Small People Child Care Center

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/2/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 6/2/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on October 9, 2025. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner and her daughter were not present during the visit. I did speak briefly with the owner by telephone. Infants were observed engaging in routine care and older children were observed engaging in indoor free play and playing outdoors. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 12 2026, with a “Superior” classification. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Wood paneling/particle board has been put up on outdoor fence and has sharp/rough areas that may cause splinters or injury to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. No sleep checks were in use for children under 12 months of age. .0606(g) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. Records were not available for review for volunteers, subs and drop in children. .2318(1-8) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by June 16, 2026. You can email the letter to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov The letter should include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM June 16, 2026, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A violation was cited regarding records not being made available for review. It is important that records for all staff, volunteers, substitutes and children, including drop-ins, be complete and made available for review. A violation was cited due to no infant sleep checks for children under 12 months of age. Three infants were present and there were no infant sleep checks for the children. One child was asleep during the visit. A violation was cited regarding safe outdoor environment. Wood paneling/particle board has been put up on the fence on the playground. There are rough edges and splintered areas on the wood that can be harmful to children. It is important to ensure the wood surface is smooth and does not cause potential injuries to children. It is important that program administrators/lead teachers are present at centers located in a residence on a regular basis. QRIS: We will schedule a time to discuss the new QRIS since the program administrator was not available today. Please review the QRIS Pathway to the Stars information and decide which pathway might work best for your program. The goal is for all programs to be transitioned to the new licensure pathway by the end of this year. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Yeas website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. -Contact your Child Care Health Consultant, Jessica Jordan, for support in health practices in child care. Jessica Jordan, Child Care Health Consultant Orange County Partnership for Children Phone: 919-967-9091 ext. 233 Direct Line: 984-677-2233 Email: jjordan@orangesmartstart.org Website: www.orangesmartstart.org If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-266-4938. You can also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/4/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor children’s, staff and program records. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on October 9, 2025. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner/director was not present. We spoke by phone, and the teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed engaging in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 3, 2025, with a “Provisional” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted in late November 2024. The owner stated that she had contacted the fire department to request an inspection, and they informed her that they would arrive before the expiration of the current inspection. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was July 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspection on file was in July of 2025. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. No signed acknowledgement of receipt of the policy was on file for one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. There were no training hours on file for K.Paisant and S.Paisant for this annual compliance year. .1103(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two children's files were missing the medical record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. There was no medical exam on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. No statement of receipt of Discipline Policy was on file for one child. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded shelter-in-place or lock down drill was recorded in July 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Signed statement of acknowledgement of the policy was missing in 2 children's files. .0608(b)(1-6) REMINDERS: The Health Questionnaires for S. Paisant and K. Paisant expire 11/12/25. Please complete another one by that date. Please send the fire inspection report once the inspection is completed. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. -Information regarding the new QRIS can be found on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab and QRIS Modernization. The goal of the current timeline is for all programs to be transitioned by the end of 2026. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/4/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor children’s, staff and program records. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on October 9, 2025. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner/director was not present. We spoke by phone, and the teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed engaging in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 3, 2025, with a “Provisional” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted in late November 2024. The owner stated that she had contacted the fire department to request an inspection, and they informed her that they would arrive before the expiration of the current inspection. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was July 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspection on file was in July of 2025. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. No signed acknowledgement of receipt of the policy was on file for one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. There were no training hours on file for K.Paisant and S.Paisant for this annual compliance year. .1103(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two children's files were missing the medical record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. There was no medical exam on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. No statement of receipt of Discipline Policy was on file for one child. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded shelter-in-place or lock down drill was recorded in July 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Signed statement of acknowledgement of the policy was missing in 2 children's files. .0608(b)(1-6) REMINDERS: The Health Questionnaires for S. Paisant and K. Paisant expire 11/12/25. Please complete another one by that date. Please send the fire inspection report once the inspection is completed. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. -Information regarding the new QRIS can be found on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab and QRIS Modernization. The goal of the current timeline is for all programs to be transitioned by the end of 2026. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 11/4/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor children’s, staff and program records. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on October 9, 2025. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner/director was not present. We spoke by phone, and the teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed engaging in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 3, 2025, with a “Provisional” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted in late November 2024. The owner stated that she had contacted the fire department to request an inspection, and they informed her that they would arrive before the expiration of the current inspection. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was July 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspection on file was in July of 2025. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. No signed acknowledgement of receipt of the policy was on file for one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. There were no training hours on file for K.Paisant and S.Paisant for this annual compliance year. .1103(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two children's files were missing the medical record. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. There was no medical exam on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. No statement of receipt of Discipline Policy was on file for one child. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded shelter-in-place or lock down drill was recorded in July 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Signed statement of acknowledgement of the policy was missing in 2 children's files. .0608(b)(1-6) REMINDERS: The Health Questionnaires for S. Paisant and K. Paisant expire 11/12/25. Please complete another one by that date. Please send the fire inspection report once the inspection is completed. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. -Information regarding the new QRIS can be found on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab and QRIS Modernization. The goal of the current timeline is for all programs to be transitioned by the end of 2026. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:50 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 for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on October 22, 2024. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner’s daughter, Kristina. Paissant, assisted me during the visit. Children were observed playing outdoors and transitioning inside. The last sanitation inspection was completed December 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. 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 last annual fire inspection was November of 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity play in space 1 was dated November 2024 and the Activity plan in space 2 was labeled March 25-29. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. Aerosols, bleach and disinfectant solutions/wipes were located on a shelf, not locked in a locked room or cabinet. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not completed on a regular monthly basis. An inspection was completed in October of 2024 and one in March of 2025. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded practice drill was October of 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by May 8, 2025. You can email the letter to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM May 8, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Violations were cited regarding not practicing emergency drills as required. We discussed the importance of practicing fire, shelter in place and lockdown drills on a monthly and quarterly basis, to ensure staff and children know where to go and what to do in the event one of those emergencies arise. A violation was cited regarding lesson plans. We discussed the importance of lesson plans being changed weekly and posted to introduce children to new concepts and provide a variety of activities to enhance learning as developmentally appropriate. Violations regarding playground and fire inspections were cited. We discussed that playground inspections should be completed monthly to help prevent safety concerns. We also discussed that fire inspections must take place on an annual basis to ensure a safe environment for children in care. A violation was cited pertaining to aerosols and disinfectant substances not being stored properly in a locked cabinet or closet. We discussed that hazardous items should be locked up to maintain a safe and healthy environment. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-266-4938. 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: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:50 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 for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on October 22, 2024. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner’s daughter, Kristina. Paissant, assisted me during the visit. Children were observed playing outdoors and transitioning inside. The last sanitation inspection was completed December 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. 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 last annual fire inspection was November of 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity play in space 1 was dated November 2024 and the Activity plan in space 2 was labeled March 25-29. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. Aerosols, bleach and disinfectant solutions/wipes were located on a shelf, not locked in a locked room or cabinet. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not completed on a regular monthly basis. An inspection was completed in October of 2024 and one in March of 2025. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded practice drill was October of 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted and sent to me by May 8, 2025. You can email the letter to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM May 8, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Violations were cited regarding not practicing emergency drills as required. We discussed the importance of practicing fire, shelter in place and lockdown drills on a monthly and quarterly basis, to ensure staff and children know where to go and what to do in the event one of those emergencies arise. A violation was cited regarding lesson plans. We discussed the importance of lesson plans being changed weekly and posted to introduce children to new concepts and provide a variety of activities to enhance learning as developmentally appropriate. Violations regarding playground and fire inspections were cited. We discussed that playground inspections should be completed monthly to help prevent safety concerns. We also discussed that fire inspections must take place on an annual basis to ensure a safe environment for children in care. A violation was cited pertaining to aerosols and disinfectant substances not being stored properly in a locked cabinet or closet. We discussed that hazardous items should be locked up to maintain a safe and healthy environment. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit the Early Years website at: earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-266-4938. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/22/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on November 18, 2023. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner was not present upon my arrival but did come by to meet me. The owner’s daughter, K. Paisant, who is also one of the Lead Teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed eating breakfast and participating in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 12, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 20, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A section of the fencing on the outdoor learning environment had been removed and put back. There were holes along the sides of the fencing due to it not being put back properly, causing an unsafe environment outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. 2 children's files did not include a Children's Medical Report. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One household member did not have an valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and I must receive a letter no later than November 5, 2024 stating how each item was corrected. This letter should be e-mailed to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . If I do not receive your letter by November 5, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. RESOURCES -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/22/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on November 18, 2023. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner was not present upon my arrival but did come by to meet me. The owner’s daughter, K. Paisant, who is also one of the Lead Teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed eating breakfast and participating in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 12, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 20, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A section of the fencing on the outdoor learning environment had been removed and put back. There were holes along the sides of the fencing due to it not being put back properly, causing an unsafe environment outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. 