10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & S BLESSED DAYCARE II, LLC Facility ID: 84000246 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. This facility has a four-star rated license and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was 93%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Susie Carpenter, owner/administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Carpenter assisted me with today’s visit. The following were monitored during this visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, safety, adequate/approved space, program records, new staff records, license posted, permit restrictions, discipline and storage of hazardous products and medications. Seventeen (17) children were present during the visit. The children were engaged in table activities and the individual needs of the infants and young toddlers were being met by the teacher. The last sanitation inspection was on 12/2/24 with two (2) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/30/24. Medication is administered at this facility. I monitored the storage of diaper cream. There was one (1) new staff member hired since the facility’s last annual compliance visit on 9/17/24. The file was monitored for compliance with NC Childcare Rules. I completed a staff and training worksheet for the staff member’s file information. The violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. Carpenter and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. New staff member, J.C. had a medical report that was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. New staff member, J.C. had a TB screening that was older than 12 months. .0701(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter needs to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email by April 29, 2025. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Carpenter that all licensed facilities are in a hold harmless status until the new QRIS is implemented. • During the visit, I discussed with owners, Mr and Mrs Carpenter the NCRLAP website that has helpful information regarding the new edition of the environment rating scales. www.ncrlap.org. We reviewed the website during the visit. • During the visit, Mr. Carpenter shared that he did not find any new trainings on the Moodle website. I reviewed the website and recommended that he click on the links on the ECE professional development page such as CBC, CCDF, Regulatory and Subsidy. • During the visit, I discussed with the owners the need to treat staff, that are terminated and then rehired, as new hires. Make sure that information is updated and meet the requirements. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at Stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & S BLESSED DAYCARE II, LLC Facility ID: 84000246 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. S. Carpenter and Mr. J. Carpenter I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Carpenter accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Four Star (4) Center License. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st), second (2nd) and third (3rd) shift care, meets enhanced ratios and children under two and one half (2.5) years old in room with direct exits only. Ownership: The facility owner is J & S Blessed Day Care II, LLC. with SoSID #: 1169134 and is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, inside and outside spaces were observed. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 8/28/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/3/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/29.23. Once your 2024 fire inspection is completed, submit your passing inspection to you child care consultant within seven (7) days. •Playground inspection was completed on 8/29/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/17/24and received a Superior classification. •EPR manual was reviewed by the staff in 2024. •Incident logs and sheets were current and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infants were transitioning to rest time. The children in the room that serves toddler age children were transitioning from lunch to self-care routines to rest time. School age children had just left the facility, due to a two (2) hour school delay based on inclement weather conditions. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The facility has no critical height structures and all areas were well maintained. The neighbors property which touches the infant playground needs to be weeded along the fence area. Ms. Carpenter mentioned that she is working on installing an L shaped fence to separate the preschool age children and school age children. I reminded Ms. Carpenter to make sure her Consultant is aware of the change so she can measure and make sure ratios are in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review today, and one (1) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are thirty-four (34) children on first (1st) shift and two (2) on second shift enrolled in this center. There were in twelve (12) attendance today. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Any info Medication: Ms. Carpenter reported that there is no emergency medication on site at this time. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu was current and posted. The allergy and preference list was not current or posted. Lunch consisted of pizza with a whole grain crust, string beans, bananas, and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do provide transportation. The registration and insurance were up to date and current. Three (3) violations were observed today and all were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In the kitchen there was not a list of allergies posted. .0901(g) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. In the new van that transports children, there was not a fire extinguisher in the van and/or not mounted in the passenger area. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. In the newly purchased van there was not signage posted about tobacco/smoking restrictions. .0604(i) 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percent prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: •Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort #1 (number one) are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort #2 (number two) do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. Upon request, a childcare facility may be awarded a star-rated license based on accreditation from a national childhood education accreditation organization provided the facility maintains its accreditation and remains in good standing. •Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education including certifications. Technical Assistance •Ms. Carpenter and I discussed NC Pre K and reaching out to operate a classroom in the room that serves After School age children. We discussed educational requirements needed and next steps. •Please remember all parts of the children’s application forms must be fully completed. If a section is not applicable then please note that in the space. •Please make sure that all parts of any permission forms are reviewed and signed off on by the parent or guardian. •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant to measure the useable area in the outdoor learning environment before construction begins. •Also, make sure that all trees providing shade are well-maintained. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. •All facilities who want to be eligible for mitigation must enroll in in Clean Water for Kids by November 1st, 2024. Please enroll as soon as possible if you have not already done so. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & S BLESSED DAYCARE II, LLC Facility ID: 84000246 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. S. Carpenter and Mr. J. Carpenter I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Carpenter accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Four Star (4) Center License. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st), second (2nd) and third (3rd) shift care, meets enhanced ratios and children under two and one half (2.5) years old in room with direct exits only. Ownership: The facility owner is J & S Blessed Day Care II, LLC. with SoSID #: 1169134 and is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, kitchen, inside and outside spaces were observed. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 8/28/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/3/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 9/29.23. Once your 2024 fire inspection is completed, submit your passing inspection to you child care consultant within seven (7) days. •Playground inspection was completed on 8/29/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/17/24and received a Superior classification. •EPR manual was reviewed by the staff in 2024. •Incident logs and sheets were current and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infants were transitioning to rest time. The children in the room that serves toddler age children were transitioning from lunch to self-care routines to rest time. School age children had just left the facility, due to a two (2) hour school delay based on inclement weather conditions. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The facility has no critical height structures and all areas were well maintained. The neighbors property which touches the infant playground needs to be weeded along the fence area. Ms. Carpenter mentioned that she is working on installing an L shaped fence to separate the preschool age children and school age children. I reminded Ms. Carpenter to make sure her Consultant is aware of the change so she can measure and make sure ratios are in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were no new staff files to review today, and one (1) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are thirty-four (34) children on first (1st) shift and two (2) on second shift enrolled in this center. There were in twelve (12) attendance today. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Any info Medication: Ms. Carpenter reported that there is no emergency medication on site at this time. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu was current and posted. The allergy and preference list was not current or posted. Lunch consisted of pizza with a whole grain crust, string beans, bananas, and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do provide transportation. The registration and insurance were up to date and current. Three (3) violations were observed today and all were corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In the kitchen there was not a list of allergies posted. .0901(g) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. In the new van that transports children, there was not a fire extinguisher in the van and/or not mounted in the passenger area. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. In the newly purchased van there was not signage posted about tobacco/smoking restrictions. .0604(i) 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percent prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: •Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort #1 (number one) are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort #2 (number two) do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. Upon request, a childcare facility may be awarded a star-rated license based on accreditation from a national childhood education accreditation organization provided the facility maintains its accreditation and remains in good standing. •Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education including certifications. Technical Assistance •Ms. Carpenter and I discussed NC Pre K and reaching out to operate a classroom in the room that serves After School age children. We discussed educational requirements needed and next steps. •Please remember all parts of the children’s application forms must be fully completed. If a section is not applicable then please note that in the space. •Please make sure that all parts of any permission forms are reviewed and signed off on by the parent or guardian. •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant to measure the useable area in the outdoor learning environment before construction begins. •Also, make sure that all trees providing shade are well-maintained. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. •All facilities who want to be eligible for mitigation must enroll in in Clean Water for Kids by November 1st, 2024. Please enroll as soon as possible if you have not already done so. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: J & S BLESSED DAYCARE II, LLC Facility ID: 84000246 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 5/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. This facility has a four-star license and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was 97%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Susie Carpenter, owner/administrator. I shared the reason for the visit and Ms. Carpenter assisted me with today’s visit. The following were monitored during this visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, safety, adequate/approved space, program records, new staff records, license posted, permit restrictions, discipline and storage of hazardous products and medications. There were a total of seventeen (17) children present during the visit. I observed children engaged in table activity, transitioning to next activity and the individual needs of infants and young toddlers were being met by the teacher. The last sanitation inspection was on 11/8/23 with six (6) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/29/23. Medication is currently administered at this facility. I monitored the storage of the sunscreen and it was in compliance with child care requirements. There was one (1) new staff member hired since the facility’s last annual compliance visit on 9/19/23. The violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. Carpenter and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. The sippy cups for the one and two year old children were not labeled with the children's names. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The picnic table on the preschool playground had broken pieces of wood. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4, a staff member had a can of Dr Pepper on the desk. .0901(i) 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. Staff member D.H. did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter needs to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email before or by May 15, 2024. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Carpenter that the facility was in cohort #2 with a prep year from 7/1/24-6/30/25 and the reassessment year is from 7/1/25-6/30/26. I encouraged Ms. Carpenter to make sure that all staff are up to date and have been evaluated in WORKS. I recommended that she obtain a status letter from each staff member. • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Carpenter the testing requirements and assistance provided through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Ms. Carpenter shared that they have pre-enrolled and completed the webinar. • During the visit, Ms. Carpenter shared that her new staff member had issues with accessing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions to Child Maltreatment training. She further shared that they called Moodle and left messages requesting assistance. I shared that this training is accessed through the Prevent Child Abuse website at www.preventchildabusenc.org. The contact number is 919-829-8009. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at Stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & S BLESSED DAYCARE II, LLC Facility ID: 84000246 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on September 26, 2022. The compliance history percentage for the 18 month period is 93%. The facility currently holds a four-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Susie Carpenter, administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Carpenter assisted me with today’s visit. The Secretary of State’s website was monitored and J&S Blessed Daycare II, LLC. was current and active. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. Observations: I observed the children engaged in a table activity and the individual needs of the infants and young toddlers were being met by the teacher. Two (2) staff files were monitored during the visit. One of the two files was for a new staff member. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. Medication is administered at this facility. A parent authorization form for diaper cream was monitored. Transportation is provided at this facility. The van had been taken for maintenance service prior to my arrival and could not be monitored during this visit. The owners provided the required documents for review. The registration expires on 8/31/24 and the insurance provided by Progressive is valid from 12/1/22-12/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/14/23 with six (6) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/29/22. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary was provided during the visit along with a copy of the enrollment/staff/child worksheet and the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Carpenter and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Broken chairs were observed on the infant and toddler playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member J.C. did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member, J.C. did not have TB results on file prior to employment. .0701(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member R.H. did not complete the required health and safety trainings. The trainings were due in 2022. .1103(b) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, by October 3, 2023. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Carpenter that this facility is in cohort #2 with a prep year of 7/1/24-6/30/25 and a reassessment year of 7/1/25-6/30/26. • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Carpenter to contact the fire department if an inspection has not been completed by next Wednesday or Thursday. • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled a few items. I’ve provided you with a description of a few more product recalls with a link summarizing the recall and associated product. Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/TOMY-Recalls-Boon-Flair-and-Flair-Elite-Highchairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ICraves Infant High Chairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-iCraves-Infant-High-Chairs-Due-to-Suffocation-Entrapment-and-Fall-Hazards-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standards Kids Bike Helmets: • Tengingyue Vera Natura Bicycle Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Tengingyue-Vera-Natura-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets-Sold-Exclusively-on-Walmart-com • Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Multi-Purpose-Kids-Bike-Helmets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Bicycle-Helmet-Standard-Requirements-Sold-by-Ecnup-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert • SQM Bicycle Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-SQM-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets Toddler Towers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/The-Simplay3-Company-Recalls-Toddler-Towers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & S BLESSED DAYCARE II, LLC Facility ID: 84000246 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on September 26, 2022. The compliance history percentage for the 18 month period is 93%. The facility currently holds a four-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Susie Carpenter, administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Carpenter assisted me with today’s visit. The Secretary of State’s website was monitored and J&S Blessed Daycare II, LLC. was current and active. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. Observations: I observed the children engaged in a table activity and the individual needs of the infants and young toddlers were being met by the teacher. Two (2) staff files were monitored during the visit. One of the two files was for a new staff member. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. Medication is administered at this facility. A parent authorization form for diaper cream was monitored. Transportation is provided at this facility. The van had been taken for maintenance service prior to my arrival and could not be monitored during this visit. The owners provided the required documents for review. The registration expires on 8/31/24 and the insurance provided by Progressive is valid from 12/1/22-12/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/14/23 with six (6) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/29/22. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary was provided during the visit along with a copy of the enrollment/staff/child worksheet and the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Carpenter and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Broken chairs were observed on the infant and toddler playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member J.C. did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member, J.C. did not have TB results on file prior to employment. .0701(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member R.H. did not complete the required health and safety trainings. The trainings were due in 2022. .1103(b) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, by October 3, 2023. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Carpenter that this facility is in cohort #2 with a prep year of 7/1/24-6/30/25 and a reassessment year of 7/1/25-6/30/26. • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Carpenter to contact the fire department if an inspection has not been completed by next Wednesday or Thursday. • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled a few items. I’ve provided you with a description of a few more product recalls with a link summarizing the recall and associated product. Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/TOMY-Recalls-Boon-Flair-and-Flair-Elite-Highchairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ICraves Infant High Chairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-iCraves-Infant-High-Chairs-Due-to-Suffocation-Entrapment-and-Fall-Hazards-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standards Kids Bike Helmets: • Tengingyue Vera Natura Bicycle Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Tengingyue-Vera-Natura-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets-Sold-Exclusively-on-Walmart-com • Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Multi-Purpose-Kids-Bike-Helmets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Bicycle-Helmet-Standard-Requirements-Sold-by-Ecnup-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert • SQM Bicycle Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-SQM-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets Toddler Towers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/The-Simplay3-Company-Recalls-Toddler-Towers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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