10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Brown, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Brown was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. All classrooms were observed. In Space #1, a group of ten (10) children, all one (1) year old, were present with two (2) staff members. Six (6) children were playing in the outside covered area with one (1) staff member, while the remaining four (4) children were inside the classroom for diaper changes. The area where the children played during today’s visit is labeled “Outside Covered Area” on the floor diagram dated October 2, 2016. However, there are no records indicating that this space was measured or formally approved. Hominy Child Care has been in operation since 2002. Per staff member in space #1, he/she consider the area to be “outdoor playground space. The materials semi-permanently set up in the space include a portable slide, a sandbox with balls, soft animal climbers, riding cars, push carts, pretend kitchen, hula hoops and other small materials. The “Outside Covered Area” was measured during today’s visit and calculated to be 565.64 square feet. This area is located adjacent to the office and Space #1. The primary entrance is from the sidewalk near the parking lot, and the space can also be accessed directly from Space #1 through the exit door. Two (2) sides of the area are enclosed by the building, while the other two (2) sides are fenced. The second floor of the building provides a covered roof over this space. Please refrain from using the “Outside Covered Area” until further notification. This space may not have been approved space, and further discussion is needed before children can access this space. The children from space #1 played in the covered area and engaged in gross motor activities. Pretend kitchen structure, a sandbox with balls, push carts, riding toys, a portable slide, a tent and soft climbers were accessible to the children. There were several carpets placed on the concrete floor. The portable slide was placed on a small mattress approximately one (1) inch thick, extending about nine (9) inches around the slide. I observed several children, all one (1) year of age, using the slide. A staff member assisted the children down the slide at times, but not consistently. The slide’s critical height was measured at nineteen (19) inches. Although the slide is not considered stationary equipment, the hardness of the flooring, insufficient cushioning beneath the slide, the age of the children, and challenges with consistent supervision created significant safety concerns. For these reasons, I directed staff members to remove the portable slide. Continued use of the slide in this space may result in head injuries. All equipment shall meet ASTM standards and manufacture's instructions must be maintained in a file. I also advised Ms. Brown not to use any equipment of elevated height. In addition, children must be closely supervised to ensure safe use of all equipment. During the visit, I directly instructed one (1) child to sit on his/her bottom while using a riding toy, as the child was observed standing on it. Five (5) children, infants and one (1) year old, were present with one (1) staff member in space #2. Three (3) children were in cribs, one (1) was in the bouncer and one (1) was in the rocker. The child in the bouncer was later moved to the floor for tummy time. Sleep chart was last logged at 9:45 am at 10:15 am. Ten (1) children, two-to-three years old from space #3, played on the playground. The children painted papers on the fence and on the table. Some children ran around on the playground. In space #4, a group of twelve (12) children, three-to-four years old participated in music time. The children sang songs and danced in the group area. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, all fours, engaged in free play with manipulative toys at the table. In all classrooms, staff members interacted with children calmly. Supervision was adequate. All medications, including emergency medications, over-the-counter products and over-the-counter medications were monitored. Staff files were not monitored during today’s visit due to no new staff members and no existing staff members’ CBC, first aid/CPR, or ITS/SIDS has expired since the last review. Administrative Action Monitoring: Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. The following stipulations on administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training was offered by Sharon Fitzgerald from Southwestern Child Development Commission on September 18, 2025. The sign-in sheet and other documents were submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 19, 2025. All staff members were able to attend the training. Stipulation #2 was completed as of September 19, 2025. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. Revised plan was submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 9, 2025. I approved the plan and provided a written and verbal approval on September 10, 2025. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Ms. Brown and I discussed the requirements for Stipulation #4. Ms. Brown stated that she was not aware of this requirement or its current status of completion. She clarified that the previous administrator had been responsible for Stipulation #3. The revised written plan related to that stipulation was submitted to me on September 9, 2025, via the director’s email account; however, it was in fact sent by the previous administrator. I printed all communication with the previous administrator regarding stipulation #3 and shared it with Ms. Brown and explained the requirements for stipulation #4 to be completed as soon as possible. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A portable slide structure was placed on the 1 inch mattress on the concrete floor and was accessible to the children, one (1) year of age in "Covered Area" located outside of the classroom space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. The following medications were not discarded or returned to the parents: 1. an Epi-pen expired on 8/31/25 in space #1. 2. Blue Lizard sunscreen expired in 01/2025 and Careone Kids aerosol spray expired on 7/19/24 in space #3. 3. an Epi-pen in space #5 with expired action plan and authorization form. .0803(12) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants were asleep in the crib in space #2 during observation. I reviewed the sleep check documentation at 10:15 am. One (1) child's last log was documented at 9:45 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for epi-pen did not contain the signature and the date of the person who prepared the form in space #3. The action plan dated 9/3/25 was not renewed for an epi-pen in space #5. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 807: Safe Environment Safe environment must be provided for the children. Each staff member must consider the safety of children based on the developmental age and abilities of children. Falling from height on concrete floor can cause serious injuries. It is staff members’ responsibility to make safety protocols for young children because they are unable to make the determination themselves. The slide was removed from the covered area. This item was corrected during the visit. However, I advise continuous conversation regarding safety protocols. 849: Expired medications Please check all medications monthly and discard or return expired over-the-counter products, prescriptions and other medications to the parents. In your compliance letter, you can state what you did with the Epi-pen in space #1, sunscreens in space #4. Additionally, please return the epi-pen to the parent until new permission form and action plan are completed. 871: Safe sleep policy Per safe sleep policies, caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes. During the sleep check, the findings must be documented. Setting a timer is a effective ways to remember when to conduct a visual check. In your compliance letter, please state how you will prevent recurrence of this violation. 1835: Action plan Date and signature of the person who filled out the action plan is required for the action plan for an Epi-pen in space #1. The action plan for an Epi-pen in space #5 was dated 9/3/24. To comply, please renew the action plan immediately. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took to correct this violation. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Typically, programs are expected to complete the requirements for an Administrative Action Written Warning within a three (3) month period. The program experienced challenges scheduling the training required under Stipulation #2, due to funding cuts affecting the resource and referral agency that provided it. In addition, administrator absences and transitions impacted the completion of Stipulations #3 and #4. Medication forms: Many of the permission forms for over-the-counter products are missing dates next to the parental signatures. The date of the signature is required information. Please review all forms and ensure that this information is added. Moving forward, this will be cited as a violation. While I have considered these circumstances, it is important that you complete the corrective action plans listed in the Administrative Action as soon as possible. Please proceed with Stipulation #4 and submit all required documentation to me without delay. Failure to complete the corrective action plan in a timely manner may result in consideration of extended or more stringent actions. ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Brown, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Brown was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. All classrooms were observed. In Space #1, a group of ten (10) children, all one (1) year old, were present with two (2) staff members. Six (6) children were playing in the outside covered area with one (1) staff member, while the remaining four (4) children were inside the classroom for diaper changes. The area where the children played during today’s visit is labeled “Outside Covered Area” on the floor diagram dated October 2, 2016. However, there are no records indicating that this space was measured or formally approved. Hominy Child Care has been in operation since 2002. Per staff member in space #1, he/she consider the area to be “outdoor playground space. The materials semi-permanently set up in the space include a portable slide, a sandbox with balls, soft animal climbers, riding cars, push carts, pretend kitchen, hula hoops and other small materials. The “Outside Covered Area” was measured during today’s visit and calculated to be 565.64 square feet. This area is located adjacent to the office and Space #1. The primary entrance is from the sidewalk near the parking lot, and the space can also be accessed directly from Space #1 through the exit door. Two (2) sides of the area are enclosed by the building, while the other two (2) sides are fenced. The second floor of the building provides a covered roof over this space. Please refrain from using the “Outside Covered Area” until further notification. This space may not have been approved space, and further discussion is needed before children can access this space. The children from space #1 played in the covered area and engaged in gross motor activities. Pretend kitchen structure, a sandbox with balls, push carts, riding toys, a portable slide, a tent and soft climbers were accessible to the children. There were several carpets placed on the concrete floor. The portable slide was placed on a small mattress approximately one (1) inch thick, extending about nine (9) inches around the slide. I observed several children, all one (1) year of age, using the slide. A staff member assisted the children down the slide at times, but not consistently. The slide’s critical height was measured at nineteen (19) inches. Although the slide is not considered stationary equipment, the hardness of the flooring, insufficient cushioning beneath the slide, the age of the children, and challenges with consistent supervision created significant safety concerns. For these reasons, I directed staff members to remove the portable slide. Continued use of the slide in this space may result in head injuries. All equipment shall meet ASTM standards and manufacture's instructions must be maintained in a file. I also advised Ms. Brown not to use any equipment of elevated height. In addition, children must be closely supervised to ensure safe use of all equipment. During the visit, I directly instructed one (1) child to sit on his/her bottom while using a riding toy, as the child was observed standing on it. Five (5) children, infants and one (1) year old, were present with one (1) staff member in space #2. Three (3) children were in cribs, one (1) was in the bouncer and one (1) was in the rocker. The child in the bouncer was later moved to the floor for tummy time. Sleep chart was last logged at 9:45 am at 10:15 am. Ten (1) children, two-to-three years old from space #3, played on the playground. The children painted papers on the fence and on the table. Some children ran around on the playground. In space #4, a group of twelve (12) children, three-to-four years old participated in music time. The children sang songs and danced in the group area. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, all fours, engaged in free play with manipulative toys at the table. In all classrooms, staff members interacted with children calmly. Supervision was adequate. All medications, including emergency medications, over-the-counter products and over-the-counter medications were monitored. Staff files were not monitored during today’s visit due to no new staff members and no existing staff members’ CBC, first aid/CPR, or ITS/SIDS has expired since the last review. Administrative Action Monitoring: Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. The following stipulations on administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training was offered by Sharon Fitzgerald from Southwestern Child Development Commission on September 18, 2025. The sign-in sheet and other documents were submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 19, 2025. All staff members were able to attend the training. Stipulation #2 was completed as of September 19, 2025. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. Revised plan was submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 9, 2025. I approved the plan and provided a written and verbal approval on September 10, 2025. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Ms. Brown and I discussed the requirements for Stipulation #4. Ms. Brown stated that she was not aware of this requirement or its current status of completion. She clarified that the previous administrator had been responsible for Stipulation #3. The revised written plan related to that stipulation was submitted to me on September 9, 2025, via the director’s email account; however, it was in fact sent by the previous administrator. I printed all communication with the previous administrator regarding stipulation #3 and shared it with Ms. Brown and explained the requirements for stipulation #4 to be completed as soon as possible. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A portable slide structure was placed on the 1 inch mattress on the concrete floor and was accessible to the children, one (1) year of age in "Covered Area" located outside of the classroom space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. The following medications were not discarded or returned to the parents: 1. an Epi-pen expired on 8/31/25 in space #1. 2. Blue Lizard sunscreen expired in 01/2025 and Careone Kids aerosol spray expired on 7/19/24 in space #3. 3. an Epi-pen in space #5 with expired action plan and authorization form. .0803(12) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants were asleep in the crib in space #2 during observation. I reviewed the sleep check documentation at 10:15 am. One (1) child's last log was documented at 9:45 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for epi-pen did not contain the signature and the date of the person who prepared the form in space #3. The action plan dated 9/3/25 was not renewed for an epi-pen in space #5. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 807: Safe Environment Safe environment must be provided for the children. Each staff member must consider the safety of children based on the developmental age and abilities of children. Falling from height on concrete floor can cause serious injuries. It is staff members’ responsibility to make safety protocols for young children because they are unable to make the determination themselves. The slide was removed from the covered area. This item was corrected during the visit. However, I advise continuous conversation regarding safety protocols. 849: Expired medications Please check all medications monthly and discard or return expired over-the-counter products, prescriptions and other medications to the parents. In your compliance letter, you can state what you did with the Epi-pen in space #1, sunscreens in space #4. Additionally, please return the epi-pen to the parent until new permission form and action plan are completed. 871: Safe sleep policy Per safe sleep policies, caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes. During the sleep check, the findings must be documented. Setting a timer is a effective ways to remember when to conduct a visual check. In your compliance letter, please state how you will prevent recurrence of this violation. 1835: Action plan Date and signature of the person who filled out the action plan is required for the action plan for an Epi-pen in space #1. The action plan for an Epi-pen in space #5 was dated 9/3/24. To comply, please renew the action plan immediately. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took to correct this violation. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Typically, programs are expected to complete the requirements for an Administrative Action Written Warning within a three (3) month period. The program experienced challenges scheduling the training required under Stipulation #2, due to funding cuts affecting the resource and referral agency that provided it. In addition, administrator absences and transitions impacted the completion of Stipulations #3 and #4. Medication forms: Many of the permission forms for over-the-counter products are missing dates next to the parental signatures. The date of the signature is required information. Please review all forms and ensure that this information is added. Moving forward, this will be cited as a violation. While I have considered these circumstances, it is important that you complete the corrective action plans listed in the Administrative Action as soon as possible. Please proceed with Stipulation #4 and submit all required documentation to me without delay. Failure to complete the corrective action plan in a timely manner may result in consideration of extended or more stringent actions. ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Brown, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Brown was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. All classrooms were observed. In Space #1, a group of ten (10) children, all one (1) year old, were present with two (2) staff members. Six (6) children were playing in the outside covered area with one (1) staff member, while the remaining four (4) children were inside the classroom for diaper changes. The area where the children played during today’s visit is labeled “Outside Covered Area” on the floor diagram dated October 2, 2016. However, there are no records indicating that this space was measured or formally approved. Hominy Child Care has been in operation since 2002. Per staff member in space #1, he/she consider the area to be “outdoor playground space. The materials semi-permanently set up in the space include a portable slide, a sandbox with balls, soft animal climbers, riding cars, push carts, pretend kitchen, hula hoops and other small materials. The “Outside Covered Area” was measured during today’s visit and calculated to be 565.64 square feet. This area is located adjacent to the office and Space #1. The primary entrance is from the sidewalk near the parking lot, and the space can also be accessed directly from Space #1 through the exit door. Two (2) sides of the area are enclosed by the building, while the other two (2) sides are fenced. The second floor of the building provides a covered roof over this space. Please refrain from using the “Outside Covered Area” until further notification. This space may not have been approved space, and further discussion is needed before children can access this space. The children from space #1 played in the covered area and engaged in gross motor activities. Pretend kitchen structure, a sandbox with balls, push carts, riding toys, a portable slide, a tent and soft climbers were accessible to the children. There were several carpets placed on the concrete floor. The portable slide was placed on a small mattress approximately one (1) inch thick, extending about nine (9) inches around the slide. I observed several children, all one (1) year of age, using the slide. A staff member assisted the children down the slide at times, but not consistently. The slide’s critical height was measured at nineteen (19) inches. Although the slide is not considered stationary equipment, the hardness of the flooring, insufficient cushioning beneath the slide, the age of the children, and challenges with consistent supervision created significant safety concerns. For these reasons, I directed staff members to remove the portable slide. Continued use of the slide in this space may result in head injuries. All equipment shall meet ASTM standards and manufacture's instructions must be maintained in a file. I also advised Ms. Brown not to use any equipment of elevated height. In addition, children must be closely supervised to ensure safe use of all equipment. During the visit, I directly instructed one (1) child to sit on his/her bottom while using a riding toy, as the child was observed standing on it. Five (5) children, infants and one (1) year old, were present with one (1) staff member in space #2. Three (3) children were in cribs, one (1) was in the bouncer and one (1) was in the rocker. The child in the bouncer was later moved to the floor for tummy time. Sleep chart was last logged at 9:45 am at 10:15 am. Ten (1) children, two-to-three years old from space #3, played on the playground. The children painted papers on the fence and on the table. Some children ran around on the playground. In space #4, a group of twelve (12) children, three-to-four years old participated in music time. The children sang songs and danced in the group area. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, all fours, engaged in free play with manipulative toys at the table. In all classrooms, staff members interacted with children calmly. Supervision was adequate. All medications, including emergency medications, over-the-counter products and over-the-counter medications were monitored. Staff files were not monitored during today’s visit due to no new staff members and no existing staff members’ CBC, first aid/CPR, or ITS/SIDS has expired since the last review. Administrative Action Monitoring: Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. The following stipulations on administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training was offered by Sharon Fitzgerald from Southwestern Child Development Commission on September 18, 2025. The sign-in sheet and other documents were submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 19, 2025. All staff members were able to attend the training. Stipulation #2 was completed as of September 19, 2025. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. Revised plan was submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 9, 2025. I approved the plan and provided a written and verbal approval on September 10, 2025. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Ms. Brown and I discussed the requirements for Stipulation #4. Ms. Brown stated that she was not aware of this requirement or its current status of completion. She clarified that the previous administrator had been responsible for Stipulation #3. The revised written plan related to that stipulation was submitted to me on September 9, 2025, via the director’s email account; however, it was in fact sent by the previous administrator. I printed all communication with the previous administrator regarding stipulation #3 and shared it with Ms. Brown and explained the requirements for stipulation #4 to be completed as soon as possible. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A portable slide structure was placed on the 1 inch mattress on the concrete floor and was accessible to the children, one (1) year of age in "Covered Area" located outside of the classroom space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. The following medications were not discarded or returned to the parents: 1. an Epi-pen expired on 8/31/25 in space #1. 2. Blue Lizard sunscreen expired in 01/2025 and Careone Kids aerosol spray expired on 7/19/24 in space #3. 3. an Epi-pen in space #5 with expired action plan and authorization form. .0803(12) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants were asleep in the crib in space #2 during observation. I reviewed the sleep check documentation at 10:15 am. One (1) child's last log was documented at 9:45 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for epi-pen did not contain the signature and the date of the person who prepared the form in space #3. The action plan dated 9/3/25 was not renewed for an epi-pen in space #5. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 807: Safe Environment Safe environment must be provided for the children. Each staff member must consider the safety of children based on the developmental age and abilities of children. Falling from height on concrete floor can cause serious injuries. It is staff members’ responsibility to make safety protocols for young children because they are unable to make the determination themselves. The slide was removed from the covered area. This item was corrected during the visit. However, I advise continuous conversation regarding safety protocols. 849: Expired medications Please check all medications monthly and discard or return expired over-the-counter products, prescriptions and other medications to the parents. In your compliance letter, you can state what you did with the Epi-pen in space #1, sunscreens in space #4. Additionally, please return the epi-pen to the parent until new permission form and action plan are completed. 871: Safe sleep policy Per safe sleep policies, caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes. During the sleep check, the findings must be documented. Setting a timer is a effective ways to remember when to conduct a visual check. In your compliance letter, please state how you will prevent recurrence of this violation. 1835: Action plan Date and signature of the person who filled out the action plan is required for the action plan for an Epi-pen in space #1. The action plan for an Epi-pen in space #5 was dated 9/3/24. To comply, please renew the action plan immediately. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took to correct this violation. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Typically, programs are expected to complete the requirements for an Administrative Action Written Warning within a three (3) month period. The program experienced challenges scheduling the training required under Stipulation #2, due to funding cuts affecting the resource and referral agency that provided it. In addition, administrator absences and transitions impacted the completion of Stipulations #3 and #4. Medication forms: Many of the permission forms for over-the-counter products are missing dates next to the parental signatures. The date of the signature is required information. Please review all forms and ensure that this information is added. Moving forward, this will be cited as a violation. While I have considered these circumstances, it is important that you complete the corrective action plans listed in the Administrative Action as soon as possible. Please proceed with Stipulation #4 and submit all required documentation to me without delay. Failure to complete the corrective action plan in a timely manner may result in consideration of extended or more stringent actions. ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Brown, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Brown was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. All classrooms were observed. In Space #1, a group of ten (10) children, all one (1) year old, were present with two (2) staff members. Six (6) children were playing in the outside covered area with one (1) staff member, while the remaining four (4) children were inside the classroom for diaper changes. The area where the children played during today’s visit is labeled “Outside Covered Area” on the floor diagram dated October 2, 2016. However, there are no records indicating that this space was measured or formally approved. Hominy Child Care has been in operation since 2002. Per staff member in space #1, he/she consider the area to be “outdoor playground space. The materials semi-permanently set up in the space include a portable slide, a sandbox with balls, soft animal climbers, riding cars, push carts, pretend kitchen, hula hoops and other small materials. The “Outside Covered Area” was measured during today’s visit and calculated to be 565.64 square feet. This area is located adjacent to the office and Space #1. The primary entrance is from the sidewalk near the parking lot, and the space can also be accessed directly from Space #1 through the exit door. Two (2) sides of the area are enclosed by the building, while the other two (2) sides are fenced. The second floor of the building provides a covered roof over this space. Please refrain from using the “Outside Covered Area” until further notification. This space may not have been approved space, and further discussion is needed before children can access this space. The children from space #1 played in the covered area and engaged in gross motor activities. Pretend kitchen structure, a sandbox with balls, push carts, riding toys, a portable slide, a tent and soft climbers were accessible to the children. There were several carpets placed on the concrete floor. The portable slide was placed on a small mattress approximately one (1) inch thick, extending about nine (9) inches around the slide. I observed several children, all one (1) year of age, using the slide. A staff member assisted the children down the slide at times, but not consistently. The slide’s critical height was measured at nineteen (19) inches. Although the slide is not considered stationary equipment, the hardness of the flooring, insufficient cushioning beneath the slide, the age of the children, and challenges with consistent supervision created significant safety concerns. For these reasons, I directed staff members to remove the portable slide. Continued use of the slide in this space may result in head injuries. All equipment shall meet ASTM standards and manufacture's instructions must be maintained in a file. I also advised Ms. Brown not to use any equipment of elevated height. In addition, children must be closely supervised to ensure safe use of all equipment. During the visit, I directly instructed one (1) child to sit on his/her bottom while using a riding toy, as the child was observed standing on it. Five (5) children, infants and one (1) year old, were present with one (1) staff member in space #2. Three (3) children were in cribs, one (1) was in the bouncer and one (1) was in the rocker. The child in the bouncer was later moved to the floor for tummy time. Sleep chart was last logged at 9:45 am at 10:15 am. Ten (1) children, two-to-three years old from space #3, played on the playground. The children painted papers on the fence and on the table. Some children ran around on the playground. In space #4, a group of twelve (12) children, three-to-four years old participated in music time. The children sang songs and danced in the group area. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, all fours, engaged in free play with manipulative toys at the table. In all classrooms, staff members interacted with children calmly. Supervision was adequate. All medications, including emergency medications, over-the-counter products and over-the-counter medications were monitored. Staff files were not monitored during today’s visit due to no new staff members and no existing staff members’ CBC, first aid/CPR, or ITS/SIDS has expired since the last review. Administrative Action Monitoring: Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. The following stipulations on administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training was offered by Sharon Fitzgerald from Southwestern Child Development Commission on September 18, 2025. The sign-in sheet and other documents were submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 19, 2025. All staff members were able to attend the training. Stipulation #2 was completed as of September 19, 2025. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. Revised plan was submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 9, 2025. I approved the plan and provided a written and verbal approval on September 10, 2025. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Ms. Brown and I discussed the requirements for Stipulation #4. Ms. Brown stated that she was not aware of this requirement or its current status of completion. She clarified that the previous administrator had been responsible for Stipulation #3. The revised written plan related to that stipulation was submitted to me on September 9, 2025, via the director’s email account; however, it was in fact sent by the previous administrator. I printed all communication with the previous administrator regarding stipulation #3 and shared it with Ms. Brown and explained the requirements for stipulation #4 to be completed as soon as possible. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A portable slide structure was placed on the 1 inch mattress on the concrete floor and was accessible to the children, one (1) year of age in "Covered Area" located outside of the classroom space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. The following medications were not discarded or returned to the parents: 1. an Epi-pen expired on 8/31/25 in space #1. 2. Blue Lizard sunscreen expired in 01/2025 and Careone Kids aerosol spray expired on 7/19/24 in space #3. 3. an Epi-pen in space #5 with expired action plan and authorization form. .0803(12) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants were asleep in the crib in space #2 during observation. I reviewed the sleep check documentation at 10:15 am. One (1) child's last log was documented at 9:45 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for epi-pen did not contain the signature and the date of the person who prepared the form in space #3. The action plan dated 9/3/25 was not renewed for an epi-pen in space #5. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 807: Safe Environment Safe environment must be provided for the children. Each staff member must consider the safety of children based on the developmental age and abilities of children. Falling from height on concrete floor can cause serious injuries. It is staff members’ responsibility to make safety protocols for young children because they are unable to make the determination themselves. The slide was removed from the covered area. This item was corrected during the visit. However, I advise continuous conversation regarding safety protocols. 849: Expired medications Please check all medications monthly and discard or return expired over-the-counter products, prescriptions and other medications to the parents. In your compliance letter, you can state what you did with the Epi-pen in space #1, sunscreens in space #4. Additionally, please return the epi-pen to the parent until new permission form and action plan are completed. 871: Safe sleep policy Per safe sleep policies, caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes. During the sleep check, the findings must be documented. Setting a timer is a effective ways to remember when to conduct a visual check. In your compliance letter, please state how you will prevent recurrence of this violation. 1835: Action plan Date and signature of the person who filled out the action plan is required for the action plan for an Epi-pen in space #1. The action plan for an Epi-pen in space #5 was dated 9/3/24. To comply, please renew the action plan immediately. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took to correct this violation. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Typically, programs are expected to complete the requirements for an Administrative Action Written Warning within a three (3) month period. The program experienced challenges scheduling the training required under Stipulation #2, due to funding cuts affecting the resource and referral agency that provided it. In addition, administrator absences and transitions impacted the completion of Stipulations #3 and #4. Medication forms: Many of the permission forms for over-the-counter products are missing dates next to the parental signatures. The date of the signature is required information. Please review all forms and ensure that this information is added. Moving forward, this will be cited as a violation. While I have considered these circumstances, it is important that you complete the corrective action plans listed in the Administrative Action as soon as possible. Please proceed with Stipulation #4 and submit all required documentation to me without delay. Failure to complete the corrective action plan in a timely manner may result in consideration of extended or more stringent actions. ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Brown, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Brown was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. All classrooms were observed. In Space #1, a group of ten (10) children, all one (1) year old, were present with two (2) staff members. Six (6) children were playing in the outside covered area with one (1) staff member, while the remaining four (4) children were inside the classroom for diaper changes. The area where the children played during today’s visit is labeled “Outside Covered Area” on the floor diagram dated October 2, 2016. However, there are no records indicating that this space was measured or formally approved. Hominy Child Care has been in operation since 2002. Per staff member in space #1, he/she consider the area to be “outdoor playground space. The materials semi-permanently set up in the space include a portable slide, a sandbox with balls, soft animal climbers, riding cars, push carts, pretend kitchen, hula hoops and other small materials. The “Outside Covered Area” was measured during today’s visit and calculated to be 565.64 square feet. This area is located adjacent to the office and Space #1. The primary entrance is from the sidewalk near the parking lot, and the space can also be accessed directly from Space #1 through the exit door. Two (2) sides of the area are enclosed by the building, while the other two (2) sides are fenced. The second floor of the building provides a covered roof over this space. Please refrain from using the “Outside Covered Area” until further notification. This space may not have been approved space, and further discussion is needed before children can access this space. The children from space #1 played in the covered area and engaged in gross motor activities. Pretend kitchen structure, a sandbox with balls, push carts, riding toys, a portable slide, a tent and soft climbers were accessible to the children. There were several carpets placed on the concrete floor. The portable slide was placed on a small mattress approximately one (1) inch thick, extending about nine (9) inches around the slide. I observed several children, all one (1) year of age, using the slide. A staff member assisted the children down the slide at times, but not consistently. The slide’s critical height was measured at nineteen (19) inches. Although the slide is not considered stationary equipment, the hardness of the flooring, insufficient cushioning beneath the slide, the age of the children, and challenges with consistent supervision created significant safety concerns. For these reasons, I directed staff members to remove the portable slide. Continued use of the slide in this space may result in head injuries. All equipment shall meet ASTM standards and manufacture's instructions must be maintained in a file. I also advised Ms. Brown not to use any equipment of elevated height. In addition, children must be closely supervised to ensure safe use of all equipment. During the visit, I directly instructed one (1) child to sit on his/her bottom while using a riding toy, as the child was observed standing on it. Five (5) children, infants and one (1) year old, were present with one (1) staff member in space #2. Three (3) children were in cribs, one (1) was in the bouncer and one (1) was in the rocker. The child in the bouncer was later moved to the floor for tummy time. Sleep chart was last logged at 9:45 am at 10:15 am. Ten (1) children, two-to-three years old from space #3, played on the playground. The children painted papers on the fence and on the table. Some children ran around on the playground. In space #4, a group of twelve (12) children, three-to-four years old participated in music time. The children sang songs and danced in the group area. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, all fours, engaged in free play with manipulative toys at the table. In all classrooms, staff members interacted with children calmly. Supervision was adequate. All medications, including emergency medications, over-the-counter products and over-the-counter medications were monitored. Staff files were not monitored during today’s visit due to no new staff members and no existing staff members’ CBC, first aid/CPR, or ITS/SIDS has expired since the last review. Administrative Action Monitoring: Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. The following stipulations on administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training was offered by Sharon Fitzgerald from Southwestern Child Development Commission on September 18, 2025. The sign-in sheet and other documents were submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 19, 2025. All staff members were able to attend the training. Stipulation #2 was completed as of September 19, 2025. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. Revised plan was submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 9, 2025. I approved the plan and provided a written and verbal approval on September 10, 2025. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Ms. Brown and I discussed the requirements for Stipulation #4. Ms. Brown stated that she was not aware of this requirement or its current status of completion. She clarified that the previous administrator had been responsible for Stipulation #3. The revised written plan related to that stipulation was submitted to me on September 9, 2025, via the director’s email account; however, it was in fact sent by the previous administrator. I printed all communication with the previous administrator regarding stipulation #3 and shared it with Ms. Brown and explained the requirements for stipulation #4 to be completed as soon as possible. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A portable slide structure was placed on the 1 inch mattress on the concrete floor and was accessible to the children, one (1) year of age in "Covered Area" located outside of the classroom space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. The following medications were not discarded or returned to the parents: 1. an Epi-pen expired on 8/31/25 in space #1. 2. Blue Lizard sunscreen expired in 01/2025 and Careone Kids aerosol spray expired on 7/19/24 in space #3. 3. an Epi-pen in space #5 with expired action plan and authorization form. .0803(12) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants were asleep in the crib in space #2 during observation. I reviewed the sleep check documentation at 10:15 am. One (1) child's last log was documented at 9:45 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for epi-pen did not contain the signature and the date of the person who prepared the form in space #3. The action plan dated 9/3/25 was not renewed for an epi-pen in space #5. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 807: Safe Environment Safe environment must be provided for the children. Each staff member must consider the safety of children based on the developmental age and abilities of children. Falling from height on concrete floor can cause serious injuries. It is staff members’ responsibility to make safety protocols for young children because they are unable to make the determination themselves. The slide was removed from the covered area. This item was corrected during the visit. However, I advise continuous conversation regarding safety protocols. 849: Expired medications Please check all medications monthly and discard or return expired over-the-counter products, prescriptions and other medications to the parents. In your compliance letter, you can state what you did with the Epi-pen in space #1, sunscreens in space #4. Additionally, please return the epi-pen to the parent until new permission form and action plan are completed. 871: Safe sleep policy Per safe sleep policies, caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes. During the sleep check, the findings must be documented. Setting a timer is a effective ways to remember when to conduct a visual check. In your compliance letter, please state how you will prevent recurrence of this violation. 1835: Action plan Date and signature of the person who filled out the action plan is required for the action plan for an Epi-pen in space #1. The action plan for an Epi-pen in space #5 was dated 9/3/24. To comply, please renew the action plan immediately. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took to correct this violation. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Typically, programs are expected to complete the requirements for an Administrative Action Written Warning within a three (3) month period. The program experienced challenges scheduling the training required under Stipulation #2, due to funding cuts affecting the resource and referral agency that provided it. In addition, administrator absences and transitions impacted the completion of Stipulations #3 and #4. Medication forms: Many of the permission forms for over-the-counter products are missing dates next to the parental signatures. The date of the signature is required information. Please review all forms and ensure that this information is added. Moving forward, this will be cited as a violation. While I have considered these circumstances, it is important that you complete the corrective action plans listed in the Administrative Action as soon as possible. Please proceed with Stipulation #4 and submit all required documentation to me without delay. Failure to complete the corrective action plan in a timely manner may result in consideration of extended or more stringent actions. ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1803 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Brown, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Brown was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. All classrooms were observed. In Space #1, a group of ten (10) children, all one (1) year old, were present with two (2) staff members. Six (6) children were playing in the outside covered area with one (1) staff member, while the remaining four (4) children were inside the classroom for diaper changes. The area where the children played during today’s visit is labeled “Outside Covered Area” on the floor diagram dated October 2, 2016. However, there are no records indicating that this space was measured or formally approved. Hominy Child Care has been in operation since 2002. Per staff member in space #1, he/she consider the area to be “outdoor playground space. The materials semi-permanently set up in the space include a portable slide, a sandbox with balls, soft animal climbers, riding cars, push carts, pretend kitchen, hula hoops and other small materials. The “Outside Covered Area” was measured during today’s visit and calculated to be 565.64 square feet. This area is located adjacent to the office and Space #1. The primary entrance is from the sidewalk near the parking lot, and the space can also be accessed directly from Space #1 through the exit door. Two (2) sides of the area are enclosed by the building, while the other two (2) sides are fenced. The second floor of the building provides a covered roof over this space. Please refrain from using the “Outside Covered Area” until further notification. This space may not have been approved space, and further discussion is needed before children can access this space. The children from space #1 played in the covered area and engaged in gross motor activities. Pretend kitchen structure, a sandbox with balls, push carts, riding toys, a portable slide, a tent and soft climbers were accessible to the children. There were several carpets placed on the concrete floor. The portable slide was placed on a small mattress approximately one (1) inch thick, extending about nine (9) inches around the slide. I observed several children, all one (1) year of age, using the slide. A staff member assisted the children down the slide at times, but not consistently. The slide’s critical height was measured at nineteen (19) inches. Although the slide is not considered stationary equipment, the hardness of the flooring, insufficient cushioning beneath the slide, the age of the children, and challenges with consistent supervision created significant safety concerns. For these reasons, I directed staff members to remove the portable slide. Continued use of the slide in this space may result in head injuries. All equipment shall meet ASTM standards and manufacture's instructions must be maintained in a file. I also advised Ms. Brown not to use any equipment of elevated height. In addition, children must be closely supervised to ensure safe use of all equipment. During the visit, I directly instructed one (1) child to sit on his/her bottom while using a riding toy, as the child was observed standing on it. Five (5) children, infants and one (1) year old, were present with one (1) staff member in space #2. Three (3) children were in cribs, one (1) was in the bouncer and one (1) was in the rocker. The child in the bouncer was later moved to the floor for tummy time. Sleep chart was last logged at 9:45 am at 10:15 am. Ten (1) children, two-to-three years old from space #3, played on the playground. The children painted papers on the fence and on the table. Some children ran around on the playground. In space #4, a group of twelve (12) children, three-to-four years old participated in music time. The children sang songs and danced in the group area. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, all fours, engaged in free play with manipulative toys at the table. In all classrooms, staff members interacted with children calmly. Supervision was adequate. All medications, including emergency medications, over-the-counter products and over-the-counter medications were monitored. Staff files were not monitored during today’s visit due to no new staff members and no existing staff members’ CBC, first aid/CPR, or ITS/SIDS has expired since the last review. Administrative Action Monitoring: Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. The following stipulations on administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training was offered by Sharon Fitzgerald from Southwestern Child Development Commission on September 18, 2025. The sign-in sheet and other documents were submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 19, 2025. All staff members were able to attend the training. Stipulation #2 was completed as of September 19, 2025. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. Revised plan was submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 9, 2025. I approved the plan and provided a written and verbal approval on September 10, 2025. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Ms. Brown and I discussed the requirements for Stipulation #4. Ms. Brown stated that she was not aware of this requirement or its current status of completion. She clarified that the previous administrator had been responsible for Stipulation #3. The revised written plan related to that stipulation was submitted to me on September 9, 2025, via the director’s email account; however, it was in fact sent by the previous administrator. I printed all communication with the previous administrator regarding stipulation #3 and shared it with Ms. Brown and explained the requirements for stipulation #4 to be completed as soon as possible. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A portable slide structure was placed on the 1 inch mattress on the concrete floor and was accessible to the children, one (1) year of age in "Covered Area" located outside of the classroom space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. The following medications were not discarded or returned to the parents: 1. an Epi-pen expired on 8/31/25 in space #1. 2. Blue Lizard sunscreen expired in 01/2025 and Careone Kids aerosol spray expired on 7/19/24 in space #3. 3. an Epi-pen in space #5 with expired action plan and authorization form. .0803(12) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants were asleep in the crib in space #2 during observation. I reviewed the sleep check documentation at 10:15 am. One (1) child's last log was documented at 9:45 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for epi-pen did not contain the signature and the date of the person who prepared the form in space #3. The action plan dated 9/3/25 was not renewed for an epi-pen in space #5. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 807: Safe Environment Safe environment must be provided for the children. Each staff member must consider the safety of children based on the developmental age and abilities of children. Falling from height on concrete floor can cause serious injuries. It is staff members’ responsibility to make safety protocols for young children because they are unable to make the determination themselves. The slide was removed from the covered area. This item was corrected during the visit. However, I advise continuous conversation regarding safety protocols. 849: Expired medications Please check all medications monthly and discard or return expired over-the-counter products, prescriptions and other medications to the parents. In your compliance letter, you can state what you did with the Epi-pen in space #1, sunscreens in space #4. Additionally, please return the epi-pen to the parent until new permission form and action plan are completed. 871: Safe sleep policy Per safe sleep policies, caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes. During the sleep check, the findings must be documented. Setting a timer is a effective ways to remember when to conduct a visual check. In your compliance letter, please state how you will prevent recurrence of this violation. 1835: Action plan Date and signature of the person who filled out the action plan is required for the action plan for an Epi-pen in space #1. The action plan for an Epi-pen in space #5 was dated 9/3/24. To comply, please renew the action plan immediately. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took to correct this violation. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Typically, programs are expected to complete the requirements for an Administrative Action Written Warning within a three (3) month period. The program experienced challenges scheduling the training required under Stipulation #2, due to funding cuts affecting the resource and referral agency that provided it. In addition, administrator absences and transitions impacted the completion of Stipulations #3 and #4. Medication forms: Many of the permission forms for over-the-counter products are missing dates next to the parental signatures. The date of the signature is required information. Please review all forms and ensure that this information is added. Moving forward, this will be cited as a violation. While I have considered these circumstances, it is important that you complete the corrective action plans listed in the Administrative Action as soon as possible. Please proceed with Stipulation #4 and submit all required documentation to me without delay. Failure to complete the corrective action plan in a timely manner may result in consideration of extended or more stringent actions. ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Brown, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Brown was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. All classrooms were observed. In Space #1, a group of ten (10) children, all one (1) year old, were present with two (2) staff members. Six (6) children were playing in the outside covered area with one (1) staff member, while the remaining four (4) children were inside the classroom for diaper changes. The area where the children played during today’s visit is labeled “Outside Covered Area” on the floor diagram dated October 2, 2016. However, there are no records indicating that this space was measured or formally approved. Hominy Child Care has been in operation since 2002. Per staff member in space #1, he/she consider the area to be “outdoor playground space. The materials semi-permanently set up in the space include a portable slide, a sandbox with balls, soft animal climbers, riding cars, push carts, pretend kitchen, hula hoops and other small materials. The “Outside Covered Area” was measured during today’s visit and calculated to be 565.64 square feet. This area is located adjacent to the office and Space #1. The primary entrance is from the sidewalk near the parking lot, and the space can also be accessed directly from Space #1 through the exit door. Two (2) sides of the area are enclosed by the building, while the other two (2) sides are fenced. The second floor of the building provides a covered roof over this space. Please refrain from using the “Outside Covered Area” until further notification. This space may not have been approved space, and further discussion is needed before children can access this space. The children from space #1 played in the covered area and engaged in gross motor activities. Pretend kitchen structure, a sandbox with balls, push carts, riding toys, a portable slide, a tent and soft climbers were accessible to the children. There were several carpets placed on the concrete floor. The portable slide was placed on a small mattress approximately one (1) inch thick, extending about nine (9) inches around the slide. I observed several children, all one (1) year of age, using the slide. A staff member assisted the children down the slide at times, but not consistently. The slide’s critical height was measured at nineteen (19) inches. Although the slide is not considered stationary equipment, the hardness of the flooring, insufficient cushioning beneath the slide, the age of the children, and challenges with consistent supervision created significant safety concerns. For these reasons, I directed staff members to remove the portable slide. Continued use of the slide in this space may result in head injuries. All equipment shall meet ASTM standards and manufacture's instructions must be maintained in a file. I also advised Ms. Brown not to use any equipment of elevated height. In addition, children must be closely supervised to ensure safe use of all equipment. During the visit, I directly instructed one (1) child to sit on his/her bottom while using a riding toy, as the child was observed standing on it. Five (5) children, infants and one (1) year old, were present with one (1) staff member in space #2. Three (3) children were in cribs, one (1) was in the bouncer and one (1) was in the rocker. The child in the bouncer was later moved to the floor for tummy time. Sleep chart was last logged at 9:45 am at 10:15 am. Ten (1) children, two-to-three years old from space #3, played on the playground. The children painted papers on the fence and on the table. Some children ran around on the playground. In space #4, a group of twelve (12) children, three-to-four years old participated in music time. The children sang songs and danced in the group area. In space #5, a group of twelve (12) children, all fours, engaged in free play with manipulative toys at the table. In all classrooms, staff members interacted with children calmly. Supervision was adequate. All medications, including emergency medications, over-the-counter products and over-the-counter medications were monitored. Staff files were not monitored during today’s visit due to no new staff members and no existing staff members’ CBC, first aid/CPR, or ITS/SIDS has expired since the last review. Administrative Action Monitoring: Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. The following stipulations on administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training was offered by Sharon Fitzgerald from Southwestern Child Development Commission on September 18, 2025. The sign-in sheet and other documents were submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 19, 2025. All staff members were able to attend the training. Stipulation #2 was completed as of September 19, 2025. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. Revised plan was submitted by Ms. Brown via email on September 9, 2025. I approved the plan and provided a written and verbal approval on September 10, 2025. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Ms. Brown and I discussed the requirements for Stipulation #4. Ms. Brown stated that she was not aware of this requirement or its current status of completion. She clarified that the previous administrator had been responsible for Stipulation #3. The revised written plan related to that stipulation was submitted to me on September 9, 2025, via the director’s email account; however, it was in fact sent by the previous administrator. I printed all communication with the previous administrator regarding stipulation #3 and shared it with Ms. Brown and explained the requirements for stipulation #4 to be completed as soon as possible. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A portable slide structure was placed on the 1 inch mattress on the concrete floor and was accessible to the children, one (1) year of age in "Covered Area" located outside of the classroom space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. The following medications were not discarded or returned to the parents: 1. an Epi-pen expired on 8/31/25 in space #1. 2. Blue Lizard sunscreen expired in 01/2025 and Careone Kids aerosol spray expired on 7/19/24 in space #3. 3. an Epi-pen in space #5 with expired action plan and authorization form. .0803(12) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants were asleep in the crib in space #2 during observation. I reviewed the sleep check documentation at 10:15 am. One (1) child's last log was documented at 9:45 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for epi-pen did not contain the signature and the date of the person who prepared the form in space #3. The action plan dated 9/3/25 was not renewed for an epi-pen in space #5. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 807: Safe Environment Safe environment must be provided for the children. Each staff member must consider the safety of children based on the developmental age and abilities of children. Falling from height on concrete floor can cause serious injuries. It is staff members’ responsibility to make safety protocols for young children because they are unable to make the determination themselves. The slide was removed from the covered area. This item was corrected during the visit. However, I advise continuous conversation regarding safety protocols. 849: Expired medications Please check all medications monthly and discard or return expired over-the-counter products, prescriptions and other medications to the parents. In your compliance letter, you can state what you did with the Epi-pen in space #1, sunscreens in space #4. Additionally, please return the epi-pen to the parent until new permission form and action plan are completed. 871: Safe sleep policy Per safe sleep policies, caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes. During the sleep check, the findings must be documented. Setting a timer is a effective ways to remember when to conduct a visual check. In your compliance letter, please state how you will prevent recurrence of this violation. 1835: Action plan Date and signature of the person who filled out the action plan is required for the action plan for an Epi-pen in space #1. The action plan for an Epi-pen in space #5 was dated 9/3/24. To comply, please renew the action plan immediately. In your compliance letter, please state the action you took to correct this violation. