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 02/01/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/03/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 02/01/2024. 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 are stored in the locked laundry room. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation at this time. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Erica Lewis. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings are completed as the children enroll. The majority of the screenings were completed in August 2023. However, you had a new child start in January 2024 and that screening was completed in January 2024. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle, and at the end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/21/2023. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 02/04/2020 was 5.56. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were no concerns observed indoors. I observed a metal stake that was exposed at the bottom of the slide on the large playground. Ms. Frazier covered this with mulch during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. I observed a shelter-in-place drill documented on 10/03/2023. I did not observe a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill that was conducted in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 02/22/2024. 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: • Shelter-in-place and/or lock down drills must be conducted every three months as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Safe sleeps checks must be maintained for 30 days. • Arrival and departure times must be maintained for one year. • You can review the record retention list in the childcare handbook by searching rule 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION. • Continue to have each employee update their education in WORKS. • Put the toy lawn mowers back together on the playground for toddler aged children. • Make sure you have a fire inspection completed prior to 03/07/2024. Please send me a copy of the inspection once you have it 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: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 11:25 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space seven, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 02/08/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the 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 02/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/06/2023 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 03/07/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 02/01/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/03/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 02/01/2024. 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 are stored in the locked laundry room. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation at this time. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Erica Lewis. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings are completed as the children enroll. The majority of the screenings were completed in August 2023. However, you had a new child start in January 2024 and that screening was completed in January 2024. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle, and at the end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/21/2023. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 02/04/2020 was 5.56. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were no concerns observed indoors. I observed a metal stake that was exposed at the bottom of the slide on the large playground. Ms. Frazier covered this with mulch during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. I observed a shelter-in-place drill documented on 10/03/2023. I did not observe a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill that was conducted in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 02/22/2024. 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: • Shelter-in-place and/or lock down drills must be conducted every three months as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Safe sleeps checks must be maintained for 30 days. • Arrival and departure times must be maintained for one year. • You can review the record retention list in the childcare handbook by searching rule 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION. • Continue to have each employee update their education in WORKS. • Put the toy lawn mowers back together on the playground for toddler aged children. • Make sure you have a fire inspection completed prior to 03/07/2024. Please send me a copy of the inspection once you have it 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: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 11:25 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, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in space seven, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 02/08/2024 and Oak Summit Learning Academy LLC was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the 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 02/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 11/06/2023 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 03/07/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 02/01/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 10/03/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 02/01/2024. 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 are stored in the locked laundry room. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation at this time. 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 Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Helen Southerland, and teacher, Erica Lewis. 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 the DIAL-4 screenings are completed as the children enroll. The majority of the screenings were completed in August 2023. However, you had a new child start in January 2024 and that screening was completed in January 2024. 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 four times per year: at the beginning, twice in the middle, and at the end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/21/2023. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and daily notes as needed to communicate with parents. In addition, a daily report is sent home to the parents using the Class Dojo application which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by developing monthly activities that families complete at home and then bring into the classroom to share. You also stated that you allow families to volunteer in the classroom. The environment rating scale score received on 02/04/2020 was 5.56. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were no concerns observed indoors. I observed a metal stake that was exposed at the bottom of the slide on the large playground. Ms. Frazier covered this with mulch during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. I observed a shelter-in-place drill documented on 10/03/2023. I did not observe a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill that was conducted in January 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 02/22/2024. 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: • Shelter-in-place and/or lock down drills must be conducted every three months as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Safe sleeps checks must be maintained for 30 days. • Arrival and departure times must be maintained for one year. • You can review the record retention list in the childcare handbook by searching rule 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION. • Continue to have each employee update their education in WORKS. • Put the toy lawn mowers back together on the playground for toddler aged children. • Make sure you have a fire inspection completed prior to 03/07/2024. Please send me a copy of the inspection once you have it 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: OAK SUMMIT LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 34001091 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/16/2023 Number Present: 63 Completed Date: 8/16/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Saleena Frazier, Director. Your program currently operates with a five-star license effective 04/20/2021. Restrictions include first shift care; children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only; meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/15/2023 and Oak Summit Learning 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. 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. During today’s visit, I observed that all classrooms were following voluntary enhanced ratios instead of highest voluntary enhanced ratios. Space one had five infants and one teacher. Space two had six children aged one-year old and one teacher. Past enrollment forms documented that the facility has been meeting voluntary enhanced ratios. During today’s visit, Ms. Frazier corrected this issue by moving children and adding an additional teacher to space one. All other 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, group time, and lunch time. 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. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. In space seven, I observed an unlocked cabinet containing cleaning. A playground inspection was recorded 08/01/2023. A fire drill was recorded 08/01/2023. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded 07/10/2023. The most recent fire inspection was on 03/07/2023. I received a copy of this during today's visit. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 8/26/2022 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation. 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 cleaning supplies, teacher lotions, and hand sanitizer stored in an unlocked cabinet. .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. No compliance letter is due. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. During today’s visit, we discussed that the legal designee form and the application needed to be updated to reflect the correct corporation owner name. We also discussed that the file was missing an appendix I form. These documents were completed and received during today’s visit. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure you keep all cleaning supplies in locked storage. •Make sure you complete the staff/child ratio sheets in each classroom reflecting that you meet highest voluntary enhanced ratios. •I recommend moving the office key to a hook five vertical feet off the ground to ensure the office space is always considered locked. •Moving forward, your facility will be meeting highest voluntary enhanced ratios and enhanced space. This means your ratios and group sizes are as follows: o Infants (o-11 months): 1:4 and 2:8 o Toddlers (12-24 months): 1:5 and 2:10 o Twos (2-3 years): 1:8 and 2:16 o Threes (3-4 years): 1:9 and 2:18 o Fours (4-5 years): 1:12 and 2:24 o Fives (Preschool 5 years): 1:14 and 2:25 o School-Age (5-12 years): 1:19 and 2:25 Keep in mind, you must follow the age of the youngest child in the room. If you have a child aged two years old with a group of children aged three years old, you must meet the ratio for the youngest child which would be the two-year-old child. For the classrooms in your facility, you will be meeting enhanced space. This means the maximum number you can have in each space (depending on ratio and group sizes) are as follows: • Space 1 (Infants): 6 children • Space 2 (Toddlers): 6 children • Space 3 (Twos/Threes): 7 children • Space 4 (School Age): 17 children • Space 5 (Four/Fives): 10 children • Space 6 (Threes): 10 children • Space 7 (NC Pre-K): 15 children Always review your permits for space and ratio requirements to ensure compliance in these areas. •We discussed during today's visit that you may want to increase the size of space seven. Prior to removing any walls, you will need to contact building, fire, and sanitation for approval. Once you have approval from them, you would move forward with the remodel and then have inspections completed by building, fire, and sanitation. Once all inspections have been completed, you would contact me to come out and measure and approve the renovated space. The classroom would not be able to be used until all inspections have been completed and I have remeasured and approved the space. If you have questions about the process later, reach out to me at any time. 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