10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM 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 monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, no smoking signage, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records, new staff files and a sample of existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 6-24-25 at 3:30 pm am with an evacuation time of forty-three seconds. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 6-27-25. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 6-24-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 12-30-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 3-4-25 with five demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed during free play and eating lunch, which consisted of nachos with hamburger and cheese, corn, applesauce and milk. A three star child care center with four points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 3-2-25. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Seven one year old children were in space 2 with one staff member. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 6 left ten children unsupervised when she exited the classroom to take items to the kitchen. In addition, a four year old female child from space 6 was observed in the bathroom in space 5; no staff members were present in space 5. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 2 was not dated and the activity plan in space 1 was misdated for 7-22-25 to 7-26-25 rather than 7-21-25 to 7-25-25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of Lysol Disinfecting spray was stored on a top shelf in the unlocked bathroom between spaces 2 and 4. Zep Disinfecting wipes were stored on top of the children's cubbies, not out of reach of the children, in space 6. .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A bottle of Tylenol and two tubes of diaper cream were not labeled with the child's name as required. Permission to administer Tylenol was dated for one year rather than thirty days as allowed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Balmex diaper cream was not returned to the parent once the medication authorization expired on 7-8-25 for a child in space 2. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic grocery store bags were stored in a bottom cubby in space 3 where two two-year-old children were present. .0604(q) 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. A completed medical report was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A completed health questionnaire was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A completed medical report was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .1101(a)(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(a)(1-7) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification that the policy was reviewed was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .0608(d)(1-4) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's bag was stored on top of the children's cubbies, within reach of children, in space 6. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' Violations pertaining to supervision and staff/child ratio were documented during the visit. These types of violations are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in care and must therefore be corrected immediately. While monitoring in the classroom for four year old children (space 6), I informed the staff member present at the time that the Zep Disinfecting Wipes and her personal bag must be stored at least five feet off of the flooring surface. The staff member gathered the items and took them to the kitchen, which required that she also go through space 5. This left all ten children present at the time unattended as no other staff members were present in the classroom. As an alternative, she could have called for you to assist her or provide coverage, or waited until someone else came into the classroom to take these items to the kitchen. Later in the visit, I stepped into space 5 to notify you that someone was at the front door and observed that a child from space 6 was in the bathroom in space 5. No staff members were present in space 5 and the staff member in space 6 could not supervise the child from her location. These two situations resulted in a violation for failure to adequately supervise the children. During the visit, one of the staff members in space 2 was observed in the hallway to retrieve the cart that contained the plates for lunch. This left one staff member with seven one year old children, which resulted in a violation for failure to meet staff child ratio requirements for one year old children. A one to six ratio is required when one year old children are present. I discussed each of these situations with you and asked that you share the information with the administrator as she was not present during the visit. As we discussed, children are more likely to be seriously injured when they are not supervised, or when not enough staff members are present in the classroom. We have seen an increase recently in serious injuries to children in child care. In addition, we have also seen an increase in situations where children walk off playgrounds or out of building when not supervised, resulting in children being found in roadways or walking through neighborhoods. Children must be supervised at all times. I recommended holding a staff meeting to review the violations documented during the 6-12-25 visit, as well as those documented today. During this meeting, I suggest you place an emphasis on not only compliance with child care requirements, but also the impact these violations have on the safety of the children in your care. As we discussed during the 6-12-25 visit, an administrative action may be issued based on the allegations that were confirmed during that visit. The violations documented during today's visit will also be taken into consideration when making this determination. If DCDEE determines that an action is warranted, you will be notified by mail. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 8-5-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: Division of Child Development and Early Education Attention: Leigh McKenzie-Lee 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM 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 monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, no smoking signage, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records, new staff files and a sample of existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 6-24-25 at 3:30 pm am with an evacuation time of forty-three seconds. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 6-27-25. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 6-24-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 12-30-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 3-4-25 with five demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed during free play and eating lunch, which consisted of nachos with hamburger and cheese, corn, applesauce and milk. A three star child care center with four points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 3-2-25. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Seven one year old children were in space 2 with one staff member. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 6 left ten children unsupervised when she exited the classroom to take items to the kitchen. In addition, a four year old female child from space 6 was observed in the bathroom in space 5; no staff members were present in space 5. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 2 was not dated and the activity plan in space 1 was misdated for 7-22-25 to 7-26-25 rather than 7-21-25 to 7-25-25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of Lysol Disinfecting spray was stored on a top shelf in the unlocked bathroom between spaces 2 and 4. Zep Disinfecting wipes were stored on top of the children's cubbies, not out of reach of the children, in space 6. .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A bottle of Tylenol and two tubes of diaper cream were not labeled with the child's name as required. Permission to administer Tylenol was dated for one year rather than thirty days as allowed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Balmex diaper cream was not returned to the parent once the medication authorization expired on 7-8-25 for a child in space 2. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic grocery store bags were stored in a bottom cubby in space 3 where two two-year-old children were present. .0604(q) 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. A completed medical report was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A completed health questionnaire was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A completed medical report was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .1101(a)(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(a)(1-7) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification that the policy was reviewed was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .0608(d)(1-4) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's bag was stored on top of the children's cubbies, within reach of children, in space 6. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' Violations pertaining to supervision and staff/child ratio were documented during the visit. These types of violations are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in care and must therefore be corrected immediately. While monitoring in the classroom for four year old children (space 6), I informed the staff member present at the time that the Zep Disinfecting Wipes and her personal bag must be stored at least five feet off of the flooring surface. The staff member gathered the items and took them to the kitchen, which required that she also go through space 5. This left all ten children present at the time unattended as no other staff members were present in the classroom. As an alternative, she could have called for you to assist her or provide coverage, or waited until someone else came into the classroom to take these items to the kitchen. Later in the visit, I stepped into space 5 to notify you that someone was at the front door and observed that a child from space 6 was in the bathroom in space 5. No staff members were present in space 5 and the staff member in space 6 could not supervise the child from her location. These two situations resulted in a violation for failure to adequately supervise the children. During the visit, one of the staff members in space 2 was observed in the hallway to retrieve the cart that contained the plates for lunch. This left one staff member with seven one year old children, which resulted in a violation for failure to meet staff child ratio requirements for one year old children. A one to six ratio is required when one year old children are present. I discussed each of these situations with you and asked that you share the information with the administrator as she was not present during the visit. As we discussed, children are more likely to be seriously injured when they are not supervised, or when not enough staff members are present in the classroom. We have seen an increase recently in serious injuries to children in child care. In addition, we have also seen an increase in situations where children walk off playgrounds or out of building when not supervised, resulting in children being found in roadways or walking through neighborhoods. Children must be supervised at all times. I recommended holding a staff meeting to review the violations documented during the 6-12-25 visit, as well as those documented today. During this meeting, I suggest you place an emphasis on not only compliance with child care requirements, but also the impact these violations have on the safety of the children in your care. As we discussed during the 6-12-25 visit, an administrative action may be issued based on the allegations that were confirmed during that visit. The violations documented during today's visit will also be taken into consideration when making this determination. If DCDEE determines that an action is warranted, you will be notified by mail. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 8-5-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: Division of Child Development and Early Education Attention: Leigh McKenzie-Lee 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM 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 monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, no smoking signage, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records, new staff files and a sample of existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 6-24-25 at 3:30 pm am with an evacuation time of forty-three seconds. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 6-27-25. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 6-24-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 12-30-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 3-4-25 with five demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed during free play and eating lunch, which consisted of nachos with hamburger and cheese, corn, applesauce and milk. A three star child care center with four points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 3-2-25. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Seven one year old children were in space 2 with one staff member. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 6 left ten children unsupervised when she exited the classroom to take items to the kitchen. In addition, a four year old female child from space 6 was observed in the bathroom in space 5; no staff members were present in space 5. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 2 was not dated and the activity plan in space 1 was misdated for 7-22-25 to 7-26-25 rather than 7-21-25 to 7-25-25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of Lysol Disinfecting spray was stored on a top shelf in the unlocked bathroom between spaces 2 and 4. Zep Disinfecting wipes were stored on top of the children's cubbies, not out of reach of the children, in space 6. .2820(b) 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A bottle of Tylenol and two tubes of diaper cream were not labeled with the child's name as required. Permission to administer Tylenol was dated for one year rather than thirty days as allowed. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Balmex diaper cream was not returned to the parent once the medication authorization expired on 7-8-25 for a child in space 2. .0803(12) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic grocery store bags were stored in a bottom cubby in space 3 where two two-year-old children were present. .0604(q) 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. A completed medical report was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A completed health questionnaire was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A completed medical report was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .1101(a)(b) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. .0801(a)(1-7) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification that the policy was reviewed was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 6-23-25. .0608(d)(1-4) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's bag was stored on top of the children's cubbies, within reach of children, in space 6. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' Violations pertaining to supervision and staff/child ratio were documented during the visit. These types of violations are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in care and must therefore be corrected immediately. While monitoring in the classroom for four year old children (space 6), I informed the staff member present at the time that the Zep Disinfecting Wipes and her personal bag must be stored at least five feet off of the flooring surface. The staff member gathered the items and took them to the kitchen, which required that she also go through space 5. This left all ten children present at the time unattended as no other staff members were present in the classroom. As an alternative, she could have called for you to assist her or provide coverage, or waited until someone else came into the classroom to take these items to the kitchen. Later in the visit, I stepped into space 5 to notify you that someone was at the front door and observed that a child from space 6 was in the bathroom in space 5. No staff members were present in space 5 and the staff member in space 6 could not supervise the child from her location. These two situations resulted in a violation for failure to adequately supervise the children. During the visit, one of the staff members in space 2 was observed in the hallway to retrieve the cart that contained the plates for lunch. This left one staff member with seven one year old children, which resulted in a violation for failure to meet staff child ratio requirements for one year old children. A one to six ratio is required when one year old children are present. I discussed each of these situations with you and asked that you share the information with the administrator as she was not present during the visit. As we discussed, children are more likely to be seriously injured when they are not supervised, or when not enough staff members are present in the classroom. We have seen an increase recently in serious injuries to children in child care. In addition, we have also seen an increase in situations where children walk off playgrounds or out of building when not supervised, resulting in children being found in roadways or walking through neighborhoods. Children must be supervised at all times. I recommended holding a staff meeting to review the violations documented during the 6-12-25 visit, as well as those documented today. During this meeting, I suggest you place an emphasis on not only compliance with child care requirements, but also the impact these violations have on the safety of the children in your care. As we discussed during the 6-12-25 visit, an administrative action may be issued based on the allegations that were confirmed during that visit. The violations documented during today's visit will also be taken into consideration when making this determination. If DCDEE determines that an action is warranted, you will be notified by mail. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 8-5-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: Division of Child Development and Early Education Attention: Leigh McKenzie-Lee 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-020L Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of non-compliance related to supervision, staff/child ratio, sanitation and learning centers. These allegations were received by DCDEE on 6-3-25. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space, and capacity were monitored for compliance. Limited monitoring of other child care requirements was completed throughout the facility. The nature of the complaint was reviewed with you. Based on observations and on the information provided, the following was determined: At the time of my arrival, the teacher in space 4 was observed placing a female child (later determined to be three years of age) over the baby gate into the hallway. The child was observed walking down the hall to space 2 and then back up the hallway to space 3. The door to space 3 was closed and the staff member in the classroom was not aware that the child was at the door, attempting to enter the classroom, until notified by the teacher across the hallway in space 4. While the staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were standing in the doorways, this cannot be considered adequate supervision as they could not respond quickly to this child's needs without leaving their own classroom unattended. In addition, the staff member in space 3 was not aware of that the child was being moved to her classroom and therefore did not open the door. The allegation pertaining to supervision was confirmed and a violation was documented. Seven children, ages one and two years of age were present, in space 1. A one to six ratio is required when children one year of age are present. The allegation pertaining to staff/child ratio was confirmed and a violation was documented. While talking with the staff members, it was determined that all but one of them mop in the afternoon after the children leave for the day. You stated that no hazardous products are used in the mop water as harsh cleaning products cannot be used on the type of flooring in the classrooms. The staff member that serves as the cook stated that she prepares the mop water and verified that she only uses dishwashing liquid in the mop water. Therefore, mopping while the children are in care does not expose them to water with hazardous products. The allegation pertaining to sanitation was not confirmed. While in space 2, I observed two toy shelves pushed together and one toy shelf facing the wall, thus prohibiting access to the toys and materials. In space 1, the manipulative shelf and block shelf were also pushed together. Child care requirements stipulate that children must have access to a sufficient number of developmentally appropriate materials in certain areas through out the day. Prohibiting access to these materials by pushing the shelves together or turning them towards the wall limits your ability to meet this requirement. The allegation pertaining to learning environment was confirmed and a violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Seven children, one 1 year old child and six 2 year old children, were present with one staff member in space 1. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A three year old female child was observed walking in the hallway from space 4 to space 2 and then back to space 3. The staff member in space 3 was not aware that the child was in the hallway, attempting to open the door to the classroom. .1801(a)(1-5) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A three year old child was present in space 4 with two children less than one year of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A three year old child was present in space 4 with a one year old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Shelves containing materials were not accessible in spaces 1 and 2. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 447 For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs. Two children, both less than twelve months of age, were observed seated in highchairs for an extended time after they finished they breakfast. .0511 (a) 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. A child less than one year of age was overheard crying for an extended time; the child was in a bouncy seat situated so that he was facing away from the staff member and other children. .0511(b)(1) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A thirteen month old child was observed walking around the classroom while eating in space 4. In space 2, children were observed sitting on the floor or walking around the classroom while eating. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) Violations pertaining to supervision, staff/child ratio and inappropriately grouping infants and one year old children with a three year old child were documented during the visit. These types of violations are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in care and must therefore be corrected immediately. When I arrived, I observed the staff member in space 4, the classroom for infants, placing a female child over the baby gate and into the hallway. The child was observed walking to space 2 and then back to space 3. The staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were standing at their doors; however, they cannot supervise a child in the hallway and the children in their classrooms. An additional staff member was not present in either of these spaces. The door to space 3 was closed and the staff member in the classroom was not aware that a child was outside of her room, attempting to open the door. As we discussed, the staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were alone in their classrooms and could not walk the child down the hall. If the child had continued walking in the hallway towards the administrative office, she could have walked out the front door before one of the staff members in space 2 or 4 could have reached her. In addition, if the staff member in space 2 or 4 had to leave their classrooms to assist this child, they would have left a group of children in their classroom unsupervised. Finally, as the staff member in space 3 was not aware that the child was being moved to her classroom, she was not supervising the child or available to assist her if necessary. Children must always be attended by a staff member when moving throughout the facility. Children cannot walk across or down the hallway unattended, even when staff members are standing at the doorway, as this does not meet the requirement for supervision. When I inquired about the age of the child observed in the hallway, the staff member in space 4 verified that she was three years of age. I then asked why the child was present in the classroom for infants. The staff member explained that this child has a difficult time at drop off and is therefore left with her so that the child can watch her parent leave through the windows on the front of the building. Three year old children can only be grouped with infants or toddlers during the first or last operating hour of the day, and only if the staff/child ratio for the youngest child present is maintained. Your facility operates from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. I arrived at 8:15 am, which was outside of this timeframe. Two violations pertaining to grouping children were documented based on this child being present in space 4 with a one year old child and children less than twelve months of age. As we discussed, if the child continues to experience difficulty at drop off, you will need to make arrangements for someone else to accept the child as she cannot be dropped off in the classroom for infants or the classroom for one year old children, which are the classrooms across the front of the facility, unless she arrives between 6:00 and 7:00 am. During the visit, I stepped outside to my car and was able to hear a child crying from inside the facility. When I came back into the building, I could still hear the child crying, thus I went to the classroom. The child that was crying was a child less than twelve months of age. He was observed sitting in a bouncy seat, facing towards a cabinet and away from the staff member and other children. The staff member in the classroom said that he was vocal and sleepy. As we discussed, simply turning the child around so the he could see the staff member and other children may have stopped the crying. In addition, the staff member could have spoken to him, acknowledged his crying, provided soothing words or picked him up to meet his needs. A violation for not meeting an infant's needs was documented. While in the classroom for infants, I observed a one year old child walking around the classroom while eating. In space 2, one year old children were also observed moving about the classroom while eating breakfast. Children two years of age and under are at a greater risk for choking and must therefore be seated and closely supervised while eating. In addition, I also observed two children, both less than twelve months of age, still seated in their highchairs thirty minutes after my arrival. Both of these children were finished with breakfast; one of the children did not have any food left on his tray and the other child only had one small piece of food that he was not attempting to eat. Once children are finished with their meal or snack, they should be taken out of the highchairs so that their other needs, such as hand washing, diapering or sleeping, can be met or so that they can move about the room accessing toys and materials. As we discussed, confirmed allegations during a complaint visit can lead to the issuance of an administrative action. We briefly discussed the administrative action process and what might be included in an Corrective Action Plan following violations of supervision and/or staff/child ratio requirements. If DCDEE determines that an action is warranted, you will be notified by mail. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-26-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: Division of Child Development and Early Education Attention: Leigh McKenzie-Lee 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-020L Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of non-compliance related to supervision, staff/child ratio, sanitation and learning centers. These allegations were received by DCDEE on 6-3-25. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space, and capacity were monitored for compliance. Limited monitoring of other child care requirements was completed throughout the facility. The nature of the complaint was reviewed with you. Based on observations and on the information provided, the following was determined: At the time of my arrival, the teacher in space 4 was observed placing a female child (later determined to be three years of age) over the baby gate into the hallway. The child was observed walking down the hall to space 2 and then back up the hallway to space 3. The door to space 3 was closed and the staff member in the classroom was not aware that the child was at the door, attempting to enter the classroom, until notified by the teacher across the hallway in space 4. While the staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were standing in the doorways, this cannot be considered adequate supervision as they could not respond quickly to this child's needs without leaving their own classroom unattended. In addition, the staff member in space 3 was not aware of that the child was being moved to her classroom and therefore did not open the door. The allegation pertaining to supervision was confirmed and a violation was documented. Seven children, ages one and two years of age were present, in space 1. A one to six ratio is required when children one year of age are present. The allegation pertaining to staff/child ratio was confirmed and a violation was documented. While talking with the staff members, it was determined that all but one of them mop in the afternoon after the children leave for the day. You stated that no hazardous products are used in the mop water as harsh cleaning products cannot be used on the type of flooring in the classrooms. The staff member that serves as the cook stated that she prepares the mop water and verified that she only uses dishwashing liquid in the mop water. Therefore, mopping while the children are in care does not expose them to water with hazardous products. The allegation pertaining to sanitation was not confirmed. While in space 2, I observed two toy shelves pushed together and one toy shelf facing the wall, thus prohibiting access to the toys and materials. In space 1, the manipulative shelf and block shelf were also pushed together. Child care requirements stipulate that children must have access to a sufficient number of developmentally appropriate materials in certain areas through out the day. Prohibiting access to these materials by pushing the shelves together or turning them towards the wall limits your ability to meet this requirement. The allegation pertaining to learning environment was confirmed and a violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Seven children, one 1 year old child and six 2 year old children, were present with one staff member in space 1. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A three year old female child was observed walking in the hallway from space 4 to space 2 and then back to space 3. The staff member in space 3 was not aware that the child was in the hallway, attempting to open the door to the classroom. .1801(a)(1-5) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A three year old child was present in space 4 with two children less than one year of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A three year old child was present in space 4 with a one year old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Shelves containing materials were not accessible in spaces 1 and 2. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 447 For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs. Two children, both less than twelve months of age, were observed seated in highchairs for an extended time after they finished they breakfast. .0511 (a) 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. A child less than one year of age was overheard crying for an extended time; the child was in a bouncy seat situated so that he was facing away from the staff member and other children. .0511(b)(1) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A thirteen month old child was observed walking around the classroom while eating in space 4. In space 2, children were observed sitting on the floor or walking around the classroom while eating. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) Violations pertaining to supervision, staff/child ratio and inappropriately grouping infants and one year old children with a three year old child were documented during the visit. These types of violations are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in care and must therefore be corrected immediately. When I arrived, I observed the staff member in space 4, the classroom for infants, placing a female child over the baby gate and into the hallway. The child was observed walking to space 2 and then back to space 3. The staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were standing at their doors; however, they cannot supervise a child in the hallway and the children in their classrooms. An additional staff member was not present in either of these spaces. The door to space 3 was closed and the staff member in the classroom was not aware that a child was outside of her room, attempting to open the door. As we discussed, the staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were alone in their classrooms and could not walk the child down the hall. If the child had continued walking in the hallway towards the administrative office, she could have walked out the front door before one of the staff members in space 2 or 4 could have reached her. In addition, if the staff member in space 2 or 4 had to leave their classrooms to assist this child, they would have left a group of children in their classroom unsupervised. Finally, as the staff member in space 3 was not aware that the child was being moved to her classroom, she was not supervising the child or available to assist her if necessary. Children must always be attended by a staff member when moving throughout the facility. Children cannot walk across or down the hallway unattended, even when staff members are standing at the doorway, as this does not meet the requirement for supervision. When I inquired about the age of the child observed in the hallway, the staff member in space 4 verified that she was three years of age. I then asked why the child was present in the classroom for infants. The staff member explained that this child has a difficult time at drop off and is therefore left with her so that the child can watch her parent leave through the windows on the front of the building. Three year old children can only be grouped with infants or toddlers during the first or last operating hour of the day, and only if the staff/child ratio for the youngest child present is maintained. Your facility operates from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. I arrived at 8:15 am, which was outside of this timeframe. Two violations pertaining to grouping children were documented based on this child being present in space 4 with a one year old child and children less than twelve months of age. As we discussed, if the child continues to experience difficulty at drop off, you will need to make arrangements for someone else to accept the child as she cannot be dropped off in the classroom for infants or the classroom for one year old children, which are the classrooms across the front of the facility, unless she arrives between 6:00 and 7:00 am. During the visit, I stepped outside to my car and was able to hear a child crying from inside the facility. When I came back into the building, I could still hear the child crying, thus I went to the classroom. The child that was crying was a child less than twelve months of age. He was observed sitting in a bouncy seat, facing towards a cabinet and away from the staff member and other children. The staff member in the classroom said that he was vocal and sleepy. As we discussed, simply turning the child around so the he could see the staff member and other children may have stopped the crying. In addition, the staff member could have spoken to him, acknowledged his crying, provided soothing words or picked him up to meet his needs. A violation for not meeting an infant's needs was documented. While in the classroom for infants, I observed a one year old child walking around the classroom while eating. In space 2, one year old children were also observed moving about the classroom while eating breakfast. Children two years of age and under are at a greater risk for choking and must therefore be seated and closely supervised while eating. In addition, I also observed two children, both less than twelve months of age, still seated in their highchairs thirty minutes after my arrival. Both of these children were finished with breakfast; one of the children did not have any food left on his tray and the other child only had one small piece of food that he was not attempting to eat. Once children are finished with their meal or snack, they should be taken out of the highchairs so that their other needs, such as hand washing, diapering or sleeping, can be met or so that they can move about the room accessing toys and materials. As we discussed, confirmed allegations during a complaint visit can lead to the issuance of an administrative action. We briefly discussed the administrative action process and what might be included in an Corrective Action Plan following violations of supervision and/or staff/child ratio requirements. If DCDEE determines that an action is warranted, you will be notified by mail. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-26-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: Division of Child Development and Early Education Attention: Leigh McKenzie-Lee 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-020L Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of non-compliance related to supervision, staff/child ratio, sanitation and learning centers. These allegations were received by DCDEE on 6-3-25. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space, and capacity were monitored for compliance. Limited monitoring of other child care requirements was completed throughout the facility. The nature of the complaint was reviewed with you. Based on observations and on the information provided, the following was determined: At the time of my arrival, the teacher in space 4 was observed placing a female child (later determined to be three years of age) over the baby gate into the hallway. The child was observed walking down the hall to space 2 and then back up the hallway to space 3. The door to space 3 was closed and the staff member in the classroom was not aware that the child was at the door, attempting to enter the classroom, until notified by the teacher across the hallway in space 4. While the staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were standing in the doorways, this cannot be considered adequate supervision as they could not respond quickly to this child's needs without leaving their own classroom unattended. In addition, the staff member in space 3 was not aware of that the child was being moved to her classroom and therefore did not open the door. The allegation pertaining to supervision was confirmed and a violation was documented. Seven children, ages one and two years of age were present, in space 1. A one to six ratio is required when children one year of age are present. The allegation pertaining to staff/child ratio was confirmed and a violation was documented. While talking with the staff members, it was determined that all but one of them mop in the afternoon after the children leave for the day. You stated that no hazardous products are used in the mop water as harsh cleaning products cannot be used on the type of flooring in the classrooms. The staff member that serves as the cook stated that she prepares the mop water and verified that she only uses dishwashing liquid in the mop water. Therefore, mopping while the children are in care does not expose them to water with hazardous products. The allegation pertaining to sanitation was not confirmed. While in space 2, I observed two toy shelves pushed together and one toy shelf facing the wall, thus prohibiting access to the toys and materials. In space 1, the manipulative shelf and block shelf were also pushed together. Child care requirements stipulate that children must have access to a sufficient number of developmentally appropriate materials in certain areas through out the day. Prohibiting access to these materials by pushing the shelves together or turning them towards the wall limits your ability to meet this requirement. The allegation pertaining to learning environment was confirmed and a violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Seven children, one 1 year old child and six 2 year old children, were present with one staff member in space 1. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A three year old female child was observed walking in the hallway from space 4 to space 2 and then back to space 3. The staff member in space 3 was not aware that the child was in the hallway, attempting to open the door to the classroom. .1801(a)(1-5) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A three year old child was present in space 4 with two children less than one year of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A three year old child was present in space 4 with a one year old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Shelves containing materials were not accessible in spaces 1 and 2. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 447 For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs. Two children, both less than twelve months of age, were observed seated in highchairs for an extended time after they finished they breakfast. .0511 (a) 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. A child less than one year of age was overheard crying for an extended time; the child was in a bouncy seat situated so that he was facing away from the staff member and other children. .0511(b)(1) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A thirteen month old child was observed walking around the classroom while eating in space 4. In space 2, children were observed sitting on the floor or walking around the classroom while eating. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) Violations pertaining to supervision, staff/child ratio and inappropriately grouping infants and one year old children with a three year old child were documented during the visit. These types of violations are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in care and must therefore be corrected immediately. When I arrived, I observed the staff member in space 4, the classroom for infants, placing a female child over the baby gate and into the hallway. The child was observed walking to space 2 and then back to space 3. The staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were standing at their doors; however, they cannot supervise a child in the hallway and the children in their classrooms. An additional staff member was not present in either of these spaces. The door to space 3 was closed and the staff member in the classroom was not aware that a child was outside of her room, attempting to open the door. As we discussed, the staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were alone in their classrooms and could not walk the child down the hall. If the child had continued walking in the hallway towards the administrative office, she could have walked out the front door before one of the staff members in space 2 or 4 could have reached her. In addition, if the staff member in space 2 or 4 had to leave their classrooms to assist this child, they would have left a group of children in their classroom unsupervised. Finally, as the staff member in space 3 was not aware that the child was being moved to her classroom, she was not supervising the child or available to assist her if necessary. Children must always be attended by a staff member when moving throughout the facility. Children cannot walk across or down the hallway unattended, even when staff members are standing at the doorway, as this does not meet the requirement for supervision. When I inquired about the age of the child observed in the hallway, the staff member in space 4 verified that she was three years of age. I then asked why the child was present in the classroom for infants. The staff member explained that this child has a difficult time at drop off and is therefore left with her so that the child can watch her parent leave through the windows on the front of the building. Three year old children can only be grouped with infants or toddlers during the first or last operating hour of the day, and only if the staff/child ratio for the youngest child present is maintained. Your facility operates from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. I arrived at 8:15 am, which was outside of this timeframe. Two violations pertaining to grouping children were documented based on this child being present in space 4 with a one year old child and children less than twelve months of age. As we discussed, if the child continues to experience difficulty at drop off, you will need to make arrangements for someone else to accept the child as she cannot be dropped off in the classroom for infants or the classroom for one year old children, which are the classrooms across the front of the facility, unless she arrives between 6:00 and 7:00 am. During the visit, I stepped outside to my car and was able to hear a child crying from inside the facility. When I came back into the building, I could still hear the child crying, thus I went to the classroom. The child that was crying was a child less than twelve months of age. He was observed sitting in a bouncy seat, facing towards a cabinet and away from the staff member and other children. The staff member in the classroom said that he was vocal and sleepy. As we discussed, simply turning the child around so the he could see the staff member and other children may have stopped the crying. In addition, the staff member could have spoken to him, acknowledged his crying, provided soothing words or picked him up to meet his needs. A violation for not meeting an infant's needs was documented. While in the classroom for infants, I observed a one year old child walking around the classroom while eating. In space 2, one year old children were also observed moving about the classroom while eating breakfast. Children two years of age and under are at a greater risk for choking and must therefore be seated and closely supervised while eating. In addition, I also observed two children, both less than twelve months of age, still seated in their highchairs thirty minutes after my arrival. Both of these children were finished with breakfast; one of the children did not have any food left on his tray and the other child only had one small piece of food that he was not attempting to eat. Once children are finished with their meal or snack, they should be taken out of the highchairs so that their other needs, such as hand washing, diapering or sleeping, can be met or so that they can move about the room accessing toys and materials. As we discussed, confirmed allegations during a complaint visit can lead to the issuance of an administrative action. We briefly discussed the administrative action process and what might be included in an Corrective Action Plan following violations of supervision and/or staff/child ratio requirements. If DCDEE determines that an action is warranted, you will be notified by mail. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-26-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: Division of Child Development and Early Education Attention: Leigh McKenzie-Lee 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0625-020L Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of non-compliance related to supervision, staff/child ratio, sanitation and learning centers. These allegations were received by DCDEE on 6-3-25. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space, and capacity were monitored for compliance. Limited monitoring of other child care requirements was completed throughout the facility. The nature of the complaint was reviewed with you. Based on observations and on the information provided, the following was determined: At the time of my arrival, the teacher in space 4 was observed placing a female child (later determined to be three years of age) over the baby gate into the hallway. The child was observed walking down the hall to space 2 and then back up the hallway to space 3. The door to space 3 was closed and the staff member in the classroom was not aware that the child was at the door, attempting to enter the classroom, until notified by the teacher across the hallway in space 4. While the staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were standing in the doorways, this cannot be considered adequate supervision as they could not respond quickly to this child's needs without leaving their own classroom unattended. In addition, the staff member in space 3 was not aware of that the child was being moved to her classroom and therefore did not open the door. The allegation pertaining to supervision was confirmed and a violation was documented. Seven children, ages one and two years of age were present, in space 1. A one to six ratio is required when children one year of age are present. The allegation pertaining to staff/child ratio was confirmed and a violation was documented. While talking with the staff members, it was determined that all but one of them mop in the afternoon after the children leave for the day. You stated that no hazardous products are used in the mop water as harsh cleaning products cannot be used on the type of flooring in the classrooms. The staff member that serves as the cook stated that she prepares the mop water and verified that she only uses dishwashing liquid in the mop water. Therefore, mopping while the children are in care does not expose them to water with hazardous products. The allegation pertaining to sanitation was not confirmed. While in space 2, I observed two toy shelves pushed together and one toy shelf facing the wall, thus prohibiting access to the toys and materials. In space 1, the manipulative shelf and block shelf were also pushed together. Child care requirements stipulate that children must have access to a sufficient number of developmentally appropriate materials in certain areas through out the day. Prohibiting access to these materials by pushing the shelves together or turning them towards the wall limits your ability to meet this requirement. The allegation pertaining to learning environment was confirmed and a violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Seven children, one 1 year old child and six 2 year old children, were present with one staff member in space 1. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A three year old female child was observed walking in the hallway from space 4 to space 2 and then back to space 3. The staff member in space 3 was not aware that the child was in the hallway, attempting to open the door to the classroom. .1801(a)(1-5) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A three year old child was present in space 4 with two children less than one year of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A three year old child was present in space 4 with a one year old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Shelves containing materials were not accessible in spaces 1 and 2. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 447 For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs. Two children, both less than twelve months of age, were observed seated in highchairs for an extended time after they finished they breakfast. .0511 (a) 491 Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. A child less than one year of age was overheard crying for an extended time; the child was in a bouncy seat situated so that he was facing away from the staff member and other children. .0511(b)(1) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A thirteen month old child was observed walking around the classroom while eating in space 4. In space 2, children were observed sitting on the floor or walking around the classroom while eating. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) Violations pertaining to supervision, staff/child ratio and inappropriately grouping infants and one year old children with a three year old child were documented during the visit. These types of violations are particularly serious as they directly impact the safety of the children while in care and must therefore be corrected immediately. When I arrived, I observed the staff member in space 4, the classroom for infants, placing a female child over the baby gate and into the hallway. The child was observed walking to space 2 and then back to space 3. The staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were standing at their doors; however, they cannot supervise a child in the hallway and the children in their classrooms. An additional staff member was not present in either of these spaces. The door to space 3 was closed and the staff member in the classroom was not aware that a child was outside of her room, attempting to open the door. As we discussed, the staff members in spaces 2 and 4 were alone in their classrooms and could not walk the child down the hall. If the child had continued walking in the hallway towards the administrative office, she could have walked out the front door before one of the staff members in space 2 or 4 could have reached her. In addition, if the staff member in space 2 or 4 had to leave their classrooms to assist this child, they would have left a group of children in their classroom unsupervised. Finally, as the staff member in space 3 was not aware that the child was being moved to her classroom, she was not supervising the child or available to assist her if necessary. Children must always be attended by a staff member when moving throughout the facility. Children cannot walk across or down the hallway unattended, even when staff members are standing at the doorway, as this does not meet the requirement for supervision. When I inquired about the age of the child observed in the hallway, the staff member in space 4 verified that she was three years of age. I then asked why the child was present in the classroom for infants. The staff member explained that this child has a difficult time at drop off and is therefore left with her so that the child can watch her parent leave through the windows on the front of the building. Three year old children can only be grouped with infants or toddlers during the first or last operating hour of the day, and only if the staff/child ratio for the youngest child present is maintained. Your facility operates from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. I arrived at 8:15 am, which was outside of this timeframe. Two violations pertaining to grouping children were documented based on this child being present in space 4 with a one year old child and children less than twelve months of age. As we discussed, if the child continues to experience difficulty at drop off, you will need to make arrangements for someone else to accept the child as she cannot be dropped off in the classroom for infants or the classroom for one year old children, which are the classrooms across the front of the facility, unless she arrives between 6:00 and 7:00 am. During the visit, I stepped outside to my car and was able to hear a child crying from inside the facility. When I came back into the building, I could still hear the child crying, thus I went to the classroom. The child that was crying was a child less than twelve months of age. He was observed sitting in a bouncy seat, facing towards a cabinet and away from the staff member and other children. The staff member in the classroom said that he was vocal and sleepy. As we discussed, simply turning the child around so the he could see the staff member and other children may have stopped the crying. In addition, the staff member could have spoken to him, acknowledged his crying, provided soothing words or picked him up to meet his needs. A violation for not meeting an infant's needs was documented. While in the classroom for infants, I observed a one year old child walking around the classroom while eating. In space 2, one year old children were also observed moving about the classroom while eating breakfast. Children two years of age and under are at a greater risk for choking and must therefore be seated and closely supervised while eating. In addition, I also observed two children, both less than twelve months of age, still seated in their highchairs thirty minutes after my arrival. Both of these children were finished with breakfast; one of the children did not have any food left on his tray and the other child only had one small piece of food that he was not attempting to eat. Once children are finished with their meal or snack, they should be taken out of the highchairs so that their other needs, such as hand washing, diapering or sleeping, can be met or so that they can move about the room accessing toys and materials. As we discussed, confirmed allegations during a complaint visit can lead to the issuance of an administrative action. We briefly discussed the administrative action process and what might be included in an Corrective Action Plan following violations of supervision and/or staff/child ratio requirements. If DCDEE determines that an action is warranted, you will be notified by mail. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-26-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: Division of Child Development and Early Education Attention: Leigh McKenzie-Lee 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor your center for meeting applicable child care requirements during your Temporary License period. This is the third temporary time period visit for this facility. This facility is currently operating on a Temporary License effective from September 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025. A complaint visit was also conducted in conjunction with this visit today. B. Moore, Administrator was present when I arrived and assisted with the visit. Six classrooms are operating with 56 children enrolled and 49 children present. During today’s visit the following items were monitored for compliance: supervision, ratios, CPR/FA training, Criminal Background Checks, storage of hazardous substances, and medications, use of approved/adequate space, license and permit restrictions. The files for all staff were monitored. A sampling of children’s files were also reviewed. I was unable to monitor the outdoor environment due to inclement weather. The most recent fire drill was conducted on January 28, 2025 at 2:45pm. The log reflected it took one minute and 43 seconds to evacuate 48 children and 10 staff. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 27, 2024. The last outdoor inspection available today was completed in December 2024. You stated you had completed one in January, however the owner had it off-premise and was unable to send it during the visit. I reminded you that these records must be kept on-site. The children were observed napping, conducting routines (toileting and hand washing) and having snack. The infants in care were observed playing with materials on the floor and napping. The afternoon snack served today consisted of goldfish crackers and white grape juice. You stated you served corn dogs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk for lunch. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An outdoor playground inspection was not on file for January 2025. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The center's EMC Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for one staff member was not updated at least annually. .0701(a) 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 did not submit to complete a background check before the expiration date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Four staff members did not complete certification in First Aid before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Four staff members did not complete certification in CPR before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual staff evaluations had not been completed for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The center's EPR Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. .0607(f) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than February 28, 2025. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit, pertaining to your compliance letter, or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe please submit a request for an extension as soon as you determine you will not meet the imposed timeframe. This request should include a specific plan to correct the remaining violations and any time frames needed. This request will need to be approved by DCDEE management. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. We discussed the status of the facility’s fire inspection. You had submitted a photo of the fire inspection form for an inspection reportedly conducted on 12/30/2024. I notified you that the inspection form did not include a year and did not mark whether or not the inspection was satisfactory or unsatisfactory. In addition, when printed, the form is unable to be read. I asked that you contact the inspector to obtain the missing information and to provide an easily readable version of the form. I reminded you that this fire inspection is due before the end of the temporary time period. During today’s visit, I observed a staff member, Ravyn Strickland, who did not have a valid qualification letter on file to review. I accessed the ABCMS system and was able to verify that Ms. Strickland has not completed a criminal background check within the last five years and does not have a valid qualification letter. Ms. Strickland must obtain valid qualification within fifteen days. The qualification letter should be sent to me as verification within these 15 days. Failure to obtain qualification within this time frame will mean that Ms. Strickland may not be on the child care premises. As defined in General Statute 110-90.2(a), all childcare providers must have a valid qualification letter, and it must be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education Technical Assistance and Consultation: We discussed that many of the violations noted today were items in the staff files that had been allowed to expire or had not been conducted annually. Various ways to track due dates were discussed. I also encouraged you to have all staff complete staff development plans, health questionnaires and emergency information forms when their annual evaluation is completed to prevent noncompliance. We also discussed that you can have everyone complete the forms on the same day so that multiple due dates are not required. We discussed that infants must sleep in a safe environment. The infants must be placed on their backs to sleep when first placed in the crib. If they are able to roll over, they are not required to be repositioned. If they are placed any way other than on their backs, a waiver must be available. The safe sleep logs must also reflect that the child was placed in the crib on their back. If they immediately roll over, the form should be noted that the child was placed on their back and immediately rolled. The first notation on the safe sleep forms should always be marked “back”, unless a waiver is on file. During today’s visit you asked about the use of balloon arches or décor during special occasions or for photographs. I reminded you that balloons are prohibited for all children of any age. RATED LICENSE: Today we again discussed the two-component rated license process. As a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the facility earned 1 quality point for using an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum. The facility earned two points in program for meeting enhanced requirements including enhanced space requirements. The facility earned four points in education. The facility earned a total of seven points which is a Three-Star license. You stated again today the facility would like to continue with these points and not conduct a reassessment at this time. 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. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT: Your center will be due for an annual compliance visit prior to September 1, 2025. Additional visits may be conducted by the Child Care Consultant prior to that date. I encouraged you to keep an up to date staff and training worksheet available for any monitoring visit that may be conducted. You will need to submit this document to your consultant in preparation for your annual compliance visit. You will need to have an annual fire inspection conducted. It is your responsibility to contact the local fire inspector to request this inspection. An annual sanitation inspection will be due by September 5, 2025, however more frequent visits may be conducted. The sanitation and fire inspections must be submitted to your consultant within 7 days. I also reminded you that the water must be tested for lead every three years. You will also need to ensure you have enrolled and answered the survey questions for lead based paint and asbestos testing. ON-GOING TRAINING: Training hours will be monitored for compliance during your annual compliance visit. Training hours are required to be recorded on the on-going training log with certificates attached to the log for verification. HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING: All staff must complete Health & Safety training topics within one year of hire. CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are due within the first 90 days of hire. After initial completion all topic areas must be completed every five years. A training log is available on the DCDEE website. This training information will be reviewed by a DCDEE consultant during a monitoring visit. Annually you must review the EPR plan online and print the review form for your records. You must review the EPR plan and the EMC plan with all staff on an annual basis. I recommend doing this at the same time everyone completes an annual health questionnaire and emergency information. This would also be a good time to do annual staff evaluations and staff development plans. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that, failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have already completed the training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. GENERAL INFORMATION: The facility email and phone number were verified during today’s visit. If you have any changes to your phone number, email or mailing address, please update your consultant so we can make changes in our computer system. This information is what DCDEE uses on the Search for Childcare site, it is also the only way DCDEE communities with you. Once you have been issued your star rated license, your file will be transferred to your assigned childcare consultant. I will email you with their contact information when this occurs. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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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10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor your center for meeting applicable child care requirements during your Temporary License period. This is the third temporary time period visit for this facility. This facility is currently operating on a Temporary License effective from September 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025. A complaint visit was also conducted in conjunction with this visit today. B. Moore, Administrator was present when I arrived and assisted with the visit. Six classrooms are operating with 56 children enrolled and 49 children present. During today’s visit the following items were monitored for compliance: supervision, ratios, CPR/FA training, Criminal Background Checks, storage of hazardous substances, and medications, use of approved/adequate space, license and permit restrictions. The files for all staff were monitored. A sampling of children’s files were also reviewed. I was unable to monitor the outdoor environment due to inclement weather. The most recent fire drill was conducted on January 28, 2025 at 2:45pm. The log reflected it took one minute and 43 seconds to evacuate 48 children and 10 staff. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 27, 2024. The last outdoor inspection available today was completed in December 2024. You stated you had completed one in January, however the owner had it off-premise and was unable to send it during the visit. I reminded you that these records must be kept on-site. The children were observed napping, conducting routines (toileting and hand washing) and having snack. The infants in care were observed playing with materials on the floor and napping. The afternoon snack served today consisted of goldfish crackers and white grape juice. You stated you served corn dogs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk for lunch. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An outdoor playground inspection was not on file for January 2025. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The center's EMC Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for one staff member was not updated at least annually. .0701(a) 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 did not submit to complete a background check before the expiration date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Four staff members did not complete certification in First Aid before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Four staff members did not complete certification in CPR before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual staff evaluations had not been completed for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The center's EPR Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. .0607(f) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than February 28, 2025. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit, pertaining to your compliance letter, or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe please submit a request for an extension as soon as you determine you will not meet the imposed timeframe. This request should include a specific plan to correct the remaining violations and any time frames needed. This request will need to be approved by DCDEE management. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. We discussed the status of the facility’s fire inspection. You had submitted a photo of the fire inspection form for an inspection reportedly conducted on 12/30/2024. I notified you that the inspection form did not include a year and did not mark whether or not the inspection was satisfactory or unsatisfactory. In addition, when printed, the form is unable to be read. I asked that you contact the inspector to obtain the missing information and to provide an easily readable version of the form. I reminded you that this fire inspection is due before the end of the temporary time period. During today’s visit, I observed a staff member, Ravyn Strickland, who did not have a valid qualification letter on file to review. I accessed the ABCMS system and was able to verify that Ms. Strickland has not completed a criminal background check within the last five years and does not have a valid qualification letter. Ms. Strickland must obtain valid qualification within fifteen days. The qualification letter should be sent to me as verification within these 15 days. Failure to obtain qualification within this time frame will mean that Ms. Strickland may not be on the child care premises. As defined in General Statute 110-90.2(a), all childcare providers must have a valid qualification letter, and it must be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education Technical Assistance and Consultation: We discussed that many of the violations noted today were items in the staff files that had been allowed to expire or had not been conducted annually. Various ways to track due dates were discussed. I also encouraged you to have all staff complete staff development plans, health questionnaires and emergency information forms when their annual evaluation is completed to prevent noncompliance. We also discussed that you can have everyone complete the forms on the same day so that multiple due dates are not required. We discussed that infants must sleep in a safe environment. The infants must be placed on their backs to sleep when first placed in the crib. If they are able to roll over, they are not required to be repositioned. If they are placed any way other than on their backs, a waiver must be available. The safe sleep logs must also reflect that the child was placed in the crib on their back. If they immediately roll over, the form should be noted that the child was placed on their back and immediately rolled. The first notation on the safe sleep forms should always be marked “back”, unless a waiver is on file. During today’s visit you asked about the use of balloon arches or décor during special occasions or for photographs. I reminded you that balloons are prohibited for all children of any age. RATED LICENSE: Today we again discussed the two-component rated license process. As a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the facility earned 1 quality point for using an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum. The facility earned two points in program for meeting enhanced requirements including enhanced space requirements. The facility earned four points in education. The facility earned a total of seven points which is a Three-Star license. You stated again today the facility would like to continue with these points and not conduct a reassessment at this time. 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. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT: Your center will be due for an annual compliance visit prior to September 1, 2025. Additional visits may be conducted by the Child Care Consultant prior to that date. I encouraged you to keep an up to date staff and training worksheet available for any monitoring visit that may be conducted. You will need to submit this document to your consultant in preparation for your annual compliance visit. You will need to have an annual fire inspection conducted. It is your responsibility to contact the local fire inspector to request this inspection. An annual sanitation inspection will be due by September 5, 2025, however more frequent visits may be conducted. The sanitation and fire inspections must be submitted to your consultant within 7 days. I also reminded you that the water must be tested for lead every three years. You will also need to ensure you have enrolled and answered the survey questions for lead based paint and asbestos testing. ON-GOING TRAINING: Training hours will be monitored for compliance during your annual compliance visit. Training hours are required to be recorded on the on-going training log with certificates attached to the log for verification. HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING: All staff must complete Health & Safety training topics within one year of hire. CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are due within the first 90 days of hire. After initial completion all topic areas must be completed every five years. A training log is available on the DCDEE website. This training information will be reviewed by a DCDEE consultant during a monitoring visit. Annually you must review the EPR plan online and print the review form for your records. You must review the EPR plan and the EMC plan with all staff on an annual basis. I recommend doing this at the same time everyone completes an annual health questionnaire and emergency information. This would also be a good time to do annual staff evaluations and staff development plans. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that, failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have already completed the training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. GENERAL INFORMATION: The facility email and phone number were verified during today’s visit. If you have any changes to your phone number, email or mailing address, please update your consultant so we can make changes in our computer system. This information is what DCDEE uses on the Search for Childcare site, it is also the only way DCDEE communities with you. Once you have been issued your star rated license, your file will be transferred to your assigned childcare consultant. I will email you with their contact information when this occurs. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor your center for meeting applicable child care requirements during your Temporary License period. This is the third temporary time period visit for this facility. This facility is currently operating on a Temporary License effective from September 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025. A complaint visit was also conducted in conjunction with this visit today. B. Moore, Administrator was present when I arrived and assisted with the visit. Six classrooms are operating with 56 children enrolled and 49 children present. During today’s visit the following items were monitored for compliance: supervision, ratios, CPR/FA training, Criminal Background Checks, storage of hazardous substances, and medications, use of approved/adequate space, license and permit restrictions. The files for all staff were monitored. A sampling of children’s files were also reviewed. I was unable to monitor the outdoor environment due to inclement weather. The most recent fire drill was conducted on January 28, 2025 at 2:45pm. The log reflected it took one minute and 43 seconds to evacuate 48 children and 10 staff. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 27, 2024. The last outdoor inspection available today was completed in December 2024. You stated you had completed one in January, however the owner had it off-premise and was unable to send it during the visit. I reminded you that these records must be kept on-site. The children were observed napping, conducting routines (toileting and hand washing) and having snack. The infants in care were observed playing with materials on the floor and napping. The afternoon snack served today consisted of goldfish crackers and white grape juice. You stated you served corn dogs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk for lunch. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An outdoor playground inspection was not on file for January 2025. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The center's EMC Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for one staff member was not updated at least annually. .0701(a) 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 did not submit to complete a background check before the expiration date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Four staff members did not complete certification in First Aid before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Four staff members did not complete certification in CPR before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual staff evaluations had not been completed for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The center's EPR Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. .0607(f) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than February 28, 2025. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit, pertaining to your compliance letter, or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe please submit a request for an extension as soon as you determine you will not meet the imposed timeframe. This request should include a specific plan to correct the remaining violations and any time frames needed. This request will need to be approved by DCDEE management. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. We discussed the status of the facility’s fire inspection. You had submitted a photo of the fire inspection form for an inspection reportedly conducted on 12/30/2024. I notified you that the inspection form did not include a year and did not mark whether or not the inspection was satisfactory or unsatisfactory. In addition, when printed, the form is unable to be read. I asked that you contact the inspector to obtain the missing information and to provide an easily readable version of the form. I reminded you that this fire inspection is due before the end of the temporary time period. During today’s visit, I observed a staff member, Ravyn Strickland, who did not have a valid qualification letter on file to review. I accessed the ABCMS system and was able to verify that Ms. Strickland has not completed a criminal background check within the last five years and does not have a valid qualification letter. Ms. Strickland must obtain valid qualification within fifteen days. The qualification letter should be sent to me as verification within these 15 days. Failure to obtain qualification within this time frame will mean that Ms. Strickland may not be on the child care premises. As defined in General Statute 110-90.2(a), all childcare providers must have a valid qualification letter, and it must be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education Technical Assistance and Consultation: We discussed that many of the violations noted today were items in the staff files that had been allowed to expire or had not been conducted annually. Various ways to track due dates were discussed. I also encouraged you to have all staff complete staff development plans, health questionnaires and emergency information forms when their annual evaluation is completed to prevent noncompliance. We also discussed that you can have everyone complete the forms on the same day so that multiple due dates are not required. We discussed that infants must sleep in a safe environment. The infants must be placed on their backs to sleep when first placed in the crib. If they are able to roll over, they are not required to be repositioned. If they are placed any way other than on their backs, a waiver must be available. The safe sleep logs must also reflect that the child was placed in the crib on their back. If they immediately roll over, the form should be noted that the child was placed on their back and immediately rolled. The first notation on the safe sleep forms should always be marked “back”, unless a waiver is on file. During today’s visit you asked about the use of balloon arches or décor during special occasions or for photographs. I reminded you that balloons are prohibited for all children of any age. RATED LICENSE: Today we again discussed the two-component rated license process. As a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the facility earned 1 quality point for using an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum. The facility earned two points in program for meeting enhanced requirements including enhanced space requirements. The facility earned four points in education. The facility earned a total of seven points which is a Three-Star license. You stated again today the facility would like to continue with these points and not conduct a reassessment at this time. 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. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT: Your center will be due for an annual compliance visit prior to September 1, 2025. Additional visits may be conducted by the Child Care Consultant prior to that date. I encouraged you to keep an up to date staff and training worksheet available for any monitoring visit that may be conducted. You will need to submit this document to your consultant in preparation for your annual compliance visit. You will need to have an annual fire inspection conducted. It is your responsibility to contact the local fire inspector to request this inspection. An annual sanitation inspection will be due by September 5, 2025, however more frequent visits may be conducted. The sanitation and fire inspections must be submitted to your consultant within 7 days. I also reminded you that the water must be tested for lead every three years. You will also need to ensure you have enrolled and answered the survey questions for lead based paint and asbestos testing. ON-GOING TRAINING: Training hours will be monitored for compliance during your annual compliance visit. Training hours are required to be recorded on the on-going training log with certificates attached to the log for verification. HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING: All staff must complete Health & Safety training topics within one year of hire. CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are due within the first 90 days of hire. After initial completion all topic areas must be completed every five years. A training log is available on the DCDEE website. This training information will be reviewed by a DCDEE consultant during a monitoring visit. Annually you must review the EPR plan online and print the review form for your records. You must review the EPR plan and the EMC plan with all staff on an annual basis. I recommend doing this at the same time everyone completes an annual health questionnaire and emergency information. This would also be a good time to do annual staff evaluations and staff development plans. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that, failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have already completed the training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. GENERAL INFORMATION: The facility email and phone number were verified during today’s visit. If you have any changes to your phone number, email or mailing address, please update your consultant so we can make changes in our computer system. This information is what DCDEE uses on the Search for Childcare site, it is also the only way DCDEE communities with you. Once you have been issued your star rated license, your file will be transferred to your assigned childcare consultant. I will email you with their contact information when this occurs. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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

GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor your center for meeting applicable child care requirements during your Temporary License period. This is the third temporary time period visit for this facility. This facility is currently operating on a Temporary License effective from September 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025. A complaint visit was also conducted in conjunction with this visit today. B. Moore, Administrator was present when I arrived and assisted with the visit. Six classrooms are operating with 56 children enrolled and 49 children present. During today’s visit the following items were monitored for compliance: supervision, ratios, CPR/FA training, Criminal Background Checks, storage of hazardous substances, and medications, use of approved/adequate space, license and permit restrictions. The files for all staff were monitored. A sampling of children’s files were also reviewed. I was unable to monitor the outdoor environment due to inclement weather. The most recent fire drill was conducted on January 28, 2025 at 2:45pm. The log reflected it took one minute and 43 seconds to evacuate 48 children and 10 staff. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 27, 2024. The last outdoor inspection available today was completed in December 2024. You stated you had completed one in January, however the owner had it off-premise and was unable to send it during the visit. I reminded you that these records must be kept on-site. The children were observed napping, conducting routines (toileting and hand washing) and having snack. The infants in care were observed playing with materials on the floor and napping. The afternoon snack served today consisted of goldfish crackers and white grape juice. You stated you served corn dogs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk for lunch. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An outdoor playground inspection was not on file for January 2025. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The center's EMC Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for one staff member was not updated at least annually. .0701(a) 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 did not submit to complete a background check before the expiration date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Four staff members did not complete certification in First Aid before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Four staff members did not complete certification in CPR before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual staff evaluations had not been completed for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The center's EPR Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. .0607(f) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than February 28, 2025. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit, pertaining to your compliance letter, or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe please submit a request for an extension as soon as you determine you will not meet the imposed timeframe. This request should include a specific plan to correct the remaining violations and any time frames needed. This request will need to be approved by DCDEE management. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. We discussed the status of the facility’s fire inspection. You had submitted a photo of the fire inspection form for an inspection reportedly conducted on 12/30/2024. I notified you that the inspection form did not include a year and did not mark whether or not the inspection was satisfactory or unsatisfactory. In addition, when printed, the form is unable to be read. I asked that you contact the inspector to obtain the missing information and to provide an easily readable version of the form. I reminded you that this fire inspection is due before the end of the temporary time period. During today’s visit, I observed a staff member, Ravyn Strickland, who did not have a valid qualification letter on file to review. I accessed the ABCMS system and was able to verify that Ms. Strickland has not completed a criminal background check within the last five years and does not have a valid qualification letter. Ms. Strickland must obtain valid qualification within fifteen days. The qualification letter should be sent to me as verification within these 15 days. Failure to obtain qualification within this time frame will mean that Ms. Strickland may not be on the child care premises. As defined in General Statute 110-90.2(a), all childcare providers must have a valid qualification letter, and it must be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education Technical Assistance and Consultation: We discussed that many of the violations noted today were items in the staff files that had been allowed to expire or had not been conducted annually. Various ways to track due dates were discussed. I also encouraged you to have all staff complete staff development plans, health questionnaires and emergency information forms when their annual evaluation is completed to prevent noncompliance. We also discussed that you can have everyone complete the forms on the same day so that multiple due dates are not required. We discussed that infants must sleep in a safe environment. The infants must be placed on their backs to sleep when first placed in the crib. If they are able to roll over, they are not required to be repositioned. If they are placed any way other than on their backs, a waiver must be available. The safe sleep logs must also reflect that the child was placed in the crib on their back. If they immediately roll over, the form should be noted that the child was placed on their back and immediately rolled. The first notation on the safe sleep forms should always be marked “back”, unless a waiver is on file. During today’s visit you asked about the use of balloon arches or décor during special occasions or for photographs. I reminded you that balloons are prohibited for all children of any age. RATED LICENSE: Today we again discussed the two-component rated license process. As a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the facility earned 1 quality point for using an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum. The facility earned two points in program for meeting enhanced requirements including enhanced space requirements. The facility earned four points in education. The facility earned a total of seven points which is a Three-Star license. You stated again today the facility would like to continue with these points and not conduct a reassessment at this time. 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. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT: Your center will be due for an annual compliance visit prior to September 1, 2025. Additional visits may be conducted by the Child Care Consultant prior to that date. I encouraged you to keep an up to date staff and training worksheet available for any monitoring visit that may be conducted. You will need to submit this document to your consultant in preparation for your annual compliance visit. You will need to have an annual fire inspection conducted. It is your responsibility to contact the local fire inspector to request this inspection. An annual sanitation inspection will be due by September 5, 2025, however more frequent visits may be conducted. The sanitation and fire inspections must be submitted to your consultant within 7 days. I also reminded you that the water must be tested for lead every three years. You will also need to ensure you have enrolled and answered the survey questions for lead based paint and asbestos testing. ON-GOING TRAINING: Training hours will be monitored for compliance during your annual compliance visit. Training hours are required to be recorded on the on-going training log with certificates attached to the log for verification. HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING: All staff must complete Health & Safety training topics within one year of hire. CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are due within the first 90 days of hire. After initial completion all topic areas must be completed every five years. A training log is available on the DCDEE website. This training information will be reviewed by a DCDEE consultant during a monitoring visit. Annually you must review the EPR plan online and print the review form for your records. You must review the EPR plan and the EMC plan with all staff on an annual basis. I recommend doing this at the same time everyone completes an annual health questionnaire and emergency information. This would also be a good time to do annual staff evaluations and staff development plans. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that, failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have already completed the training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. GENERAL INFORMATION: The facility email and phone number were verified during today’s visit. If you have any changes to your phone number, email or mailing address, please update your consultant so we can make changes in our computer system. This information is what DCDEE uses on the Search for Childcare site, it is also the only way DCDEE communities with you. Once you have been issued your star rated license, your file will be transferred to your assigned childcare consultant. I will email you with their contact information when this occurs. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor your center for meeting applicable child care requirements during your Temporary License period. This is the third temporary time period visit for this facility. This facility is currently operating on a Temporary License effective from September 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025. A complaint visit was also conducted in conjunction with this visit today. B. Moore, Administrator was present when I arrived and assisted with the visit. Six classrooms are operating with 56 children enrolled and 49 children present. During today’s visit the following items were monitored for compliance: supervision, ratios, CPR/FA training, Criminal Background Checks, storage of hazardous substances, and medications, use of approved/adequate space, license and permit restrictions. The files for all staff were monitored. A sampling of children’s files were also reviewed. I was unable to monitor the outdoor environment due to inclement weather. The most recent fire drill was conducted on January 28, 2025 at 2:45pm. The log reflected it took one minute and 43 seconds to evacuate 48 children and 10 staff. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 27, 2024. The last outdoor inspection available today was completed in December 2024. You stated you had completed one in January, however the owner had it off-premise and was unable to send it during the visit. I reminded you that these records must be kept on-site. The children were observed napping, conducting routines (toileting and hand washing) and having snack. The infants in care were observed playing with materials on the floor and napping. The afternoon snack served today consisted of goldfish crackers and white grape juice. You stated you served corn dogs, mashed potatoes, peaches and milk for lunch. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An outdoor playground inspection was not on file for January 2025. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The center's EMC Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for one staff member was not updated at least annually. .0701(a) 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 did not submit to complete a background check before the expiration date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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. Four staff members did not complete certification in First Aid before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Four staff members did not complete certification in CPR before their previous certification expired on February 11, 2025. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual staff evaluations had not been completed for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The center's EPR Plan was not reviewed at least annually with one staff member. .0607(f) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than February 28, 2025. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit, pertaining to your compliance letter, or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe please submit a request for an extension as soon as you determine you will not meet the imposed timeframe. This request should include a specific plan to correct the remaining violations and any time frames needed. This request will need to be approved by DCDEE management. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. We discussed the status of the facility’s fire inspection. You had submitted a photo of the fire inspection form for an inspection reportedly conducted on 12/30/2024. I notified you that the inspection form did not include a year and did not mark whether or not the inspection was satisfactory or unsatisfactory. In addition, when printed, the form is unable to be read. I asked that you contact the inspector to obtain the missing information and to provide an easily readable version of the form. I reminded you that this fire inspection is due before the end of the temporary time period. During today’s visit, I observed a staff member, Ravyn Strickland, who did not have a valid qualification letter on file to review. I accessed the ABCMS system and was able to verify that Ms. Strickland has not completed a criminal background check within the last five years and does not have a valid qualification letter. Ms. Strickland must obtain valid qualification within fifteen days. The qualification letter should be sent to me as verification within these 15 days. Failure to obtain qualification within this time frame will mean that Ms. Strickland may not be on the child care premises. As defined in General Statute 110-90.2(a), all childcare providers must have a valid qualification letter, and it must be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education Technical Assistance and Consultation: We discussed that many of the violations noted today were items in the staff files that had been allowed to expire or had not been conducted annually. Various ways to track due dates were discussed. I also encouraged you to have all staff complete staff development plans, health questionnaires and emergency information forms when their annual evaluation is completed to prevent noncompliance. We also discussed that you can have everyone complete the forms on the same day so that multiple due dates are not required. We discussed that infants must sleep in a safe environment. The infants must be placed on their backs to sleep when first placed in the crib. If they are able to roll over, they are not required to be repositioned. If they are placed any way other than on their backs, a waiver must be available. The safe sleep logs must also reflect that the child was placed in the crib on their back. If they immediately roll over, the form should be noted that the child was placed on their back and immediately rolled. The first notation on the safe sleep forms should always be marked “back”, unless a waiver is on file. During today’s visit you asked about the use of balloon arches or décor during special occasions or for photographs. I reminded you that balloons are prohibited for all children of any age. RATED LICENSE: Today we again discussed the two-component rated license process. As a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the facility earned 1 quality point for using an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum. The facility earned two points in program for meeting enhanced requirements including enhanced space requirements. The facility earned four points in education. The facility earned a total of seven points which is a Three-Star license. You stated again today the facility would like to continue with these points and not conduct a reassessment at this time. 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. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VISIT: Your center will be due for an annual compliance visit prior to September 1, 2025. Additional visits may be conducted by the Child Care Consultant prior to that date. I encouraged you to keep an up to date staff and training worksheet available for any monitoring visit that may be conducted. You will need to submit this document to your consultant in preparation for your annual compliance visit. You will need to have an annual fire inspection conducted. It is your responsibility to contact the local fire inspector to request this inspection. An annual sanitation inspection will be due by September 5, 2025, however more frequent visits may be conducted. The sanitation and fire inspections must be submitted to your consultant within 7 days. I also reminded you that the water must be tested for lead every three years. You will also need to ensure you have enrolled and answered the survey questions for lead based paint and asbestos testing. ON-GOING TRAINING: Training hours will be monitored for compliance during your annual compliance visit. Training hours are required to be recorded on the on-going training log with certificates attached to the log for verification. HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING: All staff must complete Health & Safety training topics within one year of hire. CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are due within the first 90 days of hire. After initial completion all topic areas must be completed every five years. A training log is available on the DCDEE website. This training information will be reviewed by a DCDEE consultant during a monitoring visit. Annually you must review the EPR plan online and print the review form for your records. You must review the EPR plan and the EMC plan with all staff on an annual basis. I recommend doing this at the same time everyone completes an annual health questionnaire and emergency information. This would also be a good time to do annual staff evaluations and staff development plans. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that, failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have already completed the training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401and someone will assist you. GENERAL INFORMATION: The facility email and phone number were verified during today’s visit. If you have any changes to your phone number, email or mailing address, please update your consultant so we can make changes in our computer system. This information is what DCDEE uses on the Search for Childcare site, it is also the only way DCDEE communities with you. Once you have been issued your star rated license, your file will be transferred to your assigned childcare consultant. I will email you with their contact information when this occurs. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for the facility’s the first temporary time period visit. The facility’s Temporary License was issued September 1, 2024 and is valid through March 1, 2025. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 74 children ages 0 to 12 years old and meeting enhanced ratios. B. Moore, Administrator was present when I arrived. Six classrooms are operating with 56 children enrolled and 54 children present. During today’s visit, infants were observed playing with materials on the floor, crawling around exploring their environment or engaged in routine care. The remaining groups were observed playing at tables, engaged in free play, having group story and singing time, and conducting routines (toileting and hand washing). Lunch for today consisted of cheeseburger with bun, green beans, pears, and milk. Your last fire drill was completed November 13, 2024 at 2:45pm. The log reflected it took 1 minute and 10 seconds to evacuate 40 children and 10 adults. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 10, 2024 at 3:45pm. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed November 13, 2024. A sanitation inspection was conducted on September 5, 2024 with a superior classification and two demerits. I monitored your classroom environments, staff and children's records and required center records. I was unable to monitor the outdoor play area and the vehicles used for transportation due to inclement weather. I used the North Carolina Child Care Requirements and Compliance Listing as basic monitoring tools during the visit. Five children’s records were reviewed today and were found to be in compliance. Thirteen staff files were also reviewed today. Using a checklist helps verify information on file and easily identifies missing information. As this is a change of ownership inspections must be completed by March 2, 2025. You have submitted the approved building inspection conducted on March 26, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 5, 2024. A superior classification with 2 demerits was issued. A fire inspection is still needed. Failure to obtain this inspection prior to March 2, 2025 may result in administrative action against your license. You provided me with the owner’s Prelicensing workshop certificate during today’s visit. The following violations of child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifty-four children were present, however time of arrival was only available for 39 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission for diaper rash cream in Space # 4 listed as needed for times to administer or how much to administer. In Space #2 dates of permission was not included for Tylenol or sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 complete first aid certification before it expired on October 8, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not complete CPR certification before it expired on October 8, 2024. .1102(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete this training within one year of employment. .1102(a) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than December 4, 2024. The compliance letter should be sent to me via email, from the email address on file with the Division as the center’s official email address. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. An extension will need to be requested from management. The information required in a compliance letter was reviewed. You should list the item number, specifically stating that the violation has been corrected, explaining when it was corrected, and how it was corrected. You should also explain that you understand the rule regarding the violation. You are also encouraged to state how you will prevent noncompliance in the future. Compliance is not considered finalized until all violations have been corrected. Therefore, if the compliance letter says an item will be corrected, it should be followed-up with another letter once it actually has been corrected. As an example, compliance verification such as “Mulch will be delivered on Tuesday” is not considered corrected until it is followed up with a letter stating something like “The mulch was delivered on Tuesday, September 5, 2024, and now measures nine inches in the full fall zone.” Please let me know if you have any questions regarding how to complete a compliance letter. If you will be unable to correct all violations within the allowed timeframe, you should request an extension. Technical Assistance and Consultation: Use of the Health and Safety training log will assist in ensuring all topic areas have been completed. This log is available in the Provider Documents section of the DCDEE website. You printed a copy today. CPR and First Aid certifications for staff cannot expire. Various ways to track due dates were discussed. You may complete the certifications up to six months in advance of them expiring. Medication Administration was discussed today. I reminded you that only medication for currently enrolled children with valid permission to administer should be kept on the premises. There should not be tubes of diaper rash cream labeled “extra” kept at the center. We also discussed that permission documentation must be complete and accurate. The specific times or symptoms must be listed for when medication should be administered. These forms cannot say “as needed”. Parents should be clear in their instructions for administration. The amount of medication should also be clear. Terms such as “enough to cover area” or “dime size amount” may be used. We also discussed that blanket dates should be completed on the forms if applicable. I encouraged you to assign one person as your medication monitor and have them monitor the medication boxes in all classrooms to ensure the forms are completed appropriately and medication is administered properly. Training on medication is provided as part of the health and safety trainings for all staff. I also encouraged you to seek a more in-depth training for staff who administer medications from the child care health consultant. The time of arrival and departure must be recorded for each child. We discussed today that although 54 children were present, times of arrival were documented for 39 children. I encouraged you to have the time of arrival and departure sheets in each classroom and have staff remind parents to document the time. Staff may also complete the time if parents forget. These forms should be documented in real time and not from memory. In the event of an emergency or evacuation, clear documentation will be needed to ensure all children present are accounted for. The walls in the center should be in good repair and easy to clean. We discussed that the walls in some areas are beginning to fall into poor repair. You stated you were currently working on a plan to have the walls painted. I reminded you that all areas used by children three years of age and older must contain the required number of activity areas. As you are meeting enhanced standards, each space must have five areas that are accessible daily. In order for equipment and materials to count as an activity area, similar items must be grouped together, and the area must contain at least three different activities. There must be enough of any activity for three children to play whether they choose the same or different activities. The physical space must also allow for three children to use the area comfortably. All materials counted toward meeting activity area requirements must be accessible to the children, meaning the children are able to select the items and use them with little or no staff assistance. Items on high shelves or in closed, hard to open containers are not counted. Sanitation requirements were also discussed today. I reminded you that sleeping or napping mats must be stored appropriately. One child’s belongings should not touch another child’s belongings, including the mats. They should be stored where the sleeping surface does not touch the floor surface of another. Also, if covers are stored on the mats, they cannot touch another child’s mat or cot. We also discussed that hand washing signs must be posted at each sink that is used for handwashing for both staff and children. We discussed that emails were sent recently to remind providers to complete the annual immunization report, and to notify them that invoices for the annual license fee are coming soon. We also discussed that the Raise NC newsletter is sent via email every Friday. I encouraged you to ensure you are receiving the Division’s emails, and to check your spam or junk folder to ensure these emails are being properly delivered. Adding the Division’s emails to your contact list may also assist in ensuring properly delivery. Please notify me immediately of any changes to your email address. CHILD CARE RULES: You can access the NC Child Care rules from the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on the “provider” tab, then “child care rules” tab. Download a copy of the NC Child Care rules onto your computer so you have access to the rules and can reference them as needed. RATED LICENSE: Today we discussed the two-component rated license process. I clarified that as a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the most recent license was issued on June 14, 2017. For this permit the facility earned one quality point for using an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum. They were using the Creative Curriculum. The facility earned two points in program for meeting enhanced standard requirements, as well as enhanced ratios. The facility earned four points in education. The facility earned a total of seven points which is a Three-Star license. You may also choose to conduct the reassessment at the end of the temporary time period. I encouraged you to have current staff ensure their WORKS accounts are up to date. Should you be interested in having an Environment Rating Scale Assessment conducted, the request will need to be made after the second temporary time period. The Importance of Providing Quality Child Care Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high-quality child-care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. 