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Typically, programs are expected to complete the requirements for an Administrative Action Written Warning within a three (3) month period. The program experienced challenges scheduling the training required under Stipulation #2, due to funding cuts affecting the resource and referral agency that provided it. In addition, administrator absences and transitions impacted the completion of Stipulations #3 and #4. Medication forms: Many of the permission forms for over-the-counter products are missing dates next to the parental signatures. The date of the signature is required information. Please review all forms and ensure that this information is added. Moving forward, this will be cited as a violation. While I have considered these circumstances, it is important that you complete the corrective action plans listed in the Administrative Action as soon as possible. Please proceed with Stipulation #4 and submit all required documentation to me without delay. Failure to complete the corrective action plan in a timely manner may result in consideration of extended or more stringent actions. ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Lason was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. In space #1, a group of five (5) children, infants to one-year-olds, were present with one (1) staff member. One (1) was on his/her stomach, one (1) was in the bouncer, one (1) was on a rocker, one (1) was held and one (1) was sitting on the soft chair and played with rattles and other toys. The staff member interacted with the children calmly. In space #2, a group of eleven (11) children, all one (1) year of age, were present with three (3) staff members. The children sat at the table and had snacks. Crackers, cheese and water were served as snacks. A few children were upset and raised their voice at the tables, but the staff members calmly responded to them. In space #3, a group of nine (9) children, two-to-three years old, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with magnetic tiles, doll houses, toy cars and soft blocks. When one (1) child in the block area started crying, one (1) of the staff members responded to the child by telling him/her to use words to express him/her. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #4, fourteen (14) children, three-to-four years old, were present with two (2) staff members. Some children had snacks at the tables, and some were engaged in conversation with staff members and some played with materials. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #5, a group of fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years old, were present with three (3) staff members. The children are attending “graduation” later today. The children appeared more active in the classroom. Children played with soft things, art materials, dress-up clothes, puzzles and other materials. One (1) child was still at the table and had snacks. Staff files were reviewed during complaint visit conducted on July 10, 2025. Initial administrative action visit was included in this visit. Based on the record reviewed on July 10, 2025, no staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates or ITS/SIDS certificates have expired since the visit. Criminal background letters were reviewed for all staff members. The following stipulations on the administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training Ms. Larson contacted Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Health Specialist via email on July 5, 2025, to schedule the training. The in-person training has not been scheduled. I am in communication with Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, as well as Ms. Maybin regarding this matter. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. As of today, the response has not been received. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Since stipulation 3 is not completed, this item has not been completed yet. I visited the program in the afternoon with the intention of meeting with Director Kim Vanderlip to discuss administrative actions, corrective action items, and other requirements. According to staff members, Ms. Vanderlip was on-site twice in recent weeks: July 25, 2025, for approximately seven (7) hours, and August 15, 2025, for approximately three (3) hours. Timesheet was requested for review but not available. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Technical assistance was provided as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The administrator/director was on site for seven (7) hours on the week of 7/21/25 - 7/25/25, zero (0) for the week of 7/28/25 - 8/1/25, zero (0) hour for the week of 8/4/25 - 8/8/25 and three (3) hours for the week of 8/11/25 - 8//15/25, per staff interviews. .0714(a) 1006: Administrator hours on-site For administrator for seventy-nine (79) children, administrator must be on-site for minimum of twenty-five (25) hours. Refer to .0714(a). Administrators are expected to have a thorough understanding of the child care program they oversee, both to maintain regulatory compliance and to support effective practice. This knowledge should be applied to guiding staff, ensuring consistency in daily operations, upholding high standards of care, and fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Additionally, administrators must be familiar with the children enrolled in the program in order to collaborate effectively with teaching staff and address each child’s individual needs. To do so, administrators must be regularly present on-site, engaging with children, staff, and parents through observation and interaction. Please contact me to discuss the progress of administrative action and other areas of concerns via email at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov. or phone (828)556-9013. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/2/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Lason was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. In space #1, a group of five (5) children, infants to one-year-olds, were present with one (1) staff member. One (1) was on his/her stomach, one (1) was in the bouncer, one (1) was on a rocker, one (1) was held and one (1) was sitting on the soft chair and played with rattles and other toys. The staff member interacted with the children calmly. In space #2, a group of eleven (11) children, all one (1) year of age, were present with three (3) staff members. The children sat at the table and had snacks. Crackers, cheese and water were served as snacks. A few children were upset and raised their voice at the tables, but the staff members calmly responded to them. In space #3, a group of nine (9) children, two-to-three years old, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with magnetic tiles, doll houses, toy cars and soft blocks. When one (1) child in the block area started crying, one (1) of the staff members responded to the child by telling him/her to use words to express him/her. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #4, fourteen (14) children, three-to-four years old, were present with two (2) staff members. Some children had snacks at the tables, and some were engaged in conversation with staff members and some played with materials. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #5, a group of fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years old, were present with three (3) staff members. The children are attending “graduation” later today. The children appeared more active in the classroom. Children played with soft things, art materials, dress-up clothes, puzzles and other materials. One (1) child was still at the table and had snacks. Staff files were reviewed during complaint visit conducted on July 10, 2025. Initial administrative action visit was included in this visit. Based on the record reviewed on July 10, 2025, no staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates or ITS/SIDS certificates have expired since the visit. Criminal background letters were reviewed for all staff members. The following stipulations on the administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training Ms. Larson contacted Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Health Specialist via email on July 5, 2025, to schedule the training. The in-person training has not been scheduled. I am in communication with Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, as well as Ms. Maybin regarding this matter. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. As of today, the response has not been received. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Since stipulation 3 is not completed, this item has not been completed yet. I visited the program in the afternoon with the intention of meeting with Director Kim Vanderlip to discuss administrative actions, corrective action items, and other requirements. According to staff members, Ms. Vanderlip was on-site twice in recent weeks: July 25, 2025, for approximately seven (7) hours, and August 15, 2025, for approximately three (3) hours. Timesheet was requested for review but not available. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Technical assistance was provided as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The administrator/director was on site for seven (7) hours on the week of 7/21/25 - 7/25/25, zero (0) for the week of 7/28/25 - 8/1/25, zero (0) hour for the week of 8/4/25 - 8/8/25 and three (3) hours for the week of 8/11/25 - 8//15/25, per staff interviews. .0714(a) 1006: Administrator hours on-site For administrator for seventy-nine (79) children, administrator must be on-site for minimum of twenty-five (25) hours. Refer to .0714(a). Administrators are expected to have a thorough understanding of the child care program they oversee, both to maintain regulatory compliance and to support effective practice. This knowledge should be applied to guiding staff, ensuring consistency in daily operations, upholding high standards of care, and fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Additionally, administrators must be familiar with the children enrolled in the program in order to collaborate effectively with teaching staff and address each child’s individual needs. To do so, administrators must be regularly present on-site, engaging with children, staff, and parents through observation and interaction. Please contact me to discuss the progress of administrative action and other areas of concerns via email at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov. or phone (828)556-9013. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/2/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Lason was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. In space #1, a group of five (5) children, infants to one-year-olds, were present with one (1) staff member. One (1) was on his/her stomach, one (1) was in the bouncer, one (1) was on a rocker, one (1) was held and one (1) was sitting on the soft chair and played with rattles and other toys. The staff member interacted with the children calmly. In space #2, a group of eleven (11) children, all one (1) year of age, were present with three (3) staff members. The children sat at the table and had snacks. Crackers, cheese and water were served as snacks. A few children were upset and raised their voice at the tables, but the staff members calmly responded to them. In space #3, a group of nine (9) children, two-to-three years old, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with magnetic tiles, doll houses, toy cars and soft blocks. When one (1) child in the block area started crying, one (1) of the staff members responded to the child by telling him/her to use words to express him/her. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #4, fourteen (14) children, three-to-four years old, were present with two (2) staff members. Some children had snacks at the tables, and some were engaged in conversation with staff members and some played with materials. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #5, a group of fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years old, were present with three (3) staff members. The children are attending “graduation” later today. The children appeared more active in the classroom. Children played with soft things, art materials, dress-up clothes, puzzles and other materials. One (1) child was still at the table and had snacks. Staff files were reviewed during complaint visit conducted on July 10, 2025. Initial administrative action visit was included in this visit. Based on the record reviewed on July 10, 2025, no staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates or ITS/SIDS certificates have expired since the visit. Criminal background letters were reviewed for all staff members. The following stipulations on the administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training Ms. Larson contacted Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Health Specialist via email on July 5, 2025, to schedule the training. The in-person training has not been scheduled. I am in communication with Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, as well as Ms. Maybin regarding this matter. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. As of today, the response has not been received. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Since stipulation 3 is not completed, this item has not been completed yet. I visited the program in the afternoon with the intention of meeting with Director Kim Vanderlip to discuss administrative actions, corrective action items, and other requirements. According to staff members, Ms. Vanderlip was on-site twice in recent weeks: July 25, 2025, for approximately seven (7) hours, and August 15, 2025, for approximately three (3) hours. Timesheet was requested for review but not available. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Technical assistance was provided as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The administrator/director was on site for seven (7) hours on the week of 7/21/25 - 7/25/25, zero (0) for the week of 7/28/25 - 8/1/25, zero (0) hour for the week of 8/4/25 - 8/8/25 and three (3) hours for the week of 8/11/25 - 8//15/25, per staff interviews. .0714(a) 1006: Administrator hours on-site For administrator for seventy-nine (79) children, administrator must be on-site for minimum of twenty-five (25) hours. Refer to .0714(a). Administrators are expected to have a thorough understanding of the child care program they oversee, both to maintain regulatory compliance and to support effective practice. This knowledge should be applied to guiding staff, ensuring consistency in daily operations, upholding high standards of care, and fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Additionally, administrators must be familiar with the children enrolled in the program in order to collaborate effectively with teaching staff and address each child’s individual needs. To do so, administrators must be regularly present on-site, engaging with children, staff, and parents through observation and interaction. Please contact me to discuss the progress of administrative action and other areas of concerns via email at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov. or phone (828)556-9013. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/2/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1803 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Lason was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. In space #1, a group of five (5) children, infants to one-year-olds, were present with one (1) staff member. One (1) was on his/her stomach, one (1) was in the bouncer, one (1) was on a rocker, one (1) was held and one (1) was sitting on the soft chair and played with rattles and other toys. The staff member interacted with the children calmly. In space #2, a group of eleven (11) children, all one (1) year of age, were present with three (3) staff members. The children sat at the table and had snacks. Crackers, cheese and water were served as snacks. A few children were upset and raised their voice at the tables, but the staff members calmly responded to them. In space #3, a group of nine (9) children, two-to-three years old, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with magnetic tiles, doll houses, toy cars and soft blocks. When one (1) child in the block area started crying, one (1) of the staff members responded to the child by telling him/her to use words to express him/her. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #4, fourteen (14) children, three-to-four years old, were present with two (2) staff members. Some children had snacks at the tables, and some were engaged in conversation with staff members and some played with materials. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #5, a group of fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years old, were present with three (3) staff members. The children are attending “graduation” later today. The children appeared more active in the classroom. Children played with soft things, art materials, dress-up clothes, puzzles and other materials. One (1) child was still at the table and had snacks. Staff files were reviewed during complaint visit conducted on July 10, 2025. Initial administrative action visit was included in this visit. Based on the record reviewed on July 10, 2025, no staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates or ITS/SIDS certificates have expired since the visit. Criminal background letters were reviewed for all staff members. The following stipulations on the administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training Ms. Larson contacted Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Health Specialist via email on July 5, 2025, to schedule the training. The in-person training has not been scheduled. I am in communication with Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, as well as Ms. Maybin regarding this matter. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. As of today, the response has not been received. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Since stipulation 3 is not completed, this item has not been completed yet. I visited the program in the afternoon with the intention of meeting with Director Kim Vanderlip to discuss administrative actions, corrective action items, and other requirements. According to staff members, Ms. Vanderlip was on-site twice in recent weeks: July 25, 2025, for approximately seven (7) hours, and August 15, 2025, for approximately three (3) hours. Timesheet was requested for review but not available. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Technical assistance was provided as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The administrator/director was on site for seven (7) hours on the week of 7/21/25 - 7/25/25, zero (0) for the week of 7/28/25 - 8/1/25, zero (0) hour for the week of 8/4/25 - 8/8/25 and three (3) hours for the week of 8/11/25 - 8//15/25, per staff interviews. .0714(a) 1006: Administrator hours on-site For administrator for seventy-nine (79) children, administrator must be on-site for minimum of twenty-five (25) hours. Refer to .0714(a). Administrators are expected to have a thorough understanding of the child care program they oversee, both to maintain regulatory compliance and to support effective practice. This knowledge should be applied to guiding staff, ensuring consistency in daily operations, upholding high standards of care, and fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Additionally, administrators must be familiar with the children enrolled in the program in order to collaborate effectively with teaching staff and address each child’s individual needs. To do so, administrators must be regularly present on-site, engaging with children, staff, and parents through observation and interaction. Please contact me to discuss the progress of administrative action and other areas of concerns via email at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov. or phone (828)556-9013. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/2/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an administrative action follow-up visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, On-site Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Lason was available during the visit. Limited monitoring of Child Care Rules were conducted during today’s visit, including but not limited to supervision, discipline, other permit restrictions and staff record. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one (81) percent as of today prior to this visit. Hominy Child Care operates with five-star center license issued on 5/1/22 with restriction; daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. Administrative Action was issued on June 19, 2025, for inappropriate discipline. In space #1, a group of five (5) children, infants to one-year-olds, were present with one (1) staff member. One (1) was on his/her stomach, one (1) was in the bouncer, one (1) was on a rocker, one (1) was held and one (1) was sitting on the soft chair and played with rattles and other toys. The staff member interacted with the children calmly. In space #2, a group of eleven (11) children, all one (1) year of age, were present with three (3) staff members. The children sat at the table and had snacks. Crackers, cheese and water were served as snacks. A few children were upset and raised their voice at the tables, but the staff members calmly responded to them. In space #3, a group of nine (9) children, two-to-three years old, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with magnetic tiles, doll houses, toy cars and soft blocks. When one (1) child in the block area started crying, one (1) of the staff members responded to the child by telling him/her to use words to express him/her. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #4, fourteen (14) children, three-to-four years old, were present with two (2) staff members. Some children had snacks at the tables, and some were engaged in conversation with staff members and some played with materials. Interaction and supervision were adequate. In space #5, a group of fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years old, were present with three (3) staff members. The children are attending “graduation” later today. The children appeared more active in the classroom. Children played with soft things, art materials, dress-up clothes, puzzles and other materials. One (1) child was still at the table and had snacks. Staff files were reviewed during complaint visit conducted on July 10, 2025. Initial administrative action visit was included in this visit. Based on the record reviewed on July 10, 2025, no staff members’ CPR/First Aid certificates or ITS/SIDS certificates have expired since the visit. Criminal background letters were reviewed for all staff members. The following stipulations on the administrative action were monitored: Stipulation #1: 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1-10) regarding discipline During today’s visit, no one raised voices or handled children inappropriately. Therefore, stipulation #1 was met during today’s visit. Stipulation #2: “Behavior Intervention Strategies” training Ms. Larson contacted Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Health Specialist via email on July 5, 2025, to schedule the training. The in-person training has not been scheduled. I am in communication with Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, as well as Ms. Maybin regarding this matter. Stipulation #3: written plan The action was delivered to the program on June 30, 2025. The written plan for stipulation #3 was submitted by Ms. Vanderlip on July 6, 2025, via email. I reviewed the plan and sent the follow-up comments and revision request on July 18, 2025. As of today, the response has not been received. Stipulation #4: Staff meeting Since stipulation 3 is not completed, this item has not been completed yet. I visited the program in the afternoon with the intention of meeting with Director Kim Vanderlip to discuss administrative actions, corrective action items, and other requirements. According to staff members, Ms. Vanderlip was on-site twice in recent weeks: July 25, 2025, for approximately seven (7) hours, and August 15, 2025, for approximately three (3) hours. Timesheet was requested for review but not available. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Technical assistance was provided as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The administrator/director was on site for seven (7) hours on the week of 7/21/25 - 7/25/25, zero (0) for the week of 7/28/25 - 8/1/25, zero (0) hour for the week of 8/4/25 - 8/8/25 and three (3) hours for the week of 8/11/25 - 8//15/25, per staff interviews. .0714(a) 1006: Administrator hours on-site For administrator for seventy-nine (79) children, administrator must be on-site for minimum of twenty-five (25) hours. Refer to .0714(a). Administrators are expected to have a thorough understanding of the child care program they oversee, both to maintain regulatory compliance and to support effective practice. This knowledge should be applied to guiding staff, ensuring consistency in daily operations, upholding high standards of care, and fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Additionally, administrators must be familiar with the children enrolled in the program in order to collaborate effectively with teaching staff and address each child’s individual needs. To do so, administrators must be regularly present on-site, engaging with children, staff, and parents through observation and interaction. Please contact me to discuss the progress of administrative action and other areas of concerns via email at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov. or phone (828)556-9013. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/2/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013 or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS roster: There was one (1) staff member listed on the program’s roster. Please continue to add the rest of staff members on your roster as soon as possible. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1803 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-034L Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of today. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding supervision, staff/child ratios, health standards, staff qualifications and inappropriate discipline. Supervision: Based on the information obtained by the Division, one (1) child was left unsupervised on the playground at an unknown day and time. Ms. Larson was interviewed regarding a child being left alone on the playground in recent weeks. Per interview, A child, two (2) years of age, were left unsupervised on the preschool-playground for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition until a staff member from other classroom found him/her. The incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Based on the description provided by Ms. Larson, upon transitioning from the playground to classroom space #3, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left on the preschool playground for less than ten (10) seconds, until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. The incident was brief. The children and staff members had entered the classroom, and the door closed while the child was still on the playground. Immediately after the door to space #3 closed, the staff member from space #5 came outside and found the child. The child was then brought to space #3 by the staff member. MS. Larson was notified of this incident and discussed the importance of correct counts of children as well as conducting head counts upon transitions with the staff members in space #3. Another allegation of supervision includes the use of cell phones during operating hours. No classroom staff members were observed to be on the phone during today’s visit. The transition process in space #3 was observed during today’s visit. During the transition from the classroom to the playground, ten (10) children, two-to-three years of age, gathered in front of the back door, which leads to the preschool playground, along with three (3) staff members. One (1) staff member opened and held the door while the children and two (2) staff members exited to the preschool playground. The staff member holding the door said “fence, fence, fence” to the children. Nine (9) children gathered near the door on the preschool playground, while one (1) child ran toward a staff member who was already on the playground. That staff member brought the child back to join the rest of the group. One (1) of the staff members from space #3 then opened the gate to the younger children’s playground, and the children ran into that area. No counting was observed out loud before exiting the classroom or before entering the younger children’s playground. Upon transitioning back from the playground to the classroom, nine (9) children and two (2) staff members were present on the playground, as one (1) child and one (1) staff member were inside for a diaper change. One (1) staff member opened the gate between the younger children’s playground and the preschool playground. Eight (8) children lined up against the fence, while one (1) child ran to a staff member who was already present on the preschool playground. When the staff member brought the child back to the group, one (1) teacher conducted a head count by pointing at each child in the air. He/she counted out loud and communicated the total to the other staff member. They also acknowledged that the tenth child was already inside. One (1) staff member held the door as the children entered the classroom, followed by the second staff member. Staff/Child Ratios: The allegation included not enough staff members to meet the required staff/child ratios. During the visit, there were two (2) to three (3) staff members in each classroom, and the required staff/child ratios were met in all classrooms. Health Standards: Multiple diaper changes were observed during the visit. One (1) child in space #3 was brought in to the classroom during playground time to change the soiled diaper. Two (2) children’s diapers were changed after playground time in space #2. Due to no diapering logs for children, I was not able to determine how frequently child’s diapers were changed. Staff Qualifications: Ms. Larson was interviewed on this matter. Ms. Larson is an on-site administrator and working on her administrator credential. She is starting administration classroom in August and plans to take Admin I and II classes. She is expected to finish both classes by December 2025. Kimberly Vanderlip, an administrator, is on-site, approximately twenty (20) hours and works approximately thirty (30) hours weekly, per Ms. Larson. She typically works in the afternoon. There are no set hours for Ms. Vanderlip. She was on-site approximately 1 pm to 7:30 pm on June 30, 2-025 and 1 pm – 5:30 pm on July 3, 2025. On Ms. Vanderlip’s WORKS letter, no administrator credential was noted, but she has more than one (1) year of administrator experiences in early childhood field. Neither staff members meet enhanced standard requirements for administrators. Discipline: The information obtained by the Division includes concerns regarding a child being pulled by the arm and staff yelling. During today’s visit, I did not observe any inappropriate discipline or interactions between staff members and children. In space #4, two (2) staff members were present with sixteen (16) children, four to five years of age. One (1) staff member facilitated group time by reviewing the day, months, and days of the week, counting in Spanish and English, and leading song and dance activities. The other staff member set up tables for lunch, then joined the group time. One (1) child sat in a chair during group time. According to the staff interview, the child sat voluntarily. The child picked up several gems from the floor but eventually joined the group activity. Per interview with Ms. Larson, one (1) incident occurred on June 30, 2025, regarding inappropriate discipline. A staff member grabbed a child by the torso from behind and moved the child approximately four (4) feet as a form of discipline. The incident occurred in space #5 on June 30, 2025. I reviewed the video footage. In the video, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, were seated in the carpeted area while one (1) staff member stood and supervised the children on the carpet. Another staff member was sitting at a table near the carpeted area with one (1) child. Three (3) other children were seated at a different table, engaged in an art activity. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet was seen grabbing a child, five (5) years of age, by the torso, under the arms, and removing the child from the carpeted area. No sound was available in the video. Supplemental information regarding this incident was obtained through an interview. According to Ms. Larson, fourteen (14) children seated on the carpet were placed in time-out due to rough play during the music and dance activity that occurred prior to the incident. During time-out, the five (5) year-old child kicked another child. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet observed the incident and removed the child to create distance from the others. Ms. Larson stated that most of the children on the carpet had been wrestling and misbehaving, and that the staff member appeared overwhelmed. The total duration of the time-out was estimated to be fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes. The time-out ended when lunch was brought into the classroom. Ms. Larson was not aware of incidents that involve pulling children by their arms or yelling. Based on the interview, the allegation of violation of supervision is substantiated. Even though the duration of the child being left unsupervised was brief, the concerns over supervision and transition process were noted on the visit summary during the complaint visit conducted on April 23, 2025, with a concern for supervision. Consultation was provided for correct counts of children in the group, threshold and name-to-face counts. The concerns over the lack of correct counts in the group and threshold counts in space #3 were shared with Ms. Larson during the visit conducted on April 23, 2025. Lack of appropriate measures to prevent supervision mistakes was the cause of supervision incident that occurred on June 25, 2025. Staff/child ratios: Based on the observation, the allegations of staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. Diaper change: There is no record of changing logs. Due to lack of evidence, the allegation of health standard regarding diaper changes is unsubstantiated. Staff qualification: Based on the interview and review of program records, the allegation of staff qualifications is unsubstantiated. Discipline: Based on the video footage and interview, the allegation of inappropriate discipline is substantiated. As a part of the Initial administrative action visit, all staff members files, including three (3) new staff files and eighteen (18) existing staff files were reviewed. New staff files were reviewed in full, while existing staff files were reviewed for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. The ABCMS system was reviewed for three (3) new staff members and their background checks were valid. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 25, 2025, one (1) child, who was two (2) years old, was left unattended for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition from the playground to classroom until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. .1801(a)(1-5) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 30, 2025, a staff member in space #5 grabbed a child, who was five (5) years old, under the arms from behind and removed the child from the carpeted area. .1803(a)(1) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. On June 30, 2025 in space #5, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, received time-out for duration of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes without materials. .1803(b) 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. Staff members employed on 6/16/25 did not complete TB screening until 6/17/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Medical statement was not in file for a staff member employed on 6/16/25. Medical exam was not completed for a staff member who was employed on 6/30/25 until 7/1/25. .0701(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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) first aid certificate was not in the staff file, one (1) staff member’s (AR) first aid certificate expired on 5/25/25 and one (1) staff member (KB) did not complete first aid training upon completion of CPR training. .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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) CPR certificate was not in the staff file and one (1) staff member’s (AR) CPR certificate expired on 5/25/25. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The record of two-week orientation was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Signatures and dates for acknowledging the receipt of job description, operational and personnel policy was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters were not in file for M. Morgan and M. Brogan. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Medical information was filed with other documents in KV, MM, MB and CG’s files. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Adequate supervision Children must be adequately supervised at all times. Most supervision mistakes occur during transitions. To appropriately supervise children, each teacher must be able to correctly identify the number of children in his/her care, complete sufficient transition protocol with prevention of mistakes including but not limited to counting children, communication between staff members, positioning of teachers and children, sweeping of areas before transition. Refer to .1801(a)(1-5). Additional resources for adequate and effective transition can be accessed at http://nrckids.org/. 904: prohibited discipline No child should be handled roughly. Rough handling of children often results in injuries. It is important for staff members not to act in anger but to aim for intentional discipline. The purpose of the discipline shall be to teach children social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills and behavioral management. Discuss classroom expectations and solutions with children. Prevention of challenging behaviors is as important as how to address challenging behavior. Please consult with Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Specialist, upon training. Refer to .1803(a)(1). 908: Developmentally appropriate discipline Lengthy time-out without materials is not developmentally appropriate discipline but punishment. Young children who do not engage in activities lead to additional behavioral challenges. Time-out shall be short, and the teacher’s expectation shall be clearly communicated with each child prior to time-out. If children are calm, some materials shall be available to the children during time-out. Each teacher should be aware of what to accomplish by giving children time-out. Time-out is only effective when providing children with time to calm down and reflect on themselves. Refer to .1803(b). 1032: TB screening TB screening must be obtained by new staff members on or prior to the first day of employment. For future employees, please have them complete the TB screening process on or prior to the first days of their employment. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: Medical statement Medical statements must be obtained for each new staff member on or prior to the first day of employment and maintain them in the confidential staff file. Please obtain medical statement for M. Moraga and M. Brogan and maintain them in their confidential files. For future employees, medical statements must be obtained on or prior to the first day of their employment dates. Refer to .0701(a). 1048: First aid and 1049: CPR All staff members who care for children must complete CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain the certificates. K. Best needs to complete First aid training. K. Vanderlip and A. Radford must complete both CPR and First Aid training immediately. Refer to .1102(c)(d). 1067: Orientation Orientation record must be maintained as they complete review of each topic. Please fill out an orientation form for the following staff members: M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Green. Refer to .0514(f). 1233: Operational and Personnel policies Upon review of program’s job description, operational and personnel policies, each staff member must sign and date acknowledging the receipt of the policies. M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Geen has copies of policies in their files. Please have them sign and date the acknowledgement. Refer to .0514(g). 1757: Criminal background qualification letter Qualification letter must be maintained in each staff file. Please print a qualification letter for M. Brogan and file it in his/her file. Refer to .2703(e). 1890: Confidential information Medical information, such as medical statements, TB screening, health questionnaire and doctor’s notes shall be maintained in a separate file, not in the staff files that include qualification letter, orientations, and other documents. Please remove medical information from staff files for K. Vanderlip, M. Moraga, M. Brogan, C. Green and review other’s files. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: The facility received a violation regarding supervision and discipline today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are adequately supervising children per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and use of appropriate discipline per Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1)(b). Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding supervision and discipline. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. This could also result in more stringent administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/24/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS system: The ABCMS system was reviewed prior to this visit. The roster on the ABCMS for this program has not been completed. Please complete the roster on the ABCMS system immediately Staff qualification: Ms. Vanderlip must enroll in administrator I and II to meet preservice requirements for child care administrators. Additionally, to meet enhanced standards requirements and previous Rated License Assessment, the administrator must meet 7pt level in education, which requires level III administrator credential and four (4) years of teaching, administrator, or combined experiences. To qualify for level III administrator, four-year degree and level II administrator credential are required. This visit was also conducted for Initial Administrative Action review. Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, was posted by the office. Ms. Larson and I reviewed the procedures of administrative action, and written warning. Ms. Vanderlip, Administrator, recently submitted a corrective action statement. However, a corrective action statement is not necessary at this point. Instead, Ms. Larson and I discussed how to follow each step on the corrective action plan and collect documentation to prove each action. Additionally, we discussed that the result of today’s visit may affect their administrative action status. Based on the substantiation of allegations, more stringent action may be warranted. Stipulation #1: During today’s visit, Stipulation #1—which requires compliance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1–10)(b)—was not met. Stipulation #1 in the Corrective Action Plan outlined in the Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, clearly states that the discipline rules listed under .1803(a)(1–10)(b) must be followed at all times. Failure to comply with this stipulation may result in more stringent regulatory action. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-034L Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of today. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding supervision, staff/child ratios, health standards, staff qualifications and inappropriate discipline. Supervision: Based on the information obtained by the Division, one (1) child was left unsupervised on the playground at an unknown day and time. Ms. Larson was interviewed regarding a child being left alone on the playground in recent weeks. Per interview, A child, two (2) years of age, were left unsupervised on the preschool-playground for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition until a staff member from other classroom found him/her. The incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Based on the description provided by Ms. Larson, upon transitioning from the playground to classroom space #3, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left on the preschool playground for less than ten (10) seconds, until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. The incident was brief. The children and staff members had entered the classroom, and the door closed while the child was still on the playground. Immediately after the door to space #3 closed, the staff member from space #5 came outside and found the child. The child was then brought to space #3 by the staff member. MS. Larson was notified of this incident and discussed the importance of correct counts of children as well as conducting head counts upon transitions with the staff members in space #3. Another allegation of supervision includes the use of cell phones during operating hours. No classroom staff members were observed to be on the phone during today’s visit. The transition process in space #3 was observed during today’s visit. During the transition from the classroom to the playground, ten (10) children, two-to-three years of age, gathered in front of the back door, which leads to the preschool playground, along with three (3) staff members. One (1) staff member opened and held the door while the children and two (2) staff members exited to the preschool playground. The staff member holding the door said “fence, fence, fence” to the children. Nine (9) children gathered near the door on the preschool playground, while one (1) child ran toward a staff member who was already on the playground. That staff member brought the child back to join the rest of the group. One (1) of the staff members from space #3 then opened the gate to the younger children’s playground, and the children ran into that area. No counting was observed out loud before exiting the classroom or before entering the younger children’s playground. Upon transitioning back from the playground to the classroom, nine (9) children and two (2) staff members were present on the playground, as one (1) child and one (1) staff member were inside for a diaper change. One (1) staff member opened the gate between the younger children’s playground and the preschool playground. Eight (8) children lined up against the fence, while one (1) child ran to a staff member who was already present on the preschool playground. When the staff member brought the child back to the group, one (1) teacher conducted a head count by pointing at each child in the air. He/she counted out loud and communicated the total to the other staff member. They also acknowledged that the tenth child was already inside. One (1) staff member held the door as the children entered the classroom, followed by the second staff member. Staff/Child Ratios: The allegation included not enough staff members to meet the required staff/child ratios. During the visit, there were two (2) to three (3) staff members in each classroom, and the required staff/child ratios were met in all classrooms. Health Standards: Multiple diaper changes were observed during the visit. One (1) child in space #3 was brought in to the classroom during playground time to change the soiled diaper. Two (2) children’s diapers were changed after playground time in space #2. Due to no diapering logs for children, I was not able to determine how frequently child’s diapers were changed. Staff Qualifications: Ms. Larson was interviewed on this matter. Ms. Larson is an on-site administrator and working on her administrator credential. She is starting administration classroom in August and plans to take Admin I and II classes. She is expected to finish both classes by December 2025. Kimberly Vanderlip, an administrator, is on-site, approximately twenty (20) hours and works approximately thirty (30) hours weekly, per Ms. Larson. She typically works in the afternoon. There are no set hours for Ms. Vanderlip. She was on-site approximately 1 pm to 7:30 pm on June 30, 2-025 and 1 pm – 5:30 pm on July 3, 2025. On Ms. Vanderlip’s WORKS letter, no administrator credential was noted, but she has more than one (1) year of administrator experiences in early childhood field. Neither staff members meet enhanced standard requirements for administrators. Discipline: The information obtained by the Division includes concerns regarding a child being pulled by the arm and staff yelling. During today’s visit, I did not observe any inappropriate discipline or interactions between staff members and children. In space #4, two (2) staff members were present with sixteen (16) children, four to five years of age. One (1) staff member facilitated group time by reviewing the day, months, and days of the week, counting in Spanish and English, and leading song and dance activities. The other staff member set up tables for lunch, then joined the group time. One (1) child sat in a chair during group time. According to the staff interview, the child sat voluntarily. The child picked up several gems from the floor but eventually joined the group activity. Per interview with Ms. Larson, one (1) incident occurred on June 30, 2025, regarding inappropriate discipline. A staff member grabbed a child by the torso from behind and moved the child approximately four (4) feet as a form of discipline. The incident occurred in space #5 on June 30, 2025. I reviewed the video footage. In the video, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, were seated in the carpeted area while one (1) staff member stood and supervised the children on the carpet. Another staff member was sitting at a table near the carpeted area with one (1) child. Three (3) other children were seated at a different table, engaged in an art activity. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet was seen grabbing a child, five (5) years of age, by the torso, under the arms, and removing the child from the carpeted area. No sound was available in the video. Supplemental information regarding this incident was obtained through an interview. According to Ms. Larson, fourteen (14) children seated on the carpet were placed in time-out due to rough play during the music and dance activity that occurred prior to the incident. During time-out, the five (5) year-old child kicked another child. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet observed the incident and removed the child to create distance from the others. Ms. Larson stated that most of the children on the carpet had been wrestling and misbehaving, and that the staff member appeared overwhelmed. The total duration of the time-out was estimated to be fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes. The time-out ended when lunch was brought into the classroom. Ms. Larson was not aware of incidents that involve pulling children by their arms or yelling. Based on the interview, the allegation of violation of supervision is substantiated. Even though the duration of the child being left unsupervised was brief, the concerns over supervision and transition process were noted on the visit summary during the complaint visit conducted on April 23, 2025, with a concern for supervision. Consultation was provided for correct counts of children in the group, threshold and name-to-face counts. The concerns over the lack of correct counts in the group and threshold counts in space #3 were shared with Ms. Larson during the visit conducted on April 23, 2025. Lack of appropriate measures to prevent supervision mistakes was the cause of supervision incident that occurred on June 25, 2025. Staff/child ratios: Based on the observation, the allegations of staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. Diaper change: There is no record of changing logs. Due to lack of evidence, the allegation of health standard regarding diaper changes is unsubstantiated. Staff qualification: Based on the interview and review of program records, the allegation of staff qualifications is unsubstantiated. Discipline: Based on the video footage and interview, the allegation of inappropriate discipline is substantiated. As a part of the Initial administrative action visit, all staff members files, including three (3) new staff files and eighteen (18) existing staff files were reviewed. New staff files were reviewed in full, while existing staff files were reviewed for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. The ABCMS system was reviewed for three (3) new staff members and their background checks were valid. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 25, 2025, one (1) child, who was two (2) years old, was left unattended for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition from the playground to classroom until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. .1801(a)(1-5) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 30, 2025, a staff member in space #5 grabbed a child, who was five (5) years old, under the arms from behind and removed the child from the carpeted area. .1803(a)(1) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. On June 30, 2025 in space #5, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, received time-out for duration of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes without materials. .1803(b) 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. Staff members employed on 6/16/25 did not complete TB screening until 6/17/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Medical statement was not in file for a staff member employed on 6/16/25. Medical exam was not completed for a staff member who was employed on 6/30/25 until 7/1/25. .0701(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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) first aid certificate was not in the staff file, one (1) staff member’s (AR) first aid certificate expired on 5/25/25 and one (1) staff member (KB) did not complete first aid training upon completion of CPR training. .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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) CPR certificate was not in the staff file and one (1) staff member’s (AR) CPR certificate expired on 5/25/25. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The record of two-week orientation was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Signatures and dates for acknowledging the receipt of job description, operational and personnel policy was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters were not in file for M. Morgan and M. Brogan. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Medical information was filed with other documents in KV, MM, MB and CG’s files. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Adequate supervision Children must be adequately supervised at all times. Most supervision mistakes occur during transitions. To appropriately supervise children, each teacher must be able to correctly identify the number of children in his/her care, complete sufficient transition protocol with prevention of mistakes including but not limited to counting children, communication between staff members, positioning of teachers and children, sweeping of areas before transition. Refer to .1801(a)(1-5). Additional resources for adequate and effective transition can be accessed at http://nrckids.org/. 904: prohibited discipline No child should be handled roughly. Rough handling of children often results in injuries. It is important for staff members not to act in anger but to aim for intentional discipline. The purpose of the discipline shall be to teach children social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills and behavioral management. Discuss classroom expectations and solutions with children. Prevention of challenging behaviors is as important as how to address challenging behavior. Please consult with Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Specialist, upon training. Refer to .1803(a)(1). 908: Developmentally appropriate discipline Lengthy time-out without materials is not developmentally appropriate discipline but punishment. Young children who do not engage in activities lead to additional behavioral challenges. Time-out shall be short, and the teacher’s expectation shall be clearly communicated with each child prior to time-out. If children are calm, some materials shall be available to the children during time-out. Each teacher should be aware of what to accomplish by giving children time-out. Time-out is only effective when providing children with time to calm down and reflect on themselves. Refer to .1803(b). 1032: TB screening TB screening must be obtained by new staff members on or prior to the first day of employment. For future employees, please have them complete the TB screening process on or prior to the first days of their employment. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: Medical statement Medical statements must be obtained for each new staff member on or prior to the first day of employment and maintain them in the confidential staff file. Please obtain medical statement for M. Moraga and M. Brogan and maintain them in their confidential files. For future employees, medical statements must be obtained on or prior to the first day of their employment dates. Refer to .0701(a). 1048: First aid and 1049: CPR All staff members who care for children must complete CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain the certificates. K. Best needs to complete First aid training. K. Vanderlip and A. Radford must complete both CPR and First Aid training immediately. Refer to .1102(c)(d). 1067: Orientation Orientation record must be maintained as they complete review of each topic. Please fill out an orientation form for the following staff members: M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Green. Refer to .0514(f). 1233: Operational and Personnel policies Upon review of program’s job description, operational and personnel policies, each staff member must sign and date acknowledging the receipt of the policies. M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Geen has copies of policies in their files. Please have them sign and date the acknowledgement. Refer to .0514(g). 1757: Criminal background qualification letter Qualification letter must be maintained in each staff file. Please print a qualification letter for M. Brogan and file it in his/her file. Refer to .2703(e). 1890: Confidential information Medical information, such as medical statements, TB screening, health questionnaire and doctor’s notes shall be maintained in a separate file, not in the staff files that include qualification letter, orientations, and other documents. Please remove medical information from staff files for K. Vanderlip, M. Moraga, M. Brogan, C. Green and review other’s files. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: The facility received a violation regarding supervision and discipline today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are adequately supervising children per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and use of appropriate discipline per Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1)(b). Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding supervision and discipline. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. This could also result in more stringent administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/24/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS system: The ABCMS system was reviewed prior to this visit. The roster on the ABCMS for this program has not been completed. Please complete the roster on the ABCMS system immediately Staff qualification: Ms. Vanderlip must enroll in administrator I and II to meet preservice requirements for child care administrators. Additionally, to meet enhanced standards requirements and previous Rated License Assessment, the administrator must meet 7pt level in education, which requires level III administrator credential and four (4) years of teaching, administrator, or combined experiences. To qualify for level III administrator, four-year degree and level II administrator credential are required. This visit was also conducted for Initial Administrative Action review. Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, was posted by the office. Ms. Larson and I reviewed the procedures of administrative action, and written warning. Ms. Vanderlip, Administrator, recently submitted a corrective action statement. However, a corrective action statement is not necessary at this point. Instead, Ms. Larson and I discussed how to follow each step on the corrective action plan and collect documentation to prove each action. Additionally, we discussed that the result of today’s visit may affect their administrative action status. Based on the substantiation of allegations, more stringent action may be warranted. Stipulation #1: During today’s visit, Stipulation #1—which requires compliance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1–10)(b)—was not met. Stipulation #1 in the Corrective Action Plan outlined in the Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, clearly states that the discipline rules listed under .1803(a)(1–10)(b) must be followed at all times. Failure to comply with this stipulation may result in more stringent regulatory action. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-034L Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of today. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding supervision, staff/child ratios, health standards, staff qualifications and inappropriate discipline. Supervision: Based on the information obtained by the Division, one (1) child was left unsupervised on the playground at an unknown day and time. Ms. Larson was interviewed regarding a child being left alone on the playground in recent weeks. Per interview, A child, two (2) years of age, were left unsupervised on the preschool-playground for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition until a staff member from other classroom found him/her. The incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Based on the description provided by Ms. Larson, upon transitioning from the playground to classroom space #3, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left on the preschool playground for less than ten (10) seconds, until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. The incident was brief. The children and staff members had entered the classroom, and the door closed while the child was still on the playground. Immediately after the door to space #3 closed, the staff member from space #5 came outside and found the child. The child was then brought to space #3 by the staff member. MS. Larson was notified of this incident and discussed the importance of correct counts of children as well as conducting head counts upon transitions with the staff members in space #3. Another allegation of supervision includes the use of cell phones during operating hours. No classroom staff members were observed to be on the phone during today’s visit. The transition process in space #3 was observed during today’s visit. During the transition from the classroom to the playground, ten (10) children, two-to-three years of age, gathered in front of the back door, which leads to the preschool playground, along with three (3) staff members. One (1) staff member opened and held the door while the children and two (2) staff members exited to the preschool playground. The staff member holding the door said “fence, fence, fence” to the children. Nine (9) children gathered near the door on the preschool playground, while one (1) child ran toward a staff member who was already on the playground. That staff member brought the child back to join the rest of the group. One (1) of the staff members from space #3 then opened the gate to the younger children’s playground, and the children ran into that area. No counting was observed out loud before exiting the classroom or before entering the younger children’s playground. Upon transitioning back from the playground to the classroom, nine (9) children and two (2) staff members were present on the playground, as one (1) child and one (1) staff member were inside for a diaper change. One (1) staff member opened the gate between the younger children’s playground and the preschool playground. Eight (8) children lined up against the fence, while one (1) child ran to a staff member who was already present on the preschool playground. When the staff member brought the child back to the group, one (1) teacher conducted a head count by pointing at each child in the air. He/she counted out loud and communicated the total to the other staff member. They also acknowledged that the tenth child was already inside. One (1) staff member held the door as the children entered the classroom, followed by the second staff member. Staff/Child Ratios: The allegation included not enough staff members to meet the required staff/child ratios. During the visit, there were two (2) to three (3) staff members in each classroom, and the required staff/child ratios were met in all classrooms. Health Standards: Multiple diaper changes were observed during the visit. One (1) child in space #3 was brought in to the classroom during playground time to change the soiled diaper. Two (2) children’s diapers were changed after playground time in space #2. Due to no diapering logs for children, I was not able to determine how frequently child’s diapers were changed. Staff Qualifications: Ms. Larson was interviewed on this matter. Ms. Larson is an on-site administrator and working on her administrator credential. She is starting administration classroom in August and plans to take Admin I and II classes. She is expected to finish both classes by December 2025. Kimberly Vanderlip, an administrator, is on-site, approximately twenty (20) hours and works approximately thirty (30) hours weekly, per Ms. Larson. She typically works in the afternoon. There are no set hours for Ms. Vanderlip. She was on-site approximately 1 pm to 7:30 pm on June 30, 2-025 and 1 pm – 5:30 pm on July 3, 2025. On Ms. Vanderlip’s WORKS letter, no administrator credential was noted, but she has more than one (1) year of administrator experiences in early childhood field. Neither staff members meet enhanced standard requirements for administrators. Discipline: The information obtained by the Division includes concerns regarding a child being pulled by the arm and staff yelling. During today’s visit, I did not observe any inappropriate discipline or interactions between staff members and children. In space #4, two (2) staff members were present with sixteen (16) children, four to five years of age. One (1) staff member facilitated group time by reviewing the day, months, and days of the week, counting in Spanish and English, and leading song and dance activities. The other staff member set up tables for lunch, then joined the group time. One (1) child sat in a chair during group time. According to the staff interview, the child sat voluntarily. The child picked up several gems from the floor but eventually joined the group activity. Per interview with Ms. Larson, one (1) incident occurred on June 30, 2025, regarding inappropriate discipline. A staff member grabbed a child by the torso from behind and moved the child approximately four (4) feet as a form of discipline. The incident occurred in space #5 on June 30, 2025. I reviewed the video footage. In the video, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, were seated in the carpeted area while one (1) staff member stood and supervised the children on the carpet. Another staff member was sitting at a table near the carpeted area with one (1) child. Three (3) other children were seated at a different table, engaged in an art activity. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet was seen grabbing a child, five (5) years of age, by the torso, under the arms, and removing the child from the carpeted area. No sound was available in the video. Supplemental information regarding this incident was obtained through an interview. According to Ms. Larson, fourteen (14) children seated on the carpet were placed in time-out due to rough play during the music and dance activity that occurred prior to the incident. During time-out, the five (5) year-old child kicked another child. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet observed the incident and removed the child to create distance from the others. Ms. Larson stated that most of the children on the carpet had been wrestling and misbehaving, and that the staff member appeared overwhelmed. The total duration of the time-out was estimated to be fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes. The time-out ended when lunch was brought into the classroom. Ms. Larson was not aware of incidents that involve pulling children by their arms or yelling. Based on the interview, the allegation of violation of supervision is substantiated. Even though the duration of the child being left unsupervised was brief, the concerns over supervision and transition process were noted on the visit summary during the complaint visit conducted on April 23, 2025, with a concern for supervision. Consultation was provided for correct counts of children in the group, threshold and name-to-face counts. The concerns over the lack of correct counts in the group and threshold counts in space #3 were shared with Ms. Larson during the visit conducted on April 23, 2025. Lack of appropriate measures to prevent supervision mistakes was the cause of supervision incident that occurred on June 25, 2025. Staff/child ratios: Based on the observation, the allegations of staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. Diaper change: There is no record of changing logs. Due to lack of evidence, the allegation of health standard regarding diaper changes is unsubstantiated. Staff qualification: Based on the interview and review of program records, the allegation of staff qualifications is unsubstantiated. Discipline: Based on the video footage and interview, the allegation of inappropriate discipline is substantiated. As a part of the Initial administrative action visit, all staff members files, including three (3) new staff files and eighteen (18) existing staff files were reviewed. New staff files were reviewed in full, while existing staff files were reviewed for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. The ABCMS system was reviewed for three (3) new staff members and their background checks were valid. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 25, 2025, one (1) child, who was two (2) years old, was left unattended for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition from the playground to classroom until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. .1801(a)(1-5) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 30, 2025, a staff member in space #5 grabbed a child, who was five (5) years old, under the arms from behind and removed the child from the carpeted area. .1803(a)(1) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. On June 30, 2025 in space #5, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, received time-out for duration of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes without materials. .1803(b) 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. Staff members employed on 6/16/25 did not complete TB screening until 6/17/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Medical statement was not in file for a staff member employed on 6/16/25. Medical exam was not completed for a staff member who was employed on 6/30/25 until 7/1/25. .0701(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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) first aid certificate was not in the staff file, one (1) staff member’s (AR) first aid certificate expired on 5/25/25 and one (1) staff member (KB) did not complete first aid training upon completion of CPR training. .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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) CPR certificate was not in the staff file and one (1) staff member’s (AR) CPR certificate expired on 5/25/25. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The record of two-week orientation was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Signatures and dates for acknowledging the receipt of job description, operational and personnel policy was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters were not in file for M. Morgan and M. Brogan. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Medical information was filed with other documents in KV, MM, MB and CG’s files. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Adequate supervision Children must be adequately supervised at all times. Most supervision mistakes occur during transitions. To appropriately supervise children, each teacher must be able to correctly identify the number of children in his/her care, complete sufficient transition protocol with prevention of mistakes including but not limited to counting children, communication between staff members, positioning of teachers and children, sweeping of areas before transition. Refer to .1801(a)(1-5). Additional resources for adequate and effective transition can be accessed at http://nrckids.org/. 904: prohibited discipline No child should be handled roughly. Rough handling of children often results in injuries. It is important for staff members not to act in anger but to aim for intentional discipline. The purpose of the discipline shall be to teach children social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills and behavioral management. Discuss classroom expectations and solutions with children. Prevention of challenging behaviors is as important as how to address challenging behavior. Please consult with Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Specialist, upon training. Refer to .1803(a)(1). 908: Developmentally appropriate discipline Lengthy time-out without materials is not developmentally appropriate discipline but punishment. Young children who do not engage in activities lead to additional behavioral challenges. Time-out shall be short, and the teacher’s expectation shall be clearly communicated with each child prior to time-out. If children are calm, some materials shall be available to the children during time-out. Each teacher should be aware of what to accomplish by giving children time-out. Time-out is only effective when providing children with time to calm down and reflect on themselves. Refer to .1803(b). 1032: TB screening TB screening must be obtained by new staff members on or prior to the first day of employment. For future employees, please have them complete the TB screening process on or prior to the first days of their employment. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: Medical statement Medical statements must be obtained for each new staff member on or prior to the first day of employment and maintain them in the confidential staff file. Please obtain medical statement for M. Moraga and M. Brogan and maintain them in their confidential files. For future employees, medical statements must be obtained on or prior to the first day of their employment dates. Refer to .0701(a). 1048: First aid and 1049: CPR All staff members who care for children must complete CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain the certificates. K. Best needs to complete First aid training. K. Vanderlip and A. Radford must complete both CPR and First Aid training immediately. Refer to .1102(c)(d). 1067: Orientation Orientation record must be maintained as they complete review of each topic. Please fill out an orientation form for the following staff members: M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Green. Refer to .0514(f). 1233: Operational and Personnel policies Upon review of program’s job description, operational and personnel policies, each staff member must sign and date acknowledging the receipt of the policies. M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Geen has copies of policies in their files. Please have them sign and date the acknowledgement. Refer to .0514(g). 1757: Criminal background qualification letter Qualification letter must be maintained in each staff file. Please print a qualification letter for M. Brogan and file it in his/her file. Refer to .2703(e). 1890: Confidential information Medical information, such as medical statements, TB screening, health questionnaire and doctor’s notes shall be maintained in a separate file, not in the staff files that include qualification letter, orientations, and other documents. Please remove medical information from staff files for K. Vanderlip, M. Moraga, M. Brogan, C. Green and review other’s files. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: The facility received a violation regarding supervision and discipline today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are adequately supervising children per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and use of appropriate discipline per Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1)(b). Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding supervision and discipline. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. This could also result in more stringent administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/24/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS system: The ABCMS system was reviewed prior to this visit. The roster on the ABCMS for this program has not been completed. Please complete the roster on the ABCMS system immediately Staff qualification: Ms. Vanderlip must enroll in administrator I and II to meet preservice requirements for child care administrators. Additionally, to meet enhanced standards requirements and previous Rated License Assessment, the administrator must meet 7pt level in education, which requires level III administrator credential and four (4) years of teaching, administrator, or combined experiences. To qualify for level III administrator, four-year degree and level II administrator credential are required. This visit was also conducted for Initial Administrative Action review. Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, was posted by the office. Ms. Larson and I reviewed the procedures of administrative action, and written warning. Ms. Vanderlip, Administrator, recently submitted a corrective action statement. However, a corrective action statement is not necessary at this point. Instead, Ms. Larson and I discussed how to follow each step on the corrective action plan and collect documentation to prove each action. Additionally, we discussed that the result of today’s visit may affect their administrative action status. Based on the substantiation of allegations, more stringent action may be warranted. Stipulation #1: During today’s visit, Stipulation #1—which requires compliance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1–10)(b)—was not met. Stipulation #1 in the Corrective Action Plan outlined in the Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, clearly states that the discipline rules listed under .1803(a)(1–10)(b) must be followed at all times. Failure to comply with this stipulation may result in more stringent regulatory action. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-034L Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of today. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding supervision, staff/child ratios, health standards, staff qualifications and inappropriate discipline. Supervision: Based on the information obtained by the Division, one (1) child was left unsupervised on the playground at an unknown day and time. Ms. Larson was interviewed regarding a child being left alone on the playground in recent weeks. Per interview, A child, two (2) years of age, were left unsupervised on the preschool-playground for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition until a staff member from other classroom found him/her. The incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Based on the description provided by Ms. Larson, upon transitioning from the playground to classroom space #3, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left on the preschool playground for less than ten (10) seconds, until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. The incident was brief. The children and staff members had entered the classroom, and the door closed while the child was still on the playground. Immediately after the door to space #3 closed, the staff member from space #5 came outside and found the child. The child was then brought to space #3 by the staff member. MS. Larson was notified of this incident and discussed the importance of correct counts of children as well as conducting head counts upon transitions with the staff members in space #3. Another allegation of supervision includes the use of cell phones during operating hours. No classroom staff members were observed to be on the phone during today’s visit. The transition process in space #3 was observed during today’s visit. During the transition from the classroom to the playground, ten (10) children, two-to-three years of age, gathered in front of the back door, which leads to the preschool playground, along with three (3) staff members. One (1) staff member opened and held the door while the children and two (2) staff members exited to the preschool playground. The staff member holding the door said “fence, fence, fence” to the children. Nine (9) children gathered near the door on the preschool playground, while one (1) child ran toward a staff member who was already on the playground. That staff member brought the child back to join the rest of the group. One (1) of the staff members from space #3 then opened the gate to the younger children’s playground, and the children ran into that area. No counting was observed out loud before exiting the classroom or before entering the younger children’s playground. Upon transitioning back from the playground to the classroom, nine (9) children and two (2) staff members were present on the playground, as one (1) child and one (1) staff member were inside for a diaper change. One (1) staff member opened the gate between the younger children’s playground and the preschool playground. Eight (8) children lined up against the fence, while one (1) child ran to a staff member who was already present on the preschool playground. When the staff member brought the child back to the group, one (1) teacher conducted a head count by pointing at each child in the air. He/she counted out loud and communicated the total to the other staff member. They also acknowledged that the tenth child was already inside. One (1) staff member held the door as the children entered the classroom, followed by the second staff member. Staff/Child Ratios: The allegation included not enough staff members to meet the required staff/child ratios. During the visit, there were two (2) to three (3) staff members in each classroom, and the required staff/child ratios were met in all classrooms. Health Standards: Multiple diaper changes were observed during the visit. One (1) child in space #3 was brought in to the classroom during playground time to change the soiled diaper. Two (2) children’s diapers were changed after playground time in space #2. Due to no diapering logs for children, I was not able to determine how frequently child’s diapers were changed. Staff Qualifications: Ms. Larson was interviewed on this matter. Ms. Larson is an on-site administrator and working on her administrator credential. She is starting administration classroom in August and plans to take Admin I and II classes. She is expected to finish both classes by December 2025. Kimberly Vanderlip, an administrator, is on-site, approximately twenty (20) hours and works approximately thirty (30) hours weekly, per Ms. Larson. She typically works in the afternoon. There are no set hours for Ms. Vanderlip. She was on-site approximately 1 pm to 7:30 pm on June 30, 2-025 and 1 pm – 5:30 pm on July 3, 2025. On Ms. Vanderlip’s WORKS letter, no administrator credential was noted, but she has more than one (1) year of administrator experiences in early childhood field. Neither staff members meet enhanced standard requirements for administrators. Discipline: The information obtained by the Division includes concerns regarding a child being pulled by the arm and staff yelling. During today’s visit, I did not observe any inappropriate discipline or interactions between staff members and children. In space #4, two (2) staff members were present with sixteen (16) children, four to five years of age. One (1) staff member facilitated group time by reviewing the day, months, and days of the week, counting in Spanish and English, and leading song and dance activities. The other staff member set up tables for lunch, then joined the group time. One (1) child sat in a chair during group time. According to the staff interview, the child sat voluntarily. The child picked up several gems from the floor but eventually joined the group activity. Per interview with Ms. Larson, one (1) incident occurred on June 30, 2025, regarding inappropriate discipline. A staff member grabbed a child by the torso from behind and moved the child approximately four (4) feet as a form of discipline. The incident occurred in space #5 on June 30, 2025. I reviewed the video footage. In the video, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, were seated in the carpeted area while one (1) staff member stood and supervised the children on the carpet. Another staff member was sitting at a table near the carpeted area with one (1) child. Three (3) other children were seated at a different table, engaged in an art activity. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet was seen grabbing a child, five (5) years of age, by the torso, under the arms, and removing the child from the carpeted area. No sound was available in the video. Supplemental information regarding this incident was obtained through an interview. According to Ms. Larson, fourteen (14) children seated on the carpet were placed in time-out due to rough play during the music and dance activity that occurred prior to the incident. During time-out, the five (5) year-old child kicked another child. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet observed the incident and removed the child to create distance from the others. Ms. Larson stated that most of the children on the carpet had been wrestling and misbehaving, and that the staff member appeared overwhelmed. The total duration of the time-out was estimated to be fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes. The time-out ended when lunch was brought into the classroom. Ms. Larson was not aware of incidents that involve pulling children by their arms or yelling. Based on the interview, the allegation of violation of supervision is substantiated. Even though the duration of the child being left unsupervised was brief, the concerns over supervision and transition process were noted on the visit summary during the complaint visit conducted on April 23, 2025, with a concern for supervision. Consultation was provided for correct counts of children in the group, threshold and name-to-face counts. The concerns over the lack of correct counts in the group and threshold counts in space #3 were shared with Ms. Larson during the visit conducted on April 23, 2025. Lack of appropriate measures to prevent supervision mistakes was the cause of supervision incident that occurred on June 25, 2025. Staff/child ratios: Based on the observation, the allegations of staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. Diaper change: There is no record of changing logs. Due to lack of evidence, the allegation of health standard regarding diaper changes is unsubstantiated. Staff qualification: Based on the interview and review of program records, the allegation of staff qualifications is unsubstantiated. Discipline: Based on the video footage and interview, the allegation of inappropriate discipline is substantiated. As a part of the Initial administrative action visit, all staff members files, including three (3) new staff files and eighteen (18) existing staff files were reviewed. New staff files were reviewed in full, while existing staff files were reviewed for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. The ABCMS system was reviewed for three (3) new staff members and their background checks were valid. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 25, 2025, one (1) child, who was two (2) years old, was left unattended for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition from the playground to classroom until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. .1801(a)(1-5) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 30, 2025, a staff member in space #5 grabbed a child, who was five (5) years old, under the arms from behind and removed the child from the carpeted area. .1803(a)(1) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. On June 30, 2025 in space #5, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, received time-out for duration of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes without materials. .1803(b) 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. Staff members employed on 6/16/25 did not complete TB screening until 6/17/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Medical statement was not in file for a staff member employed on 6/16/25. Medical exam was not completed for a staff member who was employed on 6/30/25 until 7/1/25. .0701(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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) first aid certificate was not in the staff file, one (1) staff member’s (AR) first aid certificate expired on 5/25/25 and one (1) staff member (KB) did not complete first aid training upon completion of CPR training. .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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) CPR certificate was not in the staff file and one (1) staff member’s (AR) CPR certificate expired on 5/25/25. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The record of two-week orientation was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Signatures and dates for acknowledging the receipt of job description, operational and personnel policy was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters were not in file for M. Morgan and M. Brogan. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Medical information was filed with other documents in KV, MM, MB and CG’s files. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Adequate supervision Children must be adequately supervised at all times. Most supervision mistakes occur during transitions. To appropriately supervise children, each teacher must be able to correctly identify the number of children in his/her care, complete sufficient transition protocol with prevention of mistakes including but not limited to counting children, communication between staff members, positioning of teachers and children, sweeping of areas before transition. Refer to .1801(a)(1-5). Additional resources for adequate and effective transition can be accessed at http://nrckids.org/. 904: prohibited discipline No child should be handled roughly. Rough handling of children often results in injuries. It is important for staff members not to act in anger but to aim for intentional discipline. The purpose of the discipline shall be to teach children social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills and behavioral management. Discuss classroom expectations and solutions with children. Prevention of challenging behaviors is as important as how to address challenging behavior. Please consult with Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Specialist, upon training. Refer to .1803(a)(1). 908: Developmentally appropriate discipline Lengthy time-out without materials is not developmentally appropriate discipline but punishment. Young children who do not engage in activities lead to additional behavioral challenges. Time-out shall be short, and the teacher’s expectation shall be clearly communicated with each child prior to time-out. If children are calm, some materials shall be available to the children during time-out. Each teacher should be aware of what to accomplish by giving children time-out. Time-out is only effective when providing children with time to calm down and reflect on themselves. Refer to .1803(b). 1032: TB screening TB screening must be obtained by new staff members on or prior to the first day of employment. For future employees, please have them complete the TB screening process on or prior to the first days of their employment. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: Medical statement Medical statements must be obtained for each new staff member on or prior to the first day of employment and maintain them in the confidential staff file. Please obtain medical statement for M. Moraga and M. Brogan and maintain them in their confidential files. For future employees, medical statements must be obtained on or prior to the first day of their employment dates. Refer to .0701(a). 1048: First aid and 1049: CPR All staff members who care for children must complete CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain the certificates. K. Best needs to complete First aid training. K. Vanderlip and A. Radford must complete both CPR and First Aid training immediately. Refer to .1102(c)(d). 1067: Orientation Orientation record must be maintained as they complete review of each topic. Please fill out an orientation form for the following staff members: M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Green. Refer to .0514(f). 1233: Operational and Personnel policies Upon review of program’s job description, operational and personnel policies, each staff member must sign and date acknowledging the receipt of the policies. M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Geen has copies of policies in their files. Please have them sign and date the acknowledgement. Refer to .0514(g). 1757: Criminal background qualification letter Qualification letter must be maintained in each staff file. Please print a qualification letter for M. Brogan and file it in his/her file. Refer to .2703(e). 1890: Confidential information Medical information, such as medical statements, TB screening, health questionnaire and doctor’s notes shall be maintained in a separate file, not in the staff files that include qualification letter, orientations, and other documents. Please remove medical information from staff files for K. Vanderlip, M. Moraga, M. Brogan, C. Green and review other’s files. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: The facility received a violation regarding supervision and discipline today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are adequately supervising children per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and use of appropriate discipline per Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1)(b). Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding supervision and discipline. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. This could also result in more stringent administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/24/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS system: The ABCMS system was reviewed prior to this visit. The roster on the ABCMS for this program has not been completed. Please complete the roster on the ABCMS system immediately Staff qualification: Ms. Vanderlip must enroll in administrator I and II to meet preservice requirements for child care administrators. Additionally, to meet enhanced standards requirements and previous Rated License Assessment, the administrator must meet 7pt level in education, which requires level III administrator credential and four (4) years of teaching, administrator, or combined experiences. To qualify for level III administrator, four-year degree and level II administrator credential are required. This visit was also conducted for Initial Administrative Action review. Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, was posted by the office. Ms. Larson and I reviewed the procedures of administrative action, and written warning. Ms. Vanderlip, Administrator, recently submitted a corrective action statement. However, a corrective action statement is not necessary at this point. Instead, Ms. Larson and I discussed how to follow each step on the corrective action plan and collect documentation to prove each action. Additionally, we discussed that the result of today’s visit may affect their administrative action status. Based on the substantiation of allegations, more stringent action may be warranted. Stipulation #1: During today’s visit, Stipulation #1—which requires compliance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1–10)(b)—was not met. Stipulation #1 in the Corrective Action Plan outlined in the Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, clearly states that the discipline rules listed under .1803(a)(1–10)(b) must be followed at all times. Failure to comply with this stipulation may result in more stringent regulatory action. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-034L Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of today. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding supervision, staff/child ratios, health standards, staff qualifications and inappropriate discipline. Supervision: Based on the information obtained by the Division, one (1) child was left unsupervised on the playground at an unknown day and time. Ms. Larson was interviewed regarding a child being left alone on the playground in recent weeks. Per interview, A child, two (2) years of age, were left unsupervised on the preschool-playground for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition until a staff member from other classroom found him/her. The incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Based on the description provided by Ms. Larson, upon transitioning from the playground to classroom space #3, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left on the preschool playground for less than ten (10) seconds, until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. The incident was brief. The children and staff members had entered the classroom, and the door closed while the child was still on the playground. Immediately after the door to space #3 closed, the staff member from space #5 came outside and found the child. The child was then brought to space #3 by the staff member. MS. Larson was notified of this incident and discussed the importance of correct counts of children as well as conducting head counts upon transitions with the staff members in space #3. Another allegation of supervision includes the use of cell phones during operating hours. No classroom staff members were observed to be on the phone during today’s visit. The transition process in space #3 was observed during today’s visit. During the transition from the classroom to the playground, ten (10) children, two-to-three years of age, gathered in front of the back door, which leads to the preschool playground, along with three (3) staff members. One (1) staff member opened and held the door while the children and two (2) staff members exited to the preschool playground. The staff member holding the door said “fence, fence, fence” to the children. Nine (9) children gathered near the door on the preschool playground, while one (1) child ran toward a staff member who was already on the playground. That staff member brought the child back to join the rest of the group. One (1) of the staff members from space #3 then opened the gate to the younger children’s playground, and the children ran into that area. No counting was observed out loud before exiting the classroom or before entering the younger children’s playground. Upon transitioning back from the playground to the classroom, nine (9) children and two (2) staff members were present on the playground, as one (1) child and one (1) staff member were inside for a diaper change. One (1) staff member opened the gate between the younger children’s playground and the preschool playground. Eight (8) children lined up against the fence, while one (1) child ran to a staff member who was already present on the preschool playground. When the staff member brought the child back to the group, one (1) teacher conducted a head count by pointing at each child in the air. He/she counted out loud and communicated the total to the other staff member. They also acknowledged that the tenth child was already inside. One (1) staff member held the door as the children entered the classroom, followed by the second staff member. Staff/Child Ratios: The allegation included not enough staff members to meet the required staff/child ratios. During the visit, there were two (2) to three (3) staff members in each classroom, and the required staff/child ratios were met in all classrooms. Health Standards: Multiple diaper changes were observed during the visit. One (1) child in space #3 was brought in to the classroom during playground time to change the soiled diaper. Two (2) children’s diapers were changed after playground time in space #2. Due to no diapering logs for children, I was not able to determine how frequently child’s diapers were changed. Staff Qualifications: Ms. Larson was interviewed on this matter. Ms. Larson is an on-site administrator and working on her administrator credential. She is starting administration classroom in August and plans to take Admin I and II classes. She is expected to finish both classes by December 2025. Kimberly Vanderlip, an administrator, is on-site, approximately twenty (20) hours and works approximately thirty (30) hours weekly, per Ms. Larson. She typically works in the afternoon. There are no set hours for Ms. Vanderlip. She was on-site approximately 1 pm to 7:30 pm on June 30, 2-025 and 1 pm – 5:30 pm on July 3, 2025. On Ms. Vanderlip’s WORKS letter, no administrator credential was noted, but she has more than one (1) year of administrator experiences in early childhood field. Neither staff members meet enhanced standard requirements for administrators. Discipline: The information obtained by the Division includes concerns regarding a child being pulled by the arm and staff yelling. During today’s visit, I did not observe any inappropriate discipline or interactions between staff members and children. In space #4, two (2) staff members were present with sixteen (16) children, four to five years of age. One (1) staff member facilitated group time by reviewing the day, months, and days of the week, counting in Spanish and English, and leading song and dance activities. The other staff member set up tables for lunch, then joined the group time. One (1) child sat in a chair during group time. According to the staff interview, the child sat voluntarily. The child picked up several gems from the floor but eventually joined the group activity. Per interview with Ms. Larson, one (1) incident occurred on June 30, 2025, regarding inappropriate discipline. A staff member grabbed a child by the torso from behind and moved the child approximately four (4) feet as a form of discipline. The incident occurred in space #5 on June 30, 2025. I reviewed the video footage. In the video, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, were seated in the carpeted area while one (1) staff member stood and supervised the children on the carpet. Another staff member was sitting at a table near the carpeted area with one (1) child. Three (3) other children were seated at a different table, engaged in an art activity. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet was seen grabbing a child, five (5) years of age, by the torso, under the arms, and removing the child from the carpeted area. No sound was available in the video. Supplemental information regarding this incident was obtained through an interview. According to Ms. Larson, fourteen (14) children seated on the carpet were placed in time-out due to rough play during the music and dance activity that occurred prior to the incident. During time-out, the five (5) year-old child kicked another child. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet observed the incident and removed the child to create distance from the others. Ms. Larson stated that most of the children on the carpet had been wrestling and misbehaving, and that the staff member appeared overwhelmed. The total duration of the time-out was estimated to be fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes. The time-out ended when lunch was brought into the classroom. Ms. Larson was not aware of incidents that involve pulling children by their arms or yelling. Based on the interview, the allegation of violation of supervision is substantiated. Even though the duration of the child being left unsupervised was brief, the concerns over supervision and transition process were noted on the visit summary during the complaint visit conducted on April 23, 2025, with a concern for supervision. Consultation was provided for correct counts of children in the group, threshold and name-to-face counts. The concerns over the lack of correct counts in the group and threshold counts in space #3 were shared with Ms. Larson during the visit conducted on April 23, 2025. Lack of appropriate measures to prevent supervision mistakes was the cause of supervision incident that occurred on June 25, 2025. Staff/child ratios: Based on the observation, the allegations of staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. Diaper change: There is no record of changing logs. Due to lack of evidence, the allegation of health standard regarding diaper changes is unsubstantiated. Staff qualification: Based on the interview and review of program records, the allegation of staff qualifications is unsubstantiated. Discipline: Based on the video footage and interview, the allegation of inappropriate discipline is substantiated. As a part of the Initial administrative action visit, all staff members files, including three (3) new staff files and eighteen (18) existing staff files were reviewed. New staff files were reviewed in full, while existing staff files were reviewed for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. The ABCMS system was reviewed for three (3) new staff members and their background checks were valid. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 25, 2025, one (1) child, who was two (2) years old, was left unattended for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition from the playground to classroom until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. .1801(a)(1-5) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 30, 2025, a staff member in space #5 grabbed a child, who was five (5) years old, under the arms from behind and removed the child from the carpeted area. .1803(a)(1) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. On June 30, 2025 in space #5, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, received time-out for duration of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes without materials. .1803(b) 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. Staff members employed on 6/16/25 did not complete TB screening until 6/17/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Medical statement was not in file for a staff member employed on 6/16/25. Medical exam was not completed for a staff member who was employed on 6/30/25 until 7/1/25. .0701(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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) first aid certificate was not in the staff file, one (1) staff member’s (AR) first aid certificate expired on 5/25/25 and one (1) staff member (KB) did not complete first aid training upon completion of CPR training. .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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) CPR certificate was not in the staff file and one (1) staff member’s (AR) CPR certificate expired on 5/25/25. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The record of two-week orientation was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Signatures and dates for acknowledging the receipt of job description, operational and personnel policy was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters were not in file for M. Morgan and M. Brogan. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Medical information was filed with other documents in KV, MM, MB and CG’s files. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Adequate supervision Children must be adequately supervised at all times. Most supervision mistakes occur during transitions. To appropriately supervise children, each teacher must be able to correctly identify the number of children in his/her care, complete sufficient transition protocol with prevention of mistakes including but not limited to counting children, communication between staff members, positioning of teachers and children, sweeping of areas before transition. Refer to .1801(a)(1-5). Additional resources for adequate and effective transition can be accessed at http://nrckids.org/. 904: prohibited discipline No child should be handled roughly. Rough handling of children often results in injuries. It is important for staff members not to act in anger but to aim for intentional discipline. The purpose of the discipline shall be to teach children social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills and behavioral management. Discuss classroom expectations and solutions with children. Prevention of challenging behaviors is as important as how to address challenging behavior. Please consult with Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Specialist, upon training. Refer to .1803(a)(1). 908: Developmentally appropriate discipline Lengthy time-out without materials is not developmentally appropriate discipline but punishment. Young children who do not engage in activities lead to additional behavioral challenges. Time-out shall be short, and the teacher’s expectation shall be clearly communicated with each child prior to time-out. If children are calm, some materials shall be available to the children during time-out. Each teacher should be aware of what to accomplish by giving children time-out. Time-out is only effective when providing children with time to calm down and reflect on themselves. Refer to .1803(b). 1032: TB screening TB screening must be obtained by new staff members on or prior to the first day of employment. For future employees, please have them complete the TB screening process on or prior to the first days of their employment. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: Medical statement Medical statements must be obtained for each new staff member on or prior to the first day of employment and maintain them in the confidential staff file. Please obtain medical statement for M. Moraga and M. Brogan and maintain them in their confidential files. For future employees, medical statements must be obtained on or prior to the first day of their employment dates. Refer to .0701(a). 1048: First aid and 1049: CPR All staff members who care for children must complete CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain the certificates. K. Best needs to complete First aid training. K. Vanderlip and A. Radford must complete both CPR and First Aid training immediately. Refer to .1102(c)(d). 1067: Orientation Orientation record must be maintained as they complete review of each topic. Please fill out an orientation form for the following staff members: M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Green. Refer to .0514(f). 1233: Operational and Personnel policies Upon review of program’s job description, operational and personnel policies, each staff member must sign and date acknowledging the receipt of the policies. M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Geen has copies of policies in their files. Please have them sign and date the acknowledgement. Refer to .0514(g). 1757: Criminal background qualification letter Qualification letter must be maintained in each staff file. Please print a qualification letter for M. Brogan and file it in his/her file. Refer to .2703(e). 1890: Confidential information Medical information, such as medical statements, TB screening, health questionnaire and doctor’s notes shall be maintained in a separate file, not in the staff files that include qualification letter, orientations, and other documents. Please remove medical information from staff files for K. Vanderlip, M. Moraga, M. Brogan, C. Green and review other’s files. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: The facility received a violation regarding supervision and discipline today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are adequately supervising children per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and use of appropriate discipline per Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1)(b). Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding supervision and discipline. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. This could also result in more stringent administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/24/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS system: The ABCMS system was reviewed prior to this visit. The roster on the ABCMS for this program has not been completed. Please complete the roster on the ABCMS system immediately Staff qualification: Ms. Vanderlip must enroll in administrator I and II to meet preservice requirements for child care administrators. Additionally, to meet enhanced standards requirements and previous Rated License Assessment, the administrator must meet 7pt level in education, which requires level III administrator credential and four (4) years of teaching, administrator, or combined experiences. To qualify for level III administrator, four-year degree and level II administrator credential are required. This visit was also conducted for Initial Administrative Action review. Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, was posted by the office. Ms. Larson and I reviewed the procedures of administrative action, and written warning. Ms. Vanderlip, Administrator, recently submitted a corrective action statement. However, a corrective action statement is not necessary at this point. Instead, Ms. Larson and I discussed how to follow each step on the corrective action plan and collect documentation to prove each action. Additionally, we discussed that the result of today’s visit may affect their administrative action status. Based on the substantiation of allegations, more stringent action may be warranted. Stipulation #1: During today’s visit, Stipulation #1—which requires compliance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1–10)(b)—was not met. Stipulation #1 in the Corrective Action Plan outlined in the Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, clearly states that the discipline rules listed under .1803(a)(1–10)(b) must be followed at all times. Failure to comply with this stipulation may result in more stringent regulatory action. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-034L Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of today. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding supervision, staff/child ratios, health standards, staff qualifications and inappropriate discipline. Supervision: Based on the information obtained by the Division, one (1) child was left unsupervised on the playground at an unknown day and time. Ms. Larson was interviewed regarding a child being left alone on the playground in recent weeks. Per interview, A child, two (2) years of age, were left unsupervised on the preschool-playground for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition until a staff member from other classroom found him/her. The incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Based on the description provided by Ms. Larson, upon transitioning from the playground to classroom space #3, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left on the preschool playground for less than ten (10) seconds, until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. The incident was brief. The children and staff members had entered the classroom, and the door closed while the child was still on the playground. Immediately after the door to space #3 closed, the staff member from space #5 came outside and found the child. The child was then brought to space #3 by the staff member. MS. Larson was notified of this incident and discussed the importance of correct counts of children as well as conducting head counts upon transitions with the staff members in space #3. Another allegation of supervision includes the use of cell phones during operating hours. No classroom staff members were observed to be on the phone during today’s visit. The transition process in space #3 was observed during today’s visit. During the transition from the classroom to the playground, ten (10) children, two-to-three years of age, gathered in front of the back door, which leads to the preschool playground, along with three (3) staff members. One (1) staff member opened and held the door while the children and two (2) staff members exited to the preschool playground. The staff member holding the door said “fence, fence, fence” to the children. Nine (9) children gathered near the door on the preschool playground, while one (1) child ran toward a staff member who was already on the playground. That staff member brought the child back to join the rest of the group. One (1) of the staff members from space #3 then opened the gate to the younger children’s playground, and the children ran into that area. No counting was observed out loud before exiting the classroom or before entering the younger children’s playground. Upon transitioning back from the playground to the classroom, nine (9) children and two (2) staff members were present on the playground, as one (1) child and one (1) staff member were inside for a diaper change. One (1) staff member opened the gate between the younger children’s playground and the preschool playground. Eight (8) children lined up against the fence, while one (1) child ran to a staff member who was already present on the preschool playground. When the staff member brought the child back to the group, one (1) teacher conducted a head count by pointing at each child in the air. He/she counted out loud and communicated the total to the other staff member. They also acknowledged that the tenth child was already inside. One (1) staff member held the door as the children entered the classroom, followed by the second staff member. Staff/Child Ratios: The allegation included not enough staff members to meet the required staff/child ratios. During the visit, there were two (2) to three (3) staff members in each classroom, and the required staff/child ratios were met in all classrooms. Health Standards: Multiple diaper changes were observed during the visit. One (1) child in space #3 was brought in to the classroom during playground time to change the soiled diaper. Two (2) children’s diapers were changed after playground time in space #2. Due to no diapering logs for children, I was not able to determine how frequently child’s diapers were changed. Staff Qualifications: Ms. Larson was interviewed on this matter. Ms. Larson is an on-site administrator and working on her administrator credential. She is starting administration classroom in August and plans to take Admin I and II classes. She is expected to finish both classes by December 2025. Kimberly Vanderlip, an administrator, is on-site, approximately twenty (20) hours and works approximately thirty (30) hours weekly, per Ms. Larson. She typically works in the afternoon. There are no set hours for Ms. Vanderlip. She was on-site approximately 1 pm to 7:30 pm on June 30, 2-025 and 1 pm – 5:30 pm on July 3, 2025. On Ms. Vanderlip’s WORKS letter, no administrator credential was noted, but she has more than one (1) year of administrator experiences in early childhood field. Neither staff members meet enhanced standard requirements for administrators. Discipline: The information obtained by the Division includes concerns regarding a child being pulled by the arm and staff yelling. During today’s visit, I did not observe any inappropriate discipline or interactions between staff members and children. In space #4, two (2) staff members were present with sixteen (16) children, four to five years of age. One (1) staff member facilitated group time by reviewing the day, months, and days of the week, counting in Spanish and English, and leading song and dance activities. The other staff member set up tables for lunch, then joined the group time. One (1) child sat in a chair during group time. According to the staff interview, the child sat voluntarily. The child picked up several gems from the floor but eventually joined the group activity. Per interview with Ms. Larson, one (1) incident occurred on June 30, 2025, regarding inappropriate discipline. A staff member grabbed a child by the torso from behind and moved the child approximately four (4) feet as a form of discipline. The incident occurred in space #5 on June 30, 2025. I reviewed the video footage. In the video, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, were seated in the carpeted area while one (1) staff member stood and supervised the children on the carpet. Another staff member was sitting at a table near the carpeted area with one (1) child. Three (3) other children were seated at a different table, engaged in an art activity. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet was seen grabbing a child, five (5) years of age, by the torso, under the arms, and removing the child from the carpeted area. No sound was available in the video. Supplemental information regarding this incident was obtained through an interview. According to Ms. Larson, fourteen (14) children seated on the carpet were placed in time-out due to rough play during the music and dance activity that occurred prior to the incident. During time-out, the five (5) year-old child kicked another child. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet observed the incident and removed the child to create distance from the others. Ms. Larson stated that most of the children on the carpet had been wrestling and misbehaving, and that the staff member appeared overwhelmed. The total duration of the time-out was estimated to be fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes. The time-out ended when lunch was brought into the classroom. Ms. Larson was not aware of incidents that involve pulling children by their arms or yelling. Based on the interview, the allegation of violation of supervision is substantiated. Even though the duration of the child being left unsupervised was brief, the concerns over supervision and transition process were noted on the visit summary during the complaint visit conducted on April 23, 2025, with a concern for supervision. Consultation was provided for correct counts of children in the group, threshold and name-to-face counts. The concerns over the lack of correct counts in the group and threshold counts in space #3 were shared with Ms. Larson during the visit conducted on April 23, 2025. Lack of appropriate measures to prevent supervision mistakes was the cause of supervision incident that occurred on June 25, 2025. Staff/child ratios: Based on the observation, the allegations of staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. Diaper change: There is no record of changing logs. Due to lack of evidence, the allegation of health standard regarding diaper changes is unsubstantiated. Staff qualification: Based on the interview and review of program records, the allegation of staff qualifications is unsubstantiated. Discipline: Based on the video footage and interview, the allegation of inappropriate discipline is substantiated. As a part of the Initial administrative action visit, all staff members files, including three (3) new staff files and eighteen (18) existing staff files were reviewed. New staff files were reviewed in full, while existing staff files were reviewed for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. The ABCMS system was reviewed for three (3) new staff members and their background checks were valid. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 25, 2025, one (1) child, who was two (2) years old, was left unattended for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition from the playground to classroom until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. .1801(a)(1-5) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 30, 2025, a staff member in space #5 grabbed a child, who was five (5) years old, under the arms from behind and removed the child from the carpeted area. .1803(a)(1) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. On June 30, 2025 in space #5, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, received time-out for duration of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes without materials. .1803(b) 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. Staff members employed on 6/16/25 did not complete TB screening until 6/17/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Medical statement was not in file for a staff member employed on 6/16/25. Medical exam was not completed for a staff member who was employed on 6/30/25 until 7/1/25. .0701(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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) first aid certificate was not in the staff file, one (1) staff member’s (AR) first aid certificate expired on 5/25/25 and one (1) staff member (KB) did not complete first aid training upon completion of CPR training. .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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) CPR certificate was not in the staff file and one (1) staff member’s (AR) CPR certificate expired on 5/25/25. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The record of two-week orientation was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Signatures and dates for acknowledging the receipt of job description, operational and personnel policy was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters were not in file for M. Morgan and M. Brogan. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Medical information was filed with other documents in KV, MM, MB and CG’s files. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Adequate supervision Children must be adequately supervised at all times. Most supervision mistakes occur during transitions. To appropriately supervise children, each teacher must be able to correctly identify the number of children in his/her care, complete sufficient transition protocol with prevention of mistakes including but not limited to counting children, communication between staff members, positioning of teachers and children, sweeping of areas before transition. Refer to .1801(a)(1-5). Additional resources for adequate and effective transition can be accessed at http://nrckids.org/. 904: prohibited discipline No child should be handled roughly. Rough handling of children often results in injuries. It is important for staff members not to act in anger but to aim for intentional discipline. The purpose of the discipline shall be to teach children social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills and behavioral management. Discuss classroom expectations and solutions with children. Prevention of challenging behaviors is as important as how to address challenging behavior. Please consult with Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Specialist, upon training. Refer to .1803(a)(1). 908: Developmentally appropriate discipline Lengthy time-out without materials is not developmentally appropriate discipline but punishment. Young children who do not engage in activities lead to additional behavioral challenges. Time-out shall be short, and the teacher’s expectation shall be clearly communicated with each child prior to time-out. If children are calm, some materials shall be available to the children during time-out. Each teacher should be aware of what to accomplish by giving children time-out. Time-out is only effective when providing children with time to calm down and reflect on themselves. Refer to .1803(b). 1032: TB screening TB screening must be obtained by new staff members on or prior to the first day of employment. For future employees, please have them complete the TB screening process on or prior to the first days of their employment. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: Medical statement Medical statements must be obtained for each new staff member on or prior to the first day of employment and maintain them in the confidential staff file. Please obtain medical statement for M. Moraga and M. Brogan and maintain them in their confidential files. For future employees, medical statements must be obtained on or prior to the first day of their employment dates. Refer to .0701(a). 1048: First aid and 1049: CPR All staff members who care for children must complete CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain the certificates. K. Best needs to complete First aid training. K. Vanderlip and A. Radford must complete both CPR and First Aid training immediately. Refer to .1102(c)(d). 1067: Orientation Orientation record must be maintained as they complete review of each topic. Please fill out an orientation form for the following staff members: M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Green. Refer to .0514(f). 1233: Operational and Personnel policies Upon review of program’s job description, operational and personnel policies, each staff member must sign and date acknowledging the receipt of the policies. M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Geen has copies of policies in their files. Please have them sign and date the acknowledgement. Refer to .0514(g). 