Cathey's Child Care

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: CATHEY'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60002185 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 01:55 PM Time Out: 03:35 PM 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 Owner/operator Ms. Cathey Hailey. No one else was present in the home during the visit, and no one else resides in the home with Ms. Hailey. The facility had a Three-Star Rated License issued May 16, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history score of 96% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on March 13, 2024. When I arrived I found the children already asleep for naptime. Two (2) child got up during naptime, and adequate supervision was provided. There are no children enrolled on second shift. 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 during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Hailey spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Hailey was current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Hailey was current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Hailey is continuing to complete required in-service on-going training. ITS-SIDS:Ms. Hailey's ITS-SIDS training is current. The Safe Sleep logs were not reviewed, because there are no infants currently enrolled. The Safe Sleep Policy and Poster were posted. CBC Qualification: Ms. Hailey was current with CBC qualification. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: There are no children with medication. Storage of Hazardous Substances: An air freshener plug-in was in an electrical outlet in the foyer entrance to the facility. Hand sanitizer and hand lotion were on a counter, and a violation was cited. Storage of Medication: No medications were stored. General Safety: There were no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found meeting compliance. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place) was complete and up to date. The playground inspections were up to date. License Posted: The license was observed posted on the information board. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 26, 2024, with a total demerit score of six (6). Outdoor play materials were clean and good repair. One (1) violations was cited during the visit; corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. A plugin air freshener was in the hallway, hand sanitizer was on the counter, and bottle of aromatherapy lotion was on the counter. .1719(a)(6) The previous outdoor play structure was dismantled and removed; new play materials are available for outdoor play. 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. -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. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -All North Carolina licensed child care centers and family child care homes must enroll and complete the enrollment surveys for lead-based paint and asbestos of the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ program by May 1, 2024. -The Clean Water for Carolina Kids™ program expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ program to help address the legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards where North Carolina children learn and play. Training is provided to help child care facilities complete the registration process, and the enrollment surveys can be completed in approximately 15 minutes per section. -The 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. Ms. Hailey stated that she has already completed the survey and water testing in April 2024. -To Get Started: Facilities should register for the required pre-enrollment webinar at https://bit.ly/3CK- webinar. The webinar will provide information about lead and asbestos hazards, state requirements, personnel and facility information needed for the program, commonly asked questions, and tips for success. -Hazardous items such as cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, must be out of reach or in locked storage when children are in care. Five (5) feet is considered "out of reach" of children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(6). The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me 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: CATHEY'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60002185 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 01:55 PM Time Out: 03:35 PM 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 Owner/operator Ms. Cathey Hailey. No one else was present in the home during the visit, and no one else resides in the home with Ms. Hailey. The facility had a Three-Star Rated License issued May 16, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history score of 96% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on March 13, 2024. When I arrived I found the children already asleep for naptime. Two (2) child got up during naptime, and adequate supervision was provided. There are no children enrolled on second shift. 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 during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Hailey spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Hailey was current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Hailey was current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Hailey is continuing to complete required in-service on-going training. ITS-SIDS:Ms. Hailey's ITS-SIDS training is current. The Safe Sleep logs were not reviewed, because there are no infants currently enrolled. The Safe Sleep Policy and Poster were posted. CBC Qualification: Ms. Hailey was current with CBC qualification. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: There are no children with medication. Storage of Hazardous Substances: An air freshener plug-in was in an electrical outlet in the foyer entrance to the facility. Hand sanitizer and hand lotion were on a counter, and a violation was cited. Storage of Medication: No medications were stored. General Safety: There were no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found meeting compliance. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place) was complete and up to date. The playground inspections were up to date. License Posted: The license was observed posted on the information board. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 26, 2024, with a total demerit score of six (6). Outdoor play materials were clean and good repair. One (1) violations was cited during the visit; corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. A plugin air freshener was in the hallway, hand sanitizer was on the counter, and bottle of aromatherapy lotion was on the counter. .1719(a)(6) The previous outdoor play structure was dismantled and removed; new play materials are available for outdoor play. 