10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HAPPY DAY NURSERY AND DAY CARE Facility ID: 6855122 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: -570 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. A. Gattis was present and assisted me during the visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Children were observed participating in the following activities: free play, outside time, toileting, washing hands. The center currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued September 21st, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/30/25 The last fire inspection 10/4/ 24. The last sanitation inspection was 9/23/25. The last playground inspection was 9/30/25. The last documented shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/30/25. The following items were to be observed for compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, emergency phone numbers, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Seven violations were cited during today’s visit; One violation was corrected during today’s visit. The providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator has scheduled a fire inspection, however it wasn't within 12 months of the previous inspection. The las fire inspection was 10/4/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. During today's visit food allergy information was not posted in the food preparation area. .0901(g) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). A individual written feeding plan was not available or posted during today's visit, for a child who started 10/7/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection did not have a date and time documented. .0605(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. All staff files were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lock drill was not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-23-25, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Safe sleep charts Documents that verify staff member's compliance with visual checks on infants shall be maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep policy A copy of the center's safe sleep policy shall be given and explained to the parents of an infant aged 12 months or younger on or before the first day the infant attends the center. The parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy. Shaken baby policy A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. The center shall obtain the parent's signature on the statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division. Infant feeding plan The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care provider, and be dated when received by the center. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care provider to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. Fire inspection 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. Records 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION All records required in this Chapter shall be maintained for review by representatives of the Division as specified in G.S. 110-91(9), Rule .0304(g) of this Chapter, and as follows: (1) The records shall be available at the center during the hours of operation listed on the child care license. (2) Records may be maintained in a paper format or an electronic format, provided that all required signatures are preserved in a paper format, PDF or other used graphic format. Records. – Each child care facility shall keep accurate records on each child receiving care in the child care facility and on each staff member or other person delegated responsibility for the care of children in accordance with a form furnished or approved by the Commission, and shall submit records as required by the Department. All records of any child care facility, except financial records, shall be available for review by the Secretary or by duly authorized representatives of the Department or a cooperating agency who shall be designated by the Secretary and shall be submitted as required by the Department. Allergies Children's special diets or food allergies shall be posted where they can be seen in the food preparation area and in the child's eating area. Please go to the website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms and use the most updated forms and file checklist when enrolling new children and hiring new staff. Also I would suggest using the safe sleep charts on the website https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/17234/2023/12/Sample-Sleep-Chart.pdf. During today’s visit we did not complete a QRIS conversation form, due to director not being present. Please review this form as well as all the documents I left with you today. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. The new QRIS options regarding the three Pathways are online. Please go to our website DCDEE to become knowledgeable about the changes that came into effect July 1, 2025. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .2318 · Violation

Name of Operation: HAPPY DAY NURSERY AND DAY CARE Facility ID: 6855122 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: -570 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. A. Gattis was present and assisted me during the visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Children were observed participating in the following activities: free play, outside time, toileting, washing hands. The center currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued September 21st, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/30/25 The last fire inspection 10/4/ 24. The last sanitation inspection was 9/23/25. The last playground inspection was 9/30/25. The last documented shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/30/25. The following items were to be observed for compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, emergency phone numbers, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Seven violations were cited during today’s visit; One violation was corrected during today’s visit. The providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator has scheduled a fire inspection, however it wasn't within 12 months of the previous inspection. The las fire inspection was 10/4/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. During today's visit food allergy information was not posted in the food preparation area. .0901(g) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). A individual written feeding plan was not available or posted during today's visit, for a child who started 10/7/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection did not have a date and time documented. .0605(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. All staff files were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lock drill was not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-23-25, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Safe sleep charts Documents that verify staff member's compliance with visual checks on infants shall be maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep policy A copy of the center's safe sleep policy shall be given and explained to the parents of an infant aged 12 months or younger on or before the first day the infant attends the center. The parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy. Shaken baby policy A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. The center shall obtain the parent's signature on the statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division. Infant feeding plan The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care provider, and be dated when received by the center. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care provider to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. Fire inspection 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. Records 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION All records required in this Chapter shall be maintained for review by representatives of the Division as specified in G.S. 110-91(9), Rule .0304(g) of this Chapter, and as follows: (1) The records shall be available at the center during the hours of operation listed on the child care license. (2) Records may be maintained in a paper format or an electronic format, provided that all required signatures are preserved in a paper format, PDF or other used graphic format. Records. – Each child care facility shall keep accurate records on each child receiving care in the child care facility and on each staff member or other person delegated responsibility for the care of children in accordance with a form furnished or approved by the Commission, and shall submit records as required by the Department. All records of any child care facility, except financial records, shall be available for review by the Secretary or by duly authorized representatives of the Department or a cooperating agency who shall be designated by the Secretary and shall be submitted as required by the Department. Allergies Children's special diets or food allergies shall be posted where they can be seen in the food preparation area and in the child's eating area. Please go to the website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms and use the most updated forms and file checklist when enrolling new children and hiring new staff. Also I would suggest using the safe sleep charts on the website https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/17234/2023/12/Sample-Sleep-Chart.pdf. During today’s visit we did not complete a QRIS conversation form, due to director not being present. Please review this form as well as all the documents I left with you today. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. The new QRIS options regarding the three Pathways are online. Please go to our website DCDEE to become knowledgeable about the changes that came into effect July 1, 2025. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HAPPY DAY NURSERY AND DAY CARE Facility ID: 6855122 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: -570 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. A. Gattis was present and assisted me during the visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Children were observed participating in the following activities: free play, outside time, toileting, washing hands. The center currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued September 21st, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/30/25 The last fire inspection 10/4/ 24. The last sanitation inspection was 9/23/25. The last playground inspection was 9/30/25. The last documented shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/30/25. The following items were to be observed for compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, emergency phone numbers, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Seven violations were cited during today’s visit; One violation was corrected during today’s visit. The providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator has scheduled a fire inspection, however it wasn't within 12 months of the previous inspection. The las fire inspection was 10/4/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. During today's visit food allergy information was not posted in the food preparation area. .0901(g) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). A individual written feeding plan was not available or posted during today's visit, for a child who started 10/7/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection did not have a date and time documented. .0605(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. All staff files were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lock drill was not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-23-25, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Safe sleep charts Documents that verify staff member's compliance with visual checks on infants shall be maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep policy A copy of the center's safe sleep policy shall be given and explained to the parents of an infant aged 12 months or younger on or before the first day the infant attends the center. The parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy. Shaken baby policy A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. The center shall obtain the parent's signature on the statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division. Infant feeding plan The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care provider, and be dated when received by the center. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care provider to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. Fire inspection 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. Records 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION All records required in this Chapter shall be maintained for review by representatives of the Division as specified in G.S. 110-91(9), Rule .0304(g) of this Chapter, and as follows: (1) The records shall be available at the center during the hours of operation listed on the child care license. (2) Records may be maintained in a paper format or an electronic format, provided that all required signatures are preserved in a paper format, PDF or other used graphic format. Records. – Each child care facility shall keep accurate records on each child receiving care in the child care facility and on each staff member or other person delegated responsibility for the care of children in accordance with a form furnished or approved by the Commission, and shall submit records as required by the Department. All records of any child care facility, except financial records, shall be available for review by the Secretary or by duly authorized representatives of the Department or a cooperating agency who shall be designated by the Secretary and shall be submitted as required by the Department. Allergies Children's special diets or food allergies shall be posted where they can be seen in the food preparation area and in the child's eating area. Please go to the website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms and use the most updated forms and file checklist when enrolling new children and hiring new staff. Also I would suggest using the safe sleep charts on the website https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/17234/2023/12/Sample-Sleep-Chart.pdf. During today’s visit we did not complete a QRIS conversation form, due to director not being present. Please review this form as well as all the documents I left with you today. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. The new QRIS options regarding the three Pathways are online. Please go to our website DCDEE to become knowledgeable about the changes that came into effect July 1, 2025. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HAPPY DAY NURSERY AND DAY CARE Facility ID: 6855122 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: -570 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. A. Gattis was present and assisted me during the visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Children were observed participating in the following activities: free play, outside time, toileting, washing hands. The center currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued September 21st, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/30/25 The last fire inspection 10/4/ 24. The last sanitation inspection was 9/23/25. The last playground inspection was 9/30/25. The last documented shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/30/25. The following items were to be observed for compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, emergency phone numbers, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Seven violations were cited during today’s visit; One violation was corrected during today’s visit. The providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator has scheduled a fire inspection, however it wasn't within 12 months of the previous inspection. The las fire inspection was 10/4/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. During today's visit food allergy information was not posted in the food preparation area. .0901(g) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). A individual written feeding plan was not available or posted during today's visit, for a child who started 10/7/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection did not have a date and time documented. .0605(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. All staff files were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lock drill was not documented. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-23-25, 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 that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Safe sleep charts Documents that verify staff member's compliance with visual checks on infants shall be maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep policy A copy of the center's safe sleep policy shall be given and explained to the parents of an infant aged 12 months or younger on or before the first day the infant attends the center. The parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy. Shaken baby policy A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. The center shall obtain the parent's signature on the statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division. Infant feeding plan The parent or health care provider of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the center an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the center. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care provider, and be dated when received by the center. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care provider to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. Fire inspection 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. Records 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION All records required in this Chapter shall be maintained for review by representatives of the Division as specified in G.S. 110-91(9), Rule .0304(g) of this Chapter, and as follows: (1) The records shall be available at the center during the hours of operation listed on the child care license. (2) Records may be maintained in a paper format or an electronic format, provided that all required signatures are preserved in a paper format, PDF or other used graphic format. Records. – Each child care facility shall keep accurate records on each child receiving care in the child care facility and on each staff member or other person delegated responsibility for the care of children in accordance with a form furnished or approved by the Commission, and shall submit records as required by the Department. All records of any child care facility, except financial records, shall be available for review by the Secretary or by duly authorized representatives of the Department or a cooperating agency who shall be designated by the Secretary and shall be submitted as required by the Department. Allergies Children's special diets or food allergies shall be posted where they can be seen in the food preparation area and in the child's eating area. Please go to the website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms and use the most updated forms and file checklist when enrolling new children and hiring new staff. Also I would suggest using the safe sleep charts on the website https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/17234/2023/12/Sample-Sleep-Chart.pdf. During today’s visit we did not complete a QRIS conversation form, due to director not being present. Please review this form as well as all the documents I left with you today. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. The new QRIS options regarding the three Pathways are online. Please go to our website DCDEE to become knowledgeable about the changes that came into effect July 1, 2025. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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