NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & J CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 33000120 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/2/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 12/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Juanita Powell, administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit; however, you had to leave for an appointment prior to the visit ending. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on June 5, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the center has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 13, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 24, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on December 16, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Six (6) children from ages six months to four (4) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were engaging in free choice play in centers. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. Due to inclement weather, the outdoor learning environment was not monitored but will be monitored at the next visit. The children ate the following for breakfast: cereal, apple slices, and milk. You stated you are no longer providing transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. There was one child who began care on March 21, 2025, that did not have a signed notification of Prevention Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Policy on file for review. .0608(b)(1-6) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 16, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: J & J CHILD CARE, INC., is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J CHILD CARE, INC., remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Ten (10%) of children’s files were also monitored during today’s visit. There was one child who began care on March 21, 2025, that did not have a signed notification of Prevention Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Policy on file for review. Please remember all children who are five years old and younger must have a signed Prevention Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Policy on file. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200 of child care rule. All three (3) pathways were reviewed, staff education requirements, competency evaluation requirements, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement, Individual Continuous Quality Improvement, Family and Community Engagement Standards, approved curriculum and approved formative assessment, and we reviewed the mentor requirements. You want to maintain your 5-star license using Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. We discussed making sure you have updated DCDEE WORKS letters. We also discussed ways to document each of the requirements for Pathway Two. You are currently collecting documentation for each of the required categories. You will also be working on connecting with a mentor from another five-star facility, local partnership for children, or someone from an Early Childhood Program at the local community college. LICENSING FEES: Invoice number changes each year; you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. Complete the Annual Immunization Report by 1/15/2025. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you completed your water testing on March 11, 2024. You have also completed all requirements for the lead paint testing and RTI is currently waiting for the on-site asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have created your ABCMS portal and have connected each of your staff’s criminal background check letters to the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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 please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & J CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 33000120 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:25 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. You, Juanita Powell, administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates as a center located in a residence with a five-star license issued on June 5, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the center has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education). The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 13, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 8, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on December 16, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Five (5) children from ages one (1) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free choice play in centers. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner and meeting the developmental needs of the children. The following items were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. There were no sleep checks available for an eleven (11) month old child who was enrolled on May 22, 2025. .0606(g) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 25, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 95%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: J & J CHILD CARE, INC., is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J CHILD CARE, INC., remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES: There were no sleep checks available for an eleven (11) month old child who was enrolled on May 22, 2025. I reminded you that any child under 1 year old must have sleep checks completed every 15 minutes while the child is sleeping. You stated he had just started, and you had forgotten that sleep checks needed to be completed. Ms. Brockington placed a sleep chart on the wall to help remind her the sleep checks must be completed. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. Complete the Annual Immunization Report by 1/15/2025. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you have not enrolled in lead water, lead paint, or asbestos testing. However, you provided me with email documentation that you completed the water testing. You also had email documentation from RTI that your building is not required to have lead paint testing completed. You have also provided me with documentation that RTI is reviewing your asbestos survey. Once you receive information on the asbestos testing, please print and place it in your file. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed the ABCMS Moodle training and you now need to have your staff connect their criminal background check letters to your ABCMS portal. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119 . No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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 please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & J CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 33000120 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/13/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Juanita Powell, administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on June 5, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the center has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education) The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 12, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 8, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Five (5) children from ages one (1) to four (4) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were free choice play in centers. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: Hot dogs, French fries, bread, baked beans, pears, and milk. You stated you are not currently providing transportation; however, you want to maintain the requirements to provide transportation. The vehicle used to transport children was not available for review. You stated the vehicle was getting new tires. I will review the vehicle at the next visit. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023. The fire inspection was due on or before November 15, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child’s file with an enrollment date of September 25, 2024, did not have documentation of the parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. N. Powell last completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 30, 2018; however the training needed to be complete again on or prior to June 30, 23. .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 27, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: J & J CHILD CARE, INC., is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J CHILD CARE, INC., remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of the children and staff files were reviewed. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023. The fire inspection was due on or before November 15, 2024. You called the fire inspector during today’s visit, and he stated he would come out to your facility next week to conduct the inspection. As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: N. Powell last completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 30, 2018. The training is a part of the health and safety trainings and must be completed every five (5) years. The training should have been taken on or prior to June 30, 2023. Please have Mr. Powell take the training at the NC Positive Childhood Alliance https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ . Once he completes the training place the certificate in his file. PARENT PARTICIPATION PLAN: One child’s file with an enrollment date of September 25, 2024, did not have documentation of the parent participation plan. Please remember you must discuss this policy with the child’s parents. Please review with the parents your parent participation plan and have them sign and date they have received the policy. Please place the documentation in the child’s file. You will also want to review the rest of your children’s files to make sure each file has the parent participation documentation available for review. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. Complete the Annual Immunization Report by 1/15/2025. ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. ANNUAL LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility addresses on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. Per North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a), licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024. It is not based on the number of children enrolled at your facility. Annual license fees do not apply to state- or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, check out these Frequently Asked Questions (Preguntas frecuentes). For help with the annual license fee, contact DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on March 11, 2024. You will need to test your water every three (3) years. Your lead paint survey and asbestos is being reviewed by RTI. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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 please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & J CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 33000120 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/13/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Juanita Powell, administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on June 5, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the center has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education) The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 12, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 8, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Five (5) children from ages one (1) to four (4) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were free choice play in centers. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: Hot dogs, French fries, bread, baked beans, pears, and milk. You stated you are not currently providing transportation; however, you want to maintain the requirements to provide transportation. The vehicle used to transport children was not available for review. You stated the vehicle was getting new tires. I will review the vehicle at the next visit. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023. The fire inspection was due on or before November 15, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child’s file with an enrollment date of September 25, 2024, did not have documentation of the parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. N. Powell last completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 30, 2018; however the training needed to be complete again on or prior to June 30, 23. .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 27, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: J & J CHILD CARE, INC., is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J CHILD CARE, INC., remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of the children and staff files were reviewed. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023. The fire inspection was due on or before November 15, 2024. You called the fire inspector during today’s visit, and he stated he would come out to your facility next week to conduct the inspection. As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: N. Powell last completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 30, 2018. The training is a part of the health and safety trainings and must be completed every five (5) years. The training should have been taken on or prior to June 30, 2023. Please have Mr. Powell take the training at the NC Positive Childhood Alliance https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ . Once he completes the training place the certificate in his file. PARENT PARTICIPATION PLAN: One child’s file with an enrollment date of September 25, 2024, did not have documentation of the parent participation plan. Please remember you must discuss this policy with the child’s parents. Please review with the parents your parent participation plan and have them sign and date they have received the policy. Please place the documentation in the child’s file. You will also want to review the rest of your children’s files to make sure each file has the parent participation documentation available for review. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. Complete the Annual Immunization Report by 1/15/2025. ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. ANNUAL LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility addresses on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. Per North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a), licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024. It is not based on the number of children enrolled at your facility. Annual license fees do not apply to state- or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, check out these Frequently Asked Questions (Preguntas frecuentes). For help with the annual license fee, contact DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on March 11, 2024. You will need to test your water every three (3) years. Your lead paint survey and asbestos is being reviewed by RTI. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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 please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & J CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 33000120 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/13/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Juanita Powell, administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on June 5, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the center has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months (only applicable if the program has earned 4 point or higher in education) The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 12, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 8, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Five (5) children from ages one (1) to four (4) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were free choice play in centers. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: Hot dogs, French fries, bread, baked beans, pears, and milk. You stated you are not currently providing transportation; however, you want to maintain the requirements to provide transportation. The vehicle used to transport children was not available for review. You stated the vehicle was getting new tires. I will review the vehicle at the next visit. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023. The fire inspection was due on or before November 15, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child’s file with an enrollment date of September 25, 2024, did not have documentation of the parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. N. Powell last completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 30, 2018; however the training needed to be complete again on or prior to June 30, 23. .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 27, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: J & J CHILD CARE, INC., is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J CHILD CARE, INC., remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of the children and staff files were reviewed. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ANNUAL INSPECTION (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023. The fire inspection was due on or before November 15, 2024. You called the fire inspector during today’s visit, and he stated he would come out to your facility next week to conduct the inspection. As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: N. Powell last completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 30, 2018. The training is a part of the health and safety trainings and must be completed every five (5) years. The training should have been taken on or prior to June 30, 2023. Please have Mr. Powell take the training at the NC Positive Childhood Alliance https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ . Once he completes the training place the certificate in his file. PARENT PARTICIPATION PLAN: One child’s file with an enrollment date of September 25, 2024, did not have documentation of the parent participation plan. Please remember you must discuss this policy with the child’s parents. Please review with the parents your parent participation plan and have them sign and date they have received the policy. Please place the documentation in the child’s file. You will also want to review the rest of your children’s files to make sure each file has the parent participation documentation available for review. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. Complete the Annual Immunization Report by 1/15/2025. ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. ANNUAL LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility addresses on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. Per North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a), licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024. It is not based on the number of children enrolled at your facility. Annual license fees do not apply to state- or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, check out these Frequently Asked Questions (Preguntas frecuentes). For help with the annual license fee, contact DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on March 11, 2024. You will need to test your water every three (3) years. Your lead paint survey and asbestos is being reviewed by RTI. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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 please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & J CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 33000120 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/12/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. J. Powell, Administrator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning seven points in the education component, six points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for Center has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher, and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was completed on February 17, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023, and the center was approved for day and nighttime time care. Five children were in care today. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, completing toileting and hand washing routines, interacting with caregivers and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of hot dogs, applesauce, French fries, bread and milk. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% as of January 11, 2023. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The bottom step on the multi-colored play structure was cracked exposing sharp edges. The seat on the green riding child sized tractor was cracked in two places, a screw was protruding from the darker green child sized riding tractor, and the green storage basket was cracked exposing sharp edges on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam on file for one preschool child enrolled on September 12, 2022, was dated December 1, 2022; therefore, it was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. GS110-91(1) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A statement signed by the parent was not on file to verify a copy of the center’s discipline policy was received for one preschool child enrolled. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A statement signed by the parent was not on file acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy for one preschool child enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before January 26, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CORPORATION STATUS: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. SAFE ENVIRONMENT We discussed the hazards observed on the playground during the walk-through. You stated you would have the items repaired or removed immediately. It was suggested you conduct periodic monitoring and remind staff to report hazards when they are identified. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children in care. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Required documentation was missing from children records reviewed today. You printed off the forms during the visit and stated the parents will complete them during departure time today. It was suggested you use the children file checklist when reviewing files to ensure all documents are completed and placed in the file. This can also be used during orientation to help track dates of items needed within a required timeframe. Maintaining accurate records is important to operating a successful business. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: You stated your program does not transport children at this time; however, you plan to resume transportation services soon for field trips to the library. Transportation requirements were monitored and in compliance today. ENROLLMENT: You stated no children are enrolled on second or third shift. MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: You stated your program does not administer medication. UPDATED CHILD CARE RULEBOOK: I informed you of the updated child care rulebook dated January 1, 2024 is located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. You can obtain training regarding clarification of the updated child care rules in MOODLE on the Division’s website. LEARN: THE IMPORTANCE of EARLY INTERACTIONS: Children thrive when they have trusting, responsive, and warm relationships with their caregivers. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington has developed this set of resources on the importance of social interactions in a young child’s life which includes a module with embedded videos, discussion guide with additional resources, a 1-page infographic, and is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali. You can access additional information about the resources from the email sent to providers on January 8, 2024, inside the Raising North Carolina newsletter. TRAINING: HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS – TRANSITIONS A free, talk-to-the-experts webinar, presented by the Healthy Social Behaviors Helpline advisors! Transitions can be confusing and difficult for some children. We will discuss strategies that can help children predict what to expect to make transitions smoother and engaging. Tuesday, January 16 | 7-8 pm Join Webinar Meeting ID: 367 799 7738 DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: J & J CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 33000120 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/12/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. J. Powell, Administrator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning seven points in the education component, six points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for Center has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher, and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was completed on February 17, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on November 15, 2023, and the center was approved for day and nighttime time care. Five children were in care today. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, completing toileting and hand washing routines, interacting with caregivers and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of hot dogs, applesauce, French fries, bread and milk. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% as of January 11, 2023. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The bottom step on the multi-colored play structure was cracked exposing sharp edges. The seat on the green riding child sized tractor was cracked in two places, a screw was protruding from the darker green child sized riding tractor, and the green storage basket was cracked exposing sharp edges on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam on file for one preschool child enrolled on September 12, 2022, was dated December 1, 2022; therefore, it was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. GS110-91(1) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A statement signed by the parent was not on file to verify a copy of the center’s discipline policy was received for one preschool child enrolled. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A statement signed by the parent was not on file acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy for one preschool child enrolled. .0608(b)(1-6) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before January 26, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CORPORATION STATUS: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. SAFE ENVIRONMENT We discussed the hazards observed on the playground during the walk-through. You stated you would have the items repaired or removed immediately. It was suggested you conduct periodic monitoring and remind staff to report hazards when they are identified. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children in care. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Required documentation was missing from children records reviewed today. You printed off the forms during the visit and stated the parents will complete them during departure time today. It was suggested you use the children file checklist when reviewing files to ensure all documents are completed and placed in the file. This can also be used during orientation to help track dates of items needed within a required timeframe. Maintaining accurate records is important to operating a successful business. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: You stated your program does not transport children at this time; however, you plan to resume transportation services soon for field trips to the library. Transportation requirements were monitored and in compliance today. ENROLLMENT: You stated no children are enrolled on second or third shift. MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: You stated your program does not administer medication. UPDATED CHILD CARE RULEBOOK: I informed you of the updated child care rulebook dated January 1, 2024 is located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. You can obtain training regarding clarification of the updated child care rules in MOODLE on the Division’s website. LEARN: THE IMPORTANCE of EARLY INTERACTIONS: Children thrive when they have trusting, responsive, and warm relationships with their caregivers. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington has developed this set of resources on the importance of social interactions in a young child’s life which includes a module with embedded videos, discussion guide with additional resources, a 1-page infographic, and is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali. You can access additional information about the resources from the email sent to providers on January 8, 2024, inside the Raising North Carolina newsletter. TRAINING: HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS – TRANSITIONS A free, talk-to-the-experts webinar, presented by the Healthy Social Behaviors Helpline advisors! Transitions can be confusing and difficult for some children. We will discuss strategies that can help children predict what to expect to make transitions smoother and engaging. Tuesday, January 16 | 7-8 pm Join Webinar Meeting ID: 367 799 7738 DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times