Like MY OWN DAY Care #2

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIKE MY OWN DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 01000564 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 5/28/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 50 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct a Rated License Assessment. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 20, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 4-star license issued on July 21, 2022. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the Director and Assistant Director. At the time of the visit, children were observed finishing lunch and preparing for nap and rest. A partial assessment of child care requirements was completed during today’s visit, and one violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I the classroom for 2 year olds, there were three outlets that were uncovered around the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The cited violation must be corrected immediately. A letter must be submitted to me no later than June 11, 2026, describing how each item was corrected and outlining the plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by June 11, 2026, and/or if all violations are not addressed, a return visit will be conducted to monitor compliance and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if previous issues have not been corrected or addressed. Technical Assistance The Assistant Director inquired about the safe sleep policy on the DCDEE website, which the center is currently using. She asked about the “I can roll” statement. I explained that if this option is selected on the safe sleep policy, the practice must be implemented, as this is best practice. She also asked about incident reports. Anytime a child is injured, an incident report must be completed and documented on the incident log. Rated License Information The Director has chosen Pathway 2. The following topics were discussed: • Enhanced ratios, which the program is already meeting. • Family and community engagement – please send me your foundational practices. • Development of a facility-wide CQI plan using the ITERS-3/ECERS-3 to develop your goal. • Development of individual staff CQI plans using the ITERS-3/ECERS-3 to develop goals. • The Director will review the Early Learning Matters Curriculum and Desired Results for Children and Families formative assessment to determine whether they are appropriate for the program. • One assessment must be shared with families once per year. • Coaching/mentoring requirement – mentoring hours must be completed for the Administrator and Lead Teachers and must be documented. • Staff education will be reviewed for all staff. • Please send me a list of staff, their positions, and birth dates within 30 days. Documents Due Within 60 Days Please submit the following within the next 60 days: • Rated License Application • Your facility-wide Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan (it does not need to be fully completed) • Family and community engagement practices, including documentation of foundational practices. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIKE MY OWN DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 01000564 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor childcare requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the Assistant Director, she assisted me throughout the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of all classroom spaces, documented enrollment, attendance records, and completed observations. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms. The children had fish sticks, corn, peaches, bread and milk for lunch. The children were also observed resting. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 5, 2025. The center is currently operating with a 4-star license issued on July 21, 2022 . The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on July 10, 2025, with the center receiving an Superior rating. The last fire inspection was documented, February 10, 2025. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. All staff files, including 2 new staff files were monitored along with two children’s files. Your compliance history is currently 88% this percentage may change based on the results of today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The ratio form was posted however the information was not correct and did not match the required ratios of the license. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff S. Briggs, did not have updated emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff W. Snipes did not have a current criminal background check. Her last check expired in August 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One staff, S. Briggs did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than February 3, 2026 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by February 3, 2026 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance On-going training is calculated using the employment date for the staff. For example, if the date of hire is 6/2024, only training taken between 6/2024 and 6/2025 will be counted during the next annual compliance visit and the log and certificates should be together in the file. Health and safety training, CPR/FA, SIDS, BSAC, Playground safety, should always be in the file. Your training documentation was organized during today’s visit. Ms. W. Snipes has an expired criminal background check, the background check should be completed before Ms. Snipes can care for children. The background checked expired in August 2025. The ratio forms were posted however the information was not correct. The center is meeting enhanced ratios. The ages need to be updated as well. I discussed this with the Assistant Director during today’s visit. QRIS The Director has requested a technical assistance visit to review the QRIS and discuss which pathway will be the best for the center. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIKE MY OWN DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 01000564 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/5/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. This facility operates with a Four-Star License which was issued on July 21, 2022. A check of the Secretary of State website shows the business as “Active and Current”. Rasanda Mitchell, the owner, was present and assisted me during the visit. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed participating in indoor free play and routines, having lunch and resting. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025, and was approved for daytime and night care. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024. The facility achieved a Superior classification. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted on this date. The permit was posted, restrictions maintained. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, program records, and a sampling of children’s records. I monitored all staff files. I monitored the outdoor learning environment. The following violations were observed cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. **Two children under two(2) years old were observed grouped with a children who are 26 months and up to age three(3) years. This was corrected during the visit.** 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. **Menus prepared for the week in advance were not available for Division Representative review.** 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. ** I observed a ripped cot in the classroom for children who are one year old.** G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. **Plastic bags were observed used to stored powered formula in the infant room.** .0604(q) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. ** I observed medical reports were maintained in the personnel files of two of the staff members.