NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000121 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 1/14/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant with Julie Russell, Lead Teacher. Currently this program operates with a FIVE (5) Star License re- issued 8/23/22. License restrictions include daytime care only; enhanced ratios minus one; Certified Developmental Day; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. Currently there is one EC/developmental day class and three blended developmental day/NC Pre-K classes with enrollment. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/5/25. A sanitation inspection was completed on 10/30/2025 with a Provisional classification. A fire inspection was conducted on 9/16/2025. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed and monitored during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in group activities and working with staff during the visit. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored in two spaces today. The program does provide transportation for limited children at this time. A DPI offsite verification form for transportation (8/4/25) was observed. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was documented on 12/17/25. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was documented 12/17/54. A playground inspection was documented on 1/5/26. Staff records were monitored per DCDEE procedure. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. DPI offsite verification forms for staff records (7/30/2025) and children’s records (7/30/2025) were observed. I will monitor NC Pre-K requirements at a follow-up visit. Developmental Day Requirements (Section .2900) License- 5-star license re-issued 8/23/22. ECERS-R score: 5.81 (4/8/19) At a minimum, three staff members were on-site in each of the EC classrooms during the visit. A lead teacher and two assistant teachers were present in each room. Staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for the ages in care were observed to be in compliance as indicated on the attached worksheet. (1:6 with 18 max) Four family involvement activities were reported: o Holding parent/teacher conferences at least twice a year; o Communicating on an individual basis with parents via daily notes, progress reports, or surveys; o Providing opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips, and other learning experiences for children; or o Providing parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. Developmental Day Program operates Monday- Friday 7:30-2:30 p.m. 10 months per calendar year. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In Space 424, the vinyl couch was worn and had holes in many areas and needs to be replaced/repaired. .0601(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not have an approved first aid training. .1102(c) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch was one inch in areas and showed the landscaping cover around the climbing dome and climbing equipment and did not meet the six inch requirement. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 1/28/26. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: - During the visit today, I showed staff where the approved CPR/First Aid trainings are located on the DCDEE website. This should be used as a reference when signing up for CPR/First Aid courses. - All equipment in the indoor/outdoor environment should be in good repair. -Mulch should meet six inches around the climbing dome and climbing equipment. Other information: -QRIS Updates: • DCDEE has updated the Child Care Rule Rollout Course in DCDEE Moodle to include the July 2025 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview covering the new QRIS Modernization rules. Effective February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 — also known as the "Threes" — will be used for program assessments and reassessments. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) www.ncrlap.org. We discussed the pathway options during the visit today. All sites in Yadkin County will be choosing Pathway 1. Due to recent classroom movement of staff and children, they do not have a definite timeline at this time. I emailed Pathway 1 information during the visit today. The visit summary and enrollment worksheet were completed during the visit and reviewed. 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 (Office) 336-317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information, please visit the DCDEE website www.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

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000121 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/5/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 2/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:35 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 licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Julie Russell, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a FIVE (5) Star License re- issued 8/23/22. License restrictions include daytime care only; enhanced ratios minus one; Certified Developmental Day; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. Currently there are two EC/developmental day classes and three NCPK classes with enrollment. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/15/24. A sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/24 with a Superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on 9/16/2024. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed and monitored during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in group activities, center activities, eating lunch and playing outside during the visit. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored in all classrooms today. The program does provide transportation for limited children at this time. A DPI offsite verification form for transportation (8/13/24) was observed. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was documented on 1/31/25. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was documented 12/9/24. A playground inspection was documented on 2/23/25. Staff records were monitored per DCDEE procedure. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. DPI offsite verification forms for staff records (8/13/24) and children’s records (8/13/24) were observed. NCPK Requirements Qualifications and credentials were reviewed in the NCPK Plan. The program's instructional day is Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent for three consecutive days the teachers stated that a teacher or administration will contact the parent. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include monthly newsletters/calendars, open house, take home family projects, parent conferences, various volunteer opportunities in the classroom and DOJO app. It was reported that an open house was held at the beginning of the year. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License re- issued 8/23/22. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/3/19 and the score was 5.68. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Records of children enrolled in the NCPK classrooms were reviewed today. For 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: All children’s files reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. The teachers stated that 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 Creative Curriculum and NC Foundations are used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers in the classrooms and in some rooms, a group activity. Throughout the classrooms, items in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the formative assessment the center is using is Teaching Strategies Gold. I The teachers stated that assessment results were shared with the parents and conferences were optional. Teachers reported that an additional assessment will be completed by the end of the school year and parent conferences will be offered. 