10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 2455050 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued April 26, 2024, earning 4 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 35 children 0-12 years of age and meets enhanced space. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 26, 2023. A Superior sanitation rating was earned April 18, 2024, and a fire inspection was conducted May 16, 2024; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 96%. Administrator, C. Mitchell, was present and available for consultation today. Two indoor spaces and two outdoor spaces are approved for child care use. Upon arrival, one child one year of age was observed in Space #1 engaged in free play. Five children two to three years of age were observed in Space #2, singing songs and reviewing letters and numbers as they waited for breakfast to be served. At 9:00 A.M., all children were served cereal with milk and pineapples. An additional one-year-old child arrived at 9:20 A.M. and also entered Space #1. Ms. Mitchell stated all children currently enrolled were now present, however she hopes to enroll more younger children in the near future with the addition of a third caregiver. Staff members assisted children with clean up and routines after breakfast, then transitioned to free choice activities. Throughout the visit, staff members were observed singing with and engaging the children. Interactions were positive and adequate supervision was provided. At 11:00 A.M., children were served a lunch of tuna with noodles, green beans, applesauce and milk. After lunch, staff members initiated indoor gross motor activities. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored today. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A riding toy without a seat was observed on the playground used by preschool children. A broken plastic chair and a broken plastic baseball were observed on the playground used by children one year of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 has not yet completed orientation. .1101(a) 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. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 does not have First Aid certification from an approved agency. .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. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 does not have CPR certification from an approved agency. .1102(d) 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. One staff member who initially completed training in March 2019 has not yet repeated all required topics. .1103(b) A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by October 23, 2024. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited Technical assistance was provided today regarding the repetition of Health and Safety training topics. You stated staff members have had technical issues with Moodle which prevented the timely completion of trainings. Today we reviewed certificates of completion and filled out the training records for two staff members to determine the status of their five-year repetition of topics. It was noted which topics each person still needs to complete, and login instructions for Moodle courses were reviewed. Remember, you may always contact the help desk for technical issues using the email provided today. If you are not able to complete topics on Moodle, you may need to seek out courses through the Columbus County Partnership for Children or the Child Care Health Consultant, whose contact information was emailed to you today. Planning how you will complete courses ahead of time instead of waiting until they are due will also assist you in meeting deadlines. Remember to send certificates and completed training records to verify compliance. Each employee who is expected to have contact with children shall receive six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment and sixteen hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. Conducting a thorough orientation with new staff members is critical to ensuring they understand child care rules and are able to provide safe, healthy environments for the children in your care. A list of approved orientation topics and a documentation log along with required timelines can be found on the DCDEE website under the Provider Documents tab. Remember to send the completed document for K. Jackson-Graham to verify compliance. As discussed today, CPR and First Aid certification for child care must be from an agency approved by DCDEE to ensure all staff are trained with the most current information for infants, children and adults. Today I emailed you a list of approved agencies, and you tried to schedule a new course for K. Jackson-Graham to take to come into compliance. When she is registered for a course, you must send the registration information, and a copy of completion cards will be required to verify compliance. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. Today you removed the broken items and stated you would start checking playgrounds each morning so you can remove any hazards or broken equipment. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding requirements for outdoor play, as you stated you have had trouble with mosquitos in the area and have been hesitant to take children outside for too long or during certain times of the day. As discussed, children under two years of age must have at least 30 minutes of outdoor play daily, weather permitting, and children two through twelve years of age must have at least one hour. Today you stated you do have pest control service, and I also advised you to ensure playground equipment is clean, grass and weeds are trimmed, and there is no standing water. If possible, I suggest drilling holes in the bottom of bins that tend to hold water and also ensure water is dumped out before children enter the outdoor play area. In addition to gross motor play outdoors, you may continue to offer gross motor activities indoors, such as arranging a bowling area (bending and rolling), ring toss games, hopscotch and bouncy balls (skipping and jumping), hula hoops (twisting), Twister, romper stompers and balance beams (balancing), parachutes and materials for an indoor obstacle course (chairs to climb under, tape line to balance on, etc. Capacity Discussion In April 2024, Indoor Space #3 was unapproved as licensed space due to your contract with an unlicensed afterschool program to use the space. The capacity of your program was reduced to 35 children with only Spaces #1 and 2 as approved for child care use. You contacted me via phone recently to ask if Space #3 could be