1. The Cost, Quality and Child Outcomes in Child Care Centers Study and a follow-up study done several years later found that quality child care is primarily related to higher staff/child ratios, administrators’ prior experience, wages, higher staff education levels and staff members’ continued participation in formal and specialized training. This study found that children attending higher quality centers scored better in math and language skills, had more positive interactions with peers, and had fewer behavior problems. 2. The High/Scope Perry Preschool Study followed children from their preschool years through age 40 and found that high-quality preschool programs significantly increased children’s future contributions through increased intellectual and social development, school success, economic performance, and reduced commission of crimes in adulthood. One of the most quoted results of this study is that for every dollar invested in children’s early care and education there is a $17 return to society in terms of crime and education savings, increased taxes collected, and welfare savings. There are many other studies including the Abecedarian Project, the Arnett Caregiver Interaction Study, and the NC Rated License Assessment Project. What the research tells us, in a nutshell, is that high quality child care has a positive impact on children’s later school success. The key to quality experiences for children is interaction with and stimulation from educated, trained teachers. The neuroscience associated with brain research is complicated, but its lesson is simple: babies' brains develop at astonishing rates in the first few years after birth. Young children have a tremendous capacity to learn from the moment they are born, but optimal development hinges on the experiences provided for them by the adults who take care of them. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.j.williams@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 2186, Clinton, NC 28329. 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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10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kidsville Childcare Center Facility ID: 51000979 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for the facility’s the first temporary time period visit. The facility’s Temporary License was issued September 1, 2024 and is valid through March 1, 2025. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 74 children ages 0 to 12 years old and meeting enhanced ratios. B. Moore, Administrator was present when I arrived. Six classrooms are operating with 56 children enrolled and 54 children present. During today’s visit, infants were observed playing with materials on the floor, crawling around exploring their environment or engaged in routine care. The remaining groups were observed playing at tables, engaged in free play, having group story and singing time, and conducting routines (toileting and hand washing). Lunch for today consisted of cheeseburger with bun, green beans, pears, and milk. Your last fire drill was completed November 13, 2024 at 2:45pm. The log reflected it took 1 minute and 10 seconds to evacuate 40 children and 10 adults. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was conducted on September 10, 2024 at 3:45pm. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed November 13, 2024. A sanitation inspection was conducted on September 5, 2024 with a superior classification and two demerits. I monitored your classroom environments, staff and children's records and required center records. I was unable to monitor the outdoor play area and the vehicles used for transportation due to inclement weather. I used the North Carolina Child Care Requirements and Compliance Listing as basic monitoring tools during the visit. Five children’s records were reviewed today and were found to be in compliance. Thirteen staff files were also reviewed today. Using a checklist helps verify information on file and easily identifies missing information. As this is a change of ownership inspections must be completed by March 2, 2025. You have submitted the approved building inspection conducted on March 26, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 5, 2024. A superior classification with 2 demerits was issued. A fire inspection is still needed. Failure to obtain this inspection prior to March 2, 2025 may result in administrative action against your license. You provided me with the owner’s Prelicensing workshop certificate during today’s visit. The following violations of child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Fifty-four children were present, however time of arrival was only available for 39 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission for diaper rash cream in Space # 4 listed as needed for times to administer or how much to administer. In Space #2 dates of permission was not included for Tylenol or sunscreen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 complete first aid certification before it expired on October 8, 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not complete CPR certification before it expired on October 8, 2024. .1102(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete this training within one year of employment. .1102(a) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than December 4, 2024. The compliance letter should be sent to me via email, from the email address on file with the Division as the center’s official email address. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. An extension will need to be requested from management. The information required in a compliance letter was reviewed. You should list the item number, specifically stating that the violation has been corrected, explaining when it was corrected, and how it was corrected. You should also explain that you understand the rule regarding the violation. You are also encouraged to state how you will prevent noncompliance in the future. Compliance is not considered finalized until all violations have been corrected. Therefore, if the compliance letter says an item will be corrected, it should be followed-up with another letter once it actually has been corrected. As an example, compliance verification such as “Mulch will be delivered on Tuesday” is not considered corrected until it is followed up with a letter stating something like “The mulch was delivered on Tuesday, September 5, 2024, and now measures nine inches in the full fall zone.” Please let me know if you have any questions regarding how to complete a compliance letter. If you will be unable to correct all violations within the allowed timeframe, you should request an extension. Technical Assistance and Consultation: Use of the Health and Safety training log will assist in ensuring all topic areas have been completed. This log is available in the Provider Documents section of the DCDEE website. You printed a copy today. CPR and First Aid certifications for staff cannot expire. Various ways to track due dates were discussed. You may complete the certifications up to six months in advance of them expiring. Medication Administration was discussed today. I reminded you that only medication for currently enrolled children with valid permission to administer should be kept on the premises. There should not be tubes of diaper rash cream labeled “extra” kept at the center. We also discussed that permission documentation must be complete and accurate. The specific times or symptoms must be listed for when medication should be administered. These forms cannot say “as needed”. Parents should be clear in their instructions for administration. The amount of medication should also be clear. Terms such as “enough to cover area” or “dime size amount” may be used. We also discussed that blanket dates should be completed on the forms if applicable. I encouraged you to assign one person as your medication monitor and have them monitor the medication boxes in all classrooms to ensure the forms are completed appropriately and medication is administered properly. Training on medication is provided as part of the health and safety trainings for all staff. I also encouraged you to seek a more in-depth training for staff who administer medications from the child care health consultant. The time of arrival and departure must be recorded for each child. We discussed today that although 54 children were present, times of arrival were documented for 39 children. I encouraged you to have the time of arrival and departure sheets in each classroom and have staff remind parents to document the time. Staff may also complete the time if parents forget. These forms should be documented in real time and not from memory. In the event of an emergency or evacuation, clear documentation will be needed to ensure all children present are accounted for. The walls in the center should be in good repair and easy to clean. We discussed that the walls in some areas are beginning to fall into poor repair. You stated you were currently working on a plan to have the walls painted. I reminded you that all areas used by children three years of age and older must contain the required number of activity areas. As you are meeting enhanced standards, each space must have five areas that are accessible daily. In order for equipment and materials to count as an activity area, similar items must be grouped together, and the area must contain at least three different activities. There must be enough of any activity for three children to play whether they choose the same or different activities. The physical space must also allow for three children to use the area comfortably. All materials counted toward meeting activity area requirements must be accessible to the children, meaning the children are able to select the items and use them with little or no staff assistance. Items on high shelves or in closed, hard to open containers are not counted. Sanitation requirements were also discussed today. I reminded you that sleeping or napping mats must be stored appropriately. One child’s belongings should not touch another child’s belongings, including the mats. They should be stored where the sleeping surface does not touch the floor surface of another. Also, if covers are stored on the mats, they cannot touch another child’s mat or cot. We also discussed that hand washing signs must be posted at each sink that is used for handwashing for both staff and children. We discussed that emails were sent recently to remind providers to complete the annual immunization report, and to notify them that invoices for the annual license fee are coming soon. We also discussed that the Raise NC newsletter is sent via email every Friday. I encouraged you to ensure you are receiving the Division’s emails, and to check your spam or junk folder to ensure these emails are being properly delivered. Adding the Division’s emails to your contact list may also assist in ensuring properly delivery. Please notify me immediately of any changes to your email address. CHILD CARE RULES: You can access the NC Child Care rules from the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on the “provider” tab, then “child care rules” tab. Download a copy of the NC Child Care rules onto your computer so you have access to the rules and can reference them as needed. RATED LICENSE: Today we discussed the two-component rated license process. I clarified that as a change of ownership you may choose to continue with the points awarded during the last rated license assessment. Under the previous ownership the most recent license was issued on June 14, 2017. For this permit the facility earned one quality point for using an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum. They were using the Creative Curriculum. The facility earned two points in program for meeting enhanced standard requirements, as well as enhanced ratios. The facility earned four points in education. The facility earned a total of seven points which is a Three-Star license. You may also choose to conduct the reassessment at the end of the temporary time period. I encouraged you to have current staff ensure their WORKS accounts are up to date. Should you be interested in having an Environment Rating Scale Assessment conducted, the request will need to be made after the second temporary time period. The Importance of Providing Quality Child Care Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high-quality child-care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. 1. The Cost, Quality and Child Outcomes in Child Care Centers Study and a follow-up study done several years later found that quality child care is primarily related to higher staff/child ratios, administrators’ prior experience, wages, higher staff education levels and staff members’ continued participation in formal and specialized training. This study found that children attending higher quality centers scored better in math and language skills, had more positive interactions with peers, and had fewer behavior problems. 2. The High/Scope Perry Preschool Study followed children from their preschool years through age 40 and found that high-quality preschool programs significantly increased children’s future contributions through increased intellectual and social development, school success, economic performance, and reduced commission of crimes in adulthood. One of the most quoted results of this study is that for every dollar invested in children’s early care and education there is a $17 return to society in terms of crime and education savings, increased taxes collected, and welfare savings. There are many other studies including the Abecedarian Project, the Arnett Caregiver Interaction Study, and the NC Rated License Assessment Project. What the research tells us, in a nutshell, is that high quality child care has a positive impact on children’s later school success. The key to quality experiences for children is interaction with and stimulation from educated, trained teachers. The neuroscience associated with brain research is complicated, but its lesson is simple: babies' brains develop at astonishing rates in the first few years after birth. Young children have a tremendous capacity to learn from the moment they are born, but optimal development hinges on the experiences provided for them by the adults who take care of them. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.j.williams@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 2186, Clinton, NC 28329. 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