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 the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the 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. 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. Staff training was monitored today. Developmental Day Requirements (Section .2900) License- 5-star license re-issued 8/23/22. ECERS-R score: 5.81 (4/8/19) At a minimum, three staff members were on-site in each of the EC classrooms during the visit. A lead teacher and two assistant teachers were present in each room. Staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for the ages in care were observed to be in compliance as indicated on the attached worksheet. (1:6 with 18 max) Four family involvement activities were reported: o Holding parent/teacher conferences at least twice a year; o Communicating on an individual basis with parents via daily notes, progress reports, or surveys; o Providing opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips, and other learning experiences for children; or o Providing parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. Developmental Day Program operates Monday- Friday 7:30-2:30 p.m. 10 months per calendar year. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. A permission was not on file for one child. .1003(i)(j) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Two children did not have a vision screening on file. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One children's file did not have a hearing screening on file. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One children's file 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 2/19/25. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: - Permission to transport should be on file in classroom as well as on vehicle. -Any screenings that were not able to be conducted during exam due to child being uncooperative need another screening conducted. Other information: -QRIS Updates: OAH published the proposed rules in the North Carolina Register on February 3, 2025 with instructions for submitting written comment on the proposal. Interested parties are invited to submit Public Comments on specific proposed new or amended rules now through April 4, 2025. A Public Hearing will be held at the Commission meeting on March 26, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. in Room 165, 333 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC and by WebEx. Sign up instructions and other details will be shared later. - I spoke with the Pre-K Coordinator during the visit today. She has started taking the ABCMS training to update sites wwtih staff in the system. Contact information: Phone: 336-551-1175, ext 8028 E-mail: julie.russell@yadkin.k12.nc.us The visit summary and enrollment worksheet were completed during the visit and a copy was emailed to the provider. 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 (Office) 336-317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information, please visit the DCDEE website www.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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000121 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/8/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Julie Russell, lead teacher and Regina Lineback, Pre-K Coordinator. Currently this program operates with FIVE (5) star license issued 8/23/2022. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhance space; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced ratios minus one; Certified Developmental Day. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. Three classrooms are designated NCPK. Two classrooms are designated developmental day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/15/24. A sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/2024 with a Superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on 9/16/2024. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing in centers, in group activities, and routine care. One new staff was reported. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks . I observed two emergency medications today. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. DPI off-site verification forms were observed today: Staff Records (8/13/24), Transportation Records (8/13/24); Children’s Records (8/13/24). The program does provide transportation to and from school for some children enrolled in the program. A playground inspection was recorded 10/1/2024 . A fire drill was recorded 10/3/2024 . A lock down/shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded 9/10/2024. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff member had an expired qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An expired qualification letter was on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch did not meet the six inch requirement around the fall zones on the current preschool playground. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. If you report or state in your documentation 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/22/24. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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 corrective action plan 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 child care requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Qualification letters expire from five years of issued dated. Staff need to make sure letters need to apply for a new letter prior to the expiration of the letter and can be completed up to six months before the expiration date. Additional Information: -Transcripts should be on file for early childhood coursework for in-service training hours. -The new playground still needs to be approved prior to children using it. The shade structure and swings need to be anchored down. Six inches of mulch needs to be under climbing equipment/swings. When all items are completed, I will come out to approve it. -Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with the provider and emailed to the provider. 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 (Office) 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

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000121 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/8/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Julie Russell, lead teacher and Regina Lineback, Pre-K Coordinator. Currently this program operates with FIVE (5) star license issued 8/23/2022. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhance space; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced ratios minus one; Certified Developmental Day. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. Three classrooms are designated NCPK. Two classrooms are designated developmental day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/15/24. A sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/2024 with a Superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on 9/16/2024. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing in centers, in group activities, and routine care. One new staff was reported. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks . I observed two emergency medications today. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. DPI off-site verification forms were observed today: Staff Records (8/13/24), Transportation Records (8/13/24); Children’s Records (8/13/24). The program does provide transportation to and from school for some children enrolled in the program. A playground inspection was recorded 10/1/2024 . A fire drill was recorded 10/3/2024 . A lock down/shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded 9/10/2024. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff member had an expired qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An expired qualification letter was on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch did not meet the six inch requirement around the fall zones on the current preschool playground. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. If you report or state in your documentation 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. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/22/24. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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 corrective action plan 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 child care requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Qualification letters expire from five years of issued dated. Staff need to make sure letters need to apply for a new letter prior to the expiration of the letter and can be completed up to six months before the expiration date. Additional Information: -Transcripts should be on file for early childhood coursework for in-service training hours. -The new playground still needs to be approved prior to children using it. The shade structure and swings need to be anchored down. Six inches of mulch needs to be under climbing equipment/swings. When all items are completed, I will come out to approve it. -Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with the provider and emailed to the provider. 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 (Office) 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000121 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Julie Russell, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a FIVE (5) Star License re- issued 8/23/22. License restrictions include daytime care only; enhanced ratios minus one; Certified Developmental Day; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. Currently there are two EC/developmental day classes and three NCPK classes with enrollment. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. The program’s compliance history was 86% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/7/23. A sanitation inspection was completed on 2/5/24 with a Superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on 9/18/2023. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed and monitored during the visit. I observed a new playground during the visit today. I measured the playground space. I will come back to approve it for use when the equipment and mulch have been added. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in group activities, center activities, eating lunch and playing outside during the visit. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored in all classrooms today. The program does provide transportation for limited children at this time. A DPI offsite verification form for transportation (8/16/23) was observed. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was documented on 1/29/24. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was documented 12/18/23. A playground inspection was documented on 2/11/24. Staff records were monitored per DCDEE procedure. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. DPI offsite verification forms for staff records (8/16/23) and children’s records (8/16/23) were observed. NCPK Requirements Staff Education was reviewed with the Pre-K Coordinator. Qualifications and credentials were reviewed in the NCPK Plan prior to today's visit. The program's instructional day is Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent for three consecutive days the teachers stated that a teacher or administration will contact the parent. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include monthly newsletters/calendars, open house, take home family projects, parent conferences, various volunteer opportunities in the classroom and DOJO app. It was reported that home visits were conducted at the beginning of the school year and an open house was also held. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License re- issued 8/23/22. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/3/19 and the score was 5.68. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Records of children enrolled in the NCPK classrooms were reviewed today. Five files were observed to contain health assessments which included physical examinations, updated immunizations, and vision, hearing and dental screenings. For 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: All children’s files reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. The teachers stated that 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 Creative Curriculum and NC Foundations are used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers in the classrooms and in some rooms, a group activity. Throughout the classrooms, items in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the formative assessment the center is using is Teaching Strategies Gold. I The teachers stated that assessment results were shared with the parents and conferences were optional. Teachers reported that an additional assessment will be completed by the end of the school year and parent conferences will be offered. 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 the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the 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. 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. Staff training was monitored today. Developmental Day Requirements (Section .2900) License- 5-star license re-issued 8/23/22. ECERS-R score: 5.81 (4/8/19) At a minimum, three staff members were on-site in each of the four EC classrooms during the visit. A lead teacher and two to three assistant teachers were present in each room. Staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for the ages in care were observed to be in compliance as indicated on the attached worksheet. (1:6 with 18 max) Four family involvement activities were reported: o Holding parent/teacher conferences at least twice a year; o Communicating on an individual basis with parents via daily notes, progress reports, or surveys; o Providing opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips, and other learning experiences for children; or o Providing parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. Developmental Day Program operates Monday- Friday 7:30-2:30 p.m. 10 months per calendar year. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Room 424, there was one ceiling tile removed and water was dripping from the ceiling during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. the mulch around the stationary equipment was not six inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In Space 426, there was one prescription medication that was not stored in original packaging with label. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One new staff person had completed the maltreatment training but it was not completed within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 2/29/24. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • The maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days of employment. • Prescription medication should be in original packaging with prescription label. • The mulch around the stationary equipment should be at least six inches in depth. - The ceiling was dripping water in Room 424 and it needs to be repaired. Other information: All rated licenses will continue to be in hold harmless state until 6/2024. Your facility is in Cohort 2. • I will come out and observe the playground when it is completed before use. Contact information: Phone: 336-551-1175, ext 8028 E-mail: julie.russell@yadkin.k12.nc.us The visit summary and enrollment worksheet were completed during the visit and a copy was emailed to the provider. 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 (Office) 336-317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information, please visit the DCDEE website www.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