approved again, so I reminded you to ensure all licensing requirements were met and let you know I could possibly approve it during the Annual Compliance visit. On October 7, 2024, I let you know that new building, fire and sanitation inspections would be needed before I could approve the space and increase your capacity again. Today you stated you may not be ready to open Space #3 again after all, but you will let me know when you are so I may approve it and increase your capacity again. Ownership Discussion Today we also discussed that Owner Beverly Mitchell has formed a Limited Liability Corporation, Beverly’s Daycare, LLC, and you provided a copy of the Articles of Organization. The only member of the LLC is Beverly Mitchell, and you, Cynthia Mitchell, are the manager. You called your attorney during the visit so he could verify that the ownership of the facility was still 100% with Beverly Mitchell. As discussed, I will check with my Supervisor to ensure this is NOT a change of ownership, and if it is confirmed that it is not, only new paperwork will be required. I will be in touch with next steps as soon as I get confirmation. Rated License Information As discussed today, the “hold harmless” state of three-year reassessments was extended to allow time for new rules determining how stars are earned to be written and implemented. This means a reassessment will not be conducted according to the timelines previously discussed, however you may request one voluntarily at any time. New rules are expected to include different pathways towards earning stars, so I urge you to review any information shared to prepare for the changes. Please note the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS) and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS) have been updated to the third editions, and these editions will be used for rated license reassessments conducted after February 1, 2025 when you select the pathway that includes program assessment. You may find more information regarding the third editions including training materials and how to purchase at https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. Regarding Education standards, we reviewed requirements for maintaining Four points including that all lead teachers must have at least the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or Equivalency, and at least 50% of them must also have 6 semester hours (SH) of additional Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework and be enrolled in 3 SH, or have 3 SH and 3 years of experience, or have 5 years of experience. You are maintaining compliance with star rated license standards based on your current staffing and enrollment, but remember if you enroll more children in either space you may have to hire additional qualified staff members. Reminders It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa You must enroll by November 1, 2024 to ensure full reimbursement if repairs are needed. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 2455050 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued April 26, 2024, earning 4 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 35 children 0-12 years of age and meets enhanced space. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 26, 2023. A Superior sanitation rating was earned April 18, 2024, and a fire inspection was conducted May 16, 2024; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 96%. Administrator, C. Mitchell, was present and available for consultation today. Two indoor spaces and two outdoor spaces are approved for child care use. Upon arrival, one child one year of age was observed in Space #1 engaged in free play. Five children two to three years of age were observed in Space #2, singing songs and reviewing letters and numbers as they waited for breakfast to be served. At 9:00 A.M., all children were served cereal with milk and pineapples. An additional one-year-old child arrived at 9:20 A.M. and also entered Space #1. Ms. Mitchell stated all children currently enrolled were now present, however she hopes to enroll more younger children in the near future with the addition of a third caregiver. Staff members assisted children with clean up and routines after breakfast, then transitioned to free choice activities. Throughout the visit, staff members were observed singing with and engaging the children. Interactions were positive and adequate supervision was provided. At 11:00 A.M., children were served a lunch of tuna with noodles, green beans, applesauce and milk. After lunch, staff members initiated indoor gross motor activities. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored today. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A riding toy without a seat was observed on the playground used by preschool children. A broken plastic chair and a broken plastic baseball were observed on the playground used by children one year of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 has not yet completed orientation. .1101(a) 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. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 does not have First Aid certification from an approved agency. .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. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 does not have CPR certification from an approved agency. .1102(d) 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. One staff member who initially completed training in March 2019 has not yet repeated all required topics. .1103(b) A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by October 23, 2024. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited Technical assistance was provided today regarding the repetition of Health and Safety training topics. You stated staff members have had technical issues with Moodle which prevented the timely completion of trainings. Today we reviewed certificates of completion and filled out the training records for two staff members to determine the status of their five-year repetition of topics. It was noted which topics each person still needs to complete, and login instructions for Moodle courses were reviewed. Remember, you may always contact the help desk for technical issues using the email provided today. If you are not able to complete topics on Moodle, you may need to seek out courses through the Columbus County Partnership for Children or the Child Care Health Consultant, whose contact information was emailed to you today. Planning how you will complete courses ahead of time instead of waiting until they are due will also assist you in meeting