** .0701(d) You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. We discussed each of the violations documented on this date: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Please be reminded that when food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks should be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff. Plastic bags may not be stored in classrooms with children who are two years old and younger. Please be reminded that children who are three years old may not be group with children who are one year old. RESOURCES - For information about current rule changes, visit the Division’s website at and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. Updated childcare rules went into effective January 1, 2024. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/-Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov.@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIKE MY OWN DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 01000564 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/5/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. This facility operates with a Four-Star License which was issued on July 21, 2022. A check of the Secretary of State website shows the business as “Active and Current”. Rasanda Mitchell, the owner, was present and assisted me during the visit. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed participating in indoor free play and routines, having lunch and resting. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025, and was approved for daytime and night care. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024. The facility achieved a Superior classification. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted on this date. The permit was posted, restrictions maintained. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, program records, and a sampling of children’s records. I monitored all staff files. I monitored the outdoor learning environment. The following violations were observed cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. **Two children under two(2) years old were observed grouped with a children who are 26 months and up to age three(3) years. This was corrected during the visit.** 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. **Menus prepared for the week in advance were not available for Division Representative review.** 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. ** I observed a ripped cot in the classroom for children who are one year old.** G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. **Plastic bags were observed used to stored powered formula in the infant room.** .0604(q) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. ** I observed medical reports were maintained in the personnel files of two of the staff members.** .0701(d) You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. We discussed each of the violations documented on this date: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Please be reminded that when food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks should be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff. Plastic bags may not be stored in classrooms with children who are two years old and younger. Please be reminded that children who are three years old may not be group with children who are one year old. RESOURCES - For information about current rule changes, visit the Division’s website at and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. Updated childcare rules went into effective January 1, 2024. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/-Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov.@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIKE MY OWN DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 01000564 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/5/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 2/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. This facility operates with a Four-Star License which was issued on July 21, 2022. A check of the Secretary of State website shows the business as “Active and Current”. Rasanda Mitchell, the owner, was present and assisted me during the visit. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed participating in indoor free play and routines, having lunch and resting. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025, and was approved for daytime and night care. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024. The facility achieved a Superior classification. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted on this date. The permit was posted, restrictions maintained. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, program records, and a sampling of children’s records. I monitored all staff files. I monitored the outdoor learning environment. The following violations were observed cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. **Two children under two(2) years old were observed grouped with a children who are 26 months and up to age three(3) years. This was corrected during the visit.** 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. **Menus prepared for the week in advance were not available for Division Representative review.** 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. ** I observed a ripped cot in the classroom for children who are one year old.** G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. **Plastic bags were observed used to stored powered formula in the infant room.** .0604(q) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. ** I observed medical reports were maintained in the personnel files of two of the staff members.** .0701(d) You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. We discussed each of the violations documented on this date: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Please be reminded that when food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks should be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff. Plastic bags may not be stored in classrooms with children who are two years old and younger. Please be reminded that children who are three years old may not be group with children who are one year old. RESOURCES - For information about current rule changes, visit the Division’s website at and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. Updated childcare rules went into effective January 1, 2024. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/-Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov.@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIKE MY OWN DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 01000564 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 159 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:09 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to complete Annual Compliance monitoring. This facility operates with a Four-Star License which was issued on July 21, 2022. A check of the Secretary of State website shows the business as “Active and Current”. Rasanda Mitchell, the owner was present and assisted me during the visit. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed participating in indoor free play and routines. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on January 24, 2024 and was approved for daytime and night care. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on June 28, 2023. The facility achieved a Superior classification. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted this date. The permit was posted, restrictions maintained. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, program records, a sampling of children’s records. I monitored all staff files. The following violations were observed cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The poster was missing from the bulletin board. G.S. 110-102 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus were not posted in any of the classrooms or the main entrance for parent reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The original container for a prescribed medication for asthma was not observed with the medication. .0803(2)(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Expired medication was observed in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the visit. .0803(12) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. We discussed each of the violations documented this date: Technical Assistance: Prescription medication should be labeled with the child’s name; date the prescription was filled; name and contact information of the prescribing health professional; expiration date; medical need; instructions for administration, storage, and disposal; and name and strength of the medication. Further, labeled medications, including (over-the-counter) brought to the facility by the parents or guardians must be maintained in the original container. The labels should include the child's name; dosage; relevant warnings as well as specific; and legible instructions for administration, storage; and disposal, etc. -Section 0900 NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. You have stated today that the program in this facility may be transitioning to the Like My Own #3 facility/space. You have taken the appropriate steps to inquire with Environmental Health regarding the use of the designated space, which you plan to for infants and toddlers. We have discussed next steps during today's visit. Please remember that both the indoor and outdoor spaces must be completely setup and ready for children prior to their move into the space. Equipment and Furnishings, both indoor and outdoors must be age/developmentally appropriate. RESOURCES - For information about current rule changes, visit the Division’s website at and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. Updated child care rule changes went into effective January 1, 2024. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov.@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@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

G.S. 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIKE MY OWN DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 01000564 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 159 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:09 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to complete Annual Compliance monitoring. This facility operates with a Four-Star License which was issued on July 21, 2022. A check of the Secretary of State website shows the business as “Active and Current”. Rasanda Mitchell, the owner was present and assisted me during the visit. A walkthrough of the facility was conducted. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed participating in indoor free play and routines. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on January 24, 2024 and was approved for daytime and night care. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on June 28, 2023. The facility achieved a Superior classification. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted this date. The permit was posted, restrictions maintained. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, program records, a sampling of children’s records. I monitored all staff files. The following violations were observed cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The poster was missing from the bulletin board. G.S. 110-102 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus were not posted in any of the classrooms or the main entrance for parent reference. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The original container for a prescribed medication for asthma was not observed with the medication. .0803(2)(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Expired medication was observed in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the visit. .0803(12) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. We discussed each of the violations documented this date: Technical Assistance: Prescription medication should be labeled with the child’s name; date the prescription was filled; name and contact information of the prescribing health professional; expiration date; medical need; instructions for administration, storage, and disposal; and name and strength of the medication. Further, labeled medications, including (over-the-counter) brought to the facility by the parents or guardians must be maintained in the original container. The labels should include the child's name; dosage; relevant warnings as well as specific; and legible instructions for administration, storage; and disposal, etc. -Section 0900 NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. You have stated today that the program in this facility may be transitioning to the Like My Own #3 facility/space. You have taken the appropriate steps to inquire with Environmental Health regarding the use of the designated space, which you plan to for infants and toddlers. We have discussed next steps during today's visit. Please remember that both the indoor and outdoor spaces must be completely setup and ready for children prior to their move into the space. Equipment and Furnishings, both indoor and outdoors must be age/developmentally appropriate. RESOURCES - For information about current rule changes, visit the Division’s website at and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. Updated child care rule changes went into effective January 1, 2024. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov.@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIKE MY OWN DAY CARE #2 Facility ID: 01000564 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/18/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 98 Time In: 08:22 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit has been to complete routine monitoring. This facility operates with a Four-Star License which was issued on July 21, 2022. Tykea Mitchell, administrator was present and assisted me during the visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed participating in breakfast, indoor free play and routines. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on December 19, 2022 and was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on June 28, 2023. The facility achieved a Superior classification. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted this date. The permit was posted, restrictions maintained. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, program records, a sampling of children’s records. I monitored all staff training. The following violation was observed cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were observed in a classroom with infants. .0604(q) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter sent to my office stating how the violation was corrected. Please include with the letter the item number cited any documentation to support the corrective actions taken. Your letter should be received by my office on or before July 28, 2023. You may email the letter to me at anita.c.grahm@dhhs.nc.gov or you may mail the letter to Anita Graham, PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. We discussed rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. I explained that although these items may be 5ft. up, when plastic bags are used to store items in the classroom, tiny pieces of the plastic may dislodge and if swallowed, could cause harm to children under three. We discussed the use of a stronger material for storage. RESOURCES - For information about current rule changes, visit the Division’s website at and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. From the Moodle home screen go to “My Courses”; click on “Intro to Child Care Rules”; scroll down to “Child Care Rule Changes Effective February 2021” and then click on the module. If you complete the module, you will receive On-going Training credit. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov.@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@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