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YADKINVILLE PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000121 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Julie Russell, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a FIVE (5) Star License re- issued 8/23/22. License restrictions include daytime care only; enhanced ratios minus one; Certified Developmental Day; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. Currently there are two EC/developmental day classes and three NCPK classes with enrollment. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. The program’s compliance history was 86% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/7/23. A sanitation inspection was completed on 2/5/24 with a Superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on 9/18/2023. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed and monitored during the visit. I observed a new playground during the visit today. I measured the playground space. I will come back to approve it for use when the equipment and mulch have been added. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. I observed the children playing in activity areas, participating in group activities, center activities, eating lunch and playing outside during the visit. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. Medication storage, emergency medication, action plans and parent authorization to administer medications were monitored in all classrooms today. The program does provide transportation for limited children at this time. A DPI offsite verification form for transportation (8/16/23) was observed. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was documented on 1/29/24. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was documented 12/18/23. A playground inspection was documented on 2/11/24. Staff records were monitored per DCDEE procedure. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. DPI offsite verification forms for staff records (8/16/23) and children’s records (8/16/23) were observed. NCPK Requirements Staff Education was reviewed with the Pre-K Coordinator. Qualifications and credentials were reviewed in the NCPK Plan prior to today's visit. The program's instructional day is Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent for three consecutive days the teachers stated that a teacher or administration will contact the parent. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include monthly newsletters/calendars, open house, take home family projects, parent conferences, various volunteer opportunities in the classroom and DOJO app. It was reported that home visits were conducted at the beginning of the school year and an open house was also held. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License re- issued 8/23/22. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/3/19 and the score was 5.68. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Records of children enrolled in the NCPK classrooms were reviewed today. Five files were observed to contain health assessments which included physical examinations, updated immunizations, and vision, hearing and dental screenings. For 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: All children’s files reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. The teachers stated that 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 Creative Curriculum and NC Foundations are used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers in the classrooms and in some rooms, a group activity. Throughout the classrooms, items in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the formative assessment the center is using is Teaching Strategies Gold. I The teachers stated that assessment results were shared with the parents and conferences were optional. Teachers reported that an additional assessment will be completed by the end of the school year and parent conferences will be offered. 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 the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the 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. 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. Staff training was monitored today. Developmental Day Requirements (Section .2900) License- 5-star license re-issued 8/23/22. ECERS-R score: 5.81 (4/8/19) At a minimum, three staff members were on-site in each of the four EC classrooms during the visit. A lead teacher and two to three assistant teachers were present in each room. Staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for the ages in care were observed to be in compliance as indicated on the attached worksheet. (1:6 with 18 max) Four family involvement activities were reported: o Holding parent/teacher conferences at least twice a year; o Communicating on an individual basis with parents via daily notes, progress reports, or surveys; o Providing opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips, and other learning experiences for children; or o Providing parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. Developmental Day Program operates Monday- Friday 7:30-2:30 p.m. 10 months per calendar year. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Room 424, there was one ceiling tile removed and water was dripping from the ceiling during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. the mulch around the stationary equipment was not six inches in depth. .0605(k)(1-4) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In Space 426, there was one prescription medication that was not stored in original packaging with label. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One new staff person had completed the maltreatment training but it was not completed within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION: You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 2/29/24. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your documentation or report 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • The maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days of employment. • Prescription medication should be in original packaging with prescription label. • The mulch around the stationary equipment should be at least six inches in depth. - The ceiling was dripping water in Room 424 and it needs to be repaired. Other information: All rated licenses will continue to be in hold harmless state until 6/2024. Your facility is in Cohort 2. • I will come out and observe the playground when it is completed before use. Contact information: Phone: 336-551-1175, ext 8028 E-mail: julie.russell@yadkin.k12.nc.us The visit summary and enrollment worksheet were completed during the visit and a copy was emailed to the provider. 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 (Office) 336-317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information, please visit the DCDEE website www.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