Achievers And Believers Family Daycare Home

10A NCAC 09 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by the owner/operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose during the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 2, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. The facility's water was tested October 18, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of April 27, 2025. The facility is not listed on the NC Secretary of State website, because the facility is "private for profit"; not LLC. Upon arrival, I observed a toddler and an infant present. The children were eating breakfast, and the following items served were listed on the menu: waffles, strawberries, and milk. Two (2) children arrived during the visit, a toddler and a preschooler. The children washed there hands upon arrival, and the children were offered breakfast. After breakfast, I observed all the children washing their hands, and Ms. Dunlap provided assistance to the children while they washed their hands. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The safe sleep logs were reviewed and compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A violation was cited for a Shaken Baby Policy. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area; equipment was in good repair. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child (D.H.) did not have a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy at the time of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The Shaken Baby Policy must be reviewed and signed with parents before a child is enrolled (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1627(a)(b)). -Ongoing training must be completed annually, and your are required to complete eight (8) training hours annually. The ongoing training must be submitted by May 2, 2025; four (4) hours carried to 2025. provide copies of the training certificates to the consultant. The required number of training hours is based on education and experience (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a)). -Document the training on the Ongoing Training Log. On-going training documentation must include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff (Child Care Rule 10A .1106(a)). -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -Ms. Dunlap has completed the ABCMS training and is the process of completing the roster; has had difficulty. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water is due to be tested October 2025. -The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) Plan must be maintained. Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be complete and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)). -The provider stated that the email address listed in Regulatory is correct. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1627 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by the owner/operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose during the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 2, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. The facility's water was tested October 18, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of April 27, 2025. The facility is not listed on the NC Secretary of State website, because the facility is "private for profit"; not LLC. Upon arrival, I observed a toddler and an infant present. The children were eating breakfast, and the following items served were listed on the menu: waffles, strawberries, and milk. Two (2) children arrived during the visit, a toddler and a preschooler. The children washed there hands upon arrival, and the children were offered breakfast. After breakfast, I observed all the children washing their hands, and Ms. Dunlap provided assistance to the children while they washed their hands. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The safe sleep logs were reviewed and compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A violation was cited for a Shaken Baby Policy. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area; equipment was in good repair. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child (D.H.) did not have a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy at the time of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The Shaken Baby Policy must be reviewed and signed with parents before a child is enrolled (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1627(a)(b)). -Ongoing training must be completed annually, and your are required to complete eight (8) training hours annually. The ongoing training must be submitted by May 2, 2025; four (4) hours carried to 2025. provide copies of the training certificates to the consultant. The required number of training hours is based on education and experience (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a)). -Document the training on the Ongoing Training Log. On-going training documentation must include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff (Child Care Rule 10A .1106(a)). -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -Ms. Dunlap has completed the ABCMS training and is the process of completing the roster; has had difficulty. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water is due to be tested October 2025. -The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) Plan must be maintained. Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be complete and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)). -The provider stated that the email address listed in Regulatory is correct. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1714 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by the owner/operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose during the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 2, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. The facility's water was tested October 18, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of April 27, 2025. The facility is not listed on the NC Secretary of State website, because the facility is "private for profit"; not LLC. Upon arrival, I observed a toddler and an infant present. The children were eating breakfast, and the following items served were listed on the menu: waffles, strawberries, and milk. Two (2) children arrived during the visit, a toddler and a preschooler. The children washed there hands upon arrival, and the children were offered breakfast. After breakfast, I observed all the children washing their hands, and Ms. Dunlap provided assistance to the children while they washed their hands. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The safe sleep logs were reviewed and compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A violation was cited for a Shaken Baby Policy. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area; equipment was in good repair. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child (D.H.) did not have a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy at the time of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The Shaken Baby Policy must be reviewed and signed with parents before a child is enrolled (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1627(a)(b)). -Ongoing training must be completed annually, and your are required to complete eight (8) training hours annually. The ongoing training must be submitted by May 2, 2025; four (4) hours carried to 2025. provide copies of the training certificates to the consultant. The required number of training hours is based on education and experience (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a)). -Document the training on the Ongoing Training Log. On-going training documentation must include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff (Child Care Rule 10A .1106(a)). -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -Ms. Dunlap has completed the ABCMS training and is the process of completing the roster; has had difficulty. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water is due to be tested October 2025. -The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) Plan must be maintained. Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be complete and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)). -The provider stated that the email address listed in Regulatory is correct. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by the owner/operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose during the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 2, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. The facility's water was tested October 18, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of April 27, 2025. The facility is not listed on the NC Secretary of State website, because the facility is "private for profit"; not LLC. Upon arrival, I observed a toddler and an infant present. The children were eating breakfast, and the following items served were listed on the menu: waffles, strawberries, and milk. Two (2) children arrived during the visit, a toddler and a preschooler. The children washed there hands upon arrival, and the children were offered breakfast. After breakfast, I observed all the children washing their hands, and Ms. Dunlap provided assistance to the children while they washed their hands. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The safe sleep logs were reviewed and compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A violation was cited for a Shaken Baby Policy. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area; equipment was in good repair. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child (D.H.) did not have a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy at the time of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The Shaken Baby Policy must be reviewed and signed with parents before a child is enrolled (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1627(a)(b)). -Ongoing training must be completed annually, and your are required to complete eight (8) training hours annually. The ongoing training must be submitted by May 2, 2025; four (4) hours carried to 2025. provide copies of the training certificates to the consultant. The required number of training hours is based on education and experience (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a)). -Document the training on the Ongoing Training Log. On-going training documentation must include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff (Child Care Rule 10A .1106(a)). -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -Ms. Dunlap has completed the ABCMS training and is the process of completing the roster; has had difficulty. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water is due to be tested October 2025. -The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) Plan must be maintained. Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be complete and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)). -The provider stated that the email address listed in Regulatory is correct. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by the owner/operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose during the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 2, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. The facility's water was tested October 18, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of April 27, 2025. The facility is not listed on the NC Secretary of State website, because the facility is "private for profit"; not LLC. Upon arrival, I observed a toddler and an infant present. The children were eating breakfast, and the following items served were listed on the menu: waffles, strawberries, and milk. Two (2) children arrived during the visit, a toddler and a preschooler. The children washed there hands upon arrival, and the children were offered breakfast. After breakfast, I observed all the children washing their hands, and Ms. Dunlap provided assistance to the children while they washed their hands. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The safe sleep logs were reviewed and compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A violation was cited for a Shaken Baby Policy. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area; equipment was in good repair. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child (D.H.) did not have a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy at the time of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The Shaken Baby Policy must be reviewed and signed with parents before a child is enrolled (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1627(a)(b)). -Ongoing training must be completed annually, and your are required to complete eight (8) training hours annually. The ongoing training must be submitted by May 2, 2025; four (4) hours carried to 2025. provide copies of the training certificates to the consultant. The required number of training hours is based on education and experience (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a)). -Document the training on the Ongoing Training Log. On-going training documentation must include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff (Child Care Rule 10A .1106(a)). -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -Ms. Dunlap has completed the ABCMS training and is the process of completing the roster; has had difficulty. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water is due to be tested October 2025. -The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) Plan must be maintained. Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be complete and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)). -The provider stated that the email address listed in Regulatory is correct. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by the owner/operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose during the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 2, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. The facility's water was tested October 18, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of April 27, 2025. The facility is not listed on the NC Secretary of State website, because the facility is "private for profit"; not LLC. Upon arrival, I observed a toddler and an infant present. The children were eating breakfast, and the following items served were listed on the menu: waffles, strawberries, and milk. Two (2) children arrived during the visit, a toddler and a preschooler. The children washed there hands upon arrival, and the children were offered breakfast. After breakfast, I observed all the children washing their hands, and Ms. Dunlap provided assistance to the children while they washed their hands. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The safe sleep logs were reviewed and compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A violation was cited for a Shaken Baby Policy. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area; equipment was in good repair. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child (D.H.) did not have a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy at the time of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The Shaken Baby Policy must be reviewed and signed with parents before a child is enrolled (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1627(a)(b)). -Ongoing training must be completed annually, and your are required to complete eight (8) training hours annually. The ongoing training must be submitted by May 2, 2025; four (4) hours carried to 2025. provide copies of the training certificates to the consultant. The required number of training hours is based on education and experience (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a)). -Document the training on the Ongoing Training Log. On-going training documentation must include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff (Child Care Rule 10A .1106(a)). -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -Ms. Dunlap has completed the ABCMS training and is the process of completing the roster; has had difficulty. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water is due to be tested October 2025. -The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) Plan must be maintained. Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be complete and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)). -The provider stated that the email address listed in Regulatory is correct. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by the owner/operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose during the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 2, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. The facility's water was tested October 18, 2022. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of April 27, 2025. The facility is not listed on the NC Secretary of State website, because the facility is "private for profit"; not LLC. Upon arrival, I observed a toddler and an infant present. The children were eating breakfast, and the following items served were listed on the menu: waffles, strawberries, and milk. Two (2) children arrived during the visit, a toddler and a preschooler. The children washed there hands upon arrival, and the children were offered breakfast. After breakfast, I observed all the children washing their hands, and Ms. Dunlap provided assistance to the children while they washed their hands. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The safe sleep logs were reviewed and compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A violation was cited for a Shaken Baby Policy. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area; equipment was in good repair. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child (D.H.) did not have a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy at the time of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The Shaken Baby Policy must be reviewed and signed with parents before a child is enrolled (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1627(a)(b)). -Ongoing training must be completed annually, and your are required to complete eight (8) training hours annually. The ongoing training must be submitted by May 2, 2025; four (4) hours carried to 2025. provide copies of the training certificates to the consultant. The required number of training hours is based on education and experience (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a)). -Document the training on the Ongoing Training Log. On-going training documentation must include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff (Child Care Rule 10A .1106(a)). -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -Ms. Dunlap has completed the ABCMS training and is the process of completing the roster; has had difficulty. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water is due to be tested October 2025. -The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) Plan must be maintained. Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be complete and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)). -The provider stated that the email address listed in Regulatory is correct. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1706 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/23/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. I was greeted by Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. The facility had a Four-Star License issued June 18, 2018, and has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety (90) percent prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. I observed Ms. Dunlap present with one (1) toddler upon arrival; one (1) toddler child arrived during the visit, and I observed the toddler age child that arrived washing their hands. I observed the children wash their hands before eating breakfast, and the following items were observed served: pancakes, bananas, and milk. The children were observed washing their hands after breakfast. Another preschool-age child arrived during the visit, and the child was observed washing their hands after arrival. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today using the Family Child Care Home Checklist and the Master Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing: Supervision: The children were adequately supervised. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Dunlap spoke with the children. Staff/Child Ratio: The staff/child ratio was maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Dunlap is current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Dunlap is current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Dunlap is continuing to complete ongoing in-service training. CBC Qualification: Ms. Dunlap has a current criminal CBC letter on file. No one else resides in the home. ITS-SIDS: There is one (1) infant enrolled; Ms. Dunlap is current with ITS-SIDS training. The safe sleep log was reviewed, and compliance was met. The infant feeding plan was reviewed, and a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: No medications are currently administered. There are no children with allergies. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did not observe and hazardous substances accessible to children. Storage of Medication: There are no children's medications currently stored. General Safety: There are no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children present during the visit were observed in the licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place/lock drill) were not practiced every three (3) months; a violation was cited. The playground inspections were up-to-date. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "Superior" rating and a demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The lockdown or shelter-in-place drill were not conducted every three (3) months. The drills were practiced December 8, 2023, March 4, 2024, May 6, 2024, September 10, 2024 and December 6, 2024; four (4) months between May and September 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant feeding plan did not have a parent signature. .1706(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The compliance letter will be due January 10, 2025 instead of January 6, 2025, because the facility will be closed December 24th-27th 2024. Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Child care facilities must conduct a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, as defined in 10A NCAC 09.0102, at least every three (3) months, Child Care Rule.0302(d)(8). Facilities must keep a record that includes the date of each drill, time of day, the length of time to reach the designated location and the signature of the person conducting the drill, Child Care Rule .0604(u). -The EPR plan should be reviewed annually. When updates are made, reprint the plan; the EPR Plan must include the date of the last revision of the plan (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714;.1714(d)(8)). -Infant feeding plans must include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent of health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(i)). -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water was tested October 18, 2022. Testing is due October 18, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1714 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/23/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. I was greeted by Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. The facility had a Four-Star License issued June 18, 2018, and has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety (90) percent prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. I observed Ms. Dunlap present with one (1) toddler upon arrival; one (1) toddler child arrived during the visit, and I observed the toddler age child that arrived washing their hands. I observed the children wash their hands before eating breakfast, and the following items were observed served: pancakes, bananas, and milk. The children were observed washing their hands after breakfast. Another preschool-age child arrived during the visit, and the child was observed washing their hands after arrival. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today using the Family Child Care Home Checklist and the Master Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing: Supervision: The children were adequately supervised. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Dunlap spoke with the children. Staff/Child Ratio: The staff/child ratio was maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Dunlap is current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Dunlap is current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Dunlap is continuing to complete ongoing in-service training. CBC Qualification: Ms. Dunlap has a current criminal CBC letter on file. No one else resides in the home. ITS-SIDS: There is one (1) infant enrolled; Ms. Dunlap is current with ITS-SIDS training. The safe sleep log was reviewed, and compliance was met. The infant feeding plan was reviewed, and a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: No medications are currently administered. There are no children with allergies. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did not observe and hazardous substances accessible to children. Storage of Medication: There are no children's medications currently stored. General Safety: There are no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children present during the visit were observed in the licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place/lock drill) were not practiced every three (3) months; a violation was cited. The playground inspections were up-to-date. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "Superior" rating and a demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The lockdown or shelter-in-place drill were not conducted every three (3) months. The drills were practiced December 8, 2023, March 4, 2024, May 6, 2024, September 10, 2024 and December 6, 2024; four (4) months between May and September 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant feeding plan did not have a parent signature. .1706(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The compliance letter will be due January 10, 2025 instead of January 6, 2025, because the facility will be closed December 24th-27th 2024. Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Child care facilities must conduct a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, as defined in 10A NCAC 09.0102, at least every three (3) months, Child Care Rule.0302(d)(8). Facilities must keep a record that includes the date of each drill, time of day, the length of time to reach the designated location and the signature of the person conducting the drill, Child Care Rule .0604(u). -The EPR plan should be reviewed annually. When updates are made, reprint the plan; the EPR Plan must include the date of the last revision of the plan (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714;.1714(d)(8)). -Infant feeding plans must include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent of health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(i)). -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water was tested October 18, 2022. Testing is due October 18, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/23/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. I was greeted by Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. The facility had a Four-Star License issued June 18, 2018, and has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety (90) percent prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. I observed Ms. Dunlap present with one (1) toddler upon arrival; one (1) toddler child arrived during the visit, and I observed the toddler age child that arrived washing their hands. I observed the children wash their hands before eating breakfast, and the following items were observed served: pancakes, bananas, and milk. The children were observed washing their hands after breakfast. Another preschool-age child arrived during the visit, and the child was observed washing their hands after arrival. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today using the Family Child Care Home Checklist and the Master Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing: Supervision: The children were adequately supervised. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Dunlap spoke with the children. Staff/Child Ratio: The staff/child ratio was maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Dunlap is current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Dunlap is current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Dunlap is continuing to complete ongoing in-service training. CBC Qualification: Ms. Dunlap has a current criminal CBC letter on file. No one else resides in the home. ITS-SIDS: There is one (1) infant enrolled; Ms. Dunlap is current with ITS-SIDS training. The safe sleep log was reviewed, and compliance was met. The infant feeding plan was reviewed, and a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: No medications are currently administered. There are no children with allergies. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did not observe and hazardous substances accessible to children. Storage of Medication: There are no children's medications currently stored. General Safety: There are no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children present during the visit were observed in the licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place/lock drill) were not practiced every three (3) months; a violation was cited. The playground inspections were up-to-date. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "Superior" rating and a demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The lockdown or shelter-in-place drill were not conducted every three (3) months. The drills were practiced December 8, 2023, March 4, 2024, May 6, 2024, September 10, 2024 and December 6, 2024; four (4) months between May and September 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant feeding plan did not have a parent signature. .1706(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The compliance letter will be due January 10, 2025 instead of January 6, 2025, because the facility will be closed December 24th-27th 2024. Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Child care facilities must conduct a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, as defined in 10A NCAC 09.0102, at least every three (3) months, Child Care Rule.0302(d)(8). Facilities must keep a record that includes the date of each drill, time of day, the length of time to reach the designated location and the signature of the person conducting the drill, Child Care Rule .0604(u). -The EPR plan should be reviewed annually. When updates are made, reprint the plan; the EPR Plan must include the date of the last revision of the plan (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714;.1714(d)(8)). -Infant feeding plans must include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent of health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(i)). -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water was tested October 18, 2022. Testing is due October 18, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09.0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/23/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. I was greeted by Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. The facility had a Four-Star License issued June 18, 2018, and has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety (90) percent prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. I observed Ms. Dunlap present with one (1) toddler upon arrival; one (1) toddler child arrived during the visit, and I observed the toddler age child that arrived washing their hands. I observed the children wash their hands before eating breakfast, and the following items were observed served: pancakes, bananas, and milk. The children were observed washing their hands after breakfast. Another preschool-age child arrived during the visit, and the child was observed washing their hands after arrival. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today using the Family Child Care Home Checklist and the Master Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing: Supervision: The children were adequately supervised. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Dunlap spoke with the children. Staff/Child Ratio: The staff/child ratio was maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Dunlap is current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Dunlap is current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Dunlap is continuing to complete ongoing in-service training. CBC Qualification: Ms. Dunlap has a current criminal CBC letter on file. No one else resides in the home. ITS-SIDS: There is one (1) infant enrolled; Ms. Dunlap is current with ITS-SIDS training. The safe sleep log was reviewed, and compliance was met. The infant feeding plan was reviewed, and a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: No medications are currently administered. There are no children with allergies. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did not observe and hazardous substances accessible to children. Storage of Medication: There are no children's medications currently stored. General Safety: There are no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children present during the visit were observed in the licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place/lock drill) were not practiced every three (3) months; a violation was cited. The playground inspections were up-to-date. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "Superior" rating and a demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The lockdown or shelter-in-place drill were not conducted every three (3) months. The drills were practiced December 8, 2023, March 4, 2024, May 6, 2024, September 10, 2024 and December 6, 2024; four (4) months between May and September 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant feeding plan did not have a parent signature. .1706(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The compliance letter will be due January 10, 2025 instead of January 6, 2025, because the facility will be closed December 24th-27th 2024. Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Child care facilities must conduct a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, as defined in 10A NCAC 09.0102, at least every three (3) months, Child Care Rule.0302(d)(8). Facilities must keep a record that includes the date of each drill, time of day, the length of time to reach the designated location and the signature of the person conducting the drill, Child Care Rule .0604(u). -The EPR plan should be reviewed annually. When updates are made, reprint the plan; the EPR Plan must include the date of the last revision of the plan (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714;.1714(d)(8)). -Infant feeding plans must include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent of health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(i)). -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water was tested October 18, 2022. Testing is due October 18, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/23/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. I was greeted by Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. The facility had a Four-Star License issued June 18, 2018, and has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety (90) percent prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. I observed Ms. Dunlap present with one (1) toddler upon arrival; one (1) toddler child arrived during the visit, and I observed the toddler age child that arrived washing their hands. I observed the children wash their hands before eating breakfast, and the following items were observed served: pancakes, bananas, and milk. The children were observed washing their hands after breakfast. Another preschool-age child arrived during the visit, and the child was observed washing their hands after arrival. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today using the Family Child Care Home Checklist and the Master Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing: Supervision: The children were adequately supervised. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Dunlap spoke with the children. Staff/Child Ratio: The staff/child ratio was maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Dunlap is current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Dunlap is current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Dunlap is continuing to complete ongoing in-service training. CBC Qualification: Ms. Dunlap has a current criminal CBC letter on file. No one else resides in the home. ITS-SIDS: There is one (1) infant enrolled; Ms. Dunlap is current with ITS-SIDS training. The safe sleep log was reviewed, and compliance was met. The infant feeding plan was reviewed, and a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: No medications are currently administered. There are no children with allergies. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did not observe and hazardous substances accessible to children. Storage of Medication: There are no children's medications currently stored. General Safety: There are no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children present during the visit were observed in the licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place/lock drill) were not practiced every three (3) months; a violation was cited. The playground inspections were up-to-date. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "Superior" rating and a demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The lockdown or shelter-in-place drill were not conducted every three (3) months. The drills were practiced December 8, 2023, March 4, 2024, May 6, 2024, September 10, 2024 and December 6, 2024; four (4) months between May and September 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant feeding plan did not have a parent signature. .1706(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The compliance letter will be due January 10, 2025 instead of January 6, 2025, because the facility will be closed December 24th-27th 2024. Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Child care facilities must conduct a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, as defined in 10A NCAC 09.0102, at least every three (3) months, Child Care Rule.0302(d)(8). Facilities must keep a record that includes the date of each drill, time of day, the length of time to reach the designated location and the signature of the person conducting the drill, Child Care Rule .0604(u). -The EPR plan should be reviewed annually. When updates are made, reprint the plan; the EPR Plan must include the date of the last revision of the plan (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714;.1714(d)(8)). -Infant feeding plans must include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent of health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(i)). -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water was tested October 18, 2022. Testing is due October 18, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/23/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. I was greeted by Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. The facility had a Four-Star License issued June 18, 2018, and has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety (90) percent prior to today’s visit. The Annual Compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. I observed Ms. Dunlap present with one (1) toddler upon arrival; one (1) toddler child arrived during the visit, and I observed the toddler age child that arrived washing their hands. I observed the children wash their hands before eating breakfast, and the following items were observed served: pancakes, bananas, and milk. The children were observed washing their hands after breakfast. Another preschool-age child arrived during the visit, and the child was observed washing their hands after arrival. The following child care requirements were monitored and observed today using the Family Child Care Home Checklist and the Master Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing: Supervision: The children were adequately supervised. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Dunlap spoke with the children. Staff/Child Ratio: The staff/child ratio was maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Dunlap is current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Dunlap is current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Dunlap is continuing to complete ongoing in-service training. CBC Qualification: Ms. Dunlap has a current criminal CBC letter on file. No one else resides in the home. ITS-SIDS: There is one (1) infant enrolled; Ms. Dunlap is current with ITS-SIDS training. The safe sleep log was reviewed, and compliance was met. The infant feeding plan was reviewed, and a violation was cited. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: No medications are currently administered. There are no children with allergies. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did not observe and hazardous substances accessible to children. Storage of Medication: There are no children's medications currently stored. General Safety: There are no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children present during the visit were observed in the licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place/lock drill) were not practiced every three (3) months; a violation was cited. The playground inspections were up-to-date. License Posted: The license was observed posted. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed August 5, 2024, with a "Superior" rating and a demerit score of eight (8). The Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was reviewed; the EPR Plan is on file. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The lockdown or shelter-in-place drill were not conducted every three (3) months. The drills were practiced December 8, 2023, March 4, 2024, May 6, 2024, September 10, 2024 and December 6, 2024; four (4) months between May and September 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant feeding plan did not have a parent signature. .1706(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 10, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The compliance letter will be due January 10, 2025 instead of January 6, 2025, because the facility will be closed December 24th-27th 2024. Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -On June 12, 2023 Governor Cooper signed Session Law 2023-40; Senate Bill 291. This law extends the hold harmless status for facilities operating with a star rated license until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it extends the reduced percentage of lead teachers that must meet the point levels from 75% to 50% until June 30, 2026. Scales are voluntary at this time. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Child care facilities must conduct a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, as defined in 10A NCAC 09.0102, at least every three (3) months, Child Care Rule.0302(d)(8). Facilities must keep a record that includes the date of each drill, time of day, the length of time to reach the designated location and the signature of the person conducting the drill, Child Care Rule .0604(u). -The EPR plan should be reviewed annually. When updates are made, reprint the plan; the EPR Plan must include the date of the last revision of the plan (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714;.1714(d)(8)). -Infant feeding plans must include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent of health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator (Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(i)). -Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -The Carolina Water for Kids program continues to test child care centers for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking every three years (15A NCAC 18A .2816) and requires family child care homes to have testing completed by January 1, 2025 (10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)). The program also reviews child care facilities’ documentation and other information to determine and coordinate any steps needed to identify and eliminate lead-based paint and asbestos hazards (10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007). Licensed child care centers operating within a public school (i.e., afterschool programs, Head Starts, Pre-K, etc.) should coordinate with school staff to complete the lead in water section of the program so the entire school can be tested at once; water was tested October 18, 2022. Testing is due October 18, 2025. The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1714 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

G.S. 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ACHIEVERS AND BELIEVERS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME Facility ID: 60002841 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Owner/Operator Ms. Antoinette Dunlap, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed three (3) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent supervised play. One (1) toddler arrived during the visit. After independent play, I observed the children having circle time with Ms. Dunlap. The facility operates with a four-star license that was issued on July 10, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed August 7, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was available for review. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of May 1, 2024. The program was monitored today with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing. A copy of the checklist was provided to Ms. Dunlap after the visit. The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were available in the bathroom for use. The toys and equipment were in good repair. In the kitchen, there was a working fire extinguisher, working thermometer in the refrigerator, and smoke detectors. A violation was cited for an unlocked aerosol spray in the bathroom. A utility closet was unlocked, and a violation was cited. The following was observed posted: Current License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Schedule, and Activity Plan, Safe Sleep Poster, Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, First Aid Poster, Emergency Telephone Numbers, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan; compliance was met. The Daily Attendance/Arrival Departure Times were complete. There was not an Incident Log available for review, and a violation was cited. The program uses an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum. The children's files were reviewed. A child did not have a signed statement of NC Summary of Law, and an Immunization Report; violations cited. Ms. Dunlap's file was reviewed and compliance was met. The file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, Criminal Qualifying Letters, On-going training, and the Professional Development Plan. A violation was cited for the on-going training record. There are no children with medication, and there are no children with allergies. There were sufficient toys and outdoor equipment in the outdoor play area. Drinking water was offered and was accessible to children during outdoor play. A violation was cited for hazards in the outdoor play area. Ms. Dunlap does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Six (6) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were two (2) oil-based tiki torches that were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A closet (utility) was unlocked, which contained a hot-water heater and a power drill. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the bathroom, unlocked. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 916 Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. The on-going training record was incomplete. 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (A.H.) did not have a signed statement of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov Reminders: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 1: Prep year 7/1/23-6/30/24, Reassessment year 7/1/24-6/30/25. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1). -Ms. Dunlap stated that she has not had any incidents. The incident report must be completed as required by 10 NCAC 09.0802(g) and 10 NCAC 09.1721(e)(4). The incident log is to be cumulative and maintained for review by a representative from the Division of Child Development. -Potentially hazardous items, such as power tools, nails, chemicals, whether or not intended for use by children must be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1). -Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be kept in locked storage when children were in care. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7). -Summary of the NC Child Care Law must be given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the home and must maintain the document on file. Refer to G.S. 110-102. -An immunization record must be on file for children enrolled. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(2). -All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children must be kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1)&(17). -The operator must maintain a record of on-going training. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(j). -Ms. Dunlap has an outdoor garden that consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and strawberries. A copy of Toxic and Nontoxic Plants, and a Poisonous Plant Resource Sheet was emailed during the visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, printed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, (704-962-7854), Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, (704-594-0147), Michele.Sullivan@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