NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000274 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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. C. Arrington, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2017, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point for having an administrator who has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 3, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on May 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on May 16, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and nighttime care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) 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 monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were engaging in art activities, group time, free-play, and individualized activities with the teacher. 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: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. R. Ridgeway completed First Aid training on February 27, 2024; however, it was completed through the National CPR Foundation, which is not on the approved DCDEE CPR and First Aid training organization list. .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. R. Ridgeway completed CPR training on February 27, 2024; however, it was completed through the National CPR Foundation, which is not on the approved DCDEE CPR and First Aid training organization list. .1102(d) 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 February 4, 2026, 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 99%. 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: LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC.is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes 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: FIRST AID AND CPR: R. Ridgeway had documentation of First Aid and CPR training dated February 27, 2024; however, the training organization was National CPR Foundation, which is not on the DCDEE approved First Aid and CPR organization list. I emailed you the approved First Aid and CPR list, please make sure all First Aid and CPR training is completed from one of these organizations. 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 increase to a five-star license using Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. We discussed making sure you have updated DCDEE WORKS letters. A couple of your staff did not have current DCDEE WORKS letters available. We also discussed ways to document each of the requirements for Pathway Two. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you last tested your water for lead on March 27, 2024. Please remember you must test your drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Little Grown-Ups Child Care Center was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. No additional action is required by the facility. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Little Grown-Ups Child Care Center required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. An accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access to or mitigate asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed the ABCMS 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. 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. 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 contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000274 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 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. C. Arrington, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2017, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point for having an administrator who has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 9, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on December 19, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 8, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) 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 monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were engaging in art activities, group time, free-play, and individualized activities with the teacher. 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 violation(s) of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Elvisha Pearce had a criminal background check (CBC) letter on file; however, it was not current. The issue date on the letter was October 30, 2019, and the expiration date on the letter was October 30, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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 February 27, 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 97%. 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: LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC.is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes 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: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Elvisha Pearce had a criminal background check (CBC) letter on file; however, it was not current. The issue date on the letter was October 30, 2019, and the expiration date on the letter was October 30, 2024. After discussing this with Ms. Arrington it was determined that she misread the CBC letter. She thought she added an extra two years to the expiration date, not realizing that the CBC letter was issued for five (5) years, and not three (3) years. She stated she would have Ms. Pearce complete the criminal background check process immediately. I informed Ms. Arrington that Ms. Pearce has 15 days from today’s date to have the CBC letter on file or she may not return to the facility. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you last tested your water for lead on March 27, 2024. Please remember you must test your drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Little Grown-Ups Child Care Center was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. No additional action is required by the facility. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Litte Grown-Ups Child Care Center required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. An accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access to or mitigate asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. 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. 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. 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 contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000274 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 2/13/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 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. C. Arrington, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on November 27, 2017, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component, and 1 quality point for having an administrator who has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 9, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on December 19, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 8, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eighteen (18) 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 monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were engaging in art activities, group time, free-play, and individualized activities with the teacher. 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 violation(s) of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Elvisha Pearce had a criminal background check (CBC) letter on file; however, it was not current. The issue date on the letter was October 30, 2019, and the expiration date on the letter was October 30, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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 February 27, 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 97%. 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: LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC.is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes 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: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Elvisha Pearce had a criminal background check (CBC) letter on file; however, it was not current. The issue date on the letter was October 30, 2019, and the expiration date on the letter was October 30, 2024. After discussing this with Ms. Arrington it was determined that she misread the CBC letter. She thought she added an extra two years to the expiration date, not realizing that the CBC letter was issued for five (5) years, and not three (3) years. She stated she would have Ms. Pearce complete the criminal background check process immediately. I informed Ms. Arrington that Ms. Pearce has 15 days from today’s date to have the CBC letter on file or she may not return to the facility. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you last tested your water for lead on March 27, 2024. Please remember you must test your drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Little Grown-Ups Child Care Center was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. No additional action is required by the facility. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Litte Grown-Ups Child Care Center required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. An accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access to or mitigate asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. 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. 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. 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 contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000274 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/14/2024 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 3/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:35 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 your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. C. Arrington, Administrator and W. Hagans, Assistant Administrator assisted with the visit. Twenty (20) children were observed in care today ranging from ages four (4) months to five (5) years old. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, interacting with the caregivers, eating lunch, participating in outdoor play, completing toileting, diapering and hand washing routines. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, green beans, pineapples, and milk. Currently this program operates with a Five-Star License earning seven points in education, six points in program standards and one quality point for the child care administrator completing a 30 hour wage and law training. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 22, 2023, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on July 18, 2023, and the center was approved for day and nighttime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 13, 2023. The following violation was documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form reviewed did not include the child’s name or name of medication for a nebulizer pump. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The violation 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 March 28, 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 the 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% percent as of March 14, 2024. CORPORATION STATUS: Little Grown-ups Child Care Center, LLC is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Little Grown-ups Child Care Center, LLC 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 stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. NC PRE-K REQUIREMENTS: This program currently has one NC Pre-K classroom serving a total of nine children. Lesson plans for December 2023 to March 2024 were reviewed today. Children were engaged in activities documented on the lesson plan posted. Staff observed working in the classroom was the same as listed in the NC Pre-K plan. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. You reported the program continues to use the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold. You added the program also uses the Foundations for Early Learning in conjunction with the Creative Curriculum. Ten percent of children’s file were monitored. Developmental screenings using the Ages and Stages were completed and on file in children records reviewed today. The program’s monitoring tool dated October 31, 2023, was reviewed, and no concerns identified. Menus for the months of December 2023 through March 2024 were posted and reviewed. MEDICATION REQUIRMENTS: I explained medication authorization forms should include specific information as listed in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803 (2) (b). The medication authorization form on file did not include the child’s name or the name of the medication on site. It was further explained that the authorization form does not indicate which child the medication should be administered to and what medication to provide. You stated when the form was completed and submitted, the medication was not available. It was recommended you and staff review the form upon receipt to ensure all information is included. If information is missing, contact the parent to update the medication authorization form. LEAD WATER/PAINT AND ASBESTOS: Ensure you review the information provided concerning Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH: We discussed the newsletter and resources sent out via email by the Child Care Health Consultant regarding children’s oral health. The information will help early child care educator’s understand the importance of children’s oral health and could be shared with parents. The Child Care Health Consultant is offering an upcoming training. The training topic is Stay Healthy, Stay Clean (Handwashing, Diapering and Food Handling in Child Care). This 2-hour training will focus on handwashing, diapering, and food handling procedures. The training is scheduled for March 21, 2024, 6 pm – 8 pm, Braswell Memorial Library. For more information contact Stacy at 252-557-4208 or email stacy_rosser@unc.edu. CHILD CARE RULE UPDATES JANUARY 2024: Please ensure you are using the updated rule book dated January 1, 2024, and review information in the DCDEE Moodle regarding the updated rule changes. You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. At the conclusion of today’s visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. 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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10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GROWN-UPS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000274 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/13/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 7/13/2023 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, W. Hagans, Lead Teacher assisted with the visit. You (C. Arrington), Administrator arrived shortly after and assisted. 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 the administrator completing a thirty-hour business training course. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 20, 2022. This program continues to meet enhanced space and ratio requirements. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 29, 2022, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 16, 2022, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. Fourteen children were observed in care today ranging from ages zero to seven years old. Children were engaged in morning activities, free-choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, outdoor play, completing hand washing and toileting routines, eating lunch, and interacting with the caregivers. Lunch consisted of meatballs, crackers, blueberries, strawberries, and milk. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was (93%) as of July 12, 2023. The following violation of the child care requirements was documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one year old child was grouped with children three years of age in Space #3. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violation was corrected. You may 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 July 27, 2023. 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: Little Grown-Ups Child Care center, LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Little Grown-Ups Child Care Center, LLC. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in 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 child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, mailing address and email 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. STAFF/CHILD RATIO REQUIRMENTS: A one-year-old child was observed in Space #3 with children three years of age. I reminded you children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. You stated the child was allowed to stay in the classroom for the day at the parent’s request. You added the child would be transitioned back to the typical classroom to ensure staff/child ratio requirements are met. Be reminded it is important to monitor ages when grouping children. To ensure parents understand the child care requirements for staff/child ratios, the information could be reviewed during enrollment. This would be a good time to explain your program is currently meeting enhanced staff/child ratio requirements and explain the difference. I shared and discussed Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 ;0713 (6) regarding grouping children between the ages of 12- to 24-month-old with other children. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW-UP VISIT: I informed you an unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted in the future to monitor staff/child ratio. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: You stated the program uses three vehicles to transport children; however, during the summer months only one vehicle is used. You added the other vehicles are kept at a different location during the summer months to prevent vandalism. The white Dodge Grand Caravan was monitored today. I informed you the other two vehicles would be monitored for compliance during future visits. The vehicles will need to be at the facility for monitoring during that time. You should monitor the other two vehicle to ensure all safety and transportation requirements are met prior to using for transporting children. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining compliance with transportation and safety requirements. EXPANSION PLANS: You stated you were planning to add two additional classrooms to your building. You added the toddler class will also be enlarged if possible. We discussed contacting the required agencies (zoning, fire, sanitation, and building) prior to making changes to ensure approval is granted. You stated an architect has been retained to assist with determining and guiding the structure of the expansion, then zoning, building, sanitation, and fire will be contacted. You stated the process should take approximately two months from the first meeting with the architect. I informed you once expansion has been completed and classroom spaces are set-up, a visit would be conducted to measure spaces and increase capacity. You must notify me of completion to ensure a visit is scheduled. STAR RATED LICENSE: I informed you information regarding the preparation for the star rated license assessment process is located on the Division of Child Development (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) and North Carolina Rated License Project website. I recommended you and staff visit ncrlap.org to obtain detailed information about how the process will be implemented and review prep year activities and ideas offered. More information will be provided regarding your programs rated license assessment timeframe. PERMANENT CHILD CARE SANITATION RULES COMING in JULY: GET TRAINING NOW! NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health will be conducting a series of virtual trainings on the recently re-adopted Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The last training date is July 19th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. See the training agenda, new rules, and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. Please note that there will be future trainings for those that are not able to attend. Registration is not required. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. GETTING HELP WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS: Assistance can be requested for help with handling challenging behaviors. The Healthy Social Behaviors in Child Care Centers Project (HSB) provides ideas to create a learning environment that can assist in preventing challenging behaviors. They provide free technical assistance, professional development, and they offer a variety of additional resources. For additional information on the Healthy Social Behaviors Project or to view a current listing of scheduled trainings, browse the NC Child Care Resource & Referral Council website. For information about Pyramid Model CEU-level trainings, contact the HSB Education Specialist, Liz Tuttle at etuttle@childcareresourcesinc.org. To obtain a Request for TA Services, contact your local Behavior Specialist or email the Statewide Project Manager, Smokie Brawley, at sbrawley@childcareresourcesinc.org. You and staff can also contact the challenging behavior helpline at 1-888- 600-1685 option 2. You can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor or submit questions about specific behaviors in your program. You will also be able to post questions in the “Talk to the Expert” group in the online network. 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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