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. -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. The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -All North Carolina licensed child care centers and family child care homes must enroll and complete the enrollment surveys for lead-based paint and asbestos of the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ program by May 1, 2024. -The Clean Water for Carolina Kids™ program expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ program to help address the legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards where North Carolina children learn and play. Training is provided to help child care facilities complete the registration process, and the enrollment surveys can be completed in approximately 15 minutes per section. -The 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. Ms. Hailey stated that she has already completed the survey and water testing in April 2024. -To Get Started: Facilities should register for the required pre-enrollment webinar at https://bit.ly/3CK- webinar. The webinar will provide information about lead and asbestos hazards, state requirements, personnel and facility information needed for the program, commonly asked questions, and tips for success. -Hazardous items such as cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, must be out of reach or in locked storage when children are in care. Five (5) feet is considered "out of reach" of children. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(6). The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me 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: CATHEY'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60002185 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM 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. Cathey Hailey, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed two (2) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent play. Four (4) children arrived during the visit, and I observed the children washing their hands after arrival. The facility operates with a three-star license that was issued on May 16, 2019. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 16, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed March 21, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of 3/12/2024. The children's files were reviewed and compliance was met. Ms. Hailey's file was reviewed and compliance was met. Th file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, and Criminal Qualifying Letters. Ms. Hailey met the required number of training hours, The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap 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, Activity Plan, and Emergency Numbers. Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, the Emergency Medical Care Plan, Incident log, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan was observed; EPR Plan was updated January 28, 2024. The outdoor play area was clean and the toys were in good repair. Outdoor push toys, balls, toys, and dramatic play items are used for outdoor play; the slide/outdoor play structure is not used. Ms. Hailey does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .1724(b) 2047 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) 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 March 27, 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. -House Bill 103: Effective July 11, 2022, individuals have five (5) years to renew their criminal record check instead of every three (3) years. -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 was provided. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 2: Prep year 7/1/24-6/30/25, Reassessment year 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -For child care posters and resources, visit the North Carolina Health and Safety Resource Center: -https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/ -https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/. -The Safe Sleep Policy and Safe Sleep Poster must be posted as long as infants are noted on the child care license. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724(b). -You are required to maintain Incident Logs. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724(e)(4). -You are required to complete eight (8) hours of on-going training annually. -Ms. Hailey stated that the outdoor play structure is not used, and will be replaced in the future. Please contact Child Care Consultant, Deanna Matthews, at Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or 704-962-7854, for questions or concerns, regarding today's visit. 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 .1724 · Violation

Name of Operation: CATHEY'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60002185 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM 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. Cathey Hailey, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed two (2) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent play. Four (4) children arrived during the visit, and I observed the children washing their hands after arrival. The facility operates with a three-star license that was issued on May 16, 2019. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 16, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed March 21, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of 3/12/2024. The children's files were reviewed and compliance was met. Ms. Hailey's file was reviewed and compliance was met. Th file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, and Criminal Qualifying Letters. Ms. Hailey met the required number of training hours, The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap 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, Activity Plan, and Emergency Numbers. Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, the Emergency Medical Care Plan, Incident log, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan was observed; EPR Plan was updated January 28, 2024. The outdoor play area was clean and the toys were in good repair. Outdoor push toys, balls, toys, and dramatic play items are used for outdoor play; the slide/outdoor play structure is not used. Ms. Hailey does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .1724(b) 2047 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) 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 March 27, 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. -House Bill 103: Effective July 11, 2022, individuals have five (5) years to renew their criminal record check instead of every three (3) years. -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 was provided. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 2: Prep year 7/1/24-6/30/25, Reassessment year 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -For child care posters and resources, visit the North Carolina Health and Safety Resource Center: -https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/ -https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/. -The Safe Sleep Policy and Safe Sleep Poster must be posted as long as infants are noted on the child care license. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724(b). -You are required to maintain Incident Logs. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724(e)(4). -You are required to complete eight (8) hours of on-going training annually. -Ms. Hailey stated that the outdoor play structure is not used, and will be replaced in the future. Please contact Child Care Consultant, Deanna Matthews, at Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or 704-962-7854, for questions or concerns, regarding today's visit. 