G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Meagan Draughon and Mavis Moore , Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five(5) Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/2025 and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. 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 engaged with children today. I observed children in group time, free play, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/17/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 8/25/2025. The last lockdown drill was conducted on August 27, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 8/25/2025. 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. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. One emergency medication was current with current permission and action plans. During today’s visit, the bus used for transportation was not on-site. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 1, two(2) children that were present were not signed in on the attendance record. Four(4) days of attendance records did not have the dates. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A current staff roster was not available on the ABCMS provider portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 September 18, 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 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. The violation was corrected during the visit today. 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 provided during today’s visit: -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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) 814-6401, and someone will assist you. -I discussed maintaining accurate attendance records as children arrive including the children that are transported by bus. Additional information: -The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. -An administrator meeting will be held at Smart Start of Yadkin County on September 11th at 3:00pm. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Meagan Draughon and Mavis Moore , Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five(5) Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/2025 and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. 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 engaged with children today. I observed children in group time, free play, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/17/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 8/25/2025. The last lockdown drill was conducted on August 27, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 8/25/2025. 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. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. One emergency medication was current with current permission and action plans. During today’s visit, the bus used for transportation was not on-site. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 1, two(2) children that were present were not signed in on the attendance record. Four(4) days of attendance records did not have the dates. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A current staff roster was not available on the ABCMS provider portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 September 18, 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 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. The violation was corrected during the visit today. 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 provided during today’s visit: -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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) 814-6401, and someone will assist you. -I discussed maintaining accurate attendance records as children arrive including the children that are transported by bus. Additional information: -The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. -An administrator meeting will be held at Smart Start of Yadkin County on September 11th at 3:00pm. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.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: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Meagan Draughon and Mavis Moore , Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five(5) Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/2025 and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. 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 engaged with children today. I observed children in group time, free play, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed that developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/17/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 8/25/2025. The last lockdown drill was conducted on August 27, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 8/25/2025. 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. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. One emergency medication was current with current permission and action plans. During today’s visit, the bus used for transportation was not on-site. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 1, two(2) children that were present were not signed in on the attendance record. Four(4) days of attendance records did not have the dates. GS 110-91(9) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A current staff roster was not available on the ABCMS provider portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 September 18, 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 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. The violation was corrected during the visit today. 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 provided during today’s visit: -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division 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 child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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) 814-6401, and someone will assist you. -I discussed maintaining accurate attendance records as children arrive including the children that are transported by bus. Additional information: -The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. -An administrator meeting will be held at Smart Start of Yadkin County on September 11th at 3:00pm. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-404L Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Cristina Alonzo, Family Advocate, and Mavis Moore lead teacher. The allegation is as follows: There is a concern related to discipline during nap time in Space 3. Currently this center operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 2/14/2024. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The NC Secretary of State website was checked 3/25/2025 and listed Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Limited monitoring of requirements was conducted today. In Space 3, there were twelve(12) children present, ages 3 to 5 years. Allegation #1: There is a concern related to discipline during nap time. During today’s visit, I interviewed three(3) staff members. All staff reported that rest time is between 12:30pm to 1:00pm. They stated that all children do not have to go to sleep but they are told to stay on their cots and lay there quietly. Staff reported that they will sit beside a child and pat or rub their backs to help them relax if needed but are not held forcibly on the cot. The lead teacher stated that they have not been providing alternate quiet activities for children that do not want to sleep. I observed the classroom during the visit and I observed a staff member telling a child to get on their cot in a harsh tone. Collateral contacts were contacted prior to the visit. Staff reported that there are no cameras in the facility. Conclusion #1: Based on the above information and observations during today’s visit, there was not enough information to support the allegation. This allegation was unsubstantiated. A violation was cited regarding that each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. The following violation was cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member was observed telling a child to get on their mat in a harsh and elevated tone. Children that did not did want to nap and/or rest were not offered a developmentally appropriate alternate activity. G.S. 110-91(10) 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 April 