2 children's files did not include a Children's Medical Report. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One household member did not have an valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and I must receive a letter no later than November 5, 2024 stating how each item was corrected. This letter should be e-mailed to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . If I do not receive your letter by November 5, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. RESOURCES -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/22/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on November 18, 2023. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner was not present upon my arrival but did come by to meet me. The owner’s daughter, K. Paisant, who is also one of the Lead Teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed eating breakfast and participating in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 12, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted November 20, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A section of the fencing on the outdoor learning environment had been removed and put back. There were holes along the sides of the fencing due to it not being put back properly, causing an unsafe environment outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. 2 children's files did not include a Children's Medical Report. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One household member did not have an valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and I must receive a letter no later than November 5, 2024 stating how each item was corrected. This letter should be e-mailed to me at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . If I do not receive your letter by November 5, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. RESOURCES -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: JANET JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on December 8, 2022. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner was not present. The owner’s daughter, K. Paisant, who is also one of the Lead Teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 20, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 6, 2022 and the facility was approved for daytime care only. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. 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 last fire inspection was conducted January 6, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the room where infants and one-year-olds are cared for, there were two (2) HVAC floor registers that were bent and could cause a child to be pinched or injured if they put there fingers under them. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspections were completed in 2022. .0605(q) 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. Two staff members' (S. Paisant and K. Paisant) First Aid certification expired October 2023. .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. Two staff members'(S. Paisant & K. Paisant) CPR certification expired in October 2023. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children's files did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and I must receive a letter no later than November 14, 2023 stating how each item was corrected. This letter should be e-mailed to me at janet.p.jones@dhhs.nc.gov . If I do not receive your letter by November 14, 2023 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. UPDATES DCDEE has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review the FCCERS-R 2. Look for assessment related resources at ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 6. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ -The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. RESOURCES -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-879-8749 or by e-mail at janet.p.jones@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: JANET JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on December 8, 2022. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner was not present. The owner’s daughter, K. Paisant, who is also one of the Lead Teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 20, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 6, 2022 and the facility was approved for daytime care only. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. 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 last fire inspection was conducted January 6, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the room where infants and one-year-olds are cared for, there were two (2) HVAC floor registers that were bent and could cause a child to be pinched or injured if they put there fingers under them. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspections were completed in 2022. .0605(q) 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. Two staff members' (S. Paisant and K. Paisant) First Aid certification expired October 2023. .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. Two staff members'(S. Paisant & K. Paisant) CPR certification expired in October 2023. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children's files did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and I must receive a letter no later than November 14, 2023 stating how each item was corrected. This letter should be e-mailed to me at janet.p.jones@dhhs.nc.gov . If I do not receive your letter by November 14, 2023 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. UPDATES DCDEE has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review the FCCERS-R 2. Look for assessment related resources at ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 6. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ -The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. RESOURCES -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-879-8749 or by e-mail at janet.p.jones@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000277 Consultant: JANET JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for all applicable Child Care Requirements. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on December 8, 2022. This center located in a residence currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on October 31, 2017. The owner was not present. The owner’s daughter, K. Paisant, who is also one of the Lead Teachers assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in indoor and outdoor play. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 20, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 6, 2022 and the facility was approved for daytime care only. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed. 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 last fire inspection was conducted January 6, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the room where infants and one-year-olds are cared for, there were two (2) HVAC floor registers that were bent and could cause a child to be pinched or injured if they put there fingers under them. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspections were completed in 2022. .0605(q) 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. Two staff members' (S. Paisant and K. Paisant) First Aid certification expired October 2023. .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. Two staff members'(S. Paisant & K. Paisant) CPR certification expired in October 2023. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children's files did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file. GS110-91(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and I must receive a letter no later than November 14, 2023 stating how each item was corrected. This letter should be e-mailed to me at janet.p.jones@dhhs.nc.gov . If I do not receive your letter by November 14, 2023 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. UPDATES DCDEE has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review the FCCERS-R 2. Look for assessment related resources at ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 6. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ -The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. RESOURCES -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-879-8749 or by e-mail at janet.p.jones@dhhs.nc.gov . You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, at 336-580-2527 or at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times