deadlines. Remember to send certificates and completed training records to verify compliance. Each employee who is expected to have contact with children shall receive six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment and sixteen hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. Conducting a thorough orientation with new staff members is critical to ensuring they understand child care rules and are able to provide safe, healthy environments for the children in your care. A list of approved orientation topics and a documentation log along with required timelines can be found on the DCDEE website under the Provider Documents tab. Remember to send the completed document for K. Jackson-Graham to verify compliance. As discussed today, CPR and First Aid certification for child care must be from an agency approved by DCDEE to ensure all staff are trained with the most current information for infants, children and adults. Today I emailed you a list of approved agencies, and you tried to schedule a new course for K. Jackson-Graham to take to come into compliance. When she is registered for a course, you must send the registration information, and a copy of completion cards will be required to verify compliance. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. Today you removed the broken items and stated you would start checking playgrounds each morning so you can remove any hazards or broken equipment. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding requirements for outdoor play, as you stated you have had trouble with mosquitos in the area and have been hesitant to take children outside for too long or during certain times of the day. As discussed, children under two years of age must have at least 30 minutes of outdoor play daily, weather permitting, and children two through twelve years of age must have at least one hour. Today you stated you do have pest control service, and I also advised you to ensure playground equipment is clean, grass and weeds are trimmed, and there is no standing water. If possible, I suggest drilling holes in the bottom of bins that tend to hold water and also ensure water is dumped out before children enter the outdoor play area. In addition to gross motor play outdoors, you may continue to offer gross motor activities indoors, such as arranging a bowling area (bending and rolling), ring toss games, hopscotch and bouncy balls (skipping and jumping), hula hoops (twisting), Twister, romper stompers and balance beams (balancing), parachutes and materials for an indoor obstacle course (chairs to climb under, tape line to balance on, etc. Capacity Discussion In April 2024, Indoor Space #3 was unapproved as licensed space due to your contract with an unlicensed afterschool program to use the space. The capacity of your program was reduced to 35 children with only Spaces #1 and 2 as approved for child care use. You contacted me via phone recently to ask if Space #3 could be approved again, so I reminded you to ensure all licensing requirements were met and let you know I could possibly approve it during the Annual Compliance visit. On October 7, 2024, I let you know that new building, fire and sanitation inspections would be needed before I could approve the space and increase your capacity again. Today you stated you may not be ready to open Space #3 again after all, but you will let me know when you are so I may approve it and increase your capacity again. Ownership Discussion Today we also discussed that Owner Beverly Mitchell has formed a Limited Liability Corporation, Beverly’s Daycare, LLC, and you provided a copy of the Articles of Organization. The only member of the LLC is Beverly Mitchell, and you, Cynthia Mitchell, are the manager. You called your attorney during the visit so he could verify that the ownership of the facility was still 100% with Beverly Mitchell. As discussed, I will check with my Supervisor to ensure this is NOT a change of ownership, and if it is confirmed that it is not, only new paperwork will be required. I will be in touch with next steps as soon as I get confirmation. Rated License Information As discussed today, the “hold harmless” state of three-year reassessments was extended to allow time for new rules determining how stars are earned to be written and implemented. This means a reassessment will not be conducted according to the timelines previously discussed, however you may request one voluntarily at any time. New rules are expected to include different pathways towards earning stars, so I urge you to review any information shared to prepare for the changes. Please note the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS) and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS) have been updated to the third editions, and these editions will be used for rated license reassessments conducted after February 1, 2025 when you select the pathway that includes program assessment. You may find more information regarding the third editions including training materials and how to purchase at https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. Regarding Education standards, we reviewed requirements for maintaining Four points including that all lead teachers must have at least the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or Equivalency, and at least 50% of them must also have 6 semester hours (SH) of additional Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework and be enrolled in 3 SH, or have 3 SH and 3 years of experience, or have 5 years of experience. You are maintaining compliance with star rated license standards based on your current staffing and enrollment, but remember if you enroll more children in either space you may have to hire additional qualified staff members. Reminders It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa You must enroll by November 1, 2024 to ensure full reimbursement if repairs are needed. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 2455050 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued April 26, 2024, earning 4 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 35 children 0-12 years of age and meets enhanced space. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 26, 2023. A Superior sanitation rating was earned April 18, 2024, and a fire inspection was conducted May 16, 2024; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 96%. Administrator, C. Mitchell, was present and available for consultation today. Two indoor spaces and two outdoor spaces are approved for child care use. Upon arrival, one child one year of age was observed in Space #1 engaged in free play. Five children two to three years of age were observed in Space #2, singing songs and reviewing letters and numbers as they waited for breakfast to be served. At 9:00 A.M., all children were served cereal with milk and pineapples. An additional one-year-old child arrived at 9:20 A.M. and also entered Space #1. Ms. Mitchell stated all children currently enrolled were now present, however she hopes to enroll more younger children in the near future with the addition of a third caregiver. Staff members assisted children with clean up and routines after breakfast, then transitioned to free choice activities. Throughout the visit, staff members were observed singing with and engaging the children. Interactions were positive and adequate supervision was provided. At 11:00 A.M., children were served a lunch of tuna with noodles, green beans, applesauce and milk. After lunch, staff members initiated indoor gross motor activities. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored today. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A riding toy without a seat was observed on the playground used by preschool children. A broken plastic chair and a broken plastic baseball were observed on the playground used by children one year of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 has not yet completed orientation. .1101(a) 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. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 does not have First Aid certification from an approved agency. .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. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 does not have CPR certification from an approved agency. .1102(d) 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. One staff member who initially completed training in March 2019 has not yet repeated all required topics. .1103(b) A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by October 23, 2024. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited Technical assistance was provided today regarding the repetition of Health and Safety training topics. You stated staff members have had technical issues with Moodle which prevented the timely completion of trainings. Today we reviewed certificates of completion and filled out the training records for two staff members to determine the status of their five-year repetition of topics. It was noted which topics each person still needs to complete, and login instructions for Moodle courses were reviewed. Remember, you may always contact the help desk for technical issues using the email provided today. If you are not able to complete topics on Moodle, you may need to seek out courses through the Columbus County Partnership for Children or the Child Care Health Consultant, whose contact information was emailed to you today. Planning how you will complete courses ahead of time instead of waiting until they are due will also assist you in meeting deadlines. Remember to send certificates and completed training records to verify compliance. Each employee who is expected to have contact with children shall receive six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment and sixteen hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. Conducting a thorough orientation with new staff members is critical to ensuring they understand child care rules and are able to provide safe, healthy environments for the children in your care. A list of approved orientation topics and a documentation log along with required timelines can be found on the DCDEE website under the Provider Documents tab. Remember to send the completed document for K. Jackson-Graham to verify compliance. As discussed today, CPR and First Aid certification for child care must be from an agency approved by DCDEE to ensure all staff are trained with the most current information for infants, children and adults. Today I emailed you a list of approved agencies, and you tried to schedule a new course for K. Jackson-Graham to take to come into compliance. When she is registered for a course, you must send the registration information, and a copy of completion cards will be required to verify compliance. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. Today you removed the broken items and stated you would start checking playgrounds each morning so you can remove any hazards or broken equipment. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding requirements for outdoor play, as you stated you have had trouble with mosquitos in the area and have been hesitant to take children outside for too long or during certain times of the day. As discussed, children under two years of age must have at least 30 minutes of outdoor play daily, weather permitting, and children two through twelve years of age must have at least one hour. Today you stated you do have pest control service, and I also advised you to ensure playground equipment is clean, grass and weeds are trimmed, and there is no standing water. If possible, I suggest drilling holes in the bottom of bins that tend to hold water and also ensure water is dumped out before children enter the outdoor play area. In addition to gross motor play outdoors, you may continue to offer gross motor activities indoors, such as arranging a bowling area (bending and rolling), ring toss games, hopscotch and bouncy balls (skipping and jumping), hula hoops (twisting), Twister, romper stompers and balance beams (balancing), parachutes and materials for an indoor obstacle course (chairs to climb under, tape line to balance on, etc. Capacity Discussion In April 2024, Indoor Space #3 was unapproved as licensed space due to your contract with an unlicensed afterschool program to use the space. The capacity of your program was reduced to 35 children with only Spaces #1 and 2 as approved for child care use. You contacted me via phone recently to ask if Space #3 could be approved again, so I reminded you to ensure all licensing requirements were met and let you know I could possibly approve it during the Annual Compliance visit. On October 7, 2024, I let you know that new building, fire and sanitation inspections would be needed before I could approve the space and increase your capacity again. Today you stated you may not be ready to open Space #3 again after all, but you will let me know when you are so I may approve it and increase your capacity again. Ownership Discussion Today we also discussed that Owner Beverly Mitchell has formed a Limited Liability Corporation, Beverly’s Daycare, LLC, and you provided a copy of the Articles of Organization. The only