16, 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 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov 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: •To make nap time developmentally appropriate, focus on creating a calm and restful environment with activities like quiet reading, puzzles, drawing, coloring, sitting with a teacher and ensuring a consistent nap schedule. You may consider developmentally appropriate quiet time boxes, imaginative play with stuffed animals/dolls, play quiet games like matching or sorting, quiet corners that include soft toys, books, and sensory items. Children should be offered alternate activities to nap or rest when needed. When engaging with preschoolers, a developmentally appropriate tone of voice is warm, gentle, and encouraging, using a calm and reassuring voice to foster a positive and supportive learning environment. Staff shall interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and participating in activities with the children. For example, making eye contact when speaking to a child, engage children in conversation to share experiences, ideas, and opinions, help children develop problem-solving skills; and facilitating learning by providing positive reinforcement, encouraging efforts, and recognizing accomplishments. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-404L Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Cristina Alonzo, Family Advocate, and Mavis Moore lead teacher. The allegation is as follows: There is a concern related to discipline during nap time in Space 3. Currently this center operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 2/14/2024. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The NC Secretary of State website was checked 3/25/2025 and listed Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Limited monitoring of requirements was conducted today. In Space 3, there were twelve(12) children present, ages 3 to 5 years. Allegation #1: There is a concern related to discipline during nap time. During today’s visit, I interviewed three(3) staff members. All staff reported that rest time is between 12:30pm to 1:00pm. They stated that all children do not have to go to sleep but they are told to stay on their cots and lay there quietly. Staff reported that they will sit beside a child and pat or rub their backs to help them relax if needed but are not held forcibly on the cot. The lead teacher stated that they have not been providing alternate quiet activities for children that do not want to sleep. I observed the classroom during the visit and I observed a staff member telling a child to get on their cot in a harsh tone. Collateral contacts were contacted prior to the visit. Staff reported that there are no cameras in the facility. Conclusion #1: Based on the above information and observations during today’s visit, there was not enough information to support the allegation. This allegation was unsubstantiated. A violation was cited regarding that each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. The following violation was cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member was observed telling a child to get on their mat in a harsh and elevated tone. Children that did not did want to nap and/or rest were not offered a developmentally appropriate alternate activity. G.S. 110-91(10) 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 April 16, 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 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov 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: •To make nap time developmentally appropriate, focus on creating a calm and restful environment with activities like quiet reading, puzzles, drawing, coloring, sitting with a teacher and ensuring a consistent nap schedule. You may consider developmentally appropriate quiet time boxes, imaginative play with stuffed animals/dolls, play quiet games like matching or sorting, quiet corners that include soft toys, books, and sensory items. Children should be offered alternate activities to nap or rest when needed. When engaging with preschoolers, a developmentally appropriate tone of voice is warm, gentle, and encouraging, using a calm and reassuring voice to foster a positive and supportive learning environment. Staff shall interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and participating in activities with the children. For example, making eye contact when speaking to a child, engage children in conversation to share experiences, ideas, and opinions, help children develop problem-solving skills; and facilitating learning by providing positive reinforcement, encouraging efforts, and recognizing accomplishments. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:10 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 and to monitor Pre-K requirements. Meaghan Pell, lead teacher and Mavis Moore, assistant teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 1/11/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The NC Secretary of State website was checked 3/25/2025 and listed Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. as current and active. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Currently, there are two classrooms with NC Pre-K enrollment. The program's instructional day is 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent for two consecutive days the teacher stated that the family advocate or teacher will contact the parent. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include: weekly calendar, monthly newsletter, quarterly head start newsletter, parent conferences, take home projects/folders, home visits (on-site) and family nights. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 01/11/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in one of the NCPK classes on 12/4/18 and the score was 5.86. Child Health Assessment: I observed health screenings in children’s files that are enrolled in NCPK today. One enrolled child needed a dental, vision, and hearing screening. The screening agency and/or program representative reviewed all health assessment results and shared the results with families, as required by Rule .3005(b). The results are shared via verbal/written communication to the parents. Developmental Screening: All children’s files reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment) administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior or IEP’s. The teachers stated that all developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations are used in the NCPK program. Formative Assessments: Children’s files observed today contained formative assessments regarding each child's growth and skill development. . The teacher stated that assessment results are shared with the parent during conferences during the year. I observed a winter checkpoint assessment was completed for each record observed. I observed documentation in the files that assessment results were shared with parents during conferences held in the fall. A final assessment will be conducted before the end of May and results shared during a parent conference in this spring. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for both classrooms. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned in each classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six and a half hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. Prior to the visit, the center's compliance history was 94%. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in center free play, eating breakfast and gross motor play. No new staff were reported at this program. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored for two emergency medications. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 3/3/2025. A fire drill was conducted 3/24/2025. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 3/4/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 1/21/2025. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 9/11/2025 earning a Superior classification. The program does provide transportation. The program is providing transportation. Emergency and identifying information was monitored. The vehicles used to transport were not on site during the visit. I observed the daily transportation record today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There were seven(7) cracks in the surfacing under the stationary equipment that needs repair. Five(5) deflated balls were removed from the playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One enrolled child did not have a vision screening on file. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One enrolled child did not have a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One enrolled child did not have a dental screening on file. .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 April 8, 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: jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov 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 Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical Assistance • Any outdoor equipment that needs repair or replacement should be repaired/removed from the playground. • All NC Pre-K enrolled children are required to have the dental, hearing and vision screenings on file within 90 days of enrollment. Other information: -You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. The North Carolina Child Care Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday March 26, 2025, beginning at 1:15 p.m., and a Special Meeting on Thursday March 27, 2025 at the Division of Child Development and Early Education, 333 Six Forks Road, Conference Room 165, Raleigh, N.C. 27609. There will also be an option to join the meeting via WebEx by clicking on the following links: March 26, 2025 https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m4f6ccc854b2d68ddd2329d12fc8a082f Webinar number (access code): 2430 340 9661 Webinar password: care (2273 from phones and video systems) -Public Notice: Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Proposed Rule Amendments and Adoptions Public Comment Period Closes April 4, 2025. These can be accessed on the DCDEE website: www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov 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. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:10 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 and to monitor Pre-K requirements. Meaghan Pell, lead teacher and Mavis Moore, assistant teacher, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 1/11/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The NC Secretary of State website was checked 3/25/2025 and listed Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. as current and active. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Currently, there are two classrooms with NC Pre-K enrollment. The program's instructional day is 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent for two consecutive days the teacher stated that the family advocate or teacher will contact the parent. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include: weekly calendar, monthly newsletter, quarterly head start newsletter, parent conferences, take home projects/folders, home visits (on-site) and family nights. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 01/11/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in one of the NCPK classes on 12/4/18 and the score was 5.86. Child Health Assessment: I observed health screenings in children’s files that are enrolled in NCPK today. One enrolled child needed a dental, vision, and hearing screening. The screening agency and/or program representative reviewed all health assessment results and shared the results with families, as required by Rule .3005(b). The results are shared via verbal/written communication to the parents. Developmental Screening: All children’s files reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment) administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior or IEP’s. The teachers stated that all developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations are used in the NCPK program. Formative Assessments: Children’s files observed today contained formative assessments regarding each child's growth and skill development. . The teacher stated that assessment results are shared with the parent during conferences during the year. I observed a winter checkpoint assessment was completed for each record observed. I observed documentation in the files that assessment results were shared with parents during conferences held in the fall. A final assessment will be conducted before the end of May and results shared during a parent conference in this spring. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for both classrooms. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned in each classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six and a half hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. Prior to the visit, the center's compliance history was 94%. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in center free play, eating breakfast and gross motor play. No new staff were reported at this program. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored for two emergency medications. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 3/3/2025. A fire drill was conducted 3/24/2025. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 3/4/2025. The most recent fire inspection was on 1/21/2025. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 9/11/2025 earning a Superior classification. The program does provide transportation. The program is providing transportation. Emergency and identifying information was monitored. The vehicles used to transport were not on site during the visit. I observed the daily transportation record today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There were seven(7) cracks in the surfacing under the stationary equipment that needs repair. Five(5) deflated balls were removed from the playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One enrolled child did not have a vision screening on file. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One enrolled child did not have a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One enrolled child did not have a dental screening on file. .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 April 8, 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: jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov 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 Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical Assistance • Any outdoor equipment that needs repair or replacement should be repaired/removed from the playground. • All NC Pre-K enrolled children are required to have the dental, hearing and vision screenings on file within 90 days of enrollment. Other information: -You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. The North Carolina Child Care Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday March 26, 2025, beginning at 1:15 p.m., and a Special Meeting on Thursday March 27, 2025 at the Division of Child Development and Early Education, 333 Six Forks Road, Conference Room 165, Raleigh, N.C. 27609. There will also be an option to join the meeting via WebEx by clicking on the following links: March 26, 2025 https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m4f6ccc854b2d68ddd2329d12fc8a082f Webinar number (access code): 2430 340 9661 Webinar password: care (2273 from phones and video systems) -Public Notice: Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Proposed Rule Amendments and Adoptions Public Comment Period Closes April 4, 2025. These can be accessed on the DCDEE website: www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov 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. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis and Emily Lamquaye, Childcare Consultants, with Meaghan Pell and Cheri Lawson, Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five(5) Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/17/2024 and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% 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 engaged with children today. I observed children in group time, free play, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/18/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 8/30/2024. The last emergency drill was conducted in May 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/3/2024. 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. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Two emergency medications were current with current permission and action plans. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. The bus was not on-site during the visit today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In Space 1, there was one battery-operated toy was not working and there were two plastic bins of broken crayons. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not conducted in August 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 October 1, 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 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Any broken equipment should be removed and/or replaced from the learning environment. • Emergency drills should be conducted every three months. Additional information: -The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. - Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis and Emily Lamquaye, Childcare Consultants, with Meaghan Pell and Cheri Lawson, Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five(5) Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/17/2024 and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 89% 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 engaged with children today. I observed children in group time, free play, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/11/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/18/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 8/30/2024. The last emergency drill was conducted in May 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/3/2024. 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. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Two emergency medications were current with current permission and action plans. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. The bus was not on-site during the visit today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In Space 1, there was one battery-operated toy was not working and there were two plastic bins of broken crayons. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not conducted in August 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 October 1, 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 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Any broken equipment should be removed and/or replaced from the learning environment. • Emergency drills should be conducted every three months. Additional information: -The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. - Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 and to monitor Pre-K requirements. Bernadine Greer, lead teacher and Darlene Nellums, lead teacher, assisted me with the visit. Tonya, Martin, health supervisor, also assisted with the visit today. Currently this center operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 1/11/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The NC Secretary of State website listed Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. as current-active. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Currently, there are two NCPK classrooms with enrollment. In Space 1, there are ten children enrolled in NC Pre-K and In Space 3, there are eight children that are enrolled in NC Pre-K. The program's instructional day is 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent for two consecutive days the teacher stated that the family advocate or teacher will contact the parent. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include: monthly newsletter, quarterly head start newsletter, parent conferences, take home projects/folders, home visits (on-site) and family nights Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 01/11/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in one of the NCPK classes on 12/4/18 and the score was 5.86. Child Health Assessment: I observed health screenings in children’s files that are enrolled in NCPK today. Ms. Martin stated that with any on-site screenings held at the program, the screening agency and/or program representative reviewed all health assessment results and shared the results with families, as required by Rule .3005(b). The results are shared via verbal/written communication to the parents. Developmental Screening: Ten children’s files reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment) administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior or IEP’s. The teachers stated that all developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations are used in the NCPK program. Formative Assessments: Children’s files observed today contained formative assessments regarding each child's growth and skill development. The teacher stated the center is using is Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment. The teacher stated that assessment results are shared with the parent during conferences during the year. I observed a fall checkpoint assessment was completed for each record observed. I observed documentation in the files that assessment results were shared with parents during conferences held in the fall. A final assessment will be conducted before the end of May and results shared during a parent conference in this spring. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for both classrooms. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned in each classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six and a half hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. Prior to the visit, the center's compliance history was 86%. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in group time, gross motor play and free play. No new staff were reported at this program. I observed one substitute’s file. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored for emergency medications and one prescription medication. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 3/1/2024. A fire drill was conducted 2/28/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 1/11/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 1/18/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 2/13/2024 earning a Superior classification. The program does provide transportation. The program is providing transportation. Emergency and identifying information was monitored. The vehicles used to transport were not on site during the visit. I observed the daily transportation record today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space 3, one bottle of Benadryl was five feet up but not locked in the classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A copy of the current qualification letter was not on file for one staff person. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 violations were corrected during the visit today. The medication was locked and the qualification letter was emailed and printed. 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 • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Be sure the current qualification letters for all staff including substitutes are on file at the facility. • Benadryl should be locked in the classroom and kept with staff person when going outside. Other information: Your facility is in Cohort 2. Your prep year will begin July 2024 and the rated license year will begin July 2025. If you are interested in having the ECERS-R conducted during the prep year, please contact me for additional 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. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 and to monitor Pre-K requirements. Bernadine Greer, lead teacher and Darlene Nellums, lead teacher, assisted me with the visit. Tonya, Martin, health supervisor, also assisted with the visit today. Currently this center operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 1/11/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The NC Secretary of State website listed Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. as current-active. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Currently, there are two NCPK classrooms with enrollment. In Space 1, there are ten children enrolled in NC Pre-K and In Space 3, there are eight children that are enrolled in NC Pre-K. The program's instructional day is 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent for two consecutive days the teacher stated that the family advocate or teacher will contact the parent. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include: monthly newsletter, quarterly head start newsletter, parent conferences, take home projects/folders, home visits (on-site) and family nights Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 01/11/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in one of the NCPK classes on 12/4/18 and the score was 5.86. Child Health Assessment: I observed health screenings in children’s files that are enrolled in NCPK today. Ms. Martin stated that with any on-site screenings held at the program, the screening agency and/or program representative reviewed all health assessment results and shared the results with families, as required by Rule .3005(b). The results are shared via verbal/written communication to the parents. Developmental Screening: Ten children’s files reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment) administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior or IEP’s. The teachers stated that all developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations are used in the NCPK program. Formative Assessments: Children’s files observed today contained formative assessments regarding each child's growth and skill development. The teacher stated the center is using is Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment. The teacher stated that assessment results are shared with the parent during conferences during the year. I observed a fall checkpoint assessment was completed for each record observed. I observed documentation in the files that assessment results were shared with parents during conferences held in the fall. A final assessment will be conducted before the end of May and results shared during a parent conference in this spring. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for both classrooms. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned in each classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six and a half hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. Prior to the visit, the center's compliance history was 86%. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in group time, gross motor play and free play. No new staff were reported at this program. I observed one substitute’s file. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored for emergency medications and one prescription medication. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 3/1/2024. A fire drill was conducted 2/28/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 1/11/2024. The most recent fire inspection was on 1/18/2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 2/13/2024 earning a Superior classification. The program does provide transportation. The program is providing transportation. Emergency and identifying information was monitored. The vehicles used to transport were not on site during the visit. I observed the daily transportation record today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space 3, one bottle of Benadryl was five feet up but not locked in the classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A copy of the current qualification letter was not on file for one staff person. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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 violations were corrected during the visit today. The medication was locked and the qualification letter was emailed and printed. 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 • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Be sure the current qualification letters for all staff including substitutes are on file at the facility. • Benadryl should be locked in the classroom and kept with staff person when going outside. Other information: Your facility is in Cohort 2. Your prep year will begin July 2024 and the rated license year will begin July 2025. If you are interested in having the ECERS-R conducted during the prep year, please contact me for additional 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. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 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. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Darlene Nelums and Bernadine Greer, Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five(5) Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/27/2023 and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 81% 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 positive interactions today. I observed children in free play, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/2022. A sanitation inspection was completed 4/25/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/11/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 8/3/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 9/19/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/5/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures.The lunch today was chicken pie with biscuits, green beans, applesauce, and milk. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Two medications did not have original prescription packaging. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. The bus was not on-site during the visit today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 1, there were two emergency medications not in original prescription packaging. .0803(2)(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two children that are transported did not have photographs. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One enrolled child's file did not have complete emergency contact information. Two contacts did not have last names/addressess and one contact did not have a phone number. .0802(c)(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 12, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Your center is in Cohort 2 for the rated license assessment. • Any medications on-site, should be in original packaging. 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. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000132 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 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. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Childcare Consultant with Darlene Nelums and Bernadine Greer, Lead Teachers. Your program currently operates with a Five(5) Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/27/2023 and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 81% 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 positive interactions today. I observed children in free play, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses Teaching Strategies Gold and NC Foundations. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/18/2022. A sanitation inspection was completed 4/25/2023 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/11/2023. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 8/3/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 9/19/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/5/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures.The lunch today was chicken pie with biscuits, green beans, applesauce, and milk. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Two medications did not have original prescription packaging. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. The bus was not on-site during the visit today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 1, there were two emergency medications not in original prescription packaging. .0803(2)(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two children that are transported did not have photographs. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One enrolled child's file did not have complete emergency contact information. Two contacts did not have last names/addressess and one contact did not have a phone number. .0802(c)(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 12, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Your center is in Cohort 2 for the rated license assessment. • Any medications on-site, should be in original packaging. 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. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.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