Beginning Years DAY Care

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 11/26/2024. The current 4 star license was issued on 5/8/2018. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 88% as of today. Assistant Administrator, Ms. R. Reynolds accompanied me on the walk through. Program records were made available to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. A Fire inspection was conducted on 7/15/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including two (2) new staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit in July 2025 on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs for all children being transported was not in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1)child. .0802(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of one (1) currently enrolled child. .0608(b) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by November 27, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance -We discussed QRIS Modernization and the Accreditation pathways. More information will be shared with you via email. -Please use the the staff, children, substitute, program file checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that files remain in compliance. -Mulch has been ordered and will delivered on the 15th. Until then I recommend having maintenance fluff and spread mulch from the areas where is not needed to the three (3) climbing structures. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly as new information is added as well as emails from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte NC 28214 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov (704) 564-2910 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 11/26/2024. The current 4 star license was issued on 5/8/2018. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 88% as of today. Assistant Administrator, Ms. R. Reynolds accompanied me on the walk through. Program records were made available to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. A Fire inspection was conducted on 7/15/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including two (2) new staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit in July 2025 on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs for all children being transported was not in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1)child. .0802(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of one (1) currently enrolled child. .0608(b) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by November 27, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance -We discussed QRIS Modernization and the Accreditation pathways. More information will be shared with you via email. -Please use the the staff, children, substitute, program file checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that files remain in compliance. -Mulch has been ordered and will delivered on the 15th. Until then I recommend having maintenance fluff and spread mulch from the areas where is not needed to the three (3) climbing structures. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly as new information is added as well as emails from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte NC 28214 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov (704) 564-2910 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: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 11/26/2024. The current 4 star license was issued on 5/8/2018. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 88% as of today. Assistant Administrator, Ms. R. Reynolds accompanied me on the walk through. Program records were made available to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. A Fire inspection was conducted on 7/15/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including two (2) new staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit in July 2025 on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs for all children being transported was not in the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1)child. .0802(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of one (1) currently enrolled child. .0608(b) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by November 27, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance -We discussed QRIS Modernization and the Accreditation pathways. More information will be shared with you via email. -Please use the the staff, children, substitute, program file checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that files remain in compliance. -Mulch has been ordered and will delivered on the 15th. Until then I recommend having maintenance fluff and spread mulch from the areas where is not needed to the three (3) climbing structures. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly as new information is added as well as emails from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte NC 28214 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov (704) 564-2910 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: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 5/8/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to monitor all applicable requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 was used to complete monitoring today. I was let into the facility by teacher Ms. K. Reynolds. I was greeted by assistant administrative R. Reynolds and Executive director Ms. Jasper. Administrator Ms. Williams was present. Program records were made available to me. Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, Special Training, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Medication, Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions were monitored today. The bathrooms used by children, and thermometers in the refrigerator's were monitored today. Two (2) new staff file was monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in space one (1) did not wash hands after outside play. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. An administrator has not completed the training in the ABCMS and updated information regarding new hires or residents. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by May 22, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance -We discussed QRIS Modernization and the Accreditation pathways. More information will be shared with you via email. -Please use the the staff, children, substitute, program file checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that files remain in compliance. -Mulch has been ordered and will delivered on the 15th. Until then I recommend having maintenance fluff and spread mulch from the areas where is not needed to the three (3) climbing structures. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly as new information is added as well as emails from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte NC 28214 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov (704) 564-2910 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 1/12/24. The current 4 star license was issued on 5/8/2018 The March 2024 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 93% as of today. I was let into the facility by administrator Bianca Williams. She let assistant administrator Ms. Reynolds know that I was present. Executive director Ms. Jasper was present. They all accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. Facility files were made accessible to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/23/2024 . A Fire inspection was completed on 8/29/2024. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. This facility did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use ensuring debris was removed and disposed of. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete first aid training within 90 days of hire date. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member did not complete cpr training within 90 days of hire date. .1102(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. There was a soda, trash, and hand sanitizer observed in the vehicle used to transport children 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two (2) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three (3) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by December 10, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. -Mulch on the preschool playground needs to tilled to ensure the proper depth due to the rain and wind from the storm. -Today I discussed the materials available for children ages 1-2 in space two (2). A list of age and developmentally appropriately materials are available on the DCDEE website. I will check my schedule for availability for TA to help with the process. -Remind infant room staff that even if a child automatically flips to a different sleeping position, they must place children on their back and document back to sleep as the initial sleep position. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 1/12/24. The current 4 star license was issued on 5/8/2018 The March 2024 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 93% as of today. I was let into the facility by administrator Bianca Williams. She let assistant administrator Ms. Reynolds know that I was present. Executive director Ms. Jasper was present. They all accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. Facility files were made accessible to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/23/2024 . A Fire inspection was completed on 8/29/2024. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. This facility did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use ensuring debris was removed and disposed of. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete first aid training within 90 days of hire date. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member did not complete cpr training within 90 days of hire date. .1102(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. There was a soda, trash, and hand sanitizer observed in the vehicle used to transport children 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two (2) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three (3) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by December 10, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. -Mulch on the preschool playground needs to tilled to ensure the proper depth due to the rain and wind from the storm. -Today I discussed the materials available for children ages 1-2 in space two (2). A list of age and developmentally appropriately materials are available on the DCDEE website. I will check my schedule for availability for TA to help with the process. -Remind infant room staff that even if a child automatically flips to a different sleeping position, they must place children on their back and document back to sleep as the initial sleep position. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 1/12/24. The current 4 star license was issued on 5/8/2018 The March 2024 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 93% as of today. I was let into the facility by administrator Bianca Williams. She let assistant administrator Ms. Reynolds know that I was present. Executive director Ms. Jasper was present. They all accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. Facility files were made accessible to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/23/2024 . A Fire inspection was completed on 8/29/2024. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. This facility did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use ensuring debris was removed and disposed of. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete first aid training within 90 days of hire date. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member did not complete cpr training within 90 days of hire date. .1102(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. There was a soda, trash, and hand sanitizer observed in the vehicle used to transport children 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two (2) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three (3) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by December 10, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. -Mulch on the preschool playground needs to tilled to ensure the proper depth due to the rain and wind from the storm. -Today I discussed the materials available for children ages 1-2 in space two (2). A list of age and developmentally appropriately materials are available on the DCDEE website. I will check my schedule for availability for TA to help with the process. -Remind infant room staff that even if a child automatically flips to a different sleeping position, they must place children on their back and document back to sleep as the initial sleep position. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 1/12/24. The current 4 star license was issued on 5/8/2018 The March 2024 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 93% as of today. I was let into the facility by administrator Bianca Williams. She let assistant administrator Ms. Reynolds know that I was present. Executive director Ms. Jasper was present. They all accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. Facility files were made accessible to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/23/2024 . A Fire inspection was completed on 8/29/2024. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. This facility did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use ensuring debris was removed and disposed of. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete first aid training within 90 days of hire date. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member did not complete cpr training within 90 days of hire date. .1102(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. There was a soda, trash, and hand sanitizer observed in the vehicle used to transport children 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two (2) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three (3) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by December 10, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. -Mulch on the preschool playground needs to tilled to ensure the proper depth due to the rain and wind from the storm. -Today I discussed the materials available for children ages 1-2 in space two (2). A list of age and developmentally appropriately materials are available on the DCDEE website. I will check my schedule for availability for TA to help with the process. -Remind infant room staff that even if a child automatically flips to a different sleeping position, they must place children on their back and document back to sleep as the initial sleep position. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0524-286L Visit Date: 5/30/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of all applicable child care requirements during a complaint visit. The complaint report alleges violations of child care requirements at this facility. I was let into the facility by director, Bianka Williams. During the visit. I discussed the allegations with the director, assistant director R. Reynolds, Executive Director Z. Jasper, and two (2) teachers. Allegations: There are concerns that Children are not treated in a nurturing manner Teachers are physically rough when handling children Children are not adequately supervised Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The assistant director stated that she feels like she knew where the complaint was generated from and why it was made. She stated that there has been a change in the administrative staff and teaching staff at this facility and feels that some parents are not happy with the changes. She also stated that she feels that children are adequately supervised by the current staff. She stated that they always maintain staff/child ratio, and does not think that teachers are rough with the children. Teacher one (1) was interviewed and stated that they are never rough with the children. They feel they have a loud voice that can be mistaken for aggressiveness. The teacher stated that they are always near the children in care. They sit on the floor with them, talk with them, and make sure that they are clean. The teacher stated that at times they are at eye level with the children when interacting with them and cleaning their faces. Teacher one (1) stated that when children have behavior issues, they use the cozy corner with them and read a book or give them a toy away from the other children. They also stated that they'll lead them by the hand and talk directly to them using phrases such as "get down" or "we're not being good friends". When putting children on the diaper changing table or helping them get down, teacher one (1) stated that they pick the child up by the waist or up under their arms. Teacher two (2) was interviewed and stated that they have never witness any staff being rough with the children. Teacher two (2) stated that they children are treated well the way they're supposed to be treated by staff. The staff plays with them, engages with them, talks with them, reads wit them. Teacher (2) stated that the staff is very attentive to the children when they are outside and speaks directly to the children. The Executive Director stated that she does not have any concerns with the staff at this facility. She stated that she believes that the allegations are stemming from parents out of concern because of the staff that are no longer employed at this facility. She feels that the staff is excited to be here, and very dramatic and animated when interacting with the children. She feels that there is no negativity from the staff and there is no roughness happening with the children. A walk through of the facility was conducted. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Staff/child ratios, adequate supervision, adequate/approved space, permit restrictions, and the license being posted was monitored. Based on the staff interviews and observations during today's visit, the allegations of Children are not treated in a nurturing manner was found UNSUBSTANTIATED Teachers are physically rough when handling children was found UNSUBSTANTIATED Children are not adequately supervised was found UNSUBSTANTIATED The following violation was cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance Sign in times were not completed for five (5) children in space two (2) and one (1) child in space five (5) for today. GS 110-91(9) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Today I suggested that administrative staff continue to keep a line of open communication with the families served at this facility by email or newsletters especially when there are changes that are set to occur. Children should be signed in and out as they arrive and depart from the facility. If the parents do not complete the sign in and out, staff should be completing it. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/12/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 1/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 1/18/23. The current 4 star license was issued on 05/08/18. The August 2023 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 92% as of today. Director Karla Hines assisted me during today's visit. She accompanied me on the walk through and program records were made accessible to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Children were observed having free play and having routine needs met. Interactions were positive. A behavior therapist was present in space two (2) providing services to one (1) child. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/18/2023 . A Fire inspection was conducted on 7/10/2023. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including one (1) new staff were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored. Storage of medication and authorization to administer medication was monitored. The kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor play areas used by children was monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Baseboards in the hallway have a sticky residue on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The colored rug in space three (3) has old stains on it. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Authorization to administer diaper cream in space two (2) had expired. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not completed for the month of December 2023. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1) child. .0802(c) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan did not have the latest revision date. .0607(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff did not review the EPR Plan annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) new staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by January 26, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. -Today as we completed the walk through, it was stated that space four (4) and five (5) received water damage from the storm on Tuesday. Both areas have been dried out and damaged articles have been removed. Because this facility is a converted house and is on a hill, those rooms are at the bottom, and it may be a foundation issue that causes it to hold water during heavy rains. Keep me updated on the repairs. Mulch on the preschool playground needs to tilled to ensure the proper depth due to the rain and wind from the storm. -Children in the infant room were observed having routine needs met. Please remind infant room staff that crying infants should be attended to in a timely manner. Staff prepping for tasks should attempt to soothe crying infants by saying things such as "I hear you, I'm coming, I have your bottle, I'm going to get you to change your diaper" etc. If there are two teachers in the room, if possible, one could concentrate on cleaning or administrative duties while the other make sure the children's routine needs are met. -Current staff and training worksheets were not available today. Please submit completed staff and training worksheets to me within two (2) business days. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002305 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/12/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 1/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 1/18/23. The current 4 star license was issued on 05/08/18. The August 2023 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 92% as of today. Director Karla Hines assisted me during today's visit. She accompanied me on the walk through and program records were made accessible to me. Five (5) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Children were observed having free play and having routine needs met. Interactions were positive. A behavior therapist was present in space two (2) providing services to one (1) child. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/18/2023 . A Fire inspection was conducted on 7/10/2023. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including one (1) new staff were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). Transportation requirements were monitored. Storage of medication and authorization to administer medication was monitored. The kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor play areas used by children was monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Baseboards in the hallway have a sticky residue on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The colored rug in space three (3) has old stains on it. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Authorization to administer diaper cream in space two (2) had expired. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not completed for the month of December 2023. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1) child. .0802(c) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan did not have the latest revision date. .0607(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff did not review the EPR Plan annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) new staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by January 26, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. -Today as we completed the walk through, it was stated that space four (4) and five (5) received water damage from the storm on Tuesday. Both areas have been dried out and damaged articles have been removed. Because this facility is a converted house and is on a hill, those rooms are at the bottom, and it may be a foundation issue that causes it to hold water during heavy rains. Keep me updated on the repairs. Mulch on the preschool playground needs to tilled to ensure the proper depth due to the rain and wind from the storm. -Children in the infant room were observed having routine needs met. Please remind infant room staff that crying infants should be attended to in a timely manner. Staff prepping for tasks should attempt to soothe crying infants by saying things such as "I hear you, I'm coming, I have your bottle, I'm going to get you to change your diaper" etc. If there are two teachers in the room, if possible, one could concentrate on cleaning or administrative duties while the other make sure the children's routine needs are met. -Current staff and training worksheets were not available today. Please submit completed staff and training worksheets to me within two (2) business days. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times