member of the LLC is Beverly Mitchell, and you, Cynthia Mitchell, are the manager. You called your attorney during the visit so he could verify that the ownership of the facility was still 100% with Beverly Mitchell. As discussed, I will check with my Supervisor to ensure this is NOT a change of ownership, and if it is confirmed that it is not, only new paperwork will be required. I will be in touch with next steps as soon as I get confirmation. Rated License Information As discussed today, the “hold harmless” state of three-year reassessments was extended to allow time for new rules determining how stars are earned to be written and implemented. This means a reassessment will not be conducted according to the timelines previously discussed, however you may request one voluntarily at any time. New rules are expected to include different pathways towards earning stars, so I urge you to review any information shared to prepare for the changes. Please note the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS) and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS) have been updated to the third editions, and these editions will be used for rated license reassessments conducted after February 1, 2025 when you select the pathway that includes program assessment. You may find more information regarding the third editions including training materials and how to purchase at https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. Regarding Education standards, we reviewed requirements for maintaining Four points including that all lead teachers must have at least the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or Equivalency, and at least 50% of them must also have 6 semester hours (SH) of additional Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework and be enrolled in 3 SH, or have 3 SH and 3 years of experience, or have 5 years of experience. You are maintaining compliance with star rated license standards based on your current staffing and enrollment, but remember if you enroll more children in either space you may have to hire additional qualified staff members. Reminders It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa You must enroll by November 1, 2024 to ensure full reimbursement if repairs are needed. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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: BEVERLY'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 2455050 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued April 26, 2024, earning 4 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 35 children 0-12 years of age and meets enhanced space. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 26, 2023. A Superior sanitation rating was earned April 18, 2024, and a fire inspection was conducted May 16, 2024; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 96%. Administrator, C. Mitchell, was present and available for consultation today. Two indoor spaces and two outdoor spaces are approved for child care use. Upon arrival, one child one year of age was observed in Space #1 engaged in free play. Five children two to three years of age were observed in Space #2, singing songs and reviewing letters and numbers as they waited for breakfast to be served. At 9:00 A.M., all children were served cereal with milk and pineapples. An additional one-year-old child arrived at 9:20 A.M. and also entered Space #1. Ms. Mitchell stated all children currently enrolled were now present, however she hopes to enroll more younger children in the near future with the addition of a third caregiver. Staff members assisted children with clean up and routines after breakfast, then transitioned to free choice activities. Throughout the visit, staff members were observed singing with and engaging the children. Interactions were positive and adequate supervision was provided. At 11:00 A.M., children were served a lunch of tuna with noodles, green beans, applesauce and milk. After lunch, staff members initiated indoor gross motor activities. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored today. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A riding toy without a seat was observed on the playground used by preschool children. A broken plastic chair and a broken plastic baseball were observed on the playground used by children one year of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 has not yet completed orientation. .1101(a) 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. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 does not have First Aid certification from an approved agency. .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. A staff member who began employment on June 19, 2024 does not have CPR certification from an approved agency. .1102(d) 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. One staff member who initially completed training in March 2019 has not yet repeated all required topics. .1103(b) A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by October 23, 2024. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited Technical assistance was provided today regarding the repetition of Health and Safety training topics. You stated staff members have had technical issues with Moodle which prevented the timely completion of trainings. Today we reviewed certificates of completion and filled out the training records for two staff members to determine the status of their five-year repetition of topics. It was noted which topics each person still needs to complete, and login instructions for Moodle courses were reviewed. Remember, you may always contact the help desk for technical issues using the email provided today. If you are not able to complete topics on Moodle, you may need to seek out courses through the Columbus County Partnership for Children or the Child Care Health Consultant, whose contact information was emailed to you today. Planning how you will complete courses ahead of time instead of waiting until they are due will also assist you in meeting deadlines. Remember to send certificates and completed training records to verify compliance. Each employee who is expected to have contact with children shall receive six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment and sixteen hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. Conducting a thorough orientation with new staff members is critical to ensuring they understand child care rules and are able to provide safe, healthy environments for the children in your care. A list of approved orientation topics and a documentation log along with required timelines can be found on the DCDEE website under the Provider Documents tab. Remember to send the completed document for K. Jackson-Graham to verify compliance. As discussed today, CPR and First Aid certification for child care must be from an agency approved by DCDEE to ensure all staff are trained with the most current information for infants, children and adults. Today I emailed you a list of approved agencies, and you tried to schedule a new course for K. Jackson-Graham to take to come into compliance. When she is registered for a course, you must send the registration information, and a copy of completion cards will be required to verify compliance. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. Today you removed the broken items and stated you would start checking playgrounds each morning so you can remove any hazards or broken equipment. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding requirements for outdoor play, as you stated you have had trouble with mosquitos in the area and have been hesitant to take children outside for too long or during certain times of the day. As discussed, children under two years of age must have at least 30 minutes of outdoor play daily, weather permitting, and children two through twelve years of age must have at least one hour. Today you stated you do have pest control service, and I also advised you to ensure playground equipment is clean, grass and weeds are trimmed, and there is no standing water. If possible, I suggest drilling holes in the bottom of bins that tend to hold water and also ensure water is dumped out before children enter the outdoor play area. In addition to gross motor play outdoors, you may continue to offer gross motor activities indoors, such as arranging a bowling area (bending and rolling), ring toss games, hopscotch and bouncy balls (skipping and jumping), hula hoops (twisting), Twister, romper stompers and balance beams (balancing), parachutes and materials for an indoor obstacle course (chairs to climb under, tape line to balance on, etc. Capacity Discussion In April 2024, Indoor Space #3 was unapproved as licensed space due to your contract with an unlicensed afterschool program to use the space. The capacity of your program was reduced to 35 children with only Spaces #1 and 2 as approved for child care use. You contacted me via phone recently to ask if Space #3 could be approved again, so I reminded you to ensure all licensing requirements were met and let you know I could possibly approve it during the Annual Compliance visit. On October 7, 2024, I let you know that new building, fire and sanitation inspections would be needed before I could approve the space and increase your capacity again. Today you stated you may not be ready to open Space #3 again after all, but you will let me know when you are so I may approve it and increase your capacity again. Ownership Discussion Today we also discussed that Owner Beverly Mitchell has formed a Limited Liability Corporation, Beverly’s Daycare, LLC, and you provided a copy of the Articles of Organization. The only member of the LLC is Beverly Mitchell, and you, Cynthia Mitchell, are the manager. You called your attorney during the visit so he could verify that the ownership of the facility was still 100% with Beverly Mitchell. As discussed, I will check with my Supervisor to ensure this is NOT a change of ownership, and if it is confirmed that it is not, only new paperwork will be required. I will be in touch with next steps as soon as I get confirmation. Rated License Information As discussed today, the “hold harmless” state of three-year reassessments was extended to allow time for new rules determining how stars are earned to be written and implemented. This means a reassessment will not be conducted according to the timelines previously discussed, however you may request one voluntarily at any time. New rules are expected to include different pathways towards earning stars, so I urge you to review any information shared to prepare for the changes. Please note the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS) and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS) have been updated to the third editions, and these editions will be used for rated license reassessments conducted after February 1, 2025 when you select the pathway that includes program assessment. You may find more information regarding the third editions including training materials and how to purchase at https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. Regarding Education standards, we reviewed requirements for maintaining Four points including that all lead teachers must have at least the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or Equivalency, and at least 50% of them must also have 6 semester hours (SH) of additional Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework and be enrolled in 3 SH, or have 3 SH and 3 years of experience, or have 5 years of experience. You are maintaining compliance with star rated license standards based on your current staffing and enrollment, but remember if you enroll more children in either space you may have to hire additional qualified staff members. Reminders It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa You must enroll by November 1, 2024 to ensure full reimbursement if repairs are needed. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 2455050 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/26/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 10/26/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 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 my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued October 1, 2021, earning 4 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 85 children 0-12 years of age and meets enhanced space. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was conducted November 9, 2022. A Superior sanitation rating was earned September 14, 2023, and a fire inspection was conducted June 14, 2023; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 95%. Administrator, C. Mitchell, was present and available for consultation today. Upon arrival, children in Space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom with various materials including soft blocks and dolls. It was observed that this space has been rearranged to create a gross motor area, block area, dramatic play area and cozy area. Children in Space #2 were observed practicing writing their names and drawing with pencils and white paper. Next, both groups of children transitioned to separate fenced playgrounds. Infants and toddlers used a crawling tunnel, riding toys and balls, while children two and three years of age played in a play house and used the climbing structure. Next, both groups transitioned back to the classrooms for free choice activities. Lunch served at 11:00 A.M. consisted of meatballs, corn bread, pineapple, broccoli and milk. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored today. Staff members employed more than five years have repeated all topics as required. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A list of children who are served almond milk rather than cow's milk was not observed in the kitchen or eating area. .0901(g) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #1, an aerosol can of air freshener was observed in a cabinet which was only locked by a child proofing lock rather than a lock which requires a key or device to unlock as required. .2820(b) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member who began employment in May 2022 has not yet completed all health and safety training topics. .1102(a) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Two staff members did not review their professional development plans this year. .1104 A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by November 9, 2023. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited Technical assistance was provided today regarding the Staff and Training Worksheet. As discussed during the last Annual Compliance visit, this document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines for items which need annual updates such as professional development plans and training requirements. Today I urged you to begin keeping this form electronically and reviewing it monthly for any upcoming deadlines. You may highlight the approaching deadlines and use a calendar reminder system to ensure they are not missed moving forward. Remember to submit copies of O. Kinlaw’s health and safety training certificates to verify compliance. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding food substitutions. As discussed, when children with special diets or allergies are served foods which are different than those on your menu, a list must be posted in the food preparation area and the eating area so all staff members are aware that the children should be served different foods. Today I suggested listing the child’s first name, the food which they are not supposed to be served, and the food which they should be served as a substitution. It is not necessary to post the reason for substitutions. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding enhancing activity areas with additional materials in Space #1. As discussed, in the block area, you should add small accessories such as toy people, vehicles and animals for children to use with the blocks. I also suggested you add large pillows or even soft dog beds to the reading area to make it more cozy. Today we also discussed your desire to expand the partially fenced playground space used by infants and toddlers. You shared where you envision moving the fences, and we measured the potential space to determine capacity. If you expand the fencing as discussed, the capacity of this space will be seven children at any one time, however, if you leave an opening for children to wander freely from the partially enclosed space to the grassy space, the additional square footage may be used to have more children. Rated License Information As discussed during the May 16, 2023 Routine Unannounced visit, your facility has been placed in “Cohort 2” of the rated license reassessment cohort model. Your planning and preparation year is July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. If you think you may want to request the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) to try to increase your Program Standards points, I strongly urge you to take advantage of the opportunity to request an assessment during your planning year. This assessment may assist you in determining areas of strength and need, and you only have to use the scores towards your full rated license reassessment if you request to do so. You may also request an outreach assessment directly from NCRLAP before your planning year even begins. As discussed, you may wish to contact the Columbus County Partnership for Children or Region 4 CCR&R staff to assist with your ERS preparation. I also suggested you visit www.ncrlap.org for many resources to help you prepare for your reassessment. Regarding Education standards, we discussed today that based on current staffing and enrollment, you are now eligible for Five Points in this component, however an additional two points are needed either in Education or Program Standards for you to increase your star rating. You are also maintaining compliance with your chosen Quality Point. Remember, if you enroll more children you may have to hire an assistant teacher qualified at the five-point level or higher to help you work towards a higher star rating. Reminders You must submit proof of 5.5 hours of on-going training earned by November 9, 2023 to verify compliance with annual training hours for C. Williams. Remember to also conduct a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill today, as it has been almost three months since the last one. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As discussed, you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. Sanitation rules were also readopted July 1, 2023. I strongly urge you to review the training information at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm, and contact Children’s Environmental Health Services with any questions. For more information regarding the “cohort model” of resuming rated license reassessments, and opportunities for training and technical assistance as you prepare for a reassessment, you may visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed, and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 2455050 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/26/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 10/26/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 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 my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued October 1, 2021, earning 4 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 85 children 0-12 years of age and meets enhanced space. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was conducted November 9, 2022. A Superior sanitation rating was earned September 14, 2023, and a fire inspection was conducted June 14, 2023; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 95%. Administrator, C. Mitchell, was present and available for consultation today. Upon arrival, children in Space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom with various materials including soft blocks and dolls. It was observed that this space has been rearranged to create a gross motor area, block area, dramatic play area and cozy area. Children in Space #2 were observed practicing writing their names and drawing with pencils and white paper. Next, both groups of children transitioned to separate fenced playgrounds. Infants and toddlers used a crawling tunnel, riding toys and balls, while children two and three years of age played in a play house and used the climbing structure. Next, both groups transitioned back to the classrooms for free choice activities. Lunch served at 11:00 A.M. consisted of meatballs, corn bread, pineapple, broccoli and milk. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored today. Staff members employed more than five years have repeated all topics as required. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A list of children who are served almond milk rather than cow's milk was not observed in the kitchen or eating area. .0901(g) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #1, an aerosol can of air freshener was observed in a cabinet which was only locked by a child proofing lock rather than a lock which requires a key or device to unlock as required. .2820(b) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member who began employment in May 2022 has not yet completed all health and safety training topics. .1102(a) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Two staff members did not review their professional development plans this year. .1104 A compliance letter including detailed information about how all violations have been corrected must be received by November 9, 2023. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited Technical assistance was provided today regarding the Staff and Training Worksheet. As discussed during the last Annual Compliance visit, this document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines for items which need annual updates such as professional development plans and training requirements. Today I urged you to begin keeping this form electronically and reviewing it monthly for any upcoming deadlines. You may highlight the approaching deadlines and use a calendar reminder system to ensure they are not missed moving forward. Remember to submit copies of O. Kinlaw’s health and safety training certificates to verify compliance. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding food substitutions. As discussed, when children with special diets or allergies are served foods which are different than those on your menu, a list must be posted in the food preparation area and the eating area so all staff members are aware that the children should be served different foods. Today I suggested listing the child’s first name, the food which they are not supposed to be served, and the food which they should be served as a substitution. It is not necessary to post the reason for substitutions. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding enhancing activity areas with additional materials in Space #1. As discussed, in the block area, you should add small accessories such as toy people, vehicles and animals for children to use with the blocks. I also suggested you add large pillows or even soft dog beds to the reading area to make it more cozy. Today we also discussed your desire to expand the partially fenced playground space used by infants and toddlers. You shared where you envision moving the fences, and we measured the potential space to determine capacity. If you expand the fencing as discussed, the capacity of this space will be seven children at any one time, however, if you leave an opening for children to wander freely from the partially enclosed space to the grassy space, the additional square footage may be used to have more children. Rated License Information As discussed during the May 16, 2023 Routine Unannounced visit, your facility has been placed in “Cohort 2” of the rated license reassessment cohort model. Your planning and preparation year is July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. If you think you may want to request the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) to try to increase your Program Standards points, I strongly urge you to take advantage of the opportunity to request an assessment during your planning year. This assessment may assist you in determining areas of strength and need, and you only have to use the scores towards your full rated license reassessment if you request to do so. You may also request an outreach assessment directly from NCRLAP before your planning year even begins. As discussed, you may wish to contact the Columbus County Partnership for Children or Region 4 CCR&R staff to assist with your ERS preparation. I also suggested you visit www.ncrlap.org for many resources to help you prepare for your reassessment. Regarding Education standards, we discussed today that based on current staffing and enrollment, you are now eligible for Five Points in this component, however an additional two points are needed either in Education or Program Standards for you to increase your star rating. You are also maintaining compliance with your chosen Quality Point. Remember, if you enroll more children you may have to hire an assistant teacher qualified at the five-point level or higher to help you work towards a higher star rating. Reminders You must submit proof of 5.5 hours of on-going training earned by November 9, 2023 to verify compliance with annual training hours for C. Williams. Remember to also conduct a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill today, as it has been almost three months since the last one. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As discussed, you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. Sanitation rules were also readopted July 1, 2023. I strongly urge you to review the training information at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm, and contact Children’s Environmental Health Services with any questions. For more information regarding the “cohort model” of resuming rated license reassessments, and opportunities for training and technical assistance as you prepare for a reassessment, you may visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed, and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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