1757: Criminal background qualification letter Qualification letter must be maintained in each staff file. Please print a qualification letter for M. Brogan and file it in his/her file. Refer to .2703(e). 1890: Confidential information Medical information, such as medical statements, TB screening, health questionnaire and doctor’s notes shall be maintained in a separate file, not in the staff files that include qualification letter, orientations, and other documents. Please remove medical information from staff files for K. Vanderlip, M. Moraga, M. Brogan, C. Green and review other’s files. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: The facility received a violation regarding supervision and discipline today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are adequately supervising children per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and use of appropriate discipline per Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1)(b). Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding supervision and discipline. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. This could also result in more stringent administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/24/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS system: The ABCMS system was reviewed prior to this visit. The roster on the ABCMS for this program has not been completed. Please complete the roster on the ABCMS system immediately Staff qualification: Ms. Vanderlip must enroll in administrator I and II to meet preservice requirements for child care administrators. Additionally, to meet enhanced standards requirements and previous Rated License Assessment, the administrator must meet 7pt level in education, which requires level III administrator credential and four (4) years of teaching, administrator, or combined experiences. To qualify for level III administrator, four-year degree and level II administrator credential are required. This visit was also conducted for Initial Administrative Action review. Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, was posted by the office. Ms. Larson and I reviewed the procedures of administrative action, and written warning. Ms. Vanderlip, Administrator, recently submitted a corrective action statement. However, a corrective action statement is not necessary at this point. Instead, Ms. Larson and I discussed how to follow each step on the corrective action plan and collect documentation to prove each action. Additionally, we discussed that the result of today’s visit may affect their administrative action status. Based on the substantiation of allegations, more stringent action may be warranted. Stipulation #1: During today’s visit, Stipulation #1—which requires compliance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1–10)(b)—was not met. Stipulation #1 in the Corrective Action Plan outlined in the Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, clearly states that the discipline rules listed under .1803(a)(1–10)(b) must be followed at all times. Failure to comply with this stipulation may result in more stringent regulatory action. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-034L Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of today. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding supervision, staff/child ratios, health standards, staff qualifications and inappropriate discipline. Supervision: Based on the information obtained by the Division, one (1) child was left unsupervised on the playground at an unknown day and time. Ms. Larson was interviewed regarding a child being left alone on the playground in recent weeks. Per interview, A child, two (2) years of age, were left unsupervised on the preschool-playground for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition until a staff member from other classroom found him/her. The incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Based on the description provided by Ms. Larson, upon transitioning from the playground to classroom space #3, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left on the preschool playground for less than ten (10) seconds, until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. The incident was brief. The children and staff members had entered the classroom, and the door closed while the child was still on the playground. Immediately after the door to space #3 closed, the staff member from space #5 came outside and found the child. The child was then brought to space #3 by the staff member. MS. Larson was notified of this incident and discussed the importance of correct counts of children as well as conducting head counts upon transitions with the staff members in space #3. Another allegation of supervision includes the use of cell phones during operating hours. No classroom staff members were observed to be on the phone during today’s visit. The transition process in space #3 was observed during today’s visit. During the transition from the classroom to the playground, ten (10) children, two-to-three years of age, gathered in front of the back door, which leads to the preschool playground, along with three (3) staff members. One (1) staff member opened and held the door while the children and two (2) staff members exited to the preschool playground. The staff member holding the door said “fence, fence, fence” to the children. Nine (9) children gathered near the door on the preschool playground, while one (1) child ran toward a staff member who was already on the playground. That staff member brought the child back to join the rest of the group. One (1) of the staff members from space #3 then opened the gate to the younger children’s playground, and the children ran into that area. No counting was observed out loud before exiting the classroom or before entering the younger children’s playground. Upon transitioning back from the playground to the classroom, nine (9) children and two (2) staff members were present on the playground, as one (1) child and one (1) staff member were inside for a diaper change. One (1) staff member opened the gate between the younger children’s playground and the preschool playground. Eight (8) children lined up against the fence, while one (1) child ran to a staff member who was already present on the preschool playground. When the staff member brought the child back to the group, one (1) teacher conducted a head count by pointing at each child in the air. He/she counted out loud and communicated the total to the other staff member. They also acknowledged that the tenth child was already inside. One (1) staff member held the door as the children entered the classroom, followed by the second staff member. Staff/Child Ratios: The allegation included not enough staff members to meet the required staff/child ratios. During the visit, there were two (2) to three (3) staff members in each classroom, and the required staff/child ratios were met in all classrooms. Health Standards: Multiple diaper changes were observed during the visit. One (1) child in space #3 was brought in to the classroom during playground time to change the soiled diaper. Two (2) children’s diapers were changed after playground time in space #2. Due to no diapering logs for children, I was not able to determine how frequently child’s diapers were changed. Staff Qualifications: Ms. Larson was interviewed on this matter. Ms. Larson is an on-site administrator and working on her administrator credential. She is starting administration classroom in August and plans to take Admin I and II classes. She is expected to finish both classes by December 2025. Kimberly Vanderlip, an administrator, is on-site, approximately twenty (20) hours and works approximately thirty (30) hours weekly, per Ms. Larson. She typically works in the afternoon. There are no set hours for Ms. Vanderlip. She was on-site approximately 1 pm to 7:30 pm on June 30, 2-025 and 1 pm – 5:30 pm on July 3, 2025. On Ms. Vanderlip’s WORKS letter, no administrator credential was noted, but she has more than one (1) year of administrator experiences in early childhood field. Neither staff members meet enhanced standard requirements for administrators. Discipline: The information obtained by the Division includes concerns regarding a child being pulled by the arm and staff yelling. During today’s visit, I did not observe any inappropriate discipline or interactions between staff members and children. In space #4, two (2) staff members were present with sixteen (16) children, four to five years of age. One (1) staff member facilitated group time by reviewing the day, months, and days of the week, counting in Spanish and English, and leading song and dance activities. The other staff member set up tables for lunch, then joined the group time. One (1) child sat in a chair during group time. According to the staff interview, the child sat voluntarily. The child picked up several gems from the floor but eventually joined the group activity. Per interview with Ms. Larson, one (1) incident occurred on June 30, 2025, regarding inappropriate discipline. A staff member grabbed a child by the torso from behind and moved the child approximately four (4) feet as a form of discipline. The incident occurred in space #5 on June 30, 2025. I reviewed the video footage. In the video, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, were seated in the carpeted area while one (1) staff member stood and supervised the children on the carpet. Another staff member was sitting at a table near the carpeted area with one (1) child. Three (3) other children were seated at a different table, engaged in an art activity. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet was seen grabbing a child, five (5) years of age, by the torso, under the arms, and removing the child from the carpeted area. No sound was available in the video. Supplemental information regarding this incident was obtained through an interview. According to Ms. Larson, fourteen (14) children seated on the carpet were placed in time-out due to rough play during the music and dance activity that occurred prior to the incident. During time-out, the five (5) year-old child kicked another child. The staff member supervising the children on the carpet observed the incident and removed the child to create distance from the others. Ms. Larson stated that most of the children on the carpet had been wrestling and misbehaving, and that the staff member appeared overwhelmed. The total duration of the time-out was estimated to be fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes. The time-out ended when lunch was brought into the classroom. Ms. Larson was not aware of incidents that involve pulling children by their arms or yelling. Based on the interview, the allegation of violation of supervision is substantiated. Even though the duration of the child being left unsupervised was brief, the concerns over supervision and transition process were noted on the visit summary during the complaint visit conducted on April 23, 2025, with a concern for supervision. Consultation was provided for correct counts of children in the group, threshold and name-to-face counts. The concerns over the lack of correct counts in the group and threshold counts in space #3 were shared with Ms. Larson during the visit conducted on April 23, 2025. Lack of appropriate measures to prevent supervision mistakes was the cause of supervision incident that occurred on June 25, 2025. Staff/child ratios: Based on the observation, the allegations of staff/child ratio is unsubstantiated. Diaper change: There is no record of changing logs. Due to lack of evidence, the allegation of health standard regarding diaper changes is unsubstantiated. Staff qualification: Based on the interview and review of program records, the allegation of staff qualifications is unsubstantiated. Discipline: Based on the video footage and interview, the allegation of inappropriate discipline is substantiated. As a part of the Initial administrative action visit, all staff members files, including three (3) new staff files and eighteen (18) existing staff files were reviewed. New staff files were reviewed in full, while existing staff files were reviewed for criminal background letters, CPR/First aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. The ABCMS system was reviewed for three (3) new staff members and their background checks were valid. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 25, 2025, one (1) child, who was two (2) years old, was left unattended for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition from the playground to classroom until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child. .1801(a)(1-5) 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 30, 2025, a staff member in space #5 grabbed a child, who was five (5) years old, under the arms from behind and removed the child from the carpeted area. .1803(a)(1) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. On June 30, 2025 in space #5, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, received time-out for duration of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes without materials. .1803(b) 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. Staff members employed on 6/16/25 did not complete TB screening until 6/17/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Medical statement was not in file for a staff member employed on 6/16/25. Medical exam was not completed for a staff member who was employed on 6/30/25 until 7/1/25. .0701(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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) first aid certificate was not in the staff file, one (1) staff member’s (AR) first aid certificate expired on 5/25/25 and one (1) staff member (KB) did not complete first aid training upon completion of CPR training. .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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) CPR certificate was not in the staff file and one (1) staff member’s (AR) CPR certificate expired on 5/25/25. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The record of two-week orientation was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Signatures and dates for acknowledging the receipt of job description, operational and personnel policy was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters were not in file for M. Morgan and M. Brogan. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Medical information was filed with other documents in KV, MM, MB and CG’s files. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Adequate supervision Children must be adequately supervised at all times. Most supervision mistakes occur during transitions. To appropriately supervise children, each teacher must be able to correctly identify the number of children in his/her care, complete sufficient transition protocol with prevention of mistakes including but not limited to counting children, communication between staff members, positioning of teachers and children, sweeping of areas before transition. Refer to .1801(a)(1-5). Additional resources for adequate and effective transition can be accessed at http://nrckids.org/. 904: prohibited discipline No child should be handled roughly. Rough handling of children often results in injuries. It is important for staff members not to act in anger but to aim for intentional discipline. The purpose of the discipline shall be to teach children social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills and behavioral management. Discuss classroom expectations and solutions with children. Prevention of challenging behaviors is as important as how to address challenging behavior. Please consult with Melissa Maybin, Behavioral Specialist, upon training. Refer to .1803(a)(1). 908: Developmentally appropriate discipline Lengthy time-out without materials is not developmentally appropriate discipline but punishment. Young children who do not engage in activities lead to additional behavioral challenges. Time-out shall be short, and the teacher’s expectation shall be clearly communicated with each child prior to time-out. If children are calm, some materials shall be available to the children during time-out. Each teacher should be aware of what to accomplish by giving children time-out. Time-out is only effective when providing children with time to calm down and reflect on themselves. Refer to .1803(b). 1032: TB screening TB screening must be obtained by new staff members on or prior to the first day of employment. For future employees, please have them complete the TB screening process on or prior to the first days of their employment. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: Medical statement Medical statements must be obtained for each new staff member on or prior to the first day of employment and maintain them in the confidential staff file. Please obtain medical statement for M. Moraga and M. Brogan and maintain them in their confidential files. For future employees, medical statements must be obtained on or prior to the first day of their employment dates. Refer to .0701(a). 1048: First aid and 1049: CPR All staff members who care for children must complete CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain the certificates. K. Best needs to complete First aid training. K. Vanderlip and A. Radford must complete both CPR and First Aid training immediately. Refer to .1102(c)(d). 1067: Orientation Orientation record must be maintained as they complete review of each topic. Please fill out an orientation form for the following staff members: M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Green. Refer to .0514(f). 1233: Operational and Personnel policies Upon review of program’s job description, operational and personnel policies, each staff member must sign and date acknowledging the receipt of the policies. M. Moraga, M. Brogan and C. Geen has copies of policies in their files. Please have them sign and date the acknowledgement. Refer to .0514(g). 1757: Criminal background qualification letter Qualification letter must be maintained in each staff file. Please print a qualification letter for M. Brogan and file it in his/her file. Refer to .2703(e). 1890: Confidential information Medical information, such as medical statements, TB screening, health questionnaire and doctor’s notes shall be maintained in a separate file, not in the staff files that include qualification letter, orientations, and other documents. Please remove medical information from staff files for K. Vanderlip, M. Moraga, M. Brogan, C. Green and review other’s files. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: The facility received a violation regarding supervision and discipline today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are adequately supervising children per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and use of appropriate discipline per Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1)(b). Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding supervision and discipline. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. This could also result in more stringent administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/24/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: ABCMS system: The ABCMS system was reviewed prior to this visit. The roster on the ABCMS for this program has not been completed. Please complete the roster on the ABCMS system immediately Staff qualification: Ms. Vanderlip must enroll in administrator I and II to meet preservice requirements for child care administrators. Additionally, to meet enhanced standards requirements and previous Rated License Assessment, the administrator must meet 7pt level in education, which requires level III administrator credential and four (4) years of teaching, administrator, or combined experiences. To qualify for level III administrator, four-year degree and level II administrator credential are required. This visit was also conducted for Initial Administrative Action review. Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, was posted by the office. Ms. Larson and I reviewed the procedures of administrative action, and written warning. Ms. Vanderlip, Administrator, recently submitted a corrective action statement. However, a corrective action statement is not necessary at this point. Instead, Ms. Larson and I discussed how to follow each step on the corrective action plan and collect documentation to prove each action. Additionally, we discussed that the result of today’s visit may affect their administrative action status. Based on the substantiation of allegations, more stringent action may be warranted. Stipulation #1: During today’s visit, Stipulation #1—which requires compliance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1803(a)(1–10)(b)—was not met. Stipulation #1 in the Corrective Action Plan outlined in the Administrative Action issued on June 19, 2025, clearly states that the discipline rules listed under .1803(a)(1–10)(b) must be followed at all times. Failure to comply with this stipulation may result in more stringent regulatory action. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, on-site administrator, during the visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me today. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three (83) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/6/25. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 2/28/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/25/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 1/3/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempt for this facility. Upon arrival, we announced our presence and the purpose of the visit. In space#1, a group of seven (7) children, one (1) year of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children walked around the classroom and played with sensory toys, stacking blocks and other materials. The staff members held children as needed and interacted with them. One (1) Epi-pen and diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The daily schedule was not posted. Per Ms. Larson, they are reviewing and re-creating daily schedule. In space #2, a group of five (5) infants explored the environment with two (2) staff members. Feeding plans were posted, and the safe sleep chart had been completed. Two (2) evacuation cribs are present. The children’s bottles were labeled with a name and a date. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. In space #3, a group of twelve (12) children, all two (2) years of age, were present with two (2) staff members. The children engaged in free play with various materials, such as housekeeping accessories, blocks, finger paint, science toys and others. Diaper creams were maintained in the classroom. The children from space #4 played in the gym. In the classroom, two (2) emergency medications were maintained along with sunscreens. Lunch was observed in the classroom. The children had a meatball sub, mango, tots and milk for lunch, and items were accurately listed on the menu. The children in space #5 played on the playground. The children climbed on the climbers, rode tricycles, threw balls and explored the environment. One (1) of the teachers positioned himself/herself where the blind spots around the shed were seen. Mulch was measured for six (6) inches around hippo climber, four (4) inches around caterpillar climber, and three (3) inches by the slide structure. Grasses are grown around the caterpillar climber. No emergency medication but sunscreens were maintained in the classroom. Supervision and interaction were adequate. As a follow-up for the complaint visit conducted on May 12, 2025, I monitored interaction and supervision in space #5. The staff member who was involved in the incident was no longer employed at this facility. The interactions were positive, and supervision was adequate. The staff meeting will be held on the week of May 19, 2025, the topic on appropriate handling of children will be reviewed. Additionally, printed handbook will be shared and reviewed with all staff members, and signed acknowledgement will be collected. The playgrounds were monitored during the visit. Rather than low mulch on the preschool playground, no other safety issues were found. Due to some children using the gym during the visit, the space was monitored. The gym is used as an auxiliary space. Per Ms. Larson, children two and above use the space. The materials set up there were for the unlicensed school-age program. The preschool children engages in gross motor play in the gym. Three (3) existing staff members’ files and four (4) new staff files were monitored. Six (6) children’s files were monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 429 The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan. .0508(b)(1-5) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 825 Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents. .1005(b)(3) 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. There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application. .0302(d)(1)(A) 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 statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three (3) staff members' (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file. .0701(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 415: Daily Schedule A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children. You stated the scheduled outdoor time is in the process of being changed with another group and the daily schedule was being revised. We discussed leaving the current schedule posted until you are the revised schedule is ready and implemented. A planned schedule of developmentally appropriate activities shall be displayed in a prominent place for parents to review. Refer to .0508(a). 429: activity plans Activity plans shall include the following: emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. During the visit you were asked if you were aware of the NC Foundations of Early Learning (NCFELD). The administrator and staff were unaware of the NCFELD book and how to incorporate the information with the activity plan. A copy of the Foundations book was left on-site. Refer to .0508(b)(1-5). 615: Cot requirements We discussed nothing should be stored on top of a child’s cot. Each child’s cot shall be handled appropriately and maintained clean. During the visit, we discussed the linens will need to be removed and replaced before the child lays down for nap. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a). 825: Off-premises permission form. Parents must sign a permission form for children to play outside the fenced area and maintain the form on each child’s file. Due to the gym being axillary space, the off-premises permission form is required for children to use the space. Refer to .1005(b)(3). 840: Potentially hazardous products Potentially hazardous products must be stored in a locked storage, including but not limited to bleach, cleaning solutions, aerosol sprays. There were two cans of sunscreen aerosol, and one can of disinfectant stored unlocked. This was corrected during the visit. Discuss with staff to make sure that all products in an aerosol can which are under pressure is required to be stored locked due to the safety concerns. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820(b). 841: storage of medication All prescription and over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications, such as epi-pen and inhaler, shall be stored in a locked storage. We discussed today that topical medications such as diaper ointment does not have to be stored locked; however, it is required to be stored inaccessible. An allergy medication was stored with diaper ointments. I recommend you have two separate storage containers for medications. One container to store medications that are applied to the body such as sunscreen and diaper ointment. A second locked container used to store medication that is ingested to prevent any concerns with cross contamination. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 1032: Medical Medical statement must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing medical statement for M. Bears and K. Melton and place them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1033: TB TB screening must be obtained prior to employment and maintained in the staff member’s confidential file. Please locate the missing TB screening for M. Bears and K. Melton and maintain them in their confidential files. Refer to .0701(a). 1045 and 1067: Orientation Each staff member must complete all required areas indicated of the orientation form and documentation of completion is to be placed in each staff member’s file. I recommend creating a process to ensure that all required topics are reviewed within the first 2 weeks of employment and the additional topics reviewed within the first 6 weeks of employment. Set aside time to complete orientation training for new staff and document the topic of training, date the training was received, how much time to complete the training and who conducted the training. Refer to .1101(a)(b). 1052: On-going training The on-going training period is based on each employee’s hiring date. For Ms. Larson, the on-going training period runs from 3/11 through 3/10. During monitoring visits, I typically monitor the last completed training period for each staff member. For Ms. Lason, I reviewed the training from 3/11/24 to 3/10/25. Refer to .1103(a). 1232: Staff Development plan and Annual Evaluation The documents listed on the staff and training worksheet were not available for review in the staff files. Please make the most recent documents available for review upon monitoring visits. Refer to .0514(f). 1329: Employment Application When staff members are separated from the organization more than ninety (90) days, all employment procedures must be completed as new employers. This includes employment application. Please have K. Vanderlip complete the new employee application. Refer to .0801(a). 1890: Confidential information Confidential information, including but not limited to staff members’ medical information, TB screening, medial statement and health questionnaire forms must be maintained separately from the rest of the staff information file. Please separate. K. Vanderlip and K. Melton and M. Beard confidential documents and file them separately. Refer to .0701(d). Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/29/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Storage of medication: Diaper creams and sunscreen creams must be stored minimum of five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. However, all aerosol cans, including sunscreen spray must be stored in a locked storage. All, non-emergency over-the-counter and prescription medications must be stored in a locked storage. No medications can be stored above food items. WORKS account: On-going requirements were based on the education verified on the WORKS letter. Please encourage each staff member to update the WORKS account to match their education. EPR in Child Care training: The EPR in Child Care training must be completed within four (4) months from the leave of the quailed personnel. You have until July 12, 2025 to complete the training. CPR/First Aid: J. Cristobal’s CPR/FA training will expire on June 13, 2025. Please renew the training without lapse. Outlets: Outlets in the gym shall be covered by the safety outlet covers. Designated space for eating and drinking: Children shall be fed in the designated areas, such as table, highchair and feeding chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0525-020L Visit Date: 5/12/2025 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 5/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erika Larson, On-site Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five (85) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 5/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There is a concern of inappropriate discipline. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I interviewed Ms. Larson. During the interview, Ms. Larson stated that there were two (2) separate incidents that occurred involving a teacher. Video footage was reviewed for the two incidents. The first incident occurred on 4/10/25 at approximately 4:45 p.m. during a transition when five (5) children and two (2) adults moved from space #5 to space #4 to combine the children at the end of the day. In the video, one (1) adult entered space #4, followed by four (4) children. At that time, a second adult was at the doorway to space #4. A small person was observed crossing behind the second adult. After the second adult entered space #4, the fifth (5) child, five (5) years of age, entered as well. While the fifth child was passing the second adult on his/her right side to enter space #4, the adult was seen looking around, appearing to search for something or someone. The adult then grabbed the child’s upper arm and pulled the child into space #4, though the child was voluntarily entering the classroom on his/her own. Ms. Larson confirmed that the second adult in the video was the staff member assigned to space #5, and the first adult in line was a family member of that staff member. Per Ms. Larson, the child’s mother worked in space #3, and the child peeked his/her head to greet his/her mom before entering space #4. The first adult seen on the video was a former employee of the facility and a family member of the staff member also seen in the video. This individual is not currently employed at the facility. According to interviews with Ms. Larson and other staff members, the individual had come to the facility and spent time there, particularly after Ms. Larson left for the day. The ABCMS system was reviewed; however, the individual could not be located due to insufficient identifying information. The staff member assigned to space #4 was absent at the time of the visit due to an injury. The staff member was suspended for five (5) days due to this incident. The second incident occurred on 4/25/25. In the video footage, a group of children were having breakfast. Multiple children were seated at two (2) tables. One (1) of the tables was not fully visible due to its location near a shelf. Two (2) staff members were seated with the children at the table by the wall. One (1) staff member stood up, approached a child who was five (5) years of age, seated at the table by the shelf, and grabbed the child by his/her upper arm. The staff member then pulled the child up, turned around, and seated the child at the table by the wall. No audio was available. The child had been seated in a blind spot from the camera, and his/her actions prior to being moved were not visible in the footage. During an interview, the classroom staff member stated that he/she did not recall the reason the child was moved. The staff member did not receive any disciplinary action in response to this incident. Ms. Larson was aware of both incidents. Aside from the video footage, no documentation was created for either incident. Based on the interview and video footage, the allegation regarding inappropriate discipline is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On April 10, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., five (5) children and one (1) staff member transitioned from space #5 to space #4. The staff member entered space #4 before the fifth child. The child continued past space #4 to greet his/her mother in space #3. As the staff member looked around for the child, the child entered space #4 from behind, passing on the staff member's right side. When the staff member noticed the child's presence, the staff member grabbed the child's upper arm and pulled him/her into space #4. Additionally, on April 25, 2025, the same staff member approached a five (5)-year-old child who was sitting at a table having breakfast. The staff member grabbed the child by the upper arms, made the child stand up, turn around, and then seated the child at another table. .1803(a)(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Supervision Children must be adequately supervised at times. The most supervision mistakes occur during the transition. The supervision mistakes often are preventable by implementing safeguard practices, such as positioning of staff members, additional tools, such as walking ropes, and conducting name to face counts for threshold crossing. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-5). 904: Prohibited Discipline No child shall be handled roughly in any way. Pulling a child by the arm could result in serious injuries. The discipline is to guide the children to make the right decisions. The staff members should discuss strategies to prevent challenging behaviors. If disciplinary action toward children are necessary, staff shall make sure that it is a learning opportunity for the child, and the tools to prevent the same incident from occurring is shared by the child, such as problem solving discussion and/or alternative choices. 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; Achieving Compliance: A follow-up visit will be conducted to verify compliance of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and 10A NCAC 09 .1803 (a)(1). Due to substantiation of allegation of inappropriate discipline, you may be considered for administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Due to a follow-up visit required for the correction of the violations cited today, a letter of compliance is not required unless you choose to submit one. If you want to submit the compliance letter, please include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/26/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Visitor Policy: The facility’s visitation policy should be reviewed. Family members of staff should not visit the facility frequently without a valid and documented reason. The presence of family members may interfere with staff members' ability to fulfill their job responsibilities effectively. If family members are serving as volunteers or substitutes, appropriate documentation must be on file and available for review. Administrative Action: Ms. Larson and I discussed general procedures of administrative action. Due to the substantiation of allegation of inappropriate discipline, the facility may receive administrative action. Please review the program’s current visitor policy. If no policy exists, consider developing one to ensure appropriate boundaries and compliance. During future visits, violations may be issued if adult individuals are observed interacting with children without a valid purpose and without the necessary documentation on file. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1803 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0525-020L Visit Date: 5/12/2025 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 5/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erika Larson, On-site Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five (85) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 5/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There is a concern of inappropriate discipline. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I interviewed Ms. Larson. During the interview, Ms. Larson stated that there were two (2) separate incidents that occurred involving a teacher. Video footage was reviewed for the two incidents. The first incident occurred on 4/10/25 at approximately 4:45 p.m. during a transition when five (5) children and two (2) adults moved from space #5 to space #4 to combine the children at the end of the day. In the video, one (1) adult entered space #4, followed by four (4) children. At that time, a second adult was at the doorway to space #4. A small person was observed crossing behind the second adult. After the second adult entered space #4, the fifth (5) child, five (5) years of age, entered as well. While the fifth child was passing the second adult on his/her right side to enter space #4, the adult was seen looking around, appearing to search for something or someone. The adult then grabbed the child’s upper arm and pulled the child into space #4, though the child was voluntarily entering the classroom on his/her own. Ms. Larson confirmed that the second adult in the video was the staff member assigned to space #5, and the first adult in line was a family member of that staff member. Per Ms. Larson, the child’s mother worked in space #3, and the child peeked his/her head to greet his/her mom before entering space #4. The first adult seen on the video was a former employee of the facility and a family member of the staff member also seen in the video. This individual is not currently employed at the facility. According to interviews with Ms. Larson and other staff members, the individual had come to the facility and spent time there, particularly after Ms. Larson left for the day. The ABCMS system was reviewed; however, the individual could not be located due to insufficient identifying information. The staff member assigned to space #4 was absent at the time of the visit due to an injury. The staff member was suspended for five (5) days due to this incident. The second incident occurred on 4/25/25. In the video footage, a group of children were having breakfast. Multiple children were seated at two (2) tables. One (1) of the tables was not fully visible due to its location near a shelf. Two (2) staff members were seated with the children at the table by the wall. One (1) staff member stood up, approached a child who was five (5) years of age, seated at the table by the shelf, and grabbed the child by his/her upper arm. The staff member then pulled the child up, turned around, and seated the child at the table by the wall. No audio was available. The child had been seated in a blind spot from the camera, and his/her actions prior to being moved were not visible in the footage. During an interview, the classroom staff member stated that he/she did not recall the reason the child was moved. The staff member did not receive any disciplinary action in response to this incident. Ms. Larson was aware of both incidents. Aside from the video footage, no documentation was created for either incident. Based on the interview and video footage, the allegation regarding inappropriate discipline is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On April 10, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., five (5) children and one (1) staff member transitioned from space #5 to space #4. The staff member entered space #4 before the fifth child. The child continued past space #4 to greet his/her mother in space #3. As the staff member looked around for the child, the child entered space #4 from behind, passing on the staff member's right side. When the staff member noticed the child's presence, the staff member grabbed the child's upper arm and pulled him/her into space #4. Additionally, on April 25, 2025, the same staff member approached a five (5)-year-old child who was sitting at a table having breakfast. The staff member grabbed the child by the upper arms, made the child stand up, turn around, and then seated the child at another table. .1803(a)(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Supervision Children must be adequately supervised at times. The most supervision mistakes occur during the transition. The supervision mistakes often are preventable by implementing safeguard practices, such as positioning of staff members, additional tools, such as walking ropes, and conducting name to face counts for threshold crossing. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-5). 904: Prohibited Discipline No child shall be handled roughly in any way. Pulling a child by the arm could result in serious injuries. The discipline is to guide the children to make the right decisions. The staff members should discuss strategies to prevent challenging behaviors. If disciplinary action toward children are necessary, staff shall make sure that it is a learning opportunity for the child, and the tools to prevent the same incident from occurring is shared by the child, such as problem solving discussion and/or alternative choices. 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; Achieving Compliance: A follow-up visit will be conducted to verify compliance of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and 10A NCAC 09 .1803 (a)(1). Due to substantiation of allegation of inappropriate discipline, you may be considered for administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Due to a follow-up visit required for the correction of the violations cited today, a letter of compliance is not required unless you choose to submit one. If you want to submit the compliance letter, please include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/26/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Visitor Policy: The facility’s visitation policy should be reviewed. Family members of staff should not visit the facility frequently without a valid and documented reason. The presence of family members may interfere with staff members' ability to fulfill their job responsibilities effectively. If family members are serving as volunteers or substitutes, appropriate documentation must be on file and available for review. Administrative Action: Ms. Larson and I discussed general procedures of administrative action. Due to the substantiation of allegation of inappropriate discipline, the facility may receive administrative action. Please review the program’s current visitor policy. If no policy exists, consider developing one to ensure appropriate boundaries and compliance. During future visits, violations may be issued if adult individuals are observed interacting with children without a valid purpose and without the necessary documentation on file. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0525-020L Visit Date: 5/12/2025 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 5/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erika Larson, On-site Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five (85) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 5/2/25 and sent to me on the same day. There is a concern of inappropriate discipline. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I interviewed Ms. Larson. During the interview, Ms. Larson stated that there were two (2) separate incidents that occurred involving a teacher. Video footage was reviewed for the two incidents. The first incident occurred on 4/10/25 at approximately 4:45 p.m. during a transition when five (5) children and two (2) adults moved from space #5 to space #4 to combine the children at the end of the day. In the video, one (1) adult entered space #4, followed by four (4) children. At that time, a second adult was at the doorway to space #4. A small person was observed crossing behind the second adult. After the second adult entered space #4, the fifth (5) child, five (5) years of age, entered as well. While the fifth child was passing the second adult on his/her right side to enter space #4, the adult was seen looking around, appearing to search for something or someone. The adult then grabbed the child’s upper arm and pulled the child into space #4, though the child was voluntarily entering the classroom on his/her own. Ms. Larson confirmed that the second adult in the video was the staff member assigned to space #5, and the first adult in line was a family member of that staff member. Per Ms. Larson, the child’s mother worked in space #3, and the child peeked his/her head to greet his/her mom before entering space #4. The first adult seen on the video was a former employee of the facility and a family member of the staff member also seen in the video. This individual is not currently employed at the facility. According to interviews with Ms. Larson and other staff members, the individual had come to the facility and spent time there, particularly after Ms. Larson left for the day. The ABCMS system was reviewed; however, the individual could not be located due to insufficient identifying information. The staff member assigned to space #4 was absent at the time of the visit due to an injury. The staff member was suspended for five (5) days due to this incident. The second incident occurred on 4/25/25. In the video footage, a group of children were having breakfast. Multiple children were seated at two (2) tables. One (1) of the tables was not fully visible due to its location near a shelf. Two (2) staff members were seated with the children at the table by the wall. One (1) staff member stood up, approached a child who was five (5) years of age, seated at the table by the shelf, and grabbed the child by his/her upper arm. The staff member then pulled the child up, turned around, and seated the child at the table by the wall. No audio was available. The child had been seated in a blind spot from the camera, and his/her actions prior to being moved were not visible in the footage. During an interview, the classroom staff member stated that he/she did not recall the reason the child was moved. The staff member did not receive any disciplinary action in response to this incident. Ms. Larson was aware of both incidents. Aside from the video footage, no documentation was created for either incident. Based on the interview and video footage, the allegation regarding inappropriate discipline is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On April 10, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., five (5) children and one (1) staff member transitioned from space #5 to space #4. The staff member entered space #4 before the fifth child. The child continued past space #4 to greet his/her mother in space #3. As the staff member looked around for the child, the child entered space #4 from behind, passing on the staff member's right side. When the staff member noticed the child's presence, the staff member grabbed the child's upper arm and pulled him/her into space #4. Additionally, on April 25, 2025, the same staff member approached a five (5)-year-old child who was sitting at a table having breakfast. The staff member grabbed the child by the upper arms, made the child stand up, turn around, and then seated the child at another table. .1803(a)(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Supervision Children must be adequately supervised at times. The most supervision mistakes occur during the transition. The supervision mistakes often are preventable by implementing safeguard practices, such as positioning of staff members, additional tools, such as walking ropes, and conducting name to face counts for threshold crossing. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-5). 904: Prohibited Discipline No child shall be handled roughly in any way. Pulling a child by the arm could result in serious injuries. The discipline is to guide the children to make the right decisions. The staff members should discuss strategies to prevent challenging behaviors. If disciplinary action toward children are necessary, staff shall make sure that it is a learning opportunity for the child, and the tools to prevent the same incident from occurring is shared by the child, such as problem solving discussion and/or alternative choices. 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; Achieving Compliance: A follow-up visit will be conducted to verify compliance of 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) and 10A NCAC 09 .1803 (a)(1). Due to substantiation of allegation of inappropriate discipline, you may be considered for administrative action. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Due to a follow-up visit required for the correction of the violations cited today, a letter of compliance is not required unless you choose to submit one. If you want to submit the compliance letter, please include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/26/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Visitor Policy: The facility’s visitation policy should be reviewed. Family members of staff should not visit the facility frequently without a valid and documented reason. The presence of family members may interfere with staff members' ability to fulfill their job responsibilities effectively. If family members are serving as volunteers or substitutes, appropriate documentation must be on file and available for review. Administrative Action: Ms. Larson and I discussed general procedures of administrative action. Due to the substantiation of allegation of inappropriate discipline, the facility may receive administrative action. Please review the program’s current visitor policy. If no policy exists, consider developing one to ensure appropriate boundaries and compliance. During future visits, violations may be issued if adult individuals are observed interacting with children without a valid purpose and without the necessary documentation on file. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-168L Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Acting Director, during the visit. Lori Herrick, Investigation Consultant accompanied me. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five (85) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 4/11/25 and sent to me on 4/15/25. There are concerns regarding supervision and program record. The allegation is children get injured on the playground due to insufficient supervision and the incident reports not documented appropriately. Upon arrival, we announced the purpose of the visit. I observed children on the playground. On the infant/toddler playground, there were fourteen (14) children, all two (2) years of age, from space #3 and three (3) children, all one (1) year of age, from space #1 were present. A total of seventeen (17) children with four (4) teachers were present on the playground. The children engaged in various activities using different equipment. The children played with balls, pushed toy vehicles on the ground, crawled in and out of the tree house, dug mulches, sled on the portable slide. Four (4) teachers were spread apart on the playground including one (1) teacher providing a cup of water to the children on the paved section. I asked two (2) staff members from space #2 how many children were present. One (1) staff member stated there were fifteen (15) children enrolled, and all fifteen (15) children were present today. The other teacher stated that he/she thought there would be a total of thirteen (13) children present. There were actually fourteen (14) children enrolled, and fourteen (14) children present. This was confusing for the staff members due to one (1) child moving to space #4 starting this week. Both children from space #1 and #3 transitioned back to the classroom when lunch was delivered to the classrooms. The children went through the gate to preschool playground and went in space #3. Three (3) children from space #1 went through space #3 to get to their classroom first. The children from space #3 were directed to line up against the fence by the gate. When a teacher opened the door to the classroom, the children went in. One (1) of the three (3) teachers were taking headcounts quietly, but did not count all children. One (1) child wondered away from the line and went to the children from space #4 briefly. When the child saw other classmates going in space #3, he/she joined the group and went in. No children from space #3 were left behind unattended. In the classroom, the staff members confirmed that there were fourteen (14) children present as well as enrolled. The children washed their hands upon entering the classroom. There is a tree house structure, portable slide, animal bouncers, Little Tikes Cozy Coupe riding card, other riding toy and other accessories on the infant/toddler playground. The critical height of the tree house is approximately twelve (12) inches off the ground. The slide’s critical height is approximately 48 inches. Much is around all equipment on the playground, though they are not required. On the preschool playground, there are a large slide structure, Little Tikes caterpillar climber, hippo climber, three (3) Angeles tricycles, and two (2) Angeles Silver Riders (tricycles). The tricycles are ridden on the paved bike path. The ground was mulched around all stationary equipment. The seats for the Angeles tricycle are approximately fourteen (14) inches from the ground, and the seat for Silver Riders is approximately seventeen (17) inches off the ground. Ms. Larson was not aware of any manufacturer’s information on these products. Per product information found online, Silver Rider’s tricycle is for children four (4) to eight (8) years old. Angels, Classic Rider’s tricycles are for children three (3) to five (5) years old. “Harry the Hippo” climber is for children two (2) to twelve (12) years old, and Little Tikes Tot Tree is for children six (6) months to twenty-three (23) months old. Specifications for the slide were not found. Ms. Larson was interviewed for the use of playgrounds. Per interview, she stated that a staff member in space #3 takes the children in the classroom to the preschool playground when no one else are on the playground. All children enrolled in space #3 are two (2) years of age. Additional information was provided for the grouping of the children. Around 3:30 pm daily, the children from space #1 and #3 are combined on the infant/toddler playground, and the children from space #4 and #5 are combined on the preschool playground. Program records, specifically incident report and incident log were monitored. Per interview with Ms. Larson, the staff members notify her when a child is injured. After the child was treated in the classroom, the staff member comes to the office and fill out an incident report. The incident report posted on the Division’s website is used only for the incident that resulted in medial treatment. This incident reports were filled out by the administrators. The incident reports classroom staff uses are “incident/injury report”. This form includes the child’s name, date and time of the injury, witness, who and when the parent was notified, location of the incident, equipment involved, description of incident and injury including body parts, how the injury occurred, first aid applied, where the child received treatment and diagnosis/follow-up plan. The staff members must sign and date the report. A parent of the injured child is presented with this report and asked to sign the form. If the parent requests, a copy of incident/injury reports are shared with them. I reviewed some of the incident/injury reports and logs. All incidents are appropriately logged on the incident log. Incident/Injury report, however, lacks some information sometimes. For example, the incident that occurred on 2/20/24 did not have follow-up plan written. The answers for the section for “parents notified by” was often “in-person”, “report”, “teacher” and/or a date. On the report created on 2/20 (without a year), the sections for “Parents notified by”, “time of report” and “diagnosis/Follow-up plan” “description of injury occurred” was blank. The incident/injury reports were not maintained in children’s files. The last incident report for the injury that required medical attention was submitted by the previous administrator via email on July 31, 2025. All information except for the facility name and where the child received treatment was not listed. The information on the child’s medical treatment was reported via email on August 1, 2024. During this email exchange, a copy of the updated incident report was shared with the previous administrator. Ms. Larson stated that not all injuries recorded on incident/injury reports are notified to the parents. All biting incidents, any open-wound and other noticeable injuries are notified. Based on the observations and interviews, the allegation of program record is substantiated. The allegation of supervision is unsubstantiated due no incidents occurring during the observation. However, additional technical assistance was provided for effective supervision. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Per interview, children as young as two (2) years old have access to the preschool playground where there are five (5) tricycles that are for children three (3) to eight (8) years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 452 Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care. During observation today, there were fourteen (14) children, two (2) years of age, and three (3) children, one (1) year of age were present on the infant/toddler playground at the same time. .0605(c) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The facility information and steps to prevent the injury are missing from some of the "Incident/Injury report". Additionally, incorrect information was noted for who notified parents regarding the injury. Incident reports were not maintained in the children's files. .0802 (e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 432: Age-appropriate equipment Based on the information about Angeles’s products, the tricycles were for children three (3) and up. Due to the statement that children as young as two (2) years of age have access to the equipment, this violation was cited. Equipment must be age and/or developmentally appropriate. If children use equipment that are not age and/or developmentally appropriate, it can results in injuries. The equipment must be used appropriately to meet each child’s age and developmental needs. Please contact the manufacturer. find instructions on each product and maintain them in a file. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0509(1). 452: Play area or schedule for children under two (2) Based on the rule listed below, a separate time schedule for the children in space #1 must be provided. If there are more than fifteen (15) children when combining children from space #1 and #3, the children in space #1 must be on the playground on their own. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) Separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. 852: Incident report Centers are permitted to create their own incident reports as long as the information listed below is included. “Parent notified by” means who contact the parents to notify the incident. Therefore, the person’s name would be appropriate rather than the method of communication or the tile of the staff member. The injuries should be noted in detail including the body parts involved, and the observational notes of the injury. For example, “a child had approximately one-inch knot on his left temple. The know was red and swollen and rose approximately 1/6 inch” is more appropriate instead of “child’s head was hurt”. To protect the children, families and staff members, each child’s injuries should be recorded in detail as much as possible. Additionally, incident reports of all kinds must be maintained in the child’s file. The facility is allowed to keep copies with the incident log if you would like. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Please include the facility identifying information on your incident report. (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Achieving Compliance: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/7/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Supervision: Correctly identifying how many children are present at all times is the first step toward effective supervision. Please review the transition procedures and prevent supervision mistakes by correctly counting children through threshold and/or conduct name-to-face counts. You can find more resources on supervision at https://nrckids.org/. You can also ask for technical assistance from Buncombe Partnership for children. If you would like me to provide you with technical assistance, you can request a technical assistance visit. First Aid: First aid posters are posted in each classroom. Please make sure that each child is familiar with the reference and use them when children are injured. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-168L Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Acting Director, during the visit. Lori Herrick, Investigation Consultant accompanied me. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five (85) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 4/11/25 and sent to me on 4/15/25. There are concerns regarding supervision and program record. The allegation is children get injured on the playground due to insufficient supervision and the incident reports not documented appropriately. Upon arrival, we announced the purpose of the visit. I observed children on the playground. On the infant/toddler playground, there were fourteen (14) children, all two (2) years of age, from space #3 and three (3) children, all one (1) year of age, from space #1 were present. A total of seventeen (17) children with four (4) teachers were present on the playground. The children engaged in various activities using different equipment. The children played with balls, pushed toy vehicles on the ground, crawled in and out of the tree house, dug mulches, sled on the portable slide. Four (4) teachers were spread apart on the playground including one (1) teacher providing a cup of water to the children on the paved section. I asked two (2) staff members from space #2 how many children were present. One (1) staff member stated there were fifteen (15) children enrolled, and all fifteen (15) children were present today. The other teacher stated that he/she thought there would be a total of thirteen (13) children present. There were actually fourteen (14) children enrolled, and fourteen (14) children present. This was confusing for the staff members due to one (1) child moving to space #4 starting this week. Both children from space #1 and #3 transitioned back to the classroom when lunch was delivered to the classrooms. The children went through the gate to preschool playground and went in space #3. Three (3) children from space #1 went through space #3 to get to their classroom first. The children from space #3 were directed to line up against the fence by the gate. When a teacher opened the door to the classroom, the children went in. One (1) of the three (3) teachers were taking headcounts quietly, but did not count all children. One (1) child wondered away from the line and went to the children from space #4 briefly. When the child saw other classmates going in space #3, he/she joined the group and went in. No children from space #3 were left behind unattended. In the classroom, the staff members confirmed that there were fourteen (14) children present as well as enrolled. The children washed their hands upon entering the classroom. There is a tree house structure, portable slide, animal bouncers, Little Tikes Cozy Coupe riding card, other riding toy and other accessories on the infant/toddler playground. The critical height of the tree house is approximately twelve (12) inches off the ground. The slide’s critical height is approximately 48 inches. Much is around all equipment on the playground, though they are not required. On the preschool playground, there are a large slide structure, Little Tikes caterpillar climber, hippo climber, three (3) Angeles tricycles, and two (2) Angeles Silver Riders (tricycles). The tricycles are ridden on the paved bike path. The ground was mulched around all stationary equipment. The seats for the Angeles tricycle are approximately fourteen (14) inches from the ground, and the seat for Silver Riders is approximately seventeen (17) inches off the ground. Ms. Larson was not aware of any manufacturer’s information on these products. Per product information found online, Silver Rider’s tricycle is for children four (4) to eight (8) years old. Angels, Classic Rider’s tricycles are for children three (3) to five (5) years old. “Harry the Hippo” climber is for children two (2) to twelve (12) years old, and Little Tikes Tot Tree is for children six (6) months to twenty-three (23) months old. Specifications for the slide were not found. Ms. Larson was interviewed for the use of playgrounds. Per interview, she stated that a staff member in space #3 takes the children in the classroom to the preschool playground when no one else are on the playground. All children enrolled in space #3 are two (2) years of age. Additional information was provided for the grouping of the children. Around 3:30 pm daily, the children from space #1 and #3 are combined on the infant/toddler playground, and the children from space #4 and #5 are combined on the preschool playground. Program records, specifically incident report and incident log were monitored. Per interview with Ms. Larson, the staff members notify her when a child is injured. After the child was treated in the classroom, the staff member comes to the office and fill out an incident report. The incident report posted on the Division’s website is used only for the incident that resulted in medial treatment. This incident reports were filled out by the administrators. The incident reports classroom staff uses are “incident/injury report”. This form includes the child’s name, date and time of the injury, witness, who and when the parent was notified, location of the incident, equipment involved, description of incident and injury including body parts, how the injury occurred, first aid applied, where the child received treatment and diagnosis/follow-up plan. The staff members must sign and date the report. A parent of the injured child is presented with this report and asked to sign the form. If the parent requests, a copy of incident/injury reports are shared with them. I reviewed some of the incident/injury reports and logs. All incidents are appropriately logged on the incident log. Incident/Injury report, however, lacks some information sometimes. For example, the incident that occurred on 2/20/24 did not have follow-up plan written. The answers for the section for “parents notified by” was often “in-person”, “report”, “teacher” and/or a date. On the report created on 2/20 (without a year), the sections for “Parents notified by”, “time of report” and “diagnosis/Follow-up plan” “description of injury occurred” was blank. The incident/injury reports were not maintained in children’s files. The last incident report for the injury that required medical attention was submitted by the previous administrator via email on July 31, 2025. All information except for the facility name and where the child received treatment was not listed. The information on the child’s medical treatment was reported via email on August 1, 2024. During this email exchange, a copy of the updated incident report was shared with the previous administrator. Ms. Larson stated that not all injuries recorded on incident/injury reports are notified to the parents. All biting incidents, any open-wound and other noticeable injuries are notified. Based on the observations and interviews, the allegation of program record is substantiated. The allegation of supervision is unsubstantiated due no incidents occurring during the observation. However, additional technical assistance was provided for effective supervision. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Per interview, children as young as two (2) years old have access to the preschool playground where there are five (5) tricycles that are for children three (3) to eight (8) years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 452 Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care. During observation today, there were fourteen (14) children, two (2) years of age, and three (3) children, one (1) year of age were present on the infant/toddler playground at the same time. .0605(c) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The facility information and steps to prevent the injury are missing from some of the "Incident/Injury report". Additionally, incorrect information was noted for who notified parents regarding the injury. Incident reports were not maintained in the children's files. .0802 (e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 432: Age-appropriate equipment Based on the information about Angeles’s products, the tricycles were for children three (3) and up. Due to the statement that children as young as two (2) years of age have access to the equipment, this violation was cited. Equipment must be age and/or developmentally appropriate. If children use equipment that are not age and/or developmentally appropriate, it can results in injuries. The equipment must be used appropriately to meet each child’s age and developmental needs. Please contact the manufacturer. find instructions on each product and maintain them in a file. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0509(1). 452: Play area or schedule for children under two (2) Based on the rule listed below, a separate time schedule for the children in space #1 must be provided. If there are more than fifteen (15) children when combining children from space #1 and #3, the children in space #1 must be on the playground on their own. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) Separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. 852: Incident report Centers are permitted to create their own incident reports as long as the information listed below is included. “Parent notified by” means who contact the parents to notify the incident. Therefore, the person’s name would be appropriate rather than the method of communication or the tile of the staff member. The injuries should be noted in detail including the body parts involved, and the observational notes of the injury. For example, “a child had approximately one-inch knot on his left temple. The know was red and swollen and rose approximately 1/6 inch” is more appropriate instead of “child’s head was hurt”. To protect the children, families and staff members, each child’s injuries should be recorded in detail as much as possible. Additionally, incident reports of all kinds must be maintained in the child’s file. The facility is allowed to keep copies with the incident log if you would like. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Please include the facility identifying information on your incident report. (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Achieving Compliance: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/7/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Supervision: Correctly identifying how many children are present at all times is the first step toward effective supervision. Please review the transition procedures and prevent supervision mistakes by correctly counting children through threshold and/or conduct name-to-face counts. You can find more resources on supervision at https://nrckids.org/. You can also ask for technical assistance from Buncombe Partnership for children. If you would like me to provide you with technical assistance, you can request a technical assistance visit. First Aid: First aid posters are posted in each classroom. Please make sure that each child is familiar with the reference and use them when children are injured. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-168L Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Acting Director, during the visit. Lori Herrick, Investigation Consultant accompanied me. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five (85) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 4/11/25 and sent to me on 4/15/25. There are concerns regarding supervision and program record. The allegation is children get injured on the playground due to insufficient supervision and the incident reports not documented appropriately. Upon arrival, we announced the purpose of the visit. I observed children on the playground. On the infant/toddler playground, there were fourteen (14) children, all two (2) years of age, from space #3 and three (3) children, all one (1) year of age, from space #1 were present. A total of seventeen (17) children with four (4) teachers were present on the playground. The children engaged in various activities using different equipment. The children played with balls, pushed toy vehicles on the ground, crawled in and out of the tree house, dug mulches, sled on the portable slide. Four (4) teachers were spread apart on the playground including one (1) teacher providing a cup of water to the children on the paved section. I asked two (2) staff members from space #2 how many children were present. One (1) staff member stated there were fifteen (15) children enrolled, and all fifteen (15) children were present today. The other teacher stated that he/she thought there would be a total of thirteen (13) children present. There were actually fourteen (14) children enrolled, and fourteen (14) children present. This was confusing for the staff members due to one (1) child moving to space #4 starting this week. Both children from space #1 and #3 transitioned back to the classroom when lunch was delivered to the classrooms. The children went through the gate to preschool playground and went in space #3. Three (3) children from space #1 went through space #3 to get to their classroom first. The children from space #3 were directed to line up against the fence by the gate. When a teacher opened the door to the classroom, the children went in. One (1) of the three (3) teachers were taking headcounts quietly, but did not count all children. One (1) child wondered away from the line and went to the children from space #4 briefly. When the child saw other classmates going in space #3, he/she joined the group and went in. No children from space #3 were left behind unattended. In the classroom, the staff members confirmed that there were fourteen (14) children present as well as enrolled. The children washed their hands upon entering the classroom. There is a tree house structure, portable slide, animal bouncers, Little Tikes Cozy Coupe riding card, other riding toy and other accessories on the infant/toddler playground. The critical height of the tree house is approximately twelve (12) inches off the ground. The slide’s critical height is approximately 48 inches. Much is around all equipment on the playground, though they are not required. On the preschool playground, there are a large slide structure, Little Tikes caterpillar climber, hippo climber, three (3) Angeles tricycles, and two (2) Angeles Silver Riders (tricycles). The tricycles are ridden on the paved bike path. The ground was mulched around all stationary equipment. The seats for the Angeles tricycle are approximately fourteen (14) inches from the ground, and the seat for Silver Riders is approximately seventeen (17) inches off the ground. Ms. Larson was not aware of any manufacturer’s information on these products. Per product information found online, Silver Rider’s tricycle is for children four (4) to eight (8) years old. Angels, Classic Rider’s tricycles are for children three (3) to five (5) years old. “Harry the Hippo” climber is for children two (2) to twelve (12) years old, and Little Tikes Tot Tree is for children six (6) months to twenty-three (23) months old. Specifications for the slide were not found. Ms. Larson was interviewed for the use of playgrounds. Per interview, she stated that a staff member in space #3 takes the children in the classroom to the preschool playground when no one else are on the playground. All children enrolled in space #3 are two (2) years of age. Additional information was provided for the grouping of the children. Around 3:30 pm daily, the children from space #1 and #3 are combined on the infant/toddler playground, and the children from space #4 and #5 are combined on the preschool playground. Program records, specifically incident report and incident log were monitored. Per interview with Ms. Larson, the staff members notify her when a child is injured. After the child was treated in the classroom, the staff member comes to the office and fill out an incident report. The incident report posted on the Division’s website is used only for the incident that resulted in medial treatment. This incident reports were filled out by the administrators. The incident reports classroom staff uses are “incident/injury report”. This form includes the child’s name, date and time of the injury, witness, who and when the parent was notified, location of the incident, equipment involved, description of incident and injury including body parts, how the injury occurred, first aid applied, where the child received treatment and diagnosis/follow-up plan. The staff members must sign and date the report. A parent of the injured child is presented with this report and asked to sign the form. If the parent requests, a copy of incident/injury reports are shared with them. I reviewed some of the incident/injury reports and logs. All incidents are appropriately logged on the incident log. Incident/Injury report, however, lacks some information sometimes. For example, the incident that occurred on 2/20/24 did not have follow-up plan written. The answers for the section for “parents notified by” was often “in-person”, “report”, “teacher” and/or a date. On the report created on 2/20 (without a year), the sections for “Parents notified by”, “time of report” and “diagnosis/Follow-up plan” “description of injury occurred” was blank. The incident/injury reports were not maintained in children’s files. The last incident report for the injury that required medical attention was submitted by the previous administrator via email on July 31, 2025. All information except for the facility name and where the child received treatment was not listed. The information on the child’s medical treatment was reported via email on August 1, 2024. During this email exchange, a copy of the updated incident report was shared with the previous administrator. Ms. Larson stated that not all injuries recorded on incident/injury reports are notified to the parents. All biting incidents, any open-wound and other noticeable injuries are notified. Based on the observations and interviews, the allegation of program record is substantiated. The allegation of supervision is unsubstantiated due no incidents occurring during the observation. However, additional technical assistance was provided for effective supervision. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Per interview, children as young as two (2) years old have access to the preschool playground where there are five (5) tricycles that are for children three (3) to eight (8) years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 452 Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care. During observation today, there were fourteen (14) children, two (2) years of age, and three (3) children, one (1) year of age were present on the infant/toddler playground at the same time. .0605(c) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The facility information and steps to prevent the injury are missing from some of the "Incident/Injury report". Additionally, incorrect information was noted for who notified parents regarding the injury. Incident reports were not maintained in the children's files. .0802 (e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 432: Age-appropriate equipment Based on the information about Angeles’s products, the tricycles were for children three (3) and up. Due to the statement that children as young as two (2) years of age have access to the equipment, this violation was cited. Equipment must be age and/or developmentally appropriate. If children use equipment that are not age and/or developmentally appropriate, it can results in injuries. The equipment must be used appropriately to meet each child’s age and developmental needs. Please contact the manufacturer. find instructions on each product and maintain them in a file. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0509(1). 452: Play area or schedule for children under two (2) Based on the rule listed below, a separate time schedule for the children in space #1 must be provided. If there are more than fifteen (15) children when combining children from space #1 and #3, the children in space #1 must be on the playground on their own. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) Separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. 852: Incident report Centers are permitted to create their own incident reports as long as the information listed below is included. “Parent notified by” means who contact the parents to notify the incident. Therefore, the person’s name would be appropriate rather than the method of communication or the tile of the staff member. The injuries should be noted in detail including the body parts involved, and the observational notes of the injury. For example, “a child had approximately one-inch knot on his left temple. The know was red and swollen and rose approximately 1/6 inch” is more appropriate instead of “child’s head was hurt”. To protect the children, families and staff members, each child’s injuries should be recorded in detail as much as possible. Additionally, incident reports of all kinds must be maintained in the child’s file. The facility is allowed to keep copies with the incident log if you would like. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Please include the facility identifying information on your incident report. (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Achieving Compliance: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/7/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Supervision: Correctly identifying how many children are present at all times is the first step toward effective supervision. Please review the transition procedures and prevent supervision mistakes by correctly counting children through threshold and/or conduct name-to-face counts. You can find more resources on supervision at https://nrckids.org/. You can also ask for technical assistance from Buncombe Partnership for children. If you would like me to provide you with technical assistance, you can request a technical assistance visit. First Aid: First aid posters are posted in each classroom. Please make sure that each child is familiar with the reference and use them when children are injured. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-168L Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Acting Director, during the visit. Lori Herrick, Investigation Consultant accompanied me. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five (85) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 4/11/25 and sent to me on 4/15/25. There are concerns regarding supervision and program record. The allegation is children get injured on the playground due to insufficient supervision and the incident reports not documented appropriately. Upon arrival, we announced the purpose of the visit. I observed children on the playground. On the infant/toddler playground, there were fourteen (14) children, all two (2) years of age, from space #3 and three (3) children, all one (1) year of age, from space #1 were present. A total of seventeen (17) children with four (4) teachers were present on the playground. The children engaged in various activities using different equipment. The children played with balls, pushed toy vehicles on the ground, crawled in and out of the tree house, dug mulches, sled on the portable slide. Four (4) teachers were spread apart on the playground including one (1) teacher providing a cup of water to the children on the paved section. I asked two (2) staff members from space #2 how many children were present. One (1) staff member stated there were fifteen (15) children enrolled, and all fifteen (15) children were present today. The other teacher stated that he/she thought there would be a total of thirteen (13) children present. There were actually fourteen (14) children enrolled, and fourteen (14) children present. This was confusing for the staff members due to one (1) child moving to space #4 starting this week. Both children from space #1 and #3 transitioned back to the classroom when lunch was delivered to the classrooms. The children went through the gate to preschool playground and went in space #3. Three (3) children from space #1 went through space #3 to get to their classroom first. The children from space #3 were directed to line up against the fence by the gate. When a teacher opened the door to the classroom, the children went in. One (1) of the three (3) teachers were taking headcounts quietly, but did not count all children. One (1) child wondered away from the line and went to the children from space #4 briefly. When the child saw other classmates going in space #3, he/she joined the group and went in. No children from space #3 were left behind unattended. In the classroom, the staff members confirmed that there were fourteen (14) children present as well as enrolled. The children washed their hands upon entering the classroom. There is a tree house structure, portable slide, animal bouncers, Little Tikes Cozy Coupe riding card, other riding toy and other accessories on the infant/toddler playground. The critical height of the tree house is approximately twelve (12) inches off the ground. The slide’s critical height is approximately 48 inches. Much is around all equipment on the playground, though they are not required. On the preschool playground, there are a large slide structure, Little Tikes caterpillar climber, hippo climber, three (3) Angeles tricycles, and two (2) Angeles Silver Riders (tricycles). The tricycles are ridden on the paved bike path. The ground was mulched around all stationary equipment. The seats for the Angeles tricycle are approximately fourteen (14) inches from the ground, and the seat for Silver Riders is approximately seventeen (17) inches off the ground. Ms. Larson was not aware of any manufacturer’s information on these products. Per product information found online, Silver Rider’s tricycle is for children four (4) to eight (8) years old. Angels, Classic Rider’s tricycles are for children three (3) to five (5) years old. “Harry the Hippo” climber is for children two (2) to twelve (12) years old, and Little Tikes Tot Tree is for children six (6) months to twenty-three (23) months old. Specifications for the slide were not found. Ms. Larson was interviewed for the use of playgrounds. Per interview, she stated that a staff member in space #3 takes the children in the classroom to the preschool playground when no one else are on the playground. All children enrolled in space #3 are two (2) years of age. Additional information was provided for the grouping of the children. Around 3:30 pm daily, the children from space #1 and #3 are combined on the infant/toddler playground, and the children from space #4 and #5 are combined on the preschool playground. Program records, specifically incident report and incident log were monitored. Per interview with Ms. Larson, the staff members notify her when a child is injured. After the child was treated in the classroom, the staff member comes to the office and fill out an incident report. The incident report posted on the Division’s website is used only for the incident that resulted in medial treatment. This incident reports were filled out by the administrators. The incident reports classroom staff uses are “incident/injury report”. This form includes the child’s name, date and time of the injury, witness, who and when the parent was notified, location of the incident, equipment involved, description of incident and injury including body parts, how the injury occurred, first aid applied, where the child received treatment and diagnosis/follow-up plan. The staff members must sign and date the report. A parent of the injured child is presented with this report and asked to sign the form. If the parent requests, a copy of incident/injury reports are shared with them. I reviewed some of the incident/injury reports and logs. All incidents are appropriately logged on the incident log. Incident/Injury report, however, lacks some information sometimes. For example, the incident that occurred on 2/20/24 did not have follow-up plan written. The answers for the section for “parents notified by” was often “in-person”, “report”, “teacher” and/or a date. On the report created on 2/20 (without a year), the sections for “Parents notified by”, “time of report” and “diagnosis/Follow-up plan” “description of injury occurred” was blank. The incident/injury reports were not maintained in children’s files. The last incident report for the injury that required medical attention was submitted by the previous administrator via email on July 31, 2025. All information except for the facility name and where the child received treatment was not listed. The information on the child’s medical treatment was reported via email on August 1, 2024. During this email exchange, a copy of the updated incident report was shared with the previous administrator. Ms. Larson stated that not all injuries recorded on incident/injury reports are notified to the parents. All biting incidents, any open-wound and other noticeable injuries are notified. Based on the observations and interviews, the allegation of program record is substantiated. The allegation of supervision is unsubstantiated due no incidents occurring during the observation. However, additional technical assistance was provided for effective supervision. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Per interview, children as young as two (2) years old have access to the preschool playground where there are five (5) tricycles that are for children three (3) to eight (8) years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 452 Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care. During observation today, there were fourteen (14) children, two (2) years of age, and three (3) children, one (1) year of age were present on the infant/toddler playground at the same time. .0605(c) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The facility information and steps to prevent the injury are missing from some of the "Incident/Injury report". Additionally, incorrect information was noted for who notified parents regarding the injury. Incident reports were not maintained in the children's files. .0802 (e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 432: Age-appropriate equipment Based on the information about Angeles’s products, the tricycles were for children three (3) and up. Due to the statement that children as young as two (2) years of age have access to the equipment, this violation was cited. Equipment must be age and/or developmentally appropriate. If children use equipment that are not age and/or developmentally appropriate, it can results in injuries. The equipment must be used appropriately to meet each child’s age and developmental needs. Please contact the manufacturer. find instructions on each product and maintain them in a file. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0509(1). 452: Play area or schedule for children under two (2) Based on the rule listed below, a separate time schedule for the children in space #1 must be provided. If there are more than fifteen (15) children when combining children from space #1 and #3, the children in space #1 must be on the playground on their own. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) Separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. 852: Incident report Centers are permitted to create their own incident reports as long as the information listed below is included. “Parent notified by” means who contact the parents to notify the incident. Therefore, the person’s name would be appropriate rather than the method of communication or the tile of the staff member. The injuries should be noted in detail including the body parts involved, and the observational notes of the injury. For example, “a child had approximately one-inch knot on his left temple. The know was red and swollen and rose approximately 1/6 inch” is more appropriate instead of “child’s head was hurt”. To protect the children, families and staff members, each child’s injuries should be recorded in detail as much as possible. Additionally, incident reports of all kinds must be maintained in the child’s file. The facility is allowed to keep copies with the incident log if you would like. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Please include the facility identifying information on your incident report. (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Achieving Compliance: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/7/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Supervision: Correctly identifying how many children are present at all times is the first step toward effective supervision. Please review the transition procedures and prevent supervision mistakes by correctly counting children through threshold and/or conduct name-to-face counts. You can find more resources on supervision at https://nrckids.org/. You can also ask for technical assistance from Buncombe Partnership for children. If you would like me to provide you with technical assistance, you can request a technical assistance visit. First Aid: First aid posters are posted in each classroom. Please make sure that each child is familiar with the reference and use them when children are injured. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-168L Visit Date: 4/23/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 4/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Acting Director, during the visit. Lori Herrick, Investigation Consultant accompanied me. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five (85) percent as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 4/11/25 and sent to me on 4/15/25. There are concerns regarding supervision and program record. The allegation is children get injured on the playground due to insufficient supervision and the incident reports not documented appropriately. Upon arrival, we announced the purpose of the visit. I observed children on the playground. On the infant/toddler playground, there were fourteen (14) children, all two (2) years of age, from space #3 and three (3) children, all one (1) year of age, from space #1 were present. A total of seventeen (17) children with four (4) teachers were present on the playground. The children engaged in various activities using different equipment. The children played with balls, pushed toy vehicles on the ground, crawled in and out of the tree house, dug mulches, sled on the portable slide. Four (4) teachers were spread apart on the playground including one (1) teacher providing a cup of water to the children on the paved section. I asked two (2) staff members from space #2 how many children were present. One (1) staff member stated there were fifteen (15) children enrolled, and all fifteen (15) children were present today. The other teacher stated that he/she thought there would be a total of thirteen (13) children present. There were actually fourteen (14) children enrolled, and fourteen (14) children present. This was confusing for the staff members due to one (1) child moving to space #4 starting this week. Both children from space #1 and #3 transitioned back to the classroom when lunch was delivered to the classrooms. The children went through the gate to preschool playground and went in space #3. Three (3) children from space #1 went through space #3 to get to their classroom first. The children from space #3 were directed to line up against the fence by the gate. When a teacher opened the door to the classroom, the children went in. One (1) of the three (3) teachers were taking headcounts quietly, but did not count all children. One (1) child wondered away from the line and went to the children from space #4 briefly. When the child saw other classmates going in space #3, he/she joined the group and went in. No children from space #3 were left behind unattended. In the classroom, the staff members confirmed that there were fourteen (14) children present as well as enrolled. The children washed their hands upon entering the classroom. There is a tree house structure, portable slide, animal bouncers, Little Tikes Cozy Coupe riding card, other riding toy and other accessories on the infant/toddler playground. The critical height of the tree house is approximately twelve (12) inches off the ground. The slide’s critical height is approximately 48 inches. Much is around all equipment on the playground, though they are not required. On the preschool playground, there are a large slide structure, Little Tikes caterpillar climber, hippo climber, three (3) Angeles tricycles, and two (2) Angeles Silver Riders (tricycles). The tricycles are ridden on the paved bike path. The ground was mulched around all stationary equipment. The seats for the Angeles tricycle are approximately fourteen (14) inches from the ground, and the seat for Silver Riders is approximately seventeen (17) inches off the ground. Ms. Larson was not aware of any manufacturer’s information on these products. Per product information found online, Silver Rider’s tricycle is for children four (4) to eight (8) years old. Angels, Classic Rider’s tricycles are for children three (3) to five (5) years old. “Harry the Hippo” climber is for children two (2) to twelve (12) years old, and Little Tikes Tot Tree is for children six (6) months to twenty-three (23) months old. Specifications for the slide were not found. Ms. Larson was interviewed for the use of playgrounds. Per interview, she stated that a staff member in space #3 takes the children in the classroom to the preschool playground when no one else are on the playground. All children enrolled in space #3 are two (2) years of age. Additional information was provided for the grouping of the children. Around 3:30 pm daily, the children from space #1 and #3 are combined on the infant/toddler playground, and the children from space #4 and #5 are combined on the preschool playground. Program records, specifically incident report and incident log were monitored. Per interview with Ms. Larson, the staff members notify her when a child is injured. After the child was treated in the classroom, the staff member comes to the office and fill out an incident report. The incident report posted on the Division’s website is used only for the incident that resulted in medial treatment. This incident reports were filled out by the administrators. The incident reports classroom staff uses are “incident/injury report”. This form includes the child’s name, date and time of the injury, witness, who and when the parent was notified, location of the incident, equipment involved, description of incident and injury including body parts, how the injury occurred, first aid applied, where the child received treatment and diagnosis/follow-up plan. The staff members must sign and date the report. A parent of the injured child is presented with this report and asked to sign the form. If the parent requests, a copy of incident/injury reports are shared with them. I reviewed some of the incident/injury reports and logs. All incidents are appropriately logged on the incident log. Incident/Injury report, however, lacks some information sometimes. For example, the incident that occurred on 2/20/24 did not have follow-up plan written. The answers for the section for “parents notified by” was often “in-person”, “report”, “teacher” and/or a date. On the report created on 2/20 (without a year), the sections for “Parents notified by”, “time of report” and “diagnosis/Follow-up plan” “description of injury occurred” was blank. The incident/injury reports were not maintained in children’s files. The last incident report for the injury that required medical attention was submitted by the previous administrator via email on July 31, 2025. All information except for the facility name and where the child received treatment was not listed. The information on the child’s medical treatment was reported via email on August 1, 2024. During this email exchange, a copy of the updated incident report was shared with the previous administrator. Ms. Larson stated that not all injuries recorded on incident/injury reports are notified to the parents. All biting incidents, any open-wound and other noticeable injuries are notified. Based on the observations and interviews, the allegation of program record is substantiated. The allegation of supervision is unsubstantiated due no incidents occurring during the observation. However, additional technical assistance was provided for effective supervision. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Per interview, children as young as two (2) years old have access to the preschool playground where there are five (5) tricycles that are for children three (3) to eight (8) years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 452 Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care. During observation today, there were fourteen (14) children, two (2) years of age, and three (3) children, one (1) year of age were present on the infant/toddler playground at the same time. .0605(c) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The facility information and steps to prevent the injury are missing from some of the "Incident/Injury report". Additionally, incorrect information was noted for who notified parents regarding the injury. Incident reports were not maintained in the children's files. .0802 (e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 432: Age-appropriate equipment Based on the information about Angeles’s products, the tricycles were for children three (3) and up. Due to the statement that children as young as two (2) years of age have access to the equipment, this violation was cited. Equipment must be age and/or developmentally appropriate. If children use equipment that are not age and/or developmentally appropriate, it can results in injuries. The equipment must be used appropriately to meet each child’s age and developmental needs. Please contact the manufacturer. find instructions on each product and maintain them in a file. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0509(1). 452: Play area or schedule for children under two (2) Based on the rule listed below, a separate time schedule for the children in space #1 must be provided. If there are more than fifteen (15) children when combining children from space #1 and #3, the children in space #1 must be on the playground on their own. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) Separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. 852: Incident report Centers are permitted to create their own incident reports as long as the information listed below is included. “Parent notified by” means who contact the parents to notify the incident. Therefore, the person’s name would be appropriate rather than the method of communication or the tile of the staff member. The injuries should be noted in detail including the body parts involved, and the observational notes of the injury. For example, “a child had approximately one-inch knot on his left temple. The know was red and swollen and rose approximately 1/6 inch” is more appropriate instead of “child’s head was hurt”. To protect the children, families and staff members, each child’s injuries should be recorded in detail as much as possible. Additionally, incident reports of all kinds must be maintained in the child’s file. The facility is allowed to keep copies with the incident log if you would like. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Please include the facility identifying information on your incident report. (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. Achieving Compliance: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/7/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Supervision: Correctly identifying how many children are present at all times is the first step toward effective supervision. Please review the transition procedures and prevent supervision mistakes by correctly counting children through threshold and/or conduct name-to-face counts. You can find more resources on supervision at https://nrckids.org/. You can also ask for technical assistance from Buncombe Partnership for children. If you would like me to provide you with technical assistance, you can request a technical assistance visit. First Aid: First aid posters are posted in each classroom. Please make sure that each child is familiar with the reference and use them when children are injured. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 184 Time In: 09:26 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/7/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Children were observed. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was in a bouncer, three (3) children explored the environment by a teacher and two (2) children were in the cribs. One (1) child was asleep. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play with books, manipulatives and soft materials. In space #3, a group of two-year-old children engaged in free play with blocks, magnetic tiles, toy animals and toy vehicles. One (1) child’s diaper was changed during observation. The teacher followed proper changing procedures. In space #4 a group of three-year-old children participated in group time and art activity. The teachers and the children discussed Santa Claus and listened/recited a story. Two (2) children created seasonal art with a teacher. The children from space #5 engaged in free play. The children and the teachers later transitioned to the gym to practice song for the Christmas show for the community. The teachers took name-to-face counts prior to transitioning. Interaction and supervision were adequate. Medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medications were monitored. All medications were stored appropriately. In space #2, two (2) over-the-counter medications were maintained. In space #4, four (4) prescription medications were maintained. Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full, and fourteen (14) staff members files were monitored partially for Criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. All existing staff members have valid CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. Both new staff members have valid CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member needs to complete First Aid training on or prior to February 23, 2025. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/17/24, and the other child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/16/24. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The following over-the-counter medications and prescription medication did not have current authorization forms: Space #3: Boudreaux's Butt Cream, expired on 10/2/24. Space #4: Epi-pen - no authorization form. Space #5: Aquaphor Lip Repair expired on 11/22/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. The following medications were expired: space #2: Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby expired in September, 2024. Space #4: Epi-pen (1) expired in August 2024, Epi-pen (2) expired in October, 2024. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4, Action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children were not in file. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 533: Date on the bottles Each day, bottles must be accurately labeled with a child’s name and the date. Please note that any left-over human milk (breast milk) must be discarded at the end of the day. Please read the rule regarding bottles below: 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and identified for the appropriate child at the child's home. All breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Frozen breast milk shall be stored frozen for up to seven days. Frozen breast milk shall be labeled with the date received and date thawed for use. Previously frozen breast milk shall be refrigerated and may be stored for no more than 24 hours. Microwaves shall not be used to thaw or warm breast milk, baby food, formula or other bottled beverages. Bottle warming equipment shall be inaccessible to children when in use and shall be emptied, cleaned and sanitized daily. Previously frozen breast milk shall not be refrozen for storage. Formula provided by the child care center shall be commercially pre-packaged, ready-to-feed, fully prepared, and packaged in single-use containers. However, breast milk or formula that does not meet these requirements may be provided by the child care center as prescribed by the child's physician or instructed by parent or guardian in writing. Bottles and other drinking utensils provided by the child care center shall be sanitized in accordance with this Section. Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration, baby food after opening, and breast milk shall be identified for the appropriate child and shall be refrigerated at 45°F (7°C) or below. Upon opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, dated, refrigerated, and used within two days. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar. After the completion of each feeding, leftover formula, breast milk, and other bottled beverages shall be discarded or returned to the child's home at the end of each day. 847: Authorization form for prescription, Per 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), all medications require written parental authorization forms. You shall complete authorization form for each medication. The form for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Please ask the parent to fill out the form for Epi-pen in space #4 and Aquaphor Lip Repair in space #5. The authorization form for Boudreaux’s Butt Cream in space #3 was corrected during the visit. 849: Expired medications Expired medications shall be discarded or returned to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of their expiration dates. Please returned two (2) expired Epi-pens in space #4 and Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby in space #2 to the parent or discard them. 1834: Action plans Per 10A NCAC 09 .0801(b), all emergency medications must have an action plan that is filled out by a physician or a parent. Please obtain action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children in space #4. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 1/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed new QIRS system. I recommend that you sign up for the Outreach Assessment for ERS-3 assessment. You can email: ncrlap@uncg.edu or call: Toll Free (866)-362-7527 to apply. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill: Please conduct a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill this month. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 184 Time In: 09:26 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/7/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Children were observed. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was in a bouncer, three (3) children explored the environment by a teacher and two (2) children were in the cribs. One (1) child was asleep. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play with books, manipulatives and soft materials. In space #3, a group of two-year-old children engaged in free play with blocks, magnetic tiles, toy animals and toy vehicles. One (1) child’s diaper was changed during observation. The teacher followed proper changing procedures. In space #4 a group of three-year-old children participated in group time and art activity. The teachers and the children discussed Santa Claus and listened/recited a story. Two (2) children created seasonal art with a teacher. The children from space #5 engaged in free play. The children and the teachers later transitioned to the gym to practice song for the Christmas show for the community. The teachers took name-to-face counts prior to transitioning. Interaction and supervision were adequate. Medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medications were monitored. All medications were stored appropriately. In space #2, two (2) over-the-counter medications were maintained. In space #4, four (4) prescription medications were maintained. Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full, and fourteen (14) staff members files were monitored partially for Criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. All existing staff members have valid CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. Both new staff members have valid CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member needs to complete First Aid training on or prior to February 23, 2025. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/17/24, and the other child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/16/24. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The following over-the-counter medications and prescription medication did not have current authorization forms: Space #3: Boudreaux's Butt Cream, expired on 10/2/24. Space #4: Epi-pen - no authorization form. Space #5: Aquaphor Lip Repair expired on 11/22/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. The following medications were expired: space #2: Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby expired in September, 2024. Space #4: Epi-pen (1) expired in August 2024, Epi-pen (2) expired in October, 2024. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4, Action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children were not in file. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 533: Date on the bottles Each day, bottles must be accurately labeled with a child’s name and the date. Please note that any left-over human milk (breast milk) must be discarded at the end of the day. Please read the rule regarding bottles below: 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and identified for the appropriate child at the child's home. All breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Frozen breast milk shall be stored frozen for up to seven days. Frozen breast milk shall be labeled with the date received and date thawed for use. Previously frozen breast milk shall be refrigerated and may be stored for no more than 24 hours. Microwaves shall not be used to thaw or warm breast milk, baby food, formula or other bottled beverages. Bottle warming equipment shall be inaccessible to children when in use and shall be emptied, cleaned and sanitized daily. Previously frozen breast milk shall not be refrozen for storage. Formula provided by the child care center shall be commercially pre-packaged, ready-to-feed, fully prepared, and packaged in single-use containers. However, breast milk or formula that does not meet these requirements may be provided by the child care center as prescribed by the child's physician or instructed by parent or guardian in writing. Bottles and other drinking utensils provided by the child care center shall be sanitized in accordance with this Section. Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration, baby food after opening, and breast milk shall be identified for the appropriate child and shall be refrigerated at 45°F (7°C) or below. Upon opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, dated, refrigerated, and used within two days. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar. After the completion of each feeding, leftover formula, breast milk, and other bottled beverages shall be discarded or returned to the child's home at the end of each day. 847: Authorization form for prescription, Per 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), all medications require written parental authorization forms. You shall complete authorization form for each medication. The form for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Please ask the parent to fill out the form for Epi-pen in space #4 and Aquaphor Lip Repair in space #5. The authorization form for Boudreaux’s Butt Cream in space #3 was corrected during the visit. 849: Expired medications Expired medications shall be discarded or returned to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of their expiration dates. Please returned two (2) expired Epi-pens in space #4 and Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby in space #2 to the parent or discard them. 1834: Action plans Per 10A NCAC 09 .0801(b), all emergency medications must have an action plan that is filled out by a physician or a parent. Please obtain action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children in space #4. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 1/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed new QIRS system. I recommend that you sign up for the Outreach Assessment for ERS-3 assessment. You can email: ncrlap@uncg.edu or call: Toll Free (866)-362-7527 to apply. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill: Please conduct a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill this month. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 184 Time In: 09:26 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/7/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Children were observed. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was in a bouncer, three (3) children explored the environment by a teacher and two (2) children were in the cribs. One (1) child was asleep. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play with books, manipulatives and soft materials. In space #3, a group of two-year-old children engaged in free play with blocks, magnetic tiles, toy animals and toy vehicles. One (1) child’s diaper was changed during observation. The teacher followed proper changing procedures. In space #4 a group of three-year-old children participated in group time and art activity. The teachers and the children discussed Santa Claus and listened/recited a story. Two (2) children created seasonal art with a teacher. The children from space #5 engaged in free play. The children and the teachers later transitioned to the gym to practice song for the Christmas show for the community. The teachers took name-to-face counts prior to transitioning. Interaction and supervision were adequate. Medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medications were monitored. All medications were stored appropriately. In space #2, two (2) over-the-counter medications were maintained. In space #4, four (4) prescription medications were maintained. Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full, and fourteen (14) staff members files were monitored partially for Criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. All existing staff members have valid CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. Both new staff members have valid CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member needs to complete First Aid training on or prior to February 23, 2025. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/17/24, and the other child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/16/24. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The following over-the-counter medications and prescription medication did not have current authorization forms: Space #3: Boudreaux's Butt Cream, expired on 10/2/24. Space #4: Epi-pen - no authorization form. Space #5: Aquaphor Lip Repair expired on 11/22/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. The following medications were expired: space #2: Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby expired in September, 2024. Space #4: Epi-pen (1) expired in August 2024, Epi-pen (2) expired in October, 2024. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4, Action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children were not in file. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 533: Date on the bottles Each day, bottles must be accurately labeled with a child’s name and the date. Please note that any left-over human milk (breast milk) must be discarded at the end of the day. Please read the rule regarding bottles below: 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and identified for the appropriate child at the child's home. All breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Frozen breast milk shall be stored frozen for up to seven days. Frozen breast milk shall be labeled with the date received and date thawed for use. Previously frozen breast milk shall be refrigerated and may be stored for no more than 24 hours. Microwaves shall not be used to thaw or warm breast milk, baby food, formula or other bottled beverages. Bottle warming equipment shall be inaccessible to children when in use and shall be emptied, cleaned and sanitized daily. Previously frozen breast milk shall not be refrozen for storage. Formula provided by the child care center shall be commercially pre-packaged, ready-to-feed, fully prepared, and packaged in single-use containers. However, breast milk or formula that does not meet these requirements may be provided by the child care center as prescribed by the child's physician or instructed by parent or guardian in writing. Bottles and other drinking utensils provided by the child care center shall be sanitized in accordance with this Section. Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration, baby food after opening, and breast milk shall be identified for the appropriate child and shall be refrigerated at 45°F (7°C) or below. Upon opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, dated, refrigerated, and used within two days. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar. After the completion of each feeding, leftover formula, breast milk, and other bottled beverages shall be discarded or returned to the child's home at the end of each day. 847: Authorization form for prescription, Per 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), all medications require written parental authorization forms. You shall complete authorization form for each medication. The form for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Please ask the parent to fill out the form for Epi-pen in space #4 and Aquaphor Lip Repair in space #5. The authorization form for Boudreaux’s Butt Cream in space #3 was corrected during the visit. 849: Expired medications Expired medications shall be discarded or returned to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of their expiration dates. Please returned two (2) expired Epi-pens in space #4 and Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby in space #2 to the parent or discard them. 1834: Action plans Per 10A NCAC 09 .0801(b), all emergency medications must have an action plan that is filled out by a physician or a parent. Please obtain action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children in space #4. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 1/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed new QIRS system. I recommend that you sign up for the Outreach Assessment for ERS-3 assessment. You can email: ncrlap@uncg.edu or call: Toll Free (866)-362-7527 to apply. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill: Please conduct a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill this month. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 184 Time In: 09:26 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/7/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Children were observed. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was in a bouncer, three (3) children explored the environment by a teacher and two (2) children were in the cribs. One (1) child was asleep. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play with books, manipulatives and soft materials. In space #3, a group of two-year-old children engaged in free play with blocks, magnetic tiles, toy animals and toy vehicles. One (1) child’s diaper was changed during observation. The teacher followed proper changing procedures. In space #4 a group of three-year-old children participated in group time and art activity. The teachers and the children discussed Santa Claus and listened/recited a story. Two (2) children created seasonal art with a teacher. The children from space #5 engaged in free play. The children and the teachers later transitioned to the gym to practice song for the Christmas show for the community. The teachers took name-to-face counts prior to transitioning. Interaction and supervision were adequate. Medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medications were monitored. All medications were stored appropriately. In space #2, two (2) over-the-counter medications were maintained. In space #4, four (4) prescription medications were maintained. Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full, and fourteen (14) staff members files were monitored partially for Criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. All existing staff members have valid CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. Both new staff members have valid CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member needs to complete First Aid training on or prior to February 23, 2025. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/17/24, and the other child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/16/24. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The following over-the-counter medications and prescription medication did not have current authorization forms: Space #3: Boudreaux's Butt Cream, expired on 10/2/24. Space #4: Epi-pen - no authorization form. Space #5: Aquaphor Lip Repair expired on 11/22/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. The following medications were expired: space #2: Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby expired in September, 2024. Space #4: Epi-pen (1) expired in August 2024, Epi-pen (2) expired in October, 2024. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4, Action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children were not in file. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 533: Date on the bottles Each day, bottles must be accurately labeled with a child’s name and the date. Please note that any left-over human milk (breast milk) must be discarded at the end of the day. Please read the rule regarding bottles below: 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and identified for the appropriate child at the child's home. All breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Frozen breast milk shall be stored frozen for up to seven days. Frozen breast milk shall be labeled with the date received and date thawed for use. Previously frozen breast milk shall be refrigerated and may be stored for no more than 24 hours. Microwaves shall not be used to thaw or warm breast milk, baby food, formula or other bottled beverages. Bottle warming equipment shall be inaccessible to children when in use and shall be emptied, cleaned and sanitized daily. Previously frozen breast milk shall not be refrozen for storage. Formula provided by the child care center shall be commercially pre-packaged, ready-to-feed, fully prepared, and packaged in single-use containers. However, breast milk or formula that does not meet these requirements may be provided by the child care center as prescribed by the child's physician or instructed by parent or guardian in writing. Bottles and other drinking utensils provided by the child care center shall be sanitized in accordance with this Section. Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration, baby food after opening, and breast milk shall be identified for the appropriate child and shall be refrigerated at 45°F (7°C) or below. Upon opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, dated, refrigerated, and used within two days. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar. After the completion of each feeding, leftover formula, breast milk, and other bottled beverages shall be discarded or returned to the child's home at the end of each day. 847: Authorization form for prescription, Per 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), all medications require written parental authorization forms. You shall complete authorization form for each medication. The form for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Please ask the parent to fill out the form for Epi-pen in space #4 and Aquaphor Lip Repair in space #5. The authorization form for Boudreaux’s Butt Cream in space #3 was corrected during the visit. 849: Expired medications Expired medications shall be discarded or returned to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of their expiration dates. Please returned two (2) expired Epi-pens in space #4 and Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby in space #2 to the parent or discard them. 1834: Action plans Per 10A NCAC 09 .0801(b), all emergency medications must have an action plan that is filled out by a physician or a parent. Please obtain action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children in space #4. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 1/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed new QIRS system. I recommend that you sign up for the Outreach Assessment for ERS-3 assessment. You can email: ncrlap@uncg.edu or call: Toll Free (866)-362-7527 to apply. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill: Please conduct a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill this month. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 184 Time In: 09:26 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/7/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Children were observed. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was in a bouncer, three (3) children explored the environment by a teacher and two (2) children were in the cribs. One (1) child was asleep. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play with books, manipulatives and soft materials. In space #3, a group of two-year-old children engaged in free play with blocks, magnetic tiles, toy animals and toy vehicles. One (1) child’s diaper was changed during observation. The teacher followed proper changing procedures. In space #4 a group of three-year-old children participated in group time and art activity. The teachers and the children discussed Santa Claus and listened/recited a story. Two (2) children created seasonal art with a teacher. The children from space #5 engaged in free play. The children and the teachers later transitioned to the gym to practice song for the Christmas show for the community. The teachers took name-to-face counts prior to transitioning. Interaction and supervision were adequate. Medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medications were monitored. All medications were stored appropriately. In space #2, two (2) over-the-counter medications were maintained. In space #4, four (4) prescription medications were maintained. Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full, and fourteen (14) staff members files were monitored partially for Criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. All existing staff members have valid CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. Both new staff members have valid CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member needs to complete First Aid training on or prior to February 23, 2025. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/17/24, and the other child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/16/24. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The following over-the-counter medications and prescription medication did not have current authorization forms: Space #3: Boudreaux's Butt Cream, expired on 10/2/24. Space #4: Epi-pen - no authorization form. Space #5: Aquaphor Lip Repair expired on 11/22/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. The following medications were expired: space #2: Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby expired in September, 2024. Space #4: Epi-pen (1) expired in August 2024, Epi-pen (2) expired in October, 2024. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4, Action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children were not in file. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 533: Date on the bottles Each day, bottles must be accurately labeled with a child’s name and the date. Please note that any left-over human milk (breast milk) must be discarded at the end of the day. Please read the rule regarding bottles below: 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and identified for the appropriate child at the child's home. All breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Frozen breast milk shall be stored frozen for up to seven days. Frozen breast milk shall be labeled with the date received and date thawed for use. Previously frozen breast milk shall be refrigerated and may be stored for no more than 24 hours. Microwaves shall not be used to thaw or warm breast milk, baby food, formula or other bottled beverages. Bottle warming equipment shall be inaccessible to children when in use and shall be emptied, cleaned and sanitized daily. Previously frozen breast milk shall not be refrozen for storage. Formula provided by the child care center shall be commercially pre-packaged, ready-to-feed, fully prepared, and packaged in single-use containers. However, breast milk or formula that does not meet these requirements may be provided by the child care center as prescribed by the child's physician or instructed by parent or guardian in writing. Bottles and other drinking utensils provided by the child care center shall be sanitized in accordance with this Section. Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration, baby food after opening, and breast milk shall be identified for the appropriate child and shall be refrigerated at 45°F (7°C) or below. Upon opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, dated, refrigerated, and used within two days. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar. After the completion of each feeding, leftover formula, breast milk, and other bottled beverages shall be discarded or returned to the child's home at the end of each day. 847: Authorization form for prescription, Per 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), all medications require written parental authorization forms. You shall complete authorization form for each medication. The form for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Please ask the parent to fill out the form for Epi-pen in space #4 and Aquaphor Lip Repair in space #5. The authorization form for Boudreaux’s Butt Cream in space #3 was corrected during the visit. 849: Expired medications Expired medications shall be discarded or returned to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of their expiration dates. Please returned two (2) expired Epi-pens in space #4 and Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby in space #2 to the parent or discard them. 1834: Action plans Per 10A NCAC 09 .0801(b), all emergency medications must have an action plan that is filled out by a physician or a parent. Please obtain action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children in space #4. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 1/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed new QIRS system. I recommend that you sign up for the Outreach Assessment for ERS-3 assessment. You can email: ncrlap@uncg.edu or call: Toll Free (866)-362-7527 to apply. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill: Please conduct a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill this month. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 184 Time In: 09:26 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/7/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Children were observed. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was in a bouncer, three (3) children explored the environment by a teacher and two (2) children were in the cribs. One (1) child was asleep. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play with books, manipulatives and soft materials. In space #3, a group of two-year-old children engaged in free play with blocks, magnetic tiles, toy animals and toy vehicles. One (1) child’s diaper was changed during observation. The teacher followed proper changing procedures. In space #4 a group of three-year-old children participated in group time and art activity. The teachers and the children discussed Santa Claus and listened/recited a story. Two (2) children created seasonal art with a teacher. The children from space #5 engaged in free play. The children and the teachers later transitioned to the gym to practice song for the Christmas show for the community. The teachers took name-to-face counts prior to transitioning. Interaction and supervision were adequate. Medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medications were monitored. All medications were stored appropriately. In space #2, two (2) over-the-counter medications were maintained. In space #4, four (4) prescription medications were maintained. Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full, and fourteen (14) staff members files were monitored partially for Criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. All existing staff members have valid CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. Both new staff members have valid CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member needs to complete First Aid training on or prior to February 23, 2025. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/17/24, and the other child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/16/24. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The following over-the-counter medications and prescription medication did not have current authorization forms: Space #3: Boudreaux's Butt Cream, expired on 10/2/24. Space #4: Epi-pen - no authorization form. Space #5: Aquaphor Lip Repair expired on 11/22/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. The following medications were expired: space #2: Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby expired in September, 2024. Space #4: Epi-pen (1) expired in August 2024, Epi-pen (2) expired in October, 2024. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4, Action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children were not in file. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 533: Date on the bottles Each day, bottles must be accurately labeled with a child’s name and the date. Please note that any left-over human milk (breast milk) must be discarded at the end of the day. Please read the rule regarding bottles below: 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and identified for the appropriate child at the child's home. All breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Frozen breast milk shall be stored frozen for up to seven days. Frozen breast milk shall be labeled with the date received and date thawed for use. Previously frozen breast milk shall be refrigerated and may be stored for no more than 24 hours. Microwaves shall not be used to thaw or warm breast milk, baby food, formula or other bottled beverages. Bottle warming equipment shall be inaccessible to children when in use and shall be emptied, cleaned and sanitized daily. Previously frozen breast milk shall not be refrozen for storage. Formula provided by the child care center shall be commercially pre-packaged, ready-to-feed, fully prepared, and packaged in single-use containers. However, breast milk or formula that does not meet these requirements may be provided by the child care center as prescribed by the child's physician or instructed by parent or guardian in writing. Bottles and other drinking utensils provided by the child care center shall be sanitized in accordance with this Section. Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration, baby food after opening, and breast milk shall be identified for the appropriate child and shall be refrigerated at 45°F (7°C) or below. Upon opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, dated, refrigerated, and used within two days. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar. After the completion of each feeding, leftover formula, breast milk, and other bottled beverages shall be discarded or returned to the child's home at the end of each day. 847: Authorization form for prescription, Per 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), all medications require written parental authorization forms. You shall complete authorization form for each medication. The form for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Please ask the parent to fill out the form for Epi-pen in space #4 and Aquaphor Lip Repair in space #5. The authorization form for Boudreaux’s Butt Cream in space #3 was corrected during the visit. 849: Expired medications Expired medications shall be discarded or returned to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of their expiration dates. Please returned two (2) expired Epi-pens in space #4 and Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby in space #2 to the parent or discard them. 1834: Action plans Per 10A NCAC 09 .0801(b), all emergency medications must have an action plan that is filled out by a physician or a parent. Please obtain action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children in space #4. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 1/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed new QIRS system. I recommend that you sign up for the Outreach Assessment for ERS-3 assessment. You can email: ncrlap@uncg.edu or call: Toll Free (866)-362-7527 to apply. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill: Please conduct a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill this month. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 12/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 184 Time In: 09:26 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-seven (87) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/20/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/7/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/25/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/9/24 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Children were observed. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was in a bouncer, three (3) children explored the environment by a teacher and two (2) children were in the cribs. One (1) child was asleep. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play with books, manipulatives and soft materials. In space #3, a group of two-year-old children engaged in free play with blocks, magnetic tiles, toy animals and toy vehicles. One (1) child’s diaper was changed during observation. The teacher followed proper changing procedures. In space #4 a group of three-year-old children participated in group time and art activity. The teachers and the children discussed Santa Claus and listened/recited a story. Two (2) children created seasonal art with a teacher. The children from space #5 engaged in free play. The children and the teachers later transitioned to the gym to practice song for the Christmas show for the community. The teachers took name-to-face counts prior to transitioning. Interaction and supervision were adequate. Medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medications were monitored. All medications were stored appropriately. In space #2, two (2) over-the-counter medications were maintained. In space #4, four (4) prescription medications were maintained. Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full, and fourteen (14) staff members files were monitored partially for Criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. All existing staff members have valid CPR/First Aid certificates and ITS/SIDS certificates. Both new staff members have valid CPR certificates. One (1) new staff member needs to complete First Aid training on or prior to February 23, 2025. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/17/24, and the other child's bottle was labeled with the date 12/16/24. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The following over-the-counter medications and prescription medication did not have current authorization forms: Space #3: Boudreaux's Butt Cream, expired on 10/2/24. Space #4: Epi-pen - no authorization form. Space #5: Aquaphor Lip Repair expired on 11/22/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. The following medications were expired: space #2: Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby expired in September, 2024. Space #4: Epi-pen (1) expired in August 2024, Epi-pen (2) expired in October, 2024. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #4, Action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children were not in file. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 533: Date on the bottles Each day, bottles must be accurately labeled with a child’s name and the date. Please note that any left-over human milk (breast milk) must be discarded at the end of the day. Please read the rule regarding bottles below: 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, and identified for the appropriate child at the child's home. All breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Frozen breast milk shall be stored frozen for up to seven days. Frozen breast milk shall be labeled with the date received and date thawed for use. Previously frozen breast milk shall be refrigerated and may be stored for no more than 24 hours. Microwaves shall not be used to thaw or warm breast milk, baby food, formula or other bottled beverages. Bottle warming equipment shall be inaccessible to children when in use and shall be emptied, cleaned and sanitized daily. Previously frozen breast milk shall not be refrozen for storage. Formula provided by the child care center shall be commercially pre-packaged, ready-to-feed, fully prepared, and packaged in single-use containers. However, breast milk or formula that does not meet these requirements may be provided by the child care center as prescribed by the child's physician or instructed by parent or guardian in writing. Bottles and other drinking utensils provided by the child care center shall be sanitized in accordance with this Section. Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration, baby food after opening, and breast milk shall be identified for the appropriate child and shall be refrigerated at 45°F (7°C) or below. Upon opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, dated, refrigerated, and used within two days. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar. After the completion of each feeding, leftover formula, breast milk, and other bottled beverages shall be discarded or returned to the child's home at the end of each day. 847: Authorization form for prescription, Per 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)&(6-9), all medications require written parental authorization forms. You shall complete authorization form for each medication. The form for prescription medication is valid for up to six (6) months. Please ask the parent to fill out the form for Epi-pen in space #4 and Aquaphor Lip Repair in space #5. The authorization form for Boudreaux’s Butt Cream in space #3 was corrected during the visit. 849: Expired medications Expired medications shall be discarded or returned to the parents within seventy-two (72) hours of their expiration dates. Please returned two (2) expired Epi-pens in space #4 and Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby in space #2 to the parent or discard them. 1834: Action plans Per 10A NCAC 09 .0801(b), all emergency medications must have an action plan that is filled out by a physician or a parent. Please obtain action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children in space #4. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 1/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins Address: PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed new QIRS system. I recommend that you sign up for the Outreach Assessment for ERS-3 assessment. You can email: ncrlap@uncg.edu or call: Toll Free (866)-362-7527 to apply. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drill: Please conduct a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill this month. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-314L Visit Date: 7/1/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 7/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 231 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:38 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Assistant Director, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Andy Gibson, Administrator. Mr. Gibson was on leave today. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percentage (88%) as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/26/24 and sent to me on 6/27/24. There are concerns regarding a developmentally appropriate environment, supervision and care in the unlicensed program. A follow-up monitoring of nurture and care was conducted during today’s visit as well. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I conducted a walk-through of the classrooms. In space #1, a group of infants explored their environment. One (1) child was fed a bottle. Supervision and interaction were adequate. The children in space #2 played on the playground. All children presents were one (1) year old. The children played with slide and balls while teachers aided. Two (2) teachers were spread apart on the playground, and the supervision was adequate. The children later transitioned from outdoor to indoor. While one (1) teacher aided children wash their hands, one (1) teacher read books and supervised the children. Interaction was adequate. In space #3, a group of children, two-to-three-years of age, engaged in free play. The children played with blocks, art, manipulative and other materials. The teachers were moving about and engaged with the children. Supervision was adequate. The children in space #4 played on the playground. The children engaged in gross motor activities with tricycles, digging tools, balls and a slide. Three (3) teachers were spread apart on the playground and supervision was adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned from clean up to group time. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted wit four (4) children finishing up cleaning the block area while the other teacher supervised, read a book and interacted with the rest of the children in the group area. During today’s visit, teachers interacted with children in calm manner and attentively. The violation of nurture and care cited during a complaint visit conducted on 6/24/24 was marked corrected by the consultant visit. For the complaint received on 6/26/24, the following categories were monitored: Supervision during rest time: During the visit all teachers adequately supervised. Per interview with a staff member, a therapist reported one (1) staff member fell asleep during rest time in space #4. The incident was reported to the administrator on 6/21/24. Therapist visits: I interviewed classroom teachers. Per interview, three (3) children, two (2) in space #4 and one (1) in space #5 currently receive therapy. The therapists typically pull the children out of the classroom to the resource room or to the fellowship hall. The fellowship hall is a licensed space, but the resource room is not. Based on the interview, the teachers and the therapists communicate when the children are pulled from the classroom. The use of the resource room is a violation of unlicensed space. Additionally, there were many chemicals stored in the resource room, including aerosol products and detergents. There are two (2) therapists who provide services at this facility based on the staff members. The staff members were not aware of the full names of the therapist. I requested the files for the therapists, but the staff members were unable to locate them if there were. The staff member obtained the full name of one (1) of the therapists during the visit. ABCMS system was reviewed, but I was unable to find the documents for the person. Interaction: During the visit, all teachers were adequately interacting with the children and conversing with them. Child enrolled in unlicensed program: A child’s attendance record was monitored. This child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the summer school program on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. The child was not present during the visit. Based on today’s observation, the allegation regarding developmentally appropriate environment is unsubstantiated. All teachers were engaged with the children. Based on the witness testimony of the incident occurred on 6/21/24, that closely match the allegation, the allegation regarding supervision is substantiated. Based on a child’s attendance record which supports the fact that a child was attending both licensed and unlicensed programs, the allegation regarding care in unlicensed program is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. A child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the unlicensed summer school program in a separate building on the same campus on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on the interview, a staff member in space #4 closed his/her eyes in the stationary position for approximately fifteen (15) minutes during rest time on 6/21/24 to rest while he/she was the sole caretaker in the classroom. The staff member stated that he/she was tired due to not sleeping well the previous night. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 the resource room, which is not licensed, there were Lysol aerosol disinfecting spray and floor cleaner on the shelf by the light switch. There were buckets of ProMar 200 Interior Latex paints on the floor, and Barbasol aerosol shaving cream, WD-40, Gillette Shaving cream, Lysol spray and Loctile spray adhesive were kept on the shelf by the paint buckets. Per teacher statements, this room is used for therapy. .2820(b) 1839 A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. On June 5th, Mr. Gibson signed out a child from space #5 at 3:10 pm and signed in to the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 6th, Mr. Gibson signed a child from space #5 at 3:00 pm and signed in the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 7th, the same child was signed out by Mr. Gibson at 3:00 pm and signed in the summer camp at 3:00 pm. Mr. Gibson is not listed as an authorized individual to pick-up the child on his/her application. .0801(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 209: use of approved space: No children enrolled in a licensed program are allowed in unlicensed space. The parent of the child in space #5 can choose to be in the licensed child care program or the unlicensed summer camp program. The child cannot be in both programs per child care rule. The therapist are allowed to pull children out of the classroom if all necessary documentations are in file. However, they are only allowed to use the licensed space. You can either license the resource room or use other licensed space, such as fellowship hall. All licensed spaces are monitored during licensing visits. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Organizations that provide prepared meals to child care centers only are considered child care centers for purposes of compliance with appropriate sanitation standards. (3) Location. – Each child care facility shall be located in an area which is free from conditions which are considered hazardous to the physical and moral welfare of the children in care in the opinion of the Secretary. (4) Building. – Each child care facility shall be located in a building which meets the appropriate requirements of the North Carolina Building Code under standards which shall be developed by the Building Code Council, subject to adoption by the Commission specifically for child care facilities, including facilities operated in a private residence. These standards shall be consistent with the provisions of this Article. A local building code enforcement officer shall approve any proposed alternate material, design, or method of construction, provided the building code enforcement officer finds that the alternate, for the purpose intended, is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical building codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, or safety. A local building code enforcement officer shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate. The Child Care Commission may request changes to the Building Code to suit the special needs of preschool children. Satisfactorily written reports from representatives of building inspection agencies shall be required prior to the issuance of a license and whenever renovations are made to a child care center, or when the operator requests licensure of space not previously approved for child care. 303: Supervision All children shall be adequately supervised at all times, including rest time. If a staff member needs rest, he/she shall do so while he/she in on break. The children shall be closely monitored during rest time. Adequate lighting is required to monitor children’s breathing and activities. The teachers shall not be stationary but shall be walking around. Engaged in non-relevant activities, such as looking at social media contents and reading books shall not be done while teachers are responsible for caring for children. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 840: Potentially hazardous products All space the children use shall be free of potentially hazardous products. All aerosol products shall be stored in a locked storage. The products with more than one (1) warning shall also be stored in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. 1839: Release of children Only an authorized individual can sign-out children. The individual shall be listed on the child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (c) Center administrators and staff shall release a child only to an individual listed on the application. Corrective Action Plan: The facility received a violation regarding using unlicensed space and supervision today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are in compliance with § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license and 10A NCAC 09 .1801supervision Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding use of unlicensed space and supervision. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/15/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Licensing of a space: Upon request, I will visit your facility to inspect and measure the new space. Prior to my visit, you are required to have the building, sanitation and fire inspection completed. If the space was previously inspected by the inspectors, a statement that the space meets the requirements shall suffice. One all inspections are passed, I will review the space and add it to the licensed space. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-314L Visit Date: 7/1/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 7/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 231 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:38 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Assistant Director, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Andy Gibson, Administrator. Mr. Gibson was on leave today. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percentage (88%) as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/26/24 and sent to me on 6/27/24. There are concerns regarding a developmentally appropriate environment, supervision and care in the unlicensed program. A follow-up monitoring of nurture and care was conducted during today’s visit as well. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I conducted a walk-through of the classrooms. In space #1, a group of infants explored their environment. One (1) child was fed a bottle. Supervision and interaction were adequate. The children in space #2 played on the playground. All children presents were one (1) year old. The children played with slide and balls while teachers aided. Two (2) teachers were spread apart on the playground, and the supervision was adequate. The children later transitioned from outdoor to indoor. While one (1) teacher aided children wash their hands, one (1) teacher read books and supervised the children. Interaction was adequate. In space #3, a group of children, two-to-three-years of age, engaged in free play. The children played with blocks, art, manipulative and other materials. The teachers were moving about and engaged with the children. Supervision was adequate. The children in space #4 played on the playground. The children engaged in gross motor activities with tricycles, digging tools, balls and a slide. Three (3) teachers were spread apart on the playground and supervision was adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned from clean up to group time. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted wit four (4) children finishing up cleaning the block area while the other teacher supervised, read a book and interacted with the rest of the children in the group area. During today’s visit, teachers interacted with children in calm manner and attentively. The violation of nurture and care cited during a complaint visit conducted on 6/24/24 was marked corrected by the consultant visit. For the complaint received on 6/26/24, the following categories were monitored: Supervision during rest time: During the visit all teachers adequately supervised. Per interview with a staff member, a therapist reported one (1) staff member fell asleep during rest time in space #4. The incident was reported to the administrator on 6/21/24. Therapist visits: I interviewed classroom teachers. Per interview, three (3) children, two (2) in space #4 and one (1) in space #5 currently receive therapy. The therapists typically pull the children out of the classroom to the resource room or to the fellowship hall. The fellowship hall is a licensed space, but the resource room is not. Based on the interview, the teachers and the therapists communicate when the children are pulled from the classroom. The use of the resource room is a violation of unlicensed space. Additionally, there were many chemicals stored in the resource room, including aerosol products and detergents. There are two (2) therapists who provide services at this facility based on the staff members. The staff members were not aware of the full names of the therapist. I requested the files for the therapists, but the staff members were unable to locate them if there were. The staff member obtained the full name of one (1) of the therapists during the visit. ABCMS system was reviewed, but I was unable to find the documents for the person. Interaction: During the visit, all teachers were adequately interacting with the children and conversing with them. Child enrolled in unlicensed program: A child’s attendance record was monitored. This child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the summer school program on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. The child was not present during the visit. Based on today’s observation, the allegation regarding developmentally appropriate environment is unsubstantiated. All teachers were engaged with the children. Based on the witness testimony of the incident occurred on 6/21/24, that closely match the allegation, the allegation regarding supervision is substantiated. Based on a child’s attendance record which supports the fact that a child was attending both licensed and unlicensed programs, the allegation regarding care in unlicensed program is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. A child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the unlicensed summer school program in a separate building on the same campus on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on the interview, a staff member in space #4 closed his/her eyes in the stationary position for approximately fifteen (15) minutes during rest time on 6/21/24 to rest while he/she was the sole caretaker in the classroom. The staff member stated that he/she was tired due to not sleeping well the previous night. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 the resource room, which is not licensed, there were Lysol aerosol disinfecting spray and floor cleaner on the shelf by the light switch. There were buckets of ProMar 200 Interior Latex paints on the floor, and Barbasol aerosol shaving cream, WD-40, Gillette Shaving cream, Lysol spray and Loctile spray adhesive were kept on the shelf by the paint buckets. Per teacher statements, this room is used for therapy. .2820(b) 1839 A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. On June 5th, Mr. Gibson signed out a child from space #5 at 3:10 pm and signed in to the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 6th, Mr. Gibson signed a child from space #5 at 3:00 pm and signed in the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 7th, the same child was signed out by Mr. Gibson at 3:00 pm and signed in the summer camp at 3:00 pm. Mr. Gibson is not listed as an authorized individual to pick-up the child on his/her application. .0801(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 209: use of approved space: No children enrolled in a licensed program are allowed in unlicensed space. The parent of the child in space #5 can choose to be in the licensed child care program or the unlicensed summer camp program. The child cannot be in both programs per child care rule. The therapist are allowed to pull children out of the classroom if all necessary documentations are in file. However, they are only allowed to use the licensed space. You can either license the resource room or use other licensed space, such as fellowship hall. All licensed spaces are monitored during licensing visits. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Organizations that provide prepared meals to child care centers only are considered child care centers for purposes of compliance with appropriate sanitation standards. (3) Location. – Each child care facility shall be located in an area which is free from conditions which are considered hazardous to the physical and moral welfare of the children in care in the opinion of the Secretary. (4) Building. – Each child care facility shall be located in a building which meets the appropriate requirements of the North Carolina Building Code under standards which shall be developed by the Building Code Council, subject to adoption by the Commission specifically for child care facilities, including facilities operated in a private residence. These standards shall be consistent with the provisions of this Article. A local building code enforcement officer shall approve any proposed alternate material, design, or method of construction, provided the building code enforcement officer finds that the alternate, for the purpose intended, is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical building codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, or safety. A local building code enforcement officer shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate. The Child Care Commission may request changes to the Building Code to suit the special needs of preschool children. Satisfactorily written reports from representatives of building inspection agencies shall be required prior to the issuance of a license and whenever renovations are made to a child care center, or when the operator requests licensure of space not previously approved for child care. 303: Supervision All children shall be adequately supervised at all times, including rest time. If a staff member needs rest, he/she shall do so while he/she in on break. The children shall be closely monitored during rest time. Adequate lighting is required to monitor children’s breathing and activities. The teachers shall not be stationary but shall be walking around. Engaged in non-relevant activities, such as looking at social media contents and reading books shall not be done while teachers are responsible for caring for children. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 840: Potentially hazardous products All space the children use shall be free of potentially hazardous products. All aerosol products shall be stored in a locked storage. The products with more than one (1) warning shall also be stored in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. 1839: Release of children Only an authorized individual can sign-out children. The individual shall be listed on the child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (c) Center administrators and staff shall release a child only to an individual listed on the application. Corrective Action Plan: The facility received a violation regarding using unlicensed space and supervision today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are in compliance with § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license and 10A NCAC 09 .1801supervision Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding use of unlicensed space and supervision. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/15/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Licensing of a space: Upon request, I will visit your facility to inspect and measure the new space. Prior to my visit, you are required to have the building, sanitation and fire inspection completed. If the space was previously inspected by the inspectors, a statement that the space meets the requirements shall suffice. One all inspections are passed, I will review the space and add it to the licensed space. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1801supervision · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-314L Visit Date: 7/1/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 7/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 231 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:38 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Assistant Director, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Andy Gibson, Administrator. Mr. Gibson was on leave today. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percentage (88%) as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/26/24 and sent to me on 6/27/24. There are concerns regarding a developmentally appropriate environment, supervision and care in the unlicensed program. A follow-up monitoring of nurture and care was conducted during today’s visit as well. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I conducted a walk-through of the classrooms. In space #1, a group of infants explored their environment. One (1) child was fed a bottle. Supervision and interaction were adequate. The children in space #2 played on the playground. All children presents were one (1) year old. The children played with slide and balls while teachers aided. Two (2) teachers were spread apart on the playground, and the supervision was adequate. The children later transitioned from outdoor to indoor. While one (1) teacher aided children wash their hands, one (1) teacher read books and supervised the children. Interaction was adequate. In space #3, a group of children, two-to-three-years of age, engaged in free play. The children played with blocks, art, manipulative and other materials. The teachers were moving about and engaged with the children. Supervision was adequate. The children in space #4 played on the playground. The children engaged in gross motor activities with tricycles, digging tools, balls and a slide. Three (3) teachers were spread apart on the playground and supervision was adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned from clean up to group time. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted wit four (4) children finishing up cleaning the block area while the other teacher supervised, read a book and interacted with the rest of the children in the group area. During today’s visit, teachers interacted with children in calm manner and attentively. The violation of nurture and care cited during a complaint visit conducted on 6/24/24 was marked corrected by the consultant visit. For the complaint received on 6/26/24, the following categories were monitored: Supervision during rest time: During the visit all teachers adequately supervised. Per interview with a staff member, a therapist reported one (1) staff member fell asleep during rest time in space #4. The incident was reported to the administrator on 6/21/24. Therapist visits: I interviewed classroom teachers. Per interview, three (3) children, two (2) in space #4 and one (1) in space #5 currently receive therapy. The therapists typically pull the children out of the classroom to the resource room or to the fellowship hall. The fellowship hall is a licensed space, but the resource room is not. Based on the interview, the teachers and the therapists communicate when the children are pulled from the classroom. The use of the resource room is a violation of unlicensed space. Additionally, there were many chemicals stored in the resource room, including aerosol products and detergents. There are two (2) therapists who provide services at this facility based on the staff members. The staff members were not aware of the full names of the therapist. I requested the files for the therapists, but the staff members were unable to locate them if there were. The staff member obtained the full name of one (1) of the therapists during the visit. ABCMS system was reviewed, but I was unable to find the documents for the person. Interaction: During the visit, all teachers were adequately interacting with the children and conversing with them. Child enrolled in unlicensed program: A child’s attendance record was monitored. This child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the summer school program on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. The child was not present during the visit. Based on today’s observation, the allegation regarding developmentally appropriate environment is unsubstantiated. All teachers were engaged with the children. Based on the witness testimony of the incident occurred on 6/21/24, that closely match the allegation, the allegation regarding supervision is substantiated. Based on a child’s attendance record which supports the fact that a child was attending both licensed and unlicensed programs, the allegation regarding care in unlicensed program is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. A child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the unlicensed summer school program in a separate building on the same campus on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on the interview, a staff member in space #4 closed his/her eyes in the stationary position for approximately fifteen (15) minutes during rest time on 6/21/24 to rest while he/she was the sole caretaker in the classroom. The staff member stated that he/she was tired due to not sleeping well the previous night. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 the resource room, which is not licensed, there were Lysol aerosol disinfecting spray and floor cleaner on the shelf by the light switch. There were buckets of ProMar 200 Interior Latex paints on the floor, and Barbasol aerosol shaving cream, WD-40, Gillette Shaving cream, Lysol spray and Loctile spray adhesive were kept on the shelf by the paint buckets. Per teacher statements, this room is used for therapy. .2820(b) 1839 A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. On June 5th, Mr. Gibson signed out a child from space #5 at 3:10 pm and signed in to the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 6th, Mr. Gibson signed a child from space #5 at 3:00 pm and signed in the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 7th, the same child was signed out by Mr. Gibson at 3:00 pm and signed in the summer camp at 3:00 pm. Mr. Gibson is not listed as an authorized individual to pick-up the child on his/her application. .0801(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 209: use of approved space: No children enrolled in a licensed program are allowed in unlicensed space. The parent of the child in space #5 can choose to be in the licensed child care program or the unlicensed summer camp program. The child cannot be in both programs per child care rule. The therapist are allowed to pull children out of the classroom if all necessary documentations are in file. However, they are only allowed to use the licensed space. You can either license the resource room or use other licensed space, such as fellowship hall. All licensed spaces are monitored during licensing visits. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Organizations that provide prepared meals to child care centers only are considered child care centers for purposes of compliance with appropriate sanitation standards. (3) Location. – Each child care facility shall be located in an area which is free from conditions which are considered hazardous to the physical and moral welfare of the children in care in the opinion of the Secretary. (4) Building. – Each child care facility shall be located in a building which meets the appropriate requirements of the North Carolina Building Code under standards which shall be developed by the Building Code Council, subject to adoption by the Commission specifically for child care facilities, including facilities operated in a private residence. These standards shall be consistent with the provisions of this Article. A local building code enforcement officer shall approve any proposed alternate material, design, or method of construction, provided the building code enforcement officer finds that the alternate, for the purpose intended, is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical building codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, or safety. A local building code enforcement officer shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate. The Child Care Commission may request changes to the Building Code to suit the special needs of preschool children. Satisfactorily written reports from representatives of building inspection agencies shall be required prior to the issuance of a license and whenever renovations are made to a child care center, or when the operator requests licensure of space not previously approved for child care. 303: Supervision All children shall be adequately supervised at all times, including rest time. If a staff member needs rest, he/she shall do so while he/she in on break. The children shall be closely monitored during rest time. Adequate lighting is required to monitor children’s breathing and activities. The teachers shall not be stationary but shall be walking around. Engaged in non-relevant activities, such as looking at social media contents and reading books shall not be done while teachers are responsible for caring for children. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 840: Potentially hazardous products All space the children use shall be free of potentially hazardous products. All aerosol products shall be stored in a locked storage. The products with more than one (1) warning shall also be stored in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. 1839: Release of children Only an authorized individual can sign-out children. The individual shall be listed on the child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (c) Center administrators and staff shall release a child only to an individual listed on the application. Corrective Action Plan: The facility received a violation regarding using unlicensed space and supervision today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are in compliance with § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license and 10A NCAC 09 .1801supervision Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding use of unlicensed space and supervision. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/15/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Licensing of a space: Upon request, I will visit your facility to inspect and measure the new space. Prior to my visit, you are required to have the building, sanitation and fire inspection completed. If the space was previously inspected by the inspectors, a statement that the space meets the requirements shall suffice. One all inspections are passed, I will review the space and add it to the licensed space. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-314L Visit Date: 7/1/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 7/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 231 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:38 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Assistant Director, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Andy Gibson, Administrator. Mr. Gibson was on leave today. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percentage (88%) as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/26/24 and sent to me on 6/27/24. There are concerns regarding a developmentally appropriate environment, supervision and care in the unlicensed program. A follow-up monitoring of nurture and care was conducted during today’s visit as well. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I conducted a walk-through of the classrooms. In space #1, a group of infants explored their environment. One (1) child was fed a bottle. Supervision and interaction were adequate. The children in space #2 played on the playground. All children presents were one (1) year old. The children played with slide and balls while teachers aided. Two (2) teachers were spread apart on the playground, and the supervision was adequate. The children later transitioned from outdoor to indoor. While one (1) teacher aided children wash their hands, one (1) teacher read books and supervised the children. Interaction was adequate. In space #3, a group of children, two-to-three-years of age, engaged in free play. The children played with blocks, art, manipulative and other materials. The teachers were moving about and engaged with the children. Supervision was adequate. The children in space #4 played on the playground. The children engaged in gross motor activities with tricycles, digging tools, balls and a slide. Three (3) teachers were spread apart on the playground and supervision was adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned from clean up to group time. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted wit four (4) children finishing up cleaning the block area while the other teacher supervised, read a book and interacted with the rest of the children in the group area. During today’s visit, teachers interacted with children in calm manner and attentively. The violation of nurture and care cited during a complaint visit conducted on 6/24/24 was marked corrected by the consultant visit. For the complaint received on 6/26/24, the following categories were monitored: Supervision during rest time: During the visit all teachers adequately supervised. Per interview with a staff member, a therapist reported one (1) staff member fell asleep during rest time in space #4. The incident was reported to the administrator on 6/21/24. Therapist visits: I interviewed classroom teachers. Per interview, three (3) children, two (2) in space #4 and one (1) in space #5 currently receive therapy. The therapists typically pull the children out of the classroom to the resource room or to the fellowship hall. The fellowship hall is a licensed space, but the resource room is not. Based on the interview, the teachers and the therapists communicate when the children are pulled from the classroom. The use of the resource room is a violation of unlicensed space. Additionally, there were many chemicals stored in the resource room, including aerosol products and detergents. There are two (2) therapists who provide services at this facility based on the staff members. The staff members were not aware of the full names of the therapist. I requested the files for the therapists, but the staff members were unable to locate them if there were. The staff member obtained the full name of one (1) of the therapists during the visit. ABCMS system was reviewed, but I was unable to find the documents for the person. Interaction: During the visit, all teachers were adequately interacting with the children and conversing with them. Child enrolled in unlicensed program: A child’s attendance record was monitored. This child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the summer school program on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. The child was not present during the visit. Based on today’s observation, the allegation regarding developmentally appropriate environment is unsubstantiated. All teachers were engaged with the children. Based on the witness testimony of the incident occurred on 6/21/24, that closely match the allegation, the allegation regarding supervision is substantiated. Based on a child’s attendance record which supports the fact that a child was attending both licensed and unlicensed programs, the allegation regarding care in unlicensed program is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. A child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the unlicensed summer school program in a separate building on the same campus on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on the interview, a staff member in space #4 closed his/her eyes in the stationary position for approximately fifteen (15) minutes during rest time on 6/21/24 to rest while he/she was the sole caretaker in the classroom. The staff member stated that he/she was tired due to not sleeping well the previous night. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 the resource room, which is not licensed, there were Lysol aerosol disinfecting spray and floor cleaner on the shelf by the light switch. There were buckets of ProMar 200 Interior Latex paints on the floor, and Barbasol aerosol shaving cream, WD-40, Gillette Shaving cream, Lysol spray and Loctile spray adhesive were kept on the shelf by the paint buckets. Per teacher statements, this room is used for therapy. .2820(b) 1839 A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. On June 5th, Mr. Gibson signed out a child from space #5 at 3:10 pm and signed in to the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 6th, Mr. Gibson signed a child from space #5 at 3:00 pm and signed in the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 7th, the same child was signed out by Mr. Gibson at 3:00 pm and signed in the summer camp at 3:00 pm. Mr. Gibson is not listed as an authorized individual to pick-up the child on his/her application. .0801(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 209: use of approved space: No children enrolled in a licensed program are allowed in unlicensed space. The parent of the child in space #5 can choose to be in the licensed child care program or the unlicensed summer camp program. The child cannot be in both programs per child care rule. The therapist are allowed to pull children out of the classroom if all necessary documentations are in file. However, they are only allowed to use the licensed space. You can either license the resource room or use other licensed space, such as fellowship hall. All licensed spaces are monitored during licensing visits. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Organizations that provide prepared meals to child care centers only are considered child care centers for purposes of compliance with appropriate sanitation standards. (3) Location. – Each child care facility shall be located in an area which is free from conditions which are considered hazardous to the physical and moral welfare of the children in care in the opinion of the Secretary. (4) Building. – Each child care facility shall be located in a building which meets the appropriate requirements of the North Carolina Building Code under standards which shall be developed by the Building Code Council, subject to adoption by the Commission specifically for child care facilities, including facilities operated in a private residence. These standards shall be consistent with the provisions of this Article. A local building code enforcement officer shall approve any proposed alternate material, design, or method of construction, provided the building code enforcement officer finds that the alternate, for the purpose intended, is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical building codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, or safety. A local building code enforcement officer shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate. The Child Care Commission may request changes to the Building Code to suit the special needs of preschool children. Satisfactorily written reports from representatives of building inspection agencies shall be required prior to the issuance of a license and whenever renovations are made to a child care center, or when the operator requests licensure of space not previously approved for child care. 303: Supervision All children shall be adequately supervised at all times, including rest time. If a staff member needs rest, he/she shall do so while he/she in on break. The children shall be closely monitored during rest time. Adequate lighting is required to monitor children’s breathing and activities. The teachers shall not be stationary but shall be walking around. Engaged in non-relevant activities, such as looking at social media contents and reading books shall not be done while teachers are responsible for caring for children. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 840: Potentially hazardous products All space the children use shall be free of potentially hazardous products. All aerosol products shall be stored in a locked storage. The products with more than one (1) warning shall also be stored in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. 1839: Release of children Only an authorized individual can sign-out children. The individual shall be listed on the child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (c) Center administrators and staff shall release a child only to an individual listed on the application. Corrective Action Plan: The facility received a violation regarding using unlicensed space and supervision today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are in compliance with § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license and 10A NCAC 09 .1801supervision Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding use of unlicensed space and supervision. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/15/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Licensing of a space: Upon request, I will visit your facility to inspect and measure the new space. Prior to my visit, you are required to have the building, sanitation and fire inspection completed. If the space was previously inspected by the inspectors, a statement that the space meets the requirements shall suffice. One all inspections are passed, I will review the space and add it to the licensed space. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-314L Visit Date: 7/1/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 7/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 231 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:38 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Assistant Director, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Andy Gibson, Administrator. Mr. Gibson was on leave today. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percentage (88%) as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/26/24 and sent to me on 6/27/24. There are concerns regarding a developmentally appropriate environment, supervision and care in the unlicensed program. A follow-up monitoring of nurture and care was conducted during today’s visit as well. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I conducted a walk-through of the classrooms. In space #1, a group of infants explored their environment. One (1) child was fed a bottle. Supervision and interaction were adequate. The children in space #2 played on the playground. All children presents were one (1) year old. The children played with slide and balls while teachers aided. Two (2) teachers were spread apart on the playground, and the supervision was adequate. The children later transitioned from outdoor to indoor. While one (1) teacher aided children wash their hands, one (1) teacher read books and supervised the children. Interaction was adequate. In space #3, a group of children, two-to-three-years of age, engaged in free play. The children played with blocks, art, manipulative and other materials. The teachers were moving about and engaged with the children. Supervision was adequate. The children in space #4 played on the playground. The children engaged in gross motor activities with tricycles, digging tools, balls and a slide. Three (3) teachers were spread apart on the playground and supervision was adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned from clean up to group time. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted wit four (4) children finishing up cleaning the block area while the other teacher supervised, read a book and interacted with the rest of the children in the group area. During today’s visit, teachers interacted with children in calm manner and attentively. The violation of nurture and care cited during a complaint visit conducted on 6/24/24 was marked corrected by the consultant visit. For the complaint received on 6/26/24, the following categories were monitored: Supervision during rest time: During the visit all teachers adequately supervised. Per interview with a staff member, a therapist reported one (1) staff member fell asleep during rest time in space #4. The incident was reported to the administrator on 6/21/24. Therapist visits: I interviewed classroom teachers. Per interview, three (3) children, two (2) in space #4 and one (1) in space #5 currently receive therapy. The therapists typically pull the children out of the classroom to the resource room or to the fellowship hall. The fellowship hall is a licensed space, but the resource room is not. Based on the interview, the teachers and the therapists communicate when the children are pulled from the classroom. The use of the resource room is a violation of unlicensed space. Additionally, there were many chemicals stored in the resource room, including aerosol products and detergents. There are two (2) therapists who provide services at this facility based on the staff members. The staff members were not aware of the full names of the therapist. I requested the files for the therapists, but the staff members were unable to locate them if there were. The staff member obtained the full name of one (1) of the therapists during the visit. ABCMS system was reviewed, but I was unable to find the documents for the person. Interaction: During the visit, all teachers were adequately interacting with the children and conversing with them. Child enrolled in unlicensed program: A child’s attendance record was monitored. This child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the summer school program on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. The child was not present during the visit. Based on today’s observation, the allegation regarding developmentally appropriate environment is unsubstantiated. All teachers were engaged with the children. Based on the witness testimony of the incident occurred on 6/21/24, that closely match the allegation, the allegation regarding supervision is substantiated. Based on a child’s attendance record which supports the fact that a child was attending both licensed and unlicensed programs, the allegation regarding care in unlicensed program is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. A child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the unlicensed summer school program in a separate building on the same campus on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on the interview, a staff member in space #4 closed his/her eyes in the stationary position for approximately fifteen (15) minutes during rest time on 6/21/24 to rest while he/she was the sole caretaker in the classroom. The staff member stated that he/she was tired due to not sleeping well the previous night. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 the resource room, which is not licensed, there were Lysol aerosol disinfecting spray and floor cleaner on the shelf by the light switch. There were buckets of ProMar 200 Interior Latex paints on the floor, and Barbasol aerosol shaving cream, WD-40, Gillette Shaving cream, Lysol spray and Loctile spray adhesive were kept on the shelf by the paint buckets. Per teacher statements, this room is used for therapy. .2820(b) 1839 A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. On June 5th, Mr. Gibson signed out a child from space #5 at 3:10 pm and signed in to the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 6th, Mr. Gibson signed a child from space #5 at 3:00 pm and signed in the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 7th, the same child was signed out by Mr. Gibson at 3:00 pm and signed in the summer camp at 3:00 pm. Mr. Gibson is not listed as an authorized individual to pick-up the child on his/her application. .0801(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 209: use of approved space: No children enrolled in a licensed program are allowed in unlicensed space. The parent of the child in space #5 can choose to be in the licensed child care program or the unlicensed summer camp program. The child cannot be in both programs per child care rule. The therapist are allowed to pull children out of the classroom if all necessary documentations are in file. However, they are only allowed to use the licensed space. You can either license the resource room or use other licensed space, such as fellowship hall. All licensed spaces are monitored during licensing visits. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Organizations that provide prepared meals to child care centers only are considered child care centers for purposes of compliance with appropriate sanitation standards. (3) Location. – Each child care facility shall be located in an area which is free from conditions which are considered hazardous to the physical and moral welfare of the children in care in the opinion of the Secretary. (4) Building. – Each child care facility shall be located in a building which meets the appropriate requirements of the North Carolina Building Code under standards which shall be developed by the Building Code Council, subject to adoption by the Commission specifically for child care facilities, including facilities operated in a private residence. These standards shall be consistent with the provisions of this Article. A local building code enforcement officer shall approve any proposed alternate material, design, or method of construction, provided the building code enforcement officer finds that the alternate, for the purpose intended, is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical building codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, or safety. A local building code enforcement officer shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate. The Child Care Commission may request changes to the Building Code to suit the special needs of preschool children. Satisfactorily written reports from representatives of building inspection agencies shall be required prior to the issuance of a license and whenever renovations are made to a child care center, or when the operator requests licensure of space not previously approved for child care. 303: Supervision All children shall be adequately supervised at all times, including rest time. If a staff member needs rest, he/she shall do so while he/she in on break. The children shall be closely monitored during rest time. Adequate lighting is required to monitor children’s breathing and activities. The teachers shall not be stationary but shall be walking around. Engaged in non-relevant activities, such as looking at social media contents and reading books shall not be done while teachers are responsible for caring for children. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 840: Potentially hazardous products All space the children use shall be free of potentially hazardous products. All aerosol products shall be stored in a locked storage. The products with more than one (1) warning shall also be stored in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. 1839: Release of children Only an authorized individual can sign-out children. The individual shall be listed on the child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (c) Center administrators and staff shall release a child only to an individual listed on the application. Corrective Action Plan: The facility received a violation regarding using unlicensed space and supervision today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are in compliance with § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license and 10A NCAC 09 .1801supervision Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding use of unlicensed space and supervision. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/15/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Licensing of a space: Upon request, I will visit your facility to inspect and measure the new space. Prior to my visit, you are required to have the building, sanitation and fire inspection completed. If the space was previously inspected by the inspectors, a statement that the space meets the requirements shall suffice. One all inspections are passed, I will review the space and add it to the licensed space. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-314L Visit Date: 7/1/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 7/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 231 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 01:38 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to investigate allegations of child care requirements. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Erica Larson, Assistant Director, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Andy Gibson, Administrator. Mr. Gibson was on leave today. Ms. Larson assisted me today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-eight percentage (88%) as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with a five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/26/24 and sent to me on 6/27/24. There are concerns regarding a developmentally appropriate environment, supervision and care in the unlicensed program. A follow-up monitoring of nurture and care was conducted during today’s visit as well. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. I conducted a walk-through of the classrooms. In space #1, a group of infants explored their environment. One (1) child was fed a bottle. Supervision and interaction were adequate. The children in space #2 played on the playground. All children presents were one (1) year old. The children played with slide and balls while teachers aided. Two (2) teachers were spread apart on the playground, and the supervision was adequate. The children later transitioned from outdoor to indoor. While one (1) teacher aided children wash their hands, one (1) teacher read books and supervised the children. Interaction was adequate. In space #3, a group of children, two-to-three-years of age, engaged in free play. The children played with blocks, art, manipulative and other materials. The teachers were moving about and engaged with the children. Supervision was adequate. The children in space #4 played on the playground. The children engaged in gross motor activities with tricycles, digging tools, balls and a slide. Three (3) teachers were spread apart on the playground and supervision was adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children transitioned from clean up to group time. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted wit four (4) children finishing up cleaning the block area while the other teacher supervised, read a book and interacted with the rest of the children in the group area. During today’s visit, teachers interacted with children in calm manner and attentively. The violation of nurture and care cited during a complaint visit conducted on 6/24/24 was marked corrected by the consultant visit. For the complaint received on 6/26/24, the following categories were monitored: Supervision during rest time: During the visit all teachers adequately supervised. Per interview with a staff member, a therapist reported one (1) staff member fell asleep during rest time in space #4. The incident was reported to the administrator on 6/21/24. Therapist visits: I interviewed classroom teachers. Per interview, three (3) children, two (2) in space #4 and one (1) in space #5 currently receive therapy. The therapists typically pull the children out of the classroom to the resource room or to the fellowship hall. The fellowship hall is a licensed space, but the resource room is not. Based on the interview, the teachers and the therapists communicate when the children are pulled from the classroom. The use of the resource room is a violation of unlicensed space. Additionally, there were many chemicals stored in the resource room, including aerosol products and detergents. There are two (2) therapists who provide services at this facility based on the staff members. The staff members were not aware of the full names of the therapist. I requested the files for the therapists, but the staff members were unable to locate them if there were. The staff member obtained the full name of one (1) of the therapists during the visit. ABCMS system was reviewed, but I was unable to find the documents for the person. Interaction: During the visit, all teachers were adequately interacting with the children and conversing with them. Child enrolled in unlicensed program: A child’s attendance record was monitored. This child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the summer school program on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. The child was not present during the visit. Based on today’s observation, the allegation regarding developmentally appropriate environment is unsubstantiated. All teachers were engaged with the children. Based on the witness testimony of the incident occurred on 6/21/24, that closely match the allegation, the allegation regarding supervision is substantiated. Based on a child’s attendance record which supports the fact that a child was attending both licensed and unlicensed programs, the allegation regarding care in unlicensed program is substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 209 Children used space that was not approved. A child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the unlicensed summer school program in a separate building on the same campus on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on the interview, a staff member in space #4 closed his/her eyes in the stationary position for approximately fifteen (15) minutes during rest time on 6/21/24 to rest while he/she was the sole caretaker in the classroom. The staff member stated that he/she was tired due to not sleeping well the previous night. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 the resource room, which is not licensed, there were Lysol aerosol disinfecting spray and floor cleaner on the shelf by the light switch. There were buckets of ProMar 200 Interior Latex paints on the floor, and Barbasol aerosol shaving cream, WD-40, Gillette Shaving cream, Lysol spray and Loctile spray adhesive were kept on the shelf by the paint buckets. Per teacher statements, this room is used for therapy. .2820(b) 1839 A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. On June 5th, Mr. Gibson signed out a child from space #5 at 3:10 pm and signed in to the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 6th, Mr. Gibson signed a child from space #5 at 3:00 pm and signed in the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 7th, the same child was signed out by Mr. Gibson at 3:00 pm and signed in the summer camp at 3:00 pm. Mr. Gibson is not listed as an authorized individual to pick-up the child on his/her application. .0801(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 209: use of approved space: No children enrolled in a licensed program are allowed in unlicensed space. The parent of the child in space #5 can choose to be in the licensed child care program or the unlicensed summer camp program. The child cannot be in both programs per child care rule. The therapist are allowed to pull children out of the classroom if all necessary documentations are in file. However, they are only allowed to use the licensed space. You can either license the resource room or use other licensed space, such as fellowship hall. All licensed spaces are monitored during licensing visits. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (1) Medical Care and Sanitation. – The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. The Commission for Public Health shall allow child care centers to use domestic kitchen equipment, provided appropriate temperature levels for heating, cooling, and storing are maintained. Child care centers that fry foods shall use commercial hoods. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. The Commission shall adopt rules for child care facilities to establish minimum requirements for child and staff health assessments and medical care procedures. These rules shall be developed in consultation with the Department. Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment shall be done by: (i) a licensed physician, (ii) the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, (iii) a certified nurse practitioner, or (iv) a public health nurse meeting the Departments Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. However, no health assessment shall be required of any staff or child who is and has been in normal health when the staff, or the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian objects in writing to a health assessment on religious grounds which conform to the teachings and practice of any recognized church or religious denomination. Organizations that provide prepared meals to child care centers only are considered child care centers for purposes of compliance with appropriate sanitation standards. (3) Location. – Each child care facility shall be located in an area which is free from conditions which are considered hazardous to the physical and moral welfare of the children in care in the opinion of the Secretary. (4) Building. – Each child care facility shall be located in a building which meets the appropriate requirements of the North Carolina Building Code under standards which shall be developed by the Building Code Council, subject to adoption by the Commission specifically for child care facilities, including facilities operated in a private residence. These standards shall be consistent with the provisions of this Article. A local building code enforcement officer shall approve any proposed alternate material, design, or method of construction, provided the building code enforcement officer finds that the alternate, for the purpose intended, is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical building codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, or safety. A local building code enforcement officer shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate. The Child Care Commission may request changes to the Building Code to suit the special needs of preschool children. Satisfactorily written reports from representatives of building inspection agencies shall be required prior to the issuance of a license and whenever renovations are made to a child care center, or when the operator requests licensure of space not previously approved for child care. 303: Supervision All children shall be adequately supervised at all times, including rest time. If a staff member needs rest, he/she shall do so while he/she in on break. The children shall be closely monitored during rest time. Adequate lighting is required to monitor children’s breathing and activities. The teachers shall not be stationary but shall be walking around. Engaged in non-relevant activities, such as looking at social media contents and reading books shall not be done while teachers are responsible for caring for children. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 840: Potentially hazardous products All space the children use shall be free of potentially hazardous products. All aerosol products shall be stored in a locked storage. The products with more than one (1) warning shall also be stored in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. 1839: Release of children Only an authorized individual can sign-out children. The individual shall be listed on the child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (c) Center administrators and staff shall release a child only to an individual listed on the application. Corrective Action Plan: The facility received a violation regarding using unlicensed space and supervision today. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to determine if staff are in compliance with § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license and 10A NCAC 09 .1801supervision Based on today’s findings, this child care facility received a substantiated complaint regarding use of unlicensed space and supervision. This may warrant an administrative action as identified by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201. Additional monitoring visits may be required. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/15/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Licensing of a space: Upon request, I will visit your facility to inspect and measure the new space. Prior to my visit, you are required to have the building, sanitation and fire inspection completed. If the space was previously inspected by the inspectors, a statement that the space meets the requirements shall suffice. One all inspections are passed, I will review the space and add it to the licensed space. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and can be a resource for you while you strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for the well being of young children. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-224L Visit Date: 6/24/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 6/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Mr. Gibson accompanied me. Limited monitoring of child care rules was conducted including but not limited to discipline, nurture and care. I also monitored supervision due to the violation cited during a complaint visit conducted on 5/9/24. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percentage as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/21/24 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding discipline, nurture and care. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Investigation of complaint was conducted as follows: Mr. Gibson explained the incidents. There were two parts: one incident alleges a lead teacher in the two-year-old classroom handled a child roughly and used threatening gestures during nap time. The lead teacher is accused of picking up a child, getting in the child’s face, putting the child on the cot and pat the child roughly on 6/12/24 around 11:48 am. The other incident also occurred on 6/12/24 around 3:30 pm. According to Mr. Gibson, the lead teacher is accused of popping a child in the behind due to the child attempting to bite another child. I interviewed six (6) staff members. The lead teacher was not at the facility due to planned leave, but he/she visited the facility to pick up his/her children briefly in the afternoon. An interview was conducted at the facility. Per interview for the incident occurred during the nap time, the lead teacher stated that he/she was generally frustrated due to a hectic water day and some children not staying on their cots. He/she picked up a child who was not on the cot, laid the child down on the cot and patted the child’s back but denied handling the child roughly or using threatening demeanor. However, in the staff member’s statement admitted the use of raised voice due to frustration. For the inappropriate discipline for the biting, the lead teacher stated that he/she asked another staff members to bring the child who attempted to bite another child to the diaper changing area behind the gate. He/she got down to the child level and talked to the child but denied hitting the child in the behind. The teacher who was present during the nap time was interviewed. The staff member stated that he/she witnessed the lead teacher picked up the child who was not laying down on the cot aggressively, got in the child’s face and spoke to the child in a threatening tone, laid the child down on the cot and patted him/her aggressively. The staff member regularly witnessed the lead teacher uses harsh tone of voice, got in children’s faces and make inappropriate comments. The teacher has received some parental concerns over the lead teacher’s conduct. He/she has communicated with the assistant director about one (1) of the concerns received from the parents. The teacher who was present during the biting incident was interviewed. Per the teacher statement, he/she witnessed the lead teacher picked up a child who attempted to bite another child, got in the child’s face and popped the child on the bottom. The staff member stated that the lead teacher regularly used an inappropriate tone of voice toward children and places them on timeout. Two (2) support staff members, an assistant director and a program coordinator, were interviewed. The staff members stated that they had not received any complaints about the lead teacher on the report from parents or the staff members in the past. The video footage was reviewed. The footage was of the classroom in space #2 on 6/12/24 from 11:48 to 11:52 pm. In the video footage, the lead teacher is seen walking around and placing children on the cot. The other teacher was in the blind spot and was not seen in the video. The child who may have been handled roughly was also in the blind spot and could not been seen. Additionally, the video footage has no audio. Therefore, no conversations were heard. Supervision observation was conducted as follows: I observed children on the playground, classroom space #2 and #5. The children on the playground engaged in various gross motor activities including riding bikes, climbing on the climbers and threw balls. One (1) teacher was walking around the playground, three (3) teachers stationed near the bench. One (1) teacher standing surveilling the children, one (1) teacher sat on the bench, and the other teacher standing and talking with each other. When Mr. Gibson directed the teachers to spread apart, they did. In space #2, a group of one-to-two-year-old children transitioned from outdoor to the classroom. The children took turns and washed their hands with a teacher’s aide. When all the children washed their hands, the teachers washed their hands. The children transitioned to free play. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted with the children, while the other teacher changed the children’s diapers. There was a staff member observing/interacting with the children as a part of orientation. Interaction and supervision in this classroom were adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children actively played with pretend animals, art materials, housekeeping materials and other toys. One (1) teacher sat with some children to complete their open-ended question art work. The children drew about zoo animals. The other two (2) teachers sat at the table initially but got up and interacted with the children during observation. When I returned to the classroom later, all three (3) teachers were sitting at the table together talking with one another. Two (2) teachers backs were against the children. No staff files were reviewed due to time constraints. Conclusion: There are some discrepancies between the staff members’ statements regarding the positioning of the teachers, time of the incident and the tone of voice used by the teacher. There is no video footage collaborating with the incident due to blind spots for either of the incident. Due to lack of clear evidence and additional witnesses, the allegation of violation of discipline was unsubstantiated. However, based on the written statements submitted by Mr. Gibson and the lead teacher admitting the use of raised voice, the violation of nurture and care was substantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #5, three (3) teachers sat on the same table, facing each other and talking to each other until Mr. Gibson directed them to spread apart and adequately supervise the children by walking around the indoor area. Two (2) teachers had their backs against the children. The children were in various centers engage in free play. On the playground, one (1) teacher sat on the bench and the other teacher stood by the bench and engaged in conversation with each other while children played on the playground. Staff were not up moving around the outdoor area until Mr. Gibson directed them to walk around. .1801(a)(1-5) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 6/12/24 approximately at 11:48 am, a lead teacher spoke to a child with a raised voice because the child did not remain on the cot in space #2. G.S. 110-91(10) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Supervision The children shall be adequately supervised at all times. In order to prevent challenging behaviors, the teachers shall interact and supervise children to guide problem-solving skills and interactive language development. Staff members should work with co-teachers to cover all areas of the classroom and outdoor space. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 902: Nurture and Care Each child shall be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Use a firm but calm tone of voice to correct children’s behavior. It is also effective to discuss behavioral management strategies with co-teachers to be on the same page. Develop strategies with the management staff member to seek aide when teachers are overwhelmed or frustrated. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (10) Each operator or staff member shall attend to any child in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Each child care facility shall have a written policy on discipline, describing the methods and practices used to discipline children enrolled in that facility. This written policy shall be discussed with, and a copy given to, each child's parent prior to the first time the child attends the facility. Subsequently, any change in discipline methods or practices shall be communicated in writing to the parents prior to the effective date of the change. The use of corporal punishment as a form of discipline is prohibited in child care facilities and may not be used by any operator or staff member of any child care facility, except that corporal punishment may be used in religious sponsored child care facilities as defined in G.S. 110-106, only if (i) the religious sponsored child care facility files with the Department a notice stating that corporal punishment is part of the religious training of its program, and (ii) the religious sponsored child care facility clearly states in its written policy of discipline that corporal punishment is part of the religious training of its program. The written policy on discipline of nonreligious sponsored child care facilities shall clearly state the prohibition on corporal punishment. Corrective action plan: Due to nature of violations cited during today's visit, a follow-up visit may be conducted to verify the correction and compliance. Consultation is provided as follows: Administrative Action: Due to the nature of violation cited during today’s visit, you may be considered for Administrative Action. This is the forth complaint investigated at your facility. We discussed the concerns regarding inappropriate discipline and nurture and care. Mr. Gibson shared his concerns and struggle with inexperienced staff members. I advised continuing support for the staff members and training on effective behavioral management, active supervision and licensing rule review. Additionally, monitoring of staff by the administrative staff members maybe necessary and effective. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-224L Visit Date: 6/24/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 6/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Mr. Gibson accompanied me. Limited monitoring of child care rules was conducted including but not limited to discipline, nurture and care. I also monitored supervision due to the violation cited during a complaint visit conducted on 5/9/24. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percentage as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/21/24 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding discipline, nurture and care. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Investigation of complaint was conducted as follows: Mr. Gibson explained the incidents. There were two parts: one incident alleges a lead teacher in the two-year-old classroom handled a child roughly and used threatening gestures during nap time. The lead teacher is accused of picking up a child, getting in the child’s face, putting the child on the cot and pat the child roughly on 6/12/24 around 11:48 am. The other incident also occurred on 6/12/24 around 3:30 pm. According to Mr. Gibson, the lead teacher is accused of popping a child in the behind due to the child attempting to bite another child. I interviewed six (6) staff members. The lead teacher was not at the facility due to planned leave, but he/she visited the facility to pick up his/her children briefly in the afternoon. An interview was conducted at the facility. Per interview for the incident occurred during the nap time, the lead teacher stated that he/she was generally frustrated due to a hectic water day and some children not staying on their cots. He/she picked up a child who was not on the cot, laid the child down on the cot and patted the child’s back but denied handling the child roughly or using threatening demeanor. However, in the staff member’s statement admitted the use of raised voice due to frustration. For the inappropriate discipline for the biting, the lead teacher stated that he/she asked another staff members to bring the child who attempted to bite another child to the diaper changing area behind the gate. He/she got down to the child level and talked to the child but denied hitting the child in the behind. The teacher who was present during the nap time was interviewed. The staff member stated that he/she witnessed the lead teacher picked up the child who was not laying down on the cot aggressively, got in the child’s face and spoke to the child in a threatening tone, laid the child down on the cot and patted him/her aggressively. The staff member regularly witnessed the lead teacher uses harsh tone of voice, got in children’s faces and make inappropriate comments. The teacher has received some parental concerns over the lead teacher’s conduct. He/she has communicated with the assistant director about one (1) of the concerns received from the parents. The teacher who was present during the biting incident was interviewed. Per the teacher statement, he/she witnessed the lead teacher picked up a child who attempted to bite another child, got in the child’s face and popped the child on the bottom. The staff member stated that the lead teacher regularly used an inappropriate tone of voice toward children and places them on timeout. Two (2) support staff members, an assistant director and a program coordinator, were interviewed. The staff members stated that they had not received any complaints about the lead teacher on the report from parents or the staff members in the past. The video footage was reviewed. The footage was of the classroom in space #2 on 6/12/24 from 11:48 to 11:52 pm. In the video footage, the lead teacher is seen walking around and placing children on the cot. The other teacher was in the blind spot and was not seen in the video. The child who may have been handled roughly was also in the blind spot and could not been seen. Additionally, the video footage has no audio. Therefore, no conversations were heard. Supervision observation was conducted as follows: I observed children on the playground, classroom space #2 and #5. The children on the playground engaged in various gross motor activities including riding bikes, climbing on the climbers and threw balls. One (1) teacher was walking around the playground, three (3) teachers stationed near the bench. One (1) teacher standing surveilling the children, one (1) teacher sat on the bench, and the other teacher standing and talking with each other. When Mr. Gibson directed the teachers to spread apart, they did. In space #2, a group of one-to-two-year-old children transitioned from outdoor to the classroom. The children took turns and washed their hands with a teacher’s aide. When all the children washed their hands, the teachers washed their hands. The children transitioned to free play. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted with the children, while the other teacher changed the children’s diapers. There was a staff member observing/interacting with the children as a part of orientation. Interaction and supervision in this classroom were adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children actively played with pretend animals, art materials, housekeeping materials and other toys. One (1) teacher sat with some children to complete their open-ended question art work. The children drew about zoo animals. The other two (2) teachers sat at the table initially but got up and interacted with the children during observation. When I returned to the classroom later, all three (3) teachers were sitting at the table together talking with one another. Two (2) teachers backs were against the children. No staff files were reviewed due to time constraints. Conclusion: There are some discrepancies between the staff members’ statements regarding the positioning of the teachers, time of the incident and the tone of voice used by the teacher. There is no video footage collaborating with the incident due to blind spots for either of the incident. Due to lack of clear evidence and additional witnesses, the allegation of violation of discipline was unsubstantiated. However, based on the written statements submitted by Mr. Gibson and the lead teacher admitting the use of raised voice, the violation of nurture and care was substantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #5, three (3) teachers sat on the same table, facing each other and talking to each other until Mr. Gibson directed them to spread apart and adequately supervise the children by walking around the indoor area. Two (2) teachers had their backs against the children. The children were in various centers engage in free play. On the playground, one (1) teacher sat on the bench and the other teacher stood by the bench and engaged in conversation with each other while children played on the playground. Staff were not up moving around the outdoor area until Mr. Gibson directed them to walk around. .1801(a)(1-5) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 6/12/24 approximately at 11:48 am, a lead teacher spoke to a child with a raised voice because the child did not remain on the cot in space #2. G.S. 110-91(10) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Supervision The children shall be adequately supervised at all times. In order to prevent challenging behaviors, the teachers shall interact and supervise children to guide problem-solving skills and interactive language development. Staff members should work with co-teachers to cover all areas of the classroom and outdoor space. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 902: Nurture and Care Each child shall be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Use a firm but calm tone of voice to correct children’s behavior. It is also effective to discuss behavioral management strategies with co-teachers to be on the same page. Develop strategies with the management staff member to seek aide when teachers are overwhelmed or frustrated. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (10) Each operator or staff member shall attend to any child in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Each child care facility shall have a written policy on discipline, describing the methods and practices used to discipline children enrolled in that facility. This written policy shall be discussed with, and a copy given to, each child's parent prior to the first time the child attends the facility. Subsequently, any change in discipline methods or practices shall be communicated in writing to the parents prior to the effective date of the change. The use of corporal punishment as a form of discipline is prohibited in child care facilities and may not be used by any operator or staff member of any child care facility, except that corporal punishment may be used in religious sponsored child care facilities as defined in G.S. 110-106, only if (i) the religious sponsored child care facility files with the Department a notice stating that corporal punishment is part of the religious training of its program, and (ii) the religious sponsored child care facility clearly states in its written policy of discipline that corporal punishment is part of the religious training of its program. The written policy on discipline of nonreligious sponsored child care facilities shall clearly state the prohibition on corporal punishment. Corrective action plan: Due to nature of violations cited during today's visit, a follow-up visit may be conducted to verify the correction and compliance. Consultation is provided as follows: Administrative Action: Due to the nature of violation cited during today’s visit, you may be considered for Administrative Action. This is the forth complaint investigated at your facility. We discussed the concerns regarding inappropriate discipline and nurture and care. Mr. Gibson shared his concerns and struggle with inexperienced staff members. I advised continuing support for the staff members and training on effective behavioral management, active supervision and licensing rule review. Additionally, monitoring of staff by the administrative staff members maybe necessary and effective. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-224L Visit Date: 6/24/2024 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 6/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 310 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Mr. Gibson accompanied me. Limited monitoring of child care rules was conducted including but not limited to discipline, nurture and care. I also monitored supervision due to the violation cited during a complaint visit conducted on 5/9/24. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percentage as of today prior to this visit. The facility operates with five-star license issued on 5/1/22. The Special Services/Restrictions includes daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 6/21/24 and sent to me on the same day. There are concerns regarding discipline, nurture and care. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Investigation of complaint was conducted as follows: Mr. Gibson explained the incidents. There were two parts: one incident alleges a lead teacher in the two-year-old classroom handled a child roughly and used threatening gestures during nap time. The lead teacher is accused of picking up a child, getting in the child’s face, putting the child on the cot and pat the child roughly on 6/12/24 around 11:48 am. The other incident also occurred on 6/12/24 around 3:30 pm. According to Mr. Gibson, the lead teacher is accused of popping a child in the behind due to the child attempting to bite another child. I interviewed six (6) staff members. The lead teacher was not at the facility due to planned leave, but he/she visited the facility to pick up his/her children briefly in the afternoon. An interview was conducted at the facility. Per interview for the incident occurred during the nap time, the lead teacher stated that he/she was generally frustrated due to a hectic water day and some children not staying on their cots. He/she picked up a child who was not on the cot, laid the child down on the cot and patted the child’s back but denied handling the child roughly or using threatening demeanor. However, in the staff member’s statement admitted the use of raised voice due to frustration. For the inappropriate discipline for the biting, the lead teacher stated that he/she asked another staff members to bring the child who attempted to bite another child to the diaper changing area behind the gate. He/she got down to the child level and talked to the child but denied hitting the child in the behind. The teacher who was present during the nap time was interviewed. The staff member stated that he/she witnessed the lead teacher picked up the child who was not laying down on the cot aggressively, got in the child’s face and spoke to the child in a threatening tone, laid the child down on the cot and patted him/her aggressively. The staff member regularly witnessed the lead teacher uses harsh tone of voice, got in children’s faces and make inappropriate comments. The teacher has received some parental concerns over the lead teacher’s conduct. He/she has communicated with the assistant director about one (1) of the concerns received from the parents. The teacher who was present during the biting incident was interviewed. Per the teacher statement, he/she witnessed the lead teacher picked up a child who attempted to bite another child, got in the child’s face and popped the child on the bottom. The staff member stated that the lead teacher regularly used an inappropriate tone of voice toward children and places them on timeout. Two (2) support staff members, an assistant director and a program coordinator, were interviewed. The staff members stated that they had not received any complaints about the lead teacher on the report from parents or the staff members in the past. The video footage was reviewed. The footage was of the classroom in space #2 on 6/12/24 from 11:48 to 11:52 pm. In the video footage, the lead teacher is seen walking around and placing children on the cot. The other teacher was in the blind spot and was not seen in the video. The child who may have been handled roughly was also in the blind spot and could not been seen. Additionally, the video footage has no audio. Therefore, no conversations were heard. Supervision observation was conducted as follows: I observed children on the playground, classroom space #2 and #5. The children on the playground engaged in various gross motor activities including riding bikes, climbing on the climbers and threw balls. One (1) teacher was walking around the playground, three (3) teachers stationed near the bench. One (1) teacher standing surveilling the children, one (1) teacher sat on the bench, and the other teacher standing and talking with each other. When Mr. Gibson directed the teachers to spread apart, they did. In space #2, a group of one-to-two-year-old children transitioned from outdoor to the classroom. The children took turns and washed their hands with a teacher’s aide. When all the children washed their hands, the teachers washed their hands. The children transitioned to free play. One (1) teacher supervised and interacted with the children, while the other teacher changed the children’s diapers. There was a staff member observing/interacting with the children as a part of orientation. Interaction and supervision in this classroom were adequate. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. The children actively played with pretend animals, art materials, housekeeping materials and other toys. One (1) teacher sat with some children to complete their open-ended question art work. The children drew about zoo animals. The other two (2) teachers sat at the table initially but got up and interacted with the children during observation. When I returned to the classroom later, all three (3) teachers were sitting at the table together talking with one another. Two (2) teachers backs were against the children. No staff files were reviewed due to time constraints. Conclusion: There are some discrepancies between the staff members’ statements regarding the positioning of the teachers, time of the incident and the tone of voice used by the teacher. There is no video footage collaborating with the incident due to blind spots for either of the incident. Due to lack of clear evidence and additional witnesses, the allegation of violation of discipline was unsubstantiated. However, based on the written statements submitted by Mr. Gibson and the lead teacher admitting the use of raised voice, the violation of nurture and care was substantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #5, three (3) teachers sat on the same table, facing each other and talking to each other until Mr. Gibson directed them to spread apart and adequately supervise the children by walking around the indoor area. Two (2) teachers had their backs against the children. The children were in various centers engage in free play. On the playground, one (1) teacher sat on the bench and the other teacher stood by the bench and engaged in conversation with each other while children played on the playground. Staff were not up moving around the outdoor area until Mr. Gibson directed them to walk around. .1801(a)(1-5) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 6/12/24 approximately at 11:48 am, a lead teacher spoke to a child with a raised voice because the child did not remain on the cot in space #2. G.S. 110-91(10) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 303: Supervision The children shall be adequately supervised at all times. In order to prevent challenging behaviors, the teachers shall interact and supervise children to guide problem-solving skills and interactive language development. Staff members should work with co-teachers to cover all areas of the classroom and outdoor space. 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; and (5) staff must be able to see and hear children aged birth to five years old while the children are eating. All of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Documentation of emergencies shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request. 902: Nurture and Care Each child shall be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Use a firm but calm tone of voice to correct children’s behavior. It is also effective to discuss behavioral management strategies with co-teachers to be on the same page. Develop strategies with the management staff member to seek aide when teachers are overwhelmed or frustrated. § 110-91. Mandatory standards for a license. (10) Each operator or staff member shall attend to any child in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Each child care facility shall have a written policy on discipline, describing the methods and practices used to discipline children enrolled in that facility. This written policy shall be discussed with, and a copy given to, each child's parent prior to the first time the child attends the facility. Subsequently, any change in discipline methods or practices shall be communicated in writing to the parents prior to the effective date of the change. The use of corporal punishment as a form of discipline is prohibited in child care facilities and may not be used by any operator or staff member of any child care facility, except that corporal punishment may be used in religious sponsored child care facilities as defined in G.S. 110-106, only if (i) the religious sponsored child care facility files with the Department a notice stating that corporal punishment is part of the religious training of its program, and (ii) the religious sponsored child care facility clearly states in its written policy of discipline that corporal punishment is part of the religious training of its program. The written policy on discipline of nonreligious sponsored child care facilities shall clearly state the prohibition on corporal punishment. Corrective action plan: Due to nature of violations cited during today's visit, a follow-up visit may be conducted to verify the correction and compliance. Consultation is provided as follows: Administrative Action: Due to the nature of violation cited during today’s visit, you may be considered for Administrative Action. This is the forth complaint investigated at your facility. We discussed the concerns regarding inappropriate discipline and nurture and care. Mr. Gibson shared his concerns and struggle with inexperienced staff members. I advised continuing support for the staff members and training on effective behavioral management, active supervision and licensing rule review. Additionally, monitoring of staff by the administrative staff members maybe necessary and effective. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 5/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Staff/Child interaction were also monitored as a part of the complaint follow-up. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/9/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/24/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23, The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 4/8/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants and one-year-old child explored the environment. One (1) child was crawling on the floor and played with a rattle, one (1) child was pulling up on a shelf, and one (1) child was rocked by a teacher. Feeding plans were posted and signed by the parents. Safe Sleep policy was also posted. Sleep checks were conducted appropriately. Diaper creams and their permission forms were all current. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in group time while waiting for lunch. Children’s diapers were changed, and their hands were washed prior to lunch. The teachers sang songs with the children and read books. Diaper creams, sunscreens and their permission forms were current. In space #3, a group of two-three-year-old children had lunch. Teachers sat with the children and supervised them during the meal. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained. The action plans and permission forms were current. One (1) of the diaper creams was expired. In space #4, a group of four-to-five-year-old children played on the playground, transitioned inside and had lunch. On the playground, the children engaged in various gross motor activities. The children rode tricycles, slid on the slides, and climbed on the Hippo and Caterpillar structures. Sunscreens and other medications were appropriately stored. The permission forms were all current. There were two (2) emergency medications, and the permission forms and the action plans were current as well. Lunch was served during the visit. Hamburger with buns, potato wedges, diced peaches and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. Interaction between children and staff members was positive. The teachers engaged in conversations with the children in a calm and positive manner. Supervision was adequate. No disciplinary action was taken toward any children during the visit. The children seemed to be responsive to the teachers and busy engaged in activities. Staff/child interaction and discipline was monitored as a part of annual compliance monitoring as well as a follow-up visit to complaint received on 5/9/24. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored. There are three (3) structures that requires a fall zone on the preschool playground. The mulch was measured for eight (8) inches by the slide structure, and seven (7) inches by the climbing structures. Two (2) new staff files, two (2) existing staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. All documents were in place. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Little Journey Diaper Rash Cream in space #3 expired in July 2023 but was not returned to the parent or discarded. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Leftover medication Expired medications shall be returned to the parents or discarded within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Consultation is provided as follows: Hold Harmless: During today’s Child Commission Meeting, it was informed that Hold Harmless Bill is set to be extended. At this point, we are uncertain about any changes to the cohort plan. I will notify you when we receive more information. Incident report: Incident report shall be maintained in each child’s files after recorded on the incident log. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 5/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Staff/Child interaction were also monitored as a part of the complaint follow-up. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/9/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/24/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23, The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 4/8/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants and one-year-old child explored the environment. One (1) child was crawling on the floor and played with a rattle, one (1) child was pulling up on a shelf, and one (1) child was rocked by a teacher. Feeding plans were posted and signed by the parents. Safe Sleep policy was also posted. Sleep checks were conducted appropriately. Diaper creams and their permission forms were all current. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in group time while waiting for lunch. Children’s diapers were changed, and their hands were washed prior to lunch. The teachers sang songs with the children and read books. Diaper creams, sunscreens and their permission forms were current. In space #3, a group of two-three-year-old children had lunch. Teachers sat with the children and supervised them during the meal. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained. The action plans and permission forms were current. One (1) of the diaper creams was expired. In space #4, a group of four-to-five-year-old children played on the playground, transitioned inside and had lunch. On the playground, the children engaged in various gross motor activities. The children rode tricycles, slid on the slides, and climbed on the Hippo and Caterpillar structures. Sunscreens and other medications were appropriately stored. The permission forms were all current. There were two (2) emergency medications, and the permission forms and the action plans were current as well. Lunch was served during the visit. Hamburger with buns, potato wedges, diced peaches and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. Interaction between children and staff members was positive. The teachers engaged in conversations with the children in a calm and positive manner. Supervision was adequate. No disciplinary action was taken toward any children during the visit. The children seemed to be responsive to the teachers and busy engaged in activities. Staff/child interaction and discipline was monitored as a part of annual compliance monitoring as well as a follow-up visit to complaint received on 5/9/24. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored. There are three (3) structures that requires a fall zone on the preschool playground. The mulch was measured for eight (8) inches by the slide structure, and seven (7) inches by the climbing structures. Two (2) new staff files, two (2) existing staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. All documents were in place. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Little Journey Diaper Rash Cream in space #3 expired in July 2023 but was not returned to the parent or discarded. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Leftover medication Expired medications shall be returned to the parents or discarded within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Consultation is provided as follows: Hold Harmless: During today’s Child Commission Meeting, it was informed that Hold Harmless Bill is set to be extended. At this point, we are uncertain about any changes to the cohort plan. I will notify you when we receive more information. Incident report: Incident report shall be maintained in each child’s files after recorded on the incident log. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 5/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Staff/Child interaction were also monitored as a part of the complaint follow-up. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/9/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/24/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23, The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 4/8/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants and one-year-old child explored the environment. One (1) child was crawling on the floor and played with a rattle, one (1) child was pulling up on a shelf, and one (1) child was rocked by a teacher. Feeding plans were posted and signed by the parents. Safe Sleep policy was also posted. Sleep checks were conducted appropriately. Diaper creams and their permission forms were all current. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in group time while waiting for lunch. Children’s diapers were changed, and their hands were washed prior to lunch. The teachers sang songs with the children and read books. Diaper creams, sunscreens and their permission forms were current. In space #3, a group of two-three-year-old children had lunch. Teachers sat with the children and supervised them during the meal. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained. The action plans and permission forms were current. One (1) of the diaper creams was expired. In space #4, a group of four-to-five-year-old children played on the playground, transitioned inside and had lunch. On the playground, the children engaged in various gross motor activities. The children rode tricycles, slid on the slides, and climbed on the Hippo and Caterpillar structures. Sunscreens and other medications were appropriately stored. The permission forms were all current. There were two (2) emergency medications, and the permission forms and the action plans were current as well. Lunch was served during the visit. Hamburger with buns, potato wedges, diced peaches and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. Interaction between children and staff members was positive. The teachers engaged in conversations with the children in a calm and positive manner. Supervision was adequate. No disciplinary action was taken toward any children during the visit. The children seemed to be responsive to the teachers and busy engaged in activities. Staff/child interaction and discipline was monitored as a part of annual compliance monitoring as well as a follow-up visit to complaint received on 5/9/24. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored. There are three (3) structures that requires a fall zone on the preschool playground. The mulch was measured for eight (8) inches by the slide structure, and seven (7) inches by the climbing structures. Two (2) new staff files, two (2) existing staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. All documents were in place. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Little Journey Diaper Rash Cream in space #3 expired in July 2023 but was not returned to the parent or discarded. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Leftover medication Expired medications shall be returned to the parents or discarded within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Consultation is provided as follows: Hold Harmless: During today’s Child Commission Meeting, it was informed that Hold Harmless Bill is set to be extended. At this point, we are uncertain about any changes to the cohort plan. I will notify you when we receive more information. Incident report: Incident report shall be maintained in each child’s files after recorded on the incident log. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 5/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Staff/Child interaction were also monitored as a part of the complaint follow-up. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/9/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/24/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23, The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 4/8/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants and one-year-old child explored the environment. One (1) child was crawling on the floor and played with a rattle, one (1) child was pulling up on a shelf, and one (1) child was rocked by a teacher. Feeding plans were posted and signed by the parents. Safe Sleep policy was also posted. Sleep checks were conducted appropriately. Diaper creams and their permission forms were all current. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in group time while waiting for lunch. Children’s diapers were changed, and their hands were washed prior to lunch. The teachers sang songs with the children and read books. Diaper creams, sunscreens and their permission forms were current. In space #3, a group of two-three-year-old children had lunch. Teachers sat with the children and supervised them during the meal. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained. The action plans and permission forms were current. One (1) of the diaper creams was expired. In space #4, a group of four-to-five-year-old children played on the playground, transitioned inside and had lunch. On the playground, the children engaged in various gross motor activities. The children rode tricycles, slid on the slides, and climbed on the Hippo and Caterpillar structures. Sunscreens and other medications were appropriately stored. The permission forms were all current. There were two (2) emergency medications, and the permission forms and the action plans were current as well. Lunch was served during the visit. Hamburger with buns, potato wedges, diced peaches and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. Interaction between children and staff members was positive. The teachers engaged in conversations with the children in a calm and positive manner. Supervision was adequate. No disciplinary action was taken toward any children during the visit. The children seemed to be responsive to the teachers and busy engaged in activities. Staff/child interaction and discipline was monitored as a part of annual compliance monitoring as well as a follow-up visit to complaint received on 5/9/24. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored. There are three (3) structures that requires a fall zone on the preschool playground. The mulch was measured for eight (8) inches by the slide structure, and seven (7) inches by the climbing structures. Two (2) new staff files, two (2) existing staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. All documents were in place. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Little Journey Diaper Rash Cream in space #3 expired in July 2023 but was not returned to the parent or discarded. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Leftover medication Expired medications shall be returned to the parents or discarded within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Consultation is provided as follows: Hold Harmless: During today’s Child Commission Meeting, it was informed that Hold Harmless Bill is set to be extended. At this point, we are uncertain about any changes to the cohort plan. I will notify you when we receive more information. Incident report: Incident report shall be maintained in each child’s files after recorded on the incident log. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 5/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Staff/Child interaction were also monitored as a part of the complaint follow-up. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/9/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/24/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23, The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 4/8/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants and one-year-old child explored the environment. One (1) child was crawling on the floor and played with a rattle, one (1) child was pulling up on a shelf, and one (1) child was rocked by a teacher. Feeding plans were posted and signed by the parents. Safe Sleep policy was also posted. Sleep checks were conducted appropriately. Diaper creams and their permission forms were all current. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in group time while waiting for lunch. Children’s diapers were changed, and their hands were washed prior to lunch. The teachers sang songs with the children and read books. Diaper creams, sunscreens and their permission forms were current. In space #3, a group of two-three-year-old children had lunch. Teachers sat with the children and supervised them during the meal. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained. The action plans and permission forms were current. One (1) of the diaper creams was expired. In space #4, a group of four-to-five-year-old children played on the playground, transitioned inside and had lunch. On the playground, the children engaged in various gross motor activities. The children rode tricycles, slid on the slides, and climbed on the Hippo and Caterpillar structures. Sunscreens and other medications were appropriately stored. The permission forms were all current. There were two (2) emergency medications, and the permission forms and the action plans were current as well. Lunch was served during the visit. Hamburger with buns, potato wedges, diced peaches and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. Interaction between children and staff members was positive. The teachers engaged in conversations with the children in a calm and positive manner. Supervision was adequate. No disciplinary action was taken toward any children during the visit. The children seemed to be responsive to the teachers and busy engaged in activities. Staff/child interaction and discipline was monitored as a part of annual compliance monitoring as well as a follow-up visit to complaint received on 5/9/24. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored. There are three (3) structures that requires a fall zone on the preschool playground. The mulch was measured for eight (8) inches by the slide structure, and seven (7) inches by the climbing structures. Two (2) new staff files, two (2) existing staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. All documents were in place. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Little Journey Diaper Rash Cream in space #3 expired in July 2023 but was not returned to the parent or discarded. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Leftover medication Expired medications shall be returned to the parents or discarded within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Consultation is provided as follows: Hold Harmless: During today’s Child Commission Meeting, it was informed that Hold Harmless Bill is set to be extended. At this point, we are uncertain about any changes to the cohort plan. I will notify you when we receive more information. Incident report: Incident report shall be maintained in each child’s files after recorded on the incident log. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 5/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Staff/Child interaction were also monitored as a part of the complaint follow-up. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Hominy Baptist Church, is current/active as of 5/9/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/24/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/7/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23, The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 4/8/24. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants and one-year-old child explored the environment. One (1) child was crawling on the floor and played with a rattle, one (1) child was pulling up on a shelf, and one (1) child was rocked by a teacher. Feeding plans were posted and signed by the parents. Safe Sleep policy was also posted. Sleep checks were conducted appropriately. Diaper creams and their permission forms were all current. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in group time while waiting for lunch. Children’s diapers were changed, and their hands were washed prior to lunch. The teachers sang songs with the children and read books. Diaper creams, sunscreens and their permission forms were current. In space #3, a group of two-three-year-old children had lunch. Teachers sat with the children and supervised them during the meal. Two (2) emergency medications were maintained. The action plans and permission forms were current. One (1) of the diaper creams was expired. In space #4, a group of four-to-five-year-old children played on the playground, transitioned inside and had lunch. On the playground, the children engaged in various gross motor activities. The children rode tricycles, slid on the slides, and climbed on the Hippo and Caterpillar structures. Sunscreens and other medications were appropriately stored. The permission forms were all current. There were two (2) emergency medications, and the permission forms and the action plans were current as well. Lunch was served during the visit. Hamburger with buns, potato wedges, diced peaches and milk were served. The items were accurately listed on the menu. Interaction between children and staff members was positive. The teachers engaged in conversations with the children in a calm and positive manner. Supervision was adequate. No disciplinary action was taken toward any children during the visit. The children seemed to be responsive to the teachers and busy engaged in activities. Staff/child interaction and discipline was monitored as a part of annual compliance monitoring as well as a follow-up visit to complaint received on 5/9/24. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored. There are three (3) structures that requires a fall zone on the preschool playground. The mulch was measured for eight (8) inches by the slide structure, and seven (7) inches by the climbing structures. Two (2) new staff files, two (2) existing staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. All documents were in place. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Little Journey Diaper Rash Cream in space #3 expired in July 2023 but was not returned to the parent or discarded. .0803(12) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 849: Leftover medication Expired medications shall be returned to the parents or discarded within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration date. This violation was corrected during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (12) Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization has expired shall be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, shall be discarded. Consultation is provided as follows: Hold Harmless: During today’s Child Commission Meeting, it was informed that Hold Harmless Bill is set to be extended. At this point, we are uncertain about any changes to the cohort plan. I will notify you when we receive more information. Incident report: Incident report shall be maintained in each child’s files after recorded on the incident log. 10A NCAC 09 .0802 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or the parent declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0524-120L Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant, and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. During today's visit, limited monitoring of child care rules, including discipline requirements, was conducted. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The self-reported complaint was submitted to me via phone call and email on 5/8/24 by Mr. Gibson. The report was forwarded to the Intake unit on 5/9/24. Per the report, a teacher in a classroom with children, four (4) and five(5) years of age, pulled a child’s shirt roughly. The incident was reported to Mr. Gibson by the assistant director and education coordinator. Mr. Gibson terminated the teacher the same day, and the child’s parents were notified of the incident. Video footage was submitted by Mr. Gibson on 5/8/24. In the video, a group of children appeared engaged in free play. Five (5) children were observed to be in the block area. Three (3) children played with materials on the table. Two (2) teachers were sitting together on the other side of the table. As a child walked toward the area where the teachers were sitting and turn away from the teacher, a teacher forcefully grabbed the child by the shirt and pulled him/her(the child) toward him/her (teacher). Interviews were conducted with the other teachers who were present in the classroom at the time of the incident. In the video, only two (2) teachers were visible, but three (3) teachers were present at the time of the incident. Per the interview, three (3) teachers were sitting at the table making Mother’s Day crafts. The child in the report commented to cut the other child with a pair of scissors. That was why the teacher in the report pulled the child’s shirt. It is not visible on the video, but the child was holding a pair of scissors, according to the teachers. After the incident, the child was taken to the door. The teacher in the report asked for Mr. Gibson, but he was unavailable then. The child was taken to the table by the teacher in the report until a teacher from a different classroom, on break, removed the child from the classroom and took the child to the office. The other teachers mentioned during the interview that the teacher in the report was already frustrated with the child when the incident occurred due to several earlier incidents with the same child. The teacher who was on break and assisted the child to go to the office was also interviewed. Per interview, the teacher witnessed that the child was on the floor between two (2) teachers with hand mark on the arm and the wrist. The child was crying. That was when the teacher volunteered to take the child to the office and reported the incident to the assistant director and education coordinator. The marks on the arm and wrist dissipated. After the incident, Mr. Gibson terminated the staff member and held a staff meeting with the other staff members to review the facility’s discipline policy. The participating staff members signed the attendance roster. He also contacted Stevie Alverson from Buncombe Partnership for Children to arrange a technical assistant visit and training. The children were observed in the classroom where the incident occurred. A group of four -to-five-year-old children engaged in free play with water table, sand, colored rice, blocks, puzzles and other materials. One (1) teacher was in the carpet area with a child. The other teacher had some conversation with some children and sat on the chair away from the children. Supervision and interaction were provided but not actively. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ When children display challenging behaviors, a large portion of behavioral management should be focused on prevention. If the child had been involved in several incidents earlier that day, the teachers should not have been gathered at the same table but should have actively engaged with the child and closely supervised him/her. Due to the video footage and the testimony of witnesses, the violation of prohibited discipline was substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. On 5/8/24, a teacher in pre-K room (classroom for four-to-five-year-old children) pulled a child by the shirt roughly and took the child by the arm and wrist to the classroom door when the child made a comment to cut another child by a pair of scissors. .1803(a)(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 904: rough handling of child Child shall not be handled roughly. 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs. Corrective Action Plan: Due to this violation being 6-point violation, I will make an follow-up visit to confirm the correction of the violation. You are not required to submit letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0524-120L Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant, and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. During today's visit, limited monitoring of child care rules, including discipline requirements, was conducted. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The self-reported complaint was submitted to me via phone call and email on 5/8/24 by Mr. Gibson. The report was forwarded to the Intake unit on 5/9/24. Per the report, a teacher in a classroom with children, four (4) and five(5) years of age, pulled a child’s shirt roughly. The incident was reported to Mr. Gibson by the assistant director and education coordinator. Mr. Gibson terminated the teacher the same day, and the child’s parents were notified of the incident. Video footage was submitted by Mr. Gibson on 5/8/24. In the video, a group of children appeared engaged in free play. Five (5) children were observed to be in the block area. Three (3) children played with materials on the table. Two (2) teachers were sitting together on the other side of the table. As a child walked toward the area where the teachers were sitting and turn away from the teacher, a teacher forcefully grabbed the child by the shirt and pulled him/her(the child) toward him/her (teacher). Interviews were conducted with the other teachers who were present in the classroom at the time of the incident. In the video, only two (2) teachers were visible, but three (3) teachers were present at the time of the incident. Per the interview, three (3) teachers were sitting at the table making Mother’s Day crafts. The child in the report commented to cut the other child with a pair of scissors. That was why the teacher in the report pulled the child’s shirt. It is not visible on the video, but the child was holding a pair of scissors, according to the teachers. After the incident, the child was taken to the door. The teacher in the report asked for Mr. Gibson, but he was unavailable then. The child was taken to the table by the teacher in the report until a teacher from a different classroom, on break, removed the child from the classroom and took the child to the office. The other teachers mentioned during the interview that the teacher in the report was already frustrated with the child when the incident occurred due to several earlier incidents with the same child. The teacher who was on break and assisted the child to go to the office was also interviewed. Per interview, the teacher witnessed that the child was on the floor between two (2) teachers with hand mark on the arm and the wrist. The child was crying. That was when the teacher volunteered to take the child to the office and reported the incident to the assistant director and education coordinator. The marks on the arm and wrist dissipated. After the incident, Mr. Gibson terminated the staff member and held a staff meeting with the other staff members to review the facility’s discipline policy. The participating staff members signed the attendance roster. He also contacted Stevie Alverson from Buncombe Partnership for Children to arrange a technical assistant visit and training. The children were observed in the classroom where the incident occurred. A group of four -to-five-year-old children engaged in free play with water table, sand, colored rice, blocks, puzzles and other materials. One (1) teacher was in the carpet area with a child. The other teacher had some conversation with some children and sat on the chair away from the children. Supervision and interaction were provided but not actively. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ When children display challenging behaviors, a large portion of behavioral management should be focused on prevention. If the child had been involved in several incidents earlier that day, the teachers should not have been gathered at the same table but should have actively engaged with the child and closely supervised him/her. Due to the video footage and the testimony of witnesses, the violation of prohibited discipline was substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. On 5/8/24, a teacher in pre-K room (classroom for four-to-five-year-old children) pulled a child by the shirt roughly and took the child by the arm and wrist to the classroom door when the child made a comment to cut another child by a pair of scissors. .1803(a)(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 904: rough handling of child Child shall not be handled roughly. 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs. Corrective Action Plan: Due to this violation being 6-point violation, I will make an follow-up visit to confirm the correction of the violation. You are not required to submit letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0524-120L Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant, and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. During today's visit, limited monitoring of child care rules, including discipline requirements, was conducted. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The self-reported complaint was submitted to me via phone call and email on 5/8/24 by Mr. Gibson. The report was forwarded to the Intake unit on 5/9/24. Per the report, a teacher in a classroom with children, four (4) and five(5) years of age, pulled a child’s shirt roughly. The incident was reported to Mr. Gibson by the assistant director and education coordinator. Mr. Gibson terminated the teacher the same day, and the child’s parents were notified of the incident. Video footage was submitted by Mr. Gibson on 5/8/24. In the video, a group of children appeared engaged in free play. Five (5) children were observed to be in the block area. Three (3) children played with materials on the table. Two (2) teachers were sitting together on the other side of the table. As a child walked toward the area where the teachers were sitting and turn away from the teacher, a teacher forcefully grabbed the child by the shirt and pulled him/her(the child) toward him/her (teacher). Interviews were conducted with the other teachers who were present in the classroom at the time of the incident. In the video, only two (2) teachers were visible, but three (3) teachers were present at the time of the incident. Per the interview, three (3) teachers were sitting at the table making Mother’s Day crafts. The child in the report commented to cut the other child with a pair of scissors. That was why the teacher in the report pulled the child’s shirt. It is not visible on the video, but the child was holding a pair of scissors, according to the teachers. After the incident, the child was taken to the door. The teacher in the report asked for Mr. Gibson, but he was unavailable then. The child was taken to the table by the teacher in the report until a teacher from a different classroom, on break, removed the child from the classroom and took the child to the office. The other teachers mentioned during the interview that the teacher in the report was already frustrated with the child when the incident occurred due to several earlier incidents with the same child. The teacher who was on break and assisted the child to go to the office was also interviewed. Per interview, the teacher witnessed that the child was on the floor between two (2) teachers with hand mark on the arm and the wrist. The child was crying. That was when the teacher volunteered to take the child to the office and reported the incident to the assistant director and education coordinator. The marks on the arm and wrist dissipated. After the incident, Mr. Gibson terminated the staff member and held a staff meeting with the other staff members to review the facility’s discipline policy. The participating staff members signed the attendance roster. He also contacted Stevie Alverson from Buncombe Partnership for Children to arrange a technical assistant visit and training. The children were observed in the classroom where the incident occurred. A group of four -to-five-year-old children engaged in free play with water table, sand, colored rice, blocks, puzzles and other materials. One (1) teacher was in the carpet area with a child. The other teacher had some conversation with some children and sat on the chair away from the children. Supervision and interaction were provided but not actively. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ When children display challenging behaviors, a large portion of behavioral management should be focused on prevention. If the child had been involved in several incidents earlier that day, the teachers should not have been gathered at the same table but should have actively engaged with the child and closely supervised him/her. Due to the video footage and the testimony of witnesses, the violation of prohibited discipline was substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. On 5/8/24, a teacher in pre-K room (classroom for four-to-five-year-old children) pulled a child by the shirt roughly and took the child by the arm and wrist to the classroom door when the child made a comment to cut another child by a pair of scissors. .1803(a)(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 904: rough handling of child Child shall not be handled roughly. 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs. Corrective Action Plan: Due to this violation being 6-point violation, I will make an follow-up visit to confirm the correction of the violation. You are not required to submit letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1803 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0524-120L Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant, and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. During today's visit, limited monitoring of child care rules, including discipline requirements, was conducted. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The self-reported complaint was submitted to me via phone call and email on 5/8/24 by Mr. Gibson. The report was forwarded to the Intake unit on 5/9/24. Per the report, a teacher in a classroom with children, four (4) and five(5) years of age, pulled a child’s shirt roughly. The incident was reported to Mr. Gibson by the assistant director and education coordinator. Mr. Gibson terminated the teacher the same day, and the child’s parents were notified of the incident. Video footage was submitted by Mr. Gibson on 5/8/24. In the video, a group of children appeared engaged in free play. Five (5) children were observed to be in the block area. Three (3) children played with materials on the table. Two (2) teachers were sitting together on the other side of the table. As a child walked toward the area where the teachers were sitting and turn away from the teacher, a teacher forcefully grabbed the child by the shirt and pulled him/her(the child) toward him/her (teacher). Interviews were conducted with the other teachers who were present in the classroom at the time of the incident. In the video, only two (2) teachers were visible, but three (3) teachers were present at the time of the incident. Per the interview, three (3) teachers were sitting at the table making Mother’s Day crafts. The child in the report commented to cut the other child with a pair of scissors. That was why the teacher in the report pulled the child’s shirt. It is not visible on the video, but the child was holding a pair of scissors, according to the teachers. After the incident, the child was taken to the door. The teacher in the report asked for Mr. Gibson, but he was unavailable then. The child was taken to the table by the teacher in the report until a teacher from a different classroom, on break, removed the child from the classroom and took the child to the office. The other teachers mentioned during the interview that the teacher in the report was already frustrated with the child when the incident occurred due to several earlier incidents with the same child. The teacher who was on break and assisted the child to go to the office was also interviewed. Per interview, the teacher witnessed that the child was on the floor between two (2) teachers with hand mark on the arm and the wrist. The child was crying. That was when the teacher volunteered to take the child to the office and reported the incident to the assistant director and education coordinator. The marks on the arm and wrist dissipated. After the incident, Mr. Gibson terminated the staff member and held a staff meeting with the other staff members to review the facility’s discipline policy. The participating staff members signed the attendance roster. He also contacted Stevie Alverson from Buncombe Partnership for Children to arrange a technical assistant visit and training. The children were observed in the classroom where the incident occurred. A group of four -to-five-year-old children engaged in free play with water table, sand, colored rice, blocks, puzzles and other materials. One (1) teacher was in the carpet area with a child. The other teacher had some conversation with some children and sat on the chair away from the children. Supervision and interaction were provided but not actively. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ When children display challenging behaviors, a large portion of behavioral management should be focused on prevention. If the child had been involved in several incidents earlier that day, the teachers should not have been gathered at the same table but should have actively engaged with the child and closely supervised him/her. Due to the video footage and the testimony of witnesses, the violation of prohibited discipline was substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. On 5/8/24, a teacher in pre-K room (classroom for four-to-five-year-old children) pulled a child by the shirt roughly and took the child by the arm and wrist to the classroom door when the child made a comment to cut another child by a pair of scissors. .1803(a)(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 904: rough handling of child Child shall not be handled roughly. 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs. Corrective Action Plan: Due to this violation being 6-point violation, I will make an follow-up visit to confirm the correction of the violation. You are not required to submit letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0524-120L Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 73 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a complaint visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant, and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Mr. Gibson accompanied me during the visit. During today's visit, limited monitoring of child care rules, including discipline requirements, was conducted. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today prior to this visit. The self-reported complaint was submitted to me via phone call and email on 5/8/24 by Mr. Gibson. The report was forwarded to the Intake unit on 5/9/24. Per the report, a teacher in a classroom with children, four (4) and five(5) years of age, pulled a child’s shirt roughly. The incident was reported to Mr. Gibson by the assistant director and education coordinator. Mr. Gibson terminated the teacher the same day, and the child’s parents were notified of the incident. Video footage was submitted by Mr. Gibson on 5/8/24. In the video, a group of children appeared engaged in free play. Five (5) children were observed to be in the block area. Three (3) children played with materials on the table. Two (2) teachers were sitting together on the other side of the table. As a child walked toward the area where the teachers were sitting and turn away from the teacher, a teacher forcefully grabbed the child by the shirt and pulled him/her(the child) toward him/her (teacher). Interviews were conducted with the other teachers who were present in the classroom at the time of the incident. In the video, only two (2) teachers were visible, but three (3) teachers were present at the time of the incident. Per the interview, three (3) teachers were sitting at the table making Mother’s Day crafts. The child in the report commented to cut the other child with a pair of scissors. That was why the teacher in the report pulled the child’s shirt. It is not visible on the video, but the child was holding a pair of scissors, according to the teachers. After the incident, the child was taken to the door. The teacher in the report asked for Mr. Gibson, but he was unavailable then. The child was taken to the table by the teacher in the report until a teacher from a different classroom, on break, removed the child from the classroom and took the child to the office. The other teachers mentioned during the interview that the teacher in the report was already frustrated with the child when the incident occurred due to several earlier incidents with the same child. The teacher who was on break and assisted the child to go to the office was also interviewed. Per interview, the teacher witnessed that the child was on the floor between two (2) teachers with hand mark on the arm and the wrist. The child was crying. That was when the teacher volunteered to take the child to the office and reported the incident to the assistant director and education coordinator. The marks on the arm and wrist dissipated. After the incident, Mr. Gibson terminated the staff member and held a staff meeting with the other staff members to review the facility’s discipline policy. The participating staff members signed the attendance roster. He also contacted Stevie Alverson from Buncombe Partnership for Children to arrange a technical assistant visit and training. The children were observed in the classroom where the incident occurred. A group of four -to-five-year-old children engaged in free play with water table, sand, colored rice, blocks, puzzles and other materials. One (1) teacher was in the carpet area with a child. The other teacher had some conversation with some children and sat on the chair away from the children. Supervision and interaction were provided but not actively. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ When children display challenging behaviors, a large portion of behavioral management should be focused on prevention. If the child had been involved in several incidents earlier that day, the teachers should not have been gathered at the same table but should have actively engaged with the child and closely supervised him/her. Due to the video footage and the testimony of witnesses, the violation of prohibited discipline was substantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. On 5/8/24, a teacher in pre-K room (classroom for four-to-five-year-old children) pulled a child by the shirt roughly and took the child by the arm and wrist to the classroom door when the child made a comment to cut another child by a pair of scissors. .1803(a)(1) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 904: rough handling of child Child shall not be handled roughly. 10A NCAC 09 .1803 PROHIBITED DISCIPLINE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) No child shall be subjected to any form of corporal punishment by the owner, operator, director, or staff of any child care center. For purposes of this Rule, "staff" shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteer, and any auxiliary personnel, including cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, or vehicle drivers. The following shall apply at all child care centers: (1) no child shall be handled roughly in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking; (2) no child shall be placed in a locked room, closet, or box or be left alone in a room separated from staff; (3) no discipline shall be delegated to another child; (4) no food shall be withheld as punishment or given as a means of reward; (5) no child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents; (6) no child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period; (7) no child shall be disciplined by assigning chores that require contact with or use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, or emptying diaper pails; (8) physical activity, such as running laps and doing push-ups, shall not be withheld as punishment or required as punishment; (9) no child shall be yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened, or bullied; and (10) no child shall be restrained as a form of discipline unless the child's safety or the safety of others is at risk. For purposes of this Rule, "restraining" shall mean that a caregiver physically holds a child in a manner that restricts the child's movement, for a minimum amount of time necessary to ensure a safe environment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule, no child shall be restrained through the use of heavy objects, including a caregiver's body, or any device such as straps, blankets, car seats, or cribs. Corrective Action Plan: Due to this violation being 6-point violation, I will make an follow-up visit to confirm the correction of the violation. You are not required to submit letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Today, Andy Gibson, Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of 12/11/23. Permit type – five-star license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, enhanced space, and ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/27/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/29/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is the Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was held by a staff member on a rocking chair and fed a bottle, and the other children explored space and toys on the floor. Sleep checks, feeding plans, diaper ointments, safe sleep policy, and posters were in compliance. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play. Some children completed Christmas handprint art with a teacher. The other teacher read a book to a group of children. Medications were properly stored, and the permission forms were valid. No hazardous products were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children engaged in free play. The children created artwork, made pretend Christmas presents using fake snow and other art materials, and played with blocks and accessories. Medications were stored appropriately. A bulk soap was stored and accessible to the children. The children from space #4 engaged in gross motor activities in the gym. The children played with various kinds of balls. There were toy vehicles, books, science toys, and housekeeping toys also available to the children. The medications in the classroom were stored appropriately. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children participated in group time. One of the teachers read a book and engaged in a discussion. After the group time, the children transitioned to free play. The children played with science materials, kinetic sand, a sensory box, blocks, and other materials. Lunch was served during the visit. Today’s menu was Taco beans and cheese, tortilla, strawberries, corn, and milk. All items were listed on the menu. I observed the children in space #2 for lunch. Teachers sat with children during meal time. Supervision and interaction were adequate. Four (4) new staff members’ files were monitored in full. Seventeen (17) staff member’s files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid, and ITS/SIDS training certificates. All staff files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09), and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #3, two (2) packets of bulk soap was stored on the bottom shelf in the diaper changing area. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5, CVS Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Liquid Medication was stored along with an epi-pen. The medication was stored above five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An action plan for JO in space #3 was not dated or signed by a physician or the parent. An action plan for EM in space #3 was expired on 7/12/23. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Storage of bulk soap Bulk soap shall be stored inaccessible to children. In the past, the sanitation rules stated that bulk soap needed to be stored in a locked storage. Recently the rule was updated, and the soap shall be stored at least five (5) feet or higher. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage. 841: Storage of medication Even though Benadryl is often listed on allergy action plans along with Epi-pens, it is not considered an emergency medication. Therefore, Benadryl shall be maintained in a locked storage, separately from Epi-pens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. 1835: Medical Action Plan Medical Action Plan can be filled and signed by either the child’s parent or a physician. The medical action plan shall be renewed annually and required for all medical conditions that require prescription medications. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: · Facility name · Facility ID# · Date of visit · Violation item number · Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/26/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name, and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Menu: We discussed the menu. Mr. Gibson is thinking about creating a different menu for the younger group of children. The menu, per Child Care requirements, shall be posted for two (2) reasons: one is for parents and the other one is for the cooks. As long as those requirements are met, separate menus can be created for different age groups. Medication permission form: You shall use one (1) permission form for one medication. If a child takes more than one (1) medication, an additional permission form shall be filled out for each additional medication. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion, and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Today, Andy Gibson, Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of 12/11/23. Permit type – five-star license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, enhanced space, and ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/27/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/29/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is the Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was held by a staff member on a rocking chair and fed a bottle, and the other children explored space and toys on the floor. Sleep checks, feeding plans, diaper ointments, safe sleep policy, and posters were in compliance. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play. Some children completed Christmas handprint art with a teacher. The other teacher read a book to a group of children. Medications were properly stored, and the permission forms were valid. No hazardous products were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children engaged in free play. The children created artwork, made pretend Christmas presents using fake snow and other art materials, and played with blocks and accessories. Medications were stored appropriately. A bulk soap was stored and accessible to the children. The children from space #4 engaged in gross motor activities in the gym. The children played with various kinds of balls. There were toy vehicles, books, science toys, and housekeeping toys also available to the children. The medications in the classroom were stored appropriately. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children participated in group time. One of the teachers read a book and engaged in a discussion. After the group time, the children transitioned to free play. The children played with science materials, kinetic sand, a sensory box, blocks, and other materials. Lunch was served during the visit. Today’s menu was Taco beans and cheese, tortilla, strawberries, corn, and milk. All items were listed on the menu. I observed the children in space #2 for lunch. Teachers sat with children during meal time. Supervision and interaction were adequate. Four (4) new staff members’ files were monitored in full. Seventeen (17) staff member’s files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid, and ITS/SIDS training certificates. All staff files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09), and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #3, two (2) packets of bulk soap was stored on the bottom shelf in the diaper changing area. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5, CVS Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Liquid Medication was stored along with an epi-pen. The medication was stored above five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An action plan for JO in space #3 was not dated or signed by a physician or the parent. An action plan for EM in space #3 was expired on 7/12/23. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Storage of bulk soap Bulk soap shall be stored inaccessible to children. In the past, the sanitation rules stated that bulk soap needed to be stored in a locked storage. Recently the rule was updated, and the soap shall be stored at least five (5) feet or higher. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage. 841: Storage of medication Even though Benadryl is often listed on allergy action plans along with Epi-pens, it is not considered an emergency medication. Therefore, Benadryl shall be maintained in a locked storage, separately from Epi-pens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. 1835: Medical Action Plan Medical Action Plan can be filled and signed by either the child’s parent or a physician. The medical action plan shall be renewed annually and required for all medical conditions that require prescription medications. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: · Facility name · Facility ID# · Date of visit · Violation item number · Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/26/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name, and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Menu: We discussed the menu. Mr. Gibson is thinking about creating a different menu for the younger group of children. The menu, per Child Care requirements, shall be posted for two (2) reasons: one is for parents and the other one is for the cooks. As long as those requirements are met, separate menus can be created for different age groups. Medication permission form: You shall use one (1) permission form for one medication. If a child takes more than one (1) medication, an additional permission form shall be filled out for each additional medication. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion, and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Today, Andy Gibson, Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of 12/11/23. Permit type – five-star license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, enhanced space, and ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/27/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/29/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is the Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was held by a staff member on a rocking chair and fed a bottle, and the other children explored space and toys on the floor. Sleep checks, feeding plans, diaper ointments, safe sleep policy, and posters were in compliance. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play. Some children completed Christmas handprint art with a teacher. The other teacher read a book to a group of children. Medications were properly stored, and the permission forms were valid. No hazardous products were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children engaged in free play. The children created artwork, made pretend Christmas presents using fake snow and other art materials, and played with blocks and accessories. Medications were stored appropriately. A bulk soap was stored and accessible to the children. The children from space #4 engaged in gross motor activities in the gym. The children played with various kinds of balls. There were toy vehicles, books, science toys, and housekeeping toys also available to the children. The medications in the classroom were stored appropriately. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children participated in group time. One of the teachers read a book and engaged in a discussion. After the group time, the children transitioned to free play. The children played with science materials, kinetic sand, a sensory box, blocks, and other materials. Lunch was served during the visit. Today’s menu was Taco beans and cheese, tortilla, strawberries, corn, and milk. All items were listed on the menu. I observed the children in space #2 for lunch. Teachers sat with children during meal time. Supervision and interaction were adequate. Four (4) new staff members’ files were monitored in full. Seventeen (17) staff member’s files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid, and ITS/SIDS training certificates. All staff files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09), and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #3, two (2) packets of bulk soap was stored on the bottom shelf in the diaper changing area. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5, CVS Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Liquid Medication was stored along with an epi-pen. The medication was stored above five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An action plan for JO in space #3 was not dated or signed by a physician or the parent. An action plan for EM in space #3 was expired on 7/12/23. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Storage of bulk soap Bulk soap shall be stored inaccessible to children. In the past, the sanitation rules stated that bulk soap needed to be stored in a locked storage. Recently the rule was updated, and the soap shall be stored at least five (5) feet or higher. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage. 841: Storage of medication Even though Benadryl is often listed on allergy action plans along with Epi-pens, it is not considered an emergency medication. Therefore, Benadryl shall be maintained in a locked storage, separately from Epi-pens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. 1835: Medical Action Plan Medical Action Plan can be filled and signed by either the child’s parent or a physician. The medical action plan shall be renewed annually and required for all medical conditions that require prescription medications. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: · Facility name · Facility ID# · Date of visit · Violation item number · Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/26/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name, and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Menu: We discussed the menu. Mr. Gibson is thinking about creating a different menu for the younger group of children. The menu, per Child Care requirements, shall be posted for two (2) reasons: one is for parents and the other one is for the cooks. As long as those requirements are met, separate menus can be created for different age groups. Medication permission form: You shall use one (1) permission form for one medication. If a child takes more than one (1) medication, an additional permission form shall be filled out for each additional medication. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion, and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Today, Andy Gibson, Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of 12/11/23. Permit type – five-star license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, enhanced space, and ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/27/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/29/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is the Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was held by a staff member on a rocking chair and fed a bottle, and the other children explored space and toys on the floor. Sleep checks, feeding plans, diaper ointments, safe sleep policy, and posters were in compliance. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play. Some children completed Christmas handprint art with a teacher. The other teacher read a book to a group of children. Medications were properly stored, and the permission forms were valid. No hazardous products were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children engaged in free play. The children created artwork, made pretend Christmas presents using fake snow and other art materials, and played with blocks and accessories. Medications were stored appropriately. A bulk soap was stored and accessible to the children. The children from space #4 engaged in gross motor activities in the gym. The children played with various kinds of balls. There were toy vehicles, books, science toys, and housekeeping toys also available to the children. The medications in the classroom were stored appropriately. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children participated in group time. One of the teachers read a book and engaged in a discussion. After the group time, the children transitioned to free play. The children played with science materials, kinetic sand, a sensory box, blocks, and other materials. Lunch was served during the visit. Today’s menu was Taco beans and cheese, tortilla, strawberries, corn, and milk. All items were listed on the menu. I observed the children in space #2 for lunch. Teachers sat with children during meal time. Supervision and interaction were adequate. Four (4) new staff members’ files were monitored in full. Seventeen (17) staff member’s files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid, and ITS/SIDS training certificates. All staff files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09), and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #3, two (2) packets of bulk soap was stored on the bottom shelf in the diaper changing area. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5, CVS Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Liquid Medication was stored along with an epi-pen. The medication was stored above five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An action plan for JO in space #3 was not dated or signed by a physician or the parent. An action plan for EM in space #3 was expired on 7/12/23. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Storage of bulk soap Bulk soap shall be stored inaccessible to children. In the past, the sanitation rules stated that bulk soap needed to be stored in a locked storage. Recently the rule was updated, and the soap shall be stored at least five (5) feet or higher. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage. 841: Storage of medication Even though Benadryl is often listed on allergy action plans along with Epi-pens, it is not considered an emergency medication. Therefore, Benadryl shall be maintained in a locked storage, separately from Epi-pens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. 1835: Medical Action Plan Medical Action Plan can be filled and signed by either the child’s parent or a physician. The medical action plan shall be renewed annually and required for all medical conditions that require prescription medications. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: · Facility name · Facility ID# · Date of visit · Violation item number · Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/26/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name, and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Menu: We discussed the menu. Mr. Gibson is thinking about creating a different menu for the younger group of children. The menu, per Child Care requirements, shall be posted for two (2) reasons: one is for parents and the other one is for the cooks. As long as those requirements are met, separate menus can be created for different age groups. Medication permission form: You shall use one (1) permission form for one medication. If a child takes more than one (1) medication, an additional permission form shall be filled out for each additional medication. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion, and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Today, Andy Gibson, Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of 12/11/23. Permit type – five-star license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, enhanced space, and ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/27/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/29/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is the Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was held by a staff member on a rocking chair and fed a bottle, and the other children explored space and toys on the floor. Sleep checks, feeding plans, diaper ointments, safe sleep policy, and posters were in compliance. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play. Some children completed Christmas handprint art with a teacher. The other teacher read a book to a group of children. Medications were properly stored, and the permission forms were valid. No hazardous products were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children engaged in free play. The children created artwork, made pretend Christmas presents using fake snow and other art materials, and played with blocks and accessories. Medications were stored appropriately. A bulk soap was stored and accessible to the children. The children from space #4 engaged in gross motor activities in the gym. The children played with various kinds of balls. There were toy vehicles, books, science toys, and housekeeping toys also available to the children. The medications in the classroom were stored appropriately. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children participated in group time. One of the teachers read a book and engaged in a discussion. After the group time, the children transitioned to free play. The children played with science materials, kinetic sand, a sensory box, blocks, and other materials. Lunch was served during the visit. Today’s menu was Taco beans and cheese, tortilla, strawberries, corn, and milk. All items were listed on the menu. I observed the children in space #2 for lunch. Teachers sat with children during meal time. Supervision and interaction were adequate. Four (4) new staff members’ files were monitored in full. Seventeen (17) staff member’s files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid, and ITS/SIDS training certificates. All staff files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09), and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #3, two (2) packets of bulk soap was stored on the bottom shelf in the diaper changing area. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5, CVS Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Liquid Medication was stored along with an epi-pen. The medication was stored above five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An action plan for JO in space #3 was not dated or signed by a physician or the parent. An action plan for EM in space #3 was expired on 7/12/23. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Storage of bulk soap Bulk soap shall be stored inaccessible to children. In the past, the sanitation rules stated that bulk soap needed to be stored in a locked storage. Recently the rule was updated, and the soap shall be stored at least five (5) feet or higher. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage. 841: Storage of medication Even though Benadryl is often listed on allergy action plans along with Epi-pens, it is not considered an emergency medication. Therefore, Benadryl shall be maintained in a locked storage, separately from Epi-pens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. 1835: Medical Action Plan Medical Action Plan can be filled and signed by either the child’s parent or a physician. The medical action plan shall be renewed annually and required for all medical conditions that require prescription medications. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: · Facility name · Facility ID# · Date of visit · Violation item number · Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/26/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name, and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Menu: We discussed the menu. Mr. Gibson is thinking about creating a different menu for the younger group of children. The menu, per Child Care requirements, shall be posted for two (2) reasons: one is for parents and the other one is for the cooks. As long as those requirements are met, separate menus can be created for different age groups. Medication permission form: You shall use one (1) permission form for one medication. If a child takes more than one (1) medication, an additional permission form shall be filled out for each additional medication. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion, and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Andy Gibson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Today, Andy Gibson, Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of 12/11/23. Permit type – five-star license issued on 5/1/22. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, enhanced space, and ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/28/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/29/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/27/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/29/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 11/8/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/20/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is the Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. In space #1, a group of infants engaged in various activities. One (1) child was held by a staff member on a rocking chair and fed a bottle, and the other children explored space and toys on the floor. Sleep checks, feeding plans, diaper ointments, safe sleep policy, and posters were in compliance. In space #2, a group of one-year-old children engaged in free play. Some children completed Christmas handprint art with a teacher. The other teacher read a book to a group of children. Medications were properly stored, and the permission forms were valid. No hazardous products were accessible to the children. In space #3, a group of two-to-three-year-old children engaged in free play. The children created artwork, made pretend Christmas presents using fake snow and other art materials, and played with blocks and accessories. Medications were stored appropriately. A bulk soap was stored and accessible to the children. The children from space #4 engaged in gross motor activities in the gym. The children played with various kinds of balls. There were toy vehicles, books, science toys, and housekeeping toys also available to the children. The medications in the classroom were stored appropriately. In space #5, a group of four-to-five-year-old children participated in group time. One of the teachers read a book and engaged in a discussion. After the group time, the children transitioned to free play. The children played with science materials, kinetic sand, a sensory box, blocks, and other materials. Lunch was served during the visit. Today’s menu was Taco beans and cheese, tortilla, strawberries, corn, and milk. All items were listed on the menu. I observed the children in space #2 for lunch. Teachers sat with children during meal time. Supervision and interaction were adequate. Four (4) new staff members’ files were monitored in full. Seventeen (17) staff member’s files were monitored for criminal background letters, CPR/First Aid, and ITS/SIDS training certificates. All staff files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09), and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #3, two (2) packets of bulk soap was stored on the bottom shelf in the diaper changing area. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5, CVS Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Liquid Medication was stored along with an epi-pen. The medication was stored above five (5) feet but not in a locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An action plan for JO in space #3 was not dated or signed by a physician or the parent. An action plan for EM in space #3 was expired on 7/12/23. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 840: Storage of bulk soap Bulk soap shall be stored inaccessible to children. In the past, the sanitation rules stated that bulk soap needed to be stored in a locked storage. Recently the rule was updated, and the soap shall be stored at least five (5) feet or higher. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage. 841: Storage of medication Even though Benadryl is often listed on allergy action plans along with Epi-pens, it is not considered an emergency medication. Therefore, Benadryl shall be maintained in a locked storage, separately from Epi-pens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. 1835: Medical Action Plan Medical Action Plan can be filled and signed by either the child’s parent or a physician. The medical action plan shall be renewed annually and required for all medical conditions that require prescription medications. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: · Facility name · Facility ID# · Date of visit · Violation item number · Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/26/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name, and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Menu: We discussed the menu. Mr. Gibson is thinking about creating a different menu for the younger group of children. The menu, per Child Care requirements, shall be posted for two (2) reasons: one is for parents and the other one is for the cooks. As long as those requirements are met, separate menus can be created for different age groups. Medication permission form: You shall use one (1) permission form for one medication. If a child takes more than one (1) medication, an additional permission form shall be filled out for each additional medication. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion, and Access Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOMINY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 11000545 Consultant: CHRISTOPHER MORROW Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0923-136A Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Andy Gibson, Administrator, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Mr. Gibson and an additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 903 Corporal punishment was used. On 9/11/23 a staff member hit a four-year-old child on the leg. GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) 1308 Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. On 9/11/23 staff released a four-year-old child to an unauthorized person. .0801(a)(7) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, on or about 9/21/23, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Christopher Morrow, Investigations Consultant, christopher.morrow@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at Christopher Morrow, Investigations Consultant, christopher.morrow@dhhs.nc.gov or Natosha Lambeth, natosha.lambeth@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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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