Little Delights Educare

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE DELIGHTS EDUCARE Facility ID: 01000401 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Director. The facility currently operates under a Five Star License that was issued on October 26, 2022. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 10, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed July 9, 2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 17, 2025. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were interacting with the teachers, participating in free play outside on their designated playgrounds and having group time. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted which included, General Licensing Requirements, Program Requirements, New Staff Records, Staff Child Ratio, Supervision, Medications and General Safety. There was one new staff. Today I observed the following violation(s) regarding the Child Care Requirements Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the classroom for two year olds there was a cracked clear plastic container that is used to store seashells. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The violation was corrected during today’s visit. 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. Preparing for North Carolina's New QRIS System We spoke about the QRIS and the Director is undecided at the moment on which pathway she wants to do. We discussed the major differences between pathway 1 and 2. Start working on your family and community engagement policies and your CQI requirements for your center and staff. For more information and guidance, visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE DELIGHTS EDUCARE Facility ID: 01000401 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today a routine unannounced visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/16/24. Currently this program operates with a five (5) Star License, issued 10/26/22. The facility earned seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point for education options met. The center director, Andrea Edmonds, assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 7/9/25 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 6 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/16/24. Children were observed playing in activity areas, large group activities, eating lunch, and routine care activities. A full assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The letters for S. Dillard and P. Moore were dated after the expiration date of the last letter on file. Technical assistance was provided. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Edmonds. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 7/24/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ITERS3 and ECERS3 assessment scales. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. Upcoming training opportunities can be found on the CCSA website https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for latest information from DCDEE *QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE DELIGHTS EDUCARE Facility ID: 01000401 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today a routine unannounced visit was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/16/24. Currently this program operates with a five (5) Star License, issued 10/26/22. The facility earned seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point for education options met. The center director, Andrea Edmonds, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 7/30/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 2 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/16/24. Children were observed playing in activity areas, large group activities, and routine care activities. The files for two new staff members were reviewed. A partial assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Staff were visually checking and recording sleep times every twenty minutes, not every fifteen minutes. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill was not completed between July and September 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Edmonds. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 1/23/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ITERS3 and ECERS3 assessment scales. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. CPR/First Aid is due for N. King by 4/6/25 and for A. Turner by 4/7/25. The criminal background letters for S. Dillard and P. Moore will expire 2/14/25. We discussed beginning the renewal process now to avoid any possible delays in receiving the new letter. Upcoming training opportunities can be found on the CCSA website https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for latest information from DCDEE *QRIS If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE DELIGHTS EDUCARE Facility ID: 01000401 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/20/23. Currently this program operates with a five (5) Star License, issued 10/26/22. The facility earned seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point for education options met. The center director, Andrea Edmonds, assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 1/9/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 2 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, and routine care activities. A full assessment of childcare rules was completed today The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report for one new staff member was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The trainings for B. Mims and T. Gaines were not completed within one year of employment. Technical assistance was provided. .1102(a) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Edmonds. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 7/30/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION: CPR/First Aid will expire 8/2024 for T. Vaughn and 7/2024 for S. Bowden-Wilson. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is due 9/10/24 for S. Bowden-Wilson and 11/8/24 for A. Curtis. Upcoming training opportunities can be found on the CCSA website https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for latest information from DCDEE If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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