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: CATHEY'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60002185 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM 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. Cathey Hailey, and I explained the purpose of the visit. No one else was present in the home during the visit. I completed a walkthrough of the home. I observed two (2) children present upon arrival, and the children were observed having independent play. Four (4) children arrived during the visit, and I observed the children washing their hands after arrival. The facility operates with a three-star license that was issued on May 16, 2019. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 16, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed March 21, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of 3/12/2024. The children's files were reviewed and compliance was met. Ms. Hailey's file was reviewed and compliance was met. Th file was monitored and observed for Health Questionnaire, Emergency Information, First Aid and CPR, and Criminal Qualifying Letters. Ms. Hailey met the required number of training hours, The child care facility, including the bathroom, child care room, kitchen, and outdoor play area was monitored during the visit. Soap 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, Activity Plan, and Emergency Numbers. Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspections, the Emergency Medical Care Plan, Incident log, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan was observed; EPR Plan was updated January 28, 2024. The outdoor play area was clean and the toys were in good repair. Outdoor push toys, balls, toys, and dramatic play items are used for outdoor play; the slide/outdoor play structure is not used. Ms. Hailey does not provide transportation; a vehicle is available in case of an emergency. Two (2) violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .1724(b) 2047 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) 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 March 27, 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. -House Bill 103: Effective July 11, 2022, individuals have five (5) years to renew their criminal record check instead of every three (3) years. -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 was provided. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 2: Prep year 7/1/24-6/30/25, Reassessment year 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -For child care posters and resources, visit the North Carolina Health and Safety Resource Center: -https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/ -https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/. -The Safe Sleep Policy and Safe Sleep Poster must be posted as long as infants are noted on the child care license. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724(b). -You are required to maintain Incident Logs. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724(e)(4). -You are required to complete eight (8) hours of on-going training annually. -Ms. Hailey stated that the outdoor play structure is not used, and will be replaced in the future. Please contact Child Care Consultant, Deanna Matthews, at Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or 704-962-7854, for questions or concerns, regarding today's visit. 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: CATHEY'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60002185 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 01:55 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM 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 Owner/operator Ms. Cathey Hailey. No one else was present in the home during the visit, and no one else resides in the home with Ms. Hailey. The facility had a Three-Star Rated License issued May 16, 2019, and an eighteen-month compliance history score of 95% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on March 16, 2023. When I arrived I found the children already asleep. During the visit, the children woke up from their naps. Ms. Hailey changed a child's diaper, and assisted the other toddler with using the bathroom/handwashing. Snacks were served. There are no children enrolled on second shift. 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 during the visit. Nurturing tones were heard when Ms. Hailey spoke with children. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: Ms. Hailey was current with CPR. First Aid: Ms. Hailey was current First Aid. Special Training: Ms. Hailey is continuing to complete required in-service on-going training. ITS-SIDS:Ms. Hailey's ITS-SIDS training is current. The Safe Sleep logs were not reviewed, because there are no infants currently enrolled. A violation was cited for the Safe Sleep Poster and Safe Sleep Policy not posted. CBC Qualification: Ms. Hailey was current with CBC qualification. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted. Administration of Medication: There are no children with medication. Storage of Hazardous Substances: I did not observe any hazardous substances that were accessible, they were observed stored properly during the visit. Storage of Medication: No medications were stored. General Safety: There were no safety concerns. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Adequate/Approved Space: The children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: I reviewed all information required to be posted and found meeting compliance. The monthly fire drill was complete and up to date, and the quarterly drill (shelter-in-place) was complete and up to date. The playground inspections were up to date. License Posted: The license was observed posted on the information board. Permit Restrictions: All permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance today. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 21, 2023, with a total demerit score of six (6). One (1) violations were cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. .1724(b) 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 Wednesday, October 25, 2023. 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 following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided during the visit: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -House Bill 103: Effective July 11, 2022, individuals have five (5) years to renew their criminal record check instead of every three (3) years. -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. -NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health has conducted a series of virtual trainings on the recently re-adopted Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. -The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. -If you are unable to attend these sessions, you may also complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 2: Prep year 7/1/24-6/30/25, Reassessment year 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -For child care posters and resources, visit the North Carolina Health and Safety Resource Center: -https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/ -https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/. -The Safe Sleep Policy and Safe Sleep Poster must be posted as long as infants are noted on the child care license. -You are required to complete eight (8) hours of on-going training annually. Please contact Child Care Consultant, Deanna Matthews, at Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or 704-962-7854, for questions or concerns, regarding today's visit. 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