NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHOSEN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004248 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/2/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/2/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 189 Time In: 10:51 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Five Star Rated License issued on July 12, 2023. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 96% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/10/24. The April 2025 FCCH Item Number Listing and the March 2024 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Toria Douglas, owner/operator and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Douglas was present with three (3) children and stated four (4) children were enrolled. She also stated her two (2) school-aged children resided in the home. I monitored the child care space, bathroom used by children, the kitchen and backyard. Children were observed participating in free choice play. One (1) child’s therapist arrived and worked with the child in the presence of Ms. Douglas. Lunch was prepared and served during the visit. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Ms. Douglas provided a nurturing environment and engaged with children as they played, when diapering, and serving lunch. The child care space had age appropriate materials and materials were observed in good repair. Cots were available for each child for rest time. A current activity plan was posted. Arrival times were documented as required. Transportation requirements were monitored and met requirements. I reviewed Ms. Douglas’s file and all household members’ files. Each had current CBC qualifications on file for review. Ms. Douglas had current CPR, First Aid and SIDS training. Ms. Douglas was required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. Trainings were completed. Health and safety certificates were reviewed. Each child had a file available for review. Two (2) files were monitored. One (1) child had a medical action plan on file. The medication was not onsite. Ms. Douglas stated the parent told her the child no longer had the allergy. I explained that a note from the parent was required indicating no allergy. Until the note was received the medication was required to be onsite. If the child still required medication for the allergy, the epi pen should be stored above 5 five feet and the Zyrtec should be stored behind lock and key. Three (3) dogs resided in the home. Each had current vaccines and were separated from the child care space. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. Playground inspections were completed as required. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/23/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/2/25and Chosen Academy LLC was listed as current- active. The ABCMS portal was not available during the visit to check the facility roster. The roster will be reviewed during the routine unannounced visit. The EPR plan was last updated 12/10/24. Ms. Douglas went into the portal today and reviewed the plan and updated the review. Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The health questionnaire was not updated annually. .1703(a)(1) 1898 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan were made by child's parent or health care professional. Medication listed on a child's medical action plan was not onsite. .1721(a)(4) Corrective Action: 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 December 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov Emailed compliance letters must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: - Make sure to check the yard prior to going outside to ensure all animal waste is picked up. - Ms. Douglas’s CBC letter will expire on 6/24/26. CBC qualifications can be renewed up to 6 months prior to the expiration. - We discussed the new Pathways to the Stars today. I recommended reaching out to CCRI for technical assistance if considering Pathway 1. We discussed approved curriculums and formative assessments for Pathway 2. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHOSEN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004248 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 10:28 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Five Star Rated License issued on July 12, 2023, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program component and 1 quality point for having a BS/BA or higher degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or a related field. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 96% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/3/24. The March 2024 FCCH Item Number Listing and the March 2024 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Toria Douglas, owner/operator and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Douglas was present with two (2) children including one (1) infant and stated two (2) children were enrolled. She also stated her two (2) school-aged children resided in the home. I monitored the child care space, bathroom used by children, the kitchen and backyard. The preschool aged child was observed participating in free choice play to include the block center, housekeeping, and art at the small table located in the child care space. Ms. Douglas provided a bottle for the infant and the infant fed herself the bottle in a high chair. The child care space had age appropriate materials and materials were observed in good repair. I observed a cabinet resting on top of a shelving unit. I asked Ms. Douglas if the cabinet was secured to the wall and she stated no. It was highly encouraged to bolt the cabinet to the wall. The cabinet was not observed to be unstable during the visit, however I observed a child who liked to climb and to prevent any incidents I recommended securing the cabinet to the wall. A crib was available for the infant and a cot was provided for the preschool aged child. Safe sleep checks were documented. Ms. Douglas stated the infant was able to roll over on her own. I reminded Ms. Douglas to document on the safe sleep chart how the child was observed sleeping whether on her back, tummy, or side. The temperature in the child care space was 67 degrees and the safe sleep policy stated the temperature would remain between 68 and 75 degrees. Ms. Douglas stated the temperature sometimes falls below 68 right before it turned on. I stated the thermostat should be set at a minimum of 68 to ensure compliance with the safe sleep policy. A current activity plan for the preschool aged child was posted. We discussed completing an activity plan for the infant as well. A sample infant activity plan was emailed today. I explained that the infant activity plan did not have be changed weekly but could be updated monthly as the infant’s developmental stages changed. Arrival times were documented as required. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Transportation requirements were monitored. I reviewed Ms. Douglas’s file and all household members’ files. Each had current CBC qualifications on file for review. Ms. Douglas had current CPR,First Aid and SIDS training. Ms. Douglas was required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. Trainings were completed. Health and safety certificates were reviewed. Each child’s file was reviewed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/3/23 with a “Superior” classification. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/10/24 and Chosen Academy LLC was listed as current- active. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One (1) child enrolled 8/19/24 did not have a completed health assessment on file for review. The health assessment was due 9/19/24. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. A lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted 3/26/24 and the next one was conducted 4 months later on 7/16/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Corrective Action: 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 December 24, 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 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. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov Emailed compliance letters must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s 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 edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. - An emailed invite was sent to Ms. Douglas on Thursday, December 5, 2024 for an FCCERS-3 training with NCRLAP at CCRI on January 14, 2025. - I recommend putting up a gate between the child care space and family room during the holidays to prevent children from playing with the Christmas tree. The kitchen should remain inaccessible at all times. - Lockdown and/or shelter-in-place drills are required to be conducted at least every three months. - Child health assessments are due 30 days after enrollment. Health assessments should be completed by a licensed physician. A patient portal document is acceptable as long as it captures all of the information on the DCDEE child medical from. - Ms. Douglas requested a technical assistance visit for paperwork on 12/2/24. I explained that the unannounced annual compliance visit was due during the month of December and that a technical assistance visit was not available. I sent Ms. Douglas a copy of the child and operator file checklist along with a health and safety training log and a copy of the most current rule book emphasizing section .1700 for family child care home requirements. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Douglas and a copy of the signed enrollment worksheet, annual compliance checklist, FCCH Verification Form, and a completed and signed copy of the FCCH Statements of Responsibility was provided. Contact Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHOSEN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004248 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 10:28 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Five Star Rated License issued on July 12, 2023, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program component and 1 quality point for having a BS/BA or higher degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or a related field. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 96% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/3/24. The March 2024 FCCH Item Number Listing and the March 2024 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Toria Douglas, owner/operator and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Douglas was present with two (2) children including one (1) infant and stated two (2) children were enrolled. She also stated her two (2) school-aged children resided in the home. I monitored the child care space, bathroom used by children, the kitchen and backyard. The preschool aged child was observed participating in free choice play to include the block center, housekeeping, and art at the small table located in the child care space. Ms. Douglas provided a bottle for the infant and the infant fed herself the bottle in a high chair. The child care space had age appropriate materials and materials were observed in good repair. I observed a cabinet resting on top of a shelving unit. I asked Ms. Douglas if the cabinet was secured to the wall and she stated no. It was highly encouraged to bolt the cabinet to the wall. The cabinet was not observed to be unstable during the visit, however I observed a child who liked to climb and to prevent any incidents I recommended securing the cabinet to the wall. A crib was available for the infant and a cot was provided for the preschool aged child. Safe sleep checks were documented. Ms. Douglas stated the infant was able to roll over on her own. I reminded Ms. Douglas to document on the safe sleep chart how the child was observed sleeping whether on her back, tummy, or side. The temperature in the child care space was 67 degrees and the safe sleep policy stated the temperature would remain between 68 and 75 degrees. Ms. Douglas stated the temperature sometimes falls below 68 right before it turned on. I stated the thermostat should be set at a minimum of 68 to ensure compliance with the safe sleep policy. A current activity plan for the preschool aged child was posted. We discussed completing an activity plan for the infant as well. A sample infant activity plan was emailed today. I explained that the infant activity plan did not have be changed weekly but could be updated monthly as the infant’s developmental stages changed. Arrival times were documented as required. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Transportation requirements were monitored. I reviewed Ms. Douglas’s file and all household members’ files. Each had current CBC qualifications on file for review. Ms. Douglas had current CPR,First Aid and SIDS training. Ms. Douglas was required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. Trainings were completed. Health and safety certificates were reviewed. Each child’s file was reviewed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/3/23 with a “Superior” classification. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/10/24 and Chosen Academy LLC was listed as current- active. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One (1) child enrolled 8/19/24 did not have a completed health assessment on file for review. The health assessment was due 9/19/24. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. A lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted 3/26/24 and the next one was conducted 4 months later on 7/16/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Corrective Action: 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 December 24, 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 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. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov Emailed compliance letters must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s 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 edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. - An emailed invite was sent to Ms. Douglas on Thursday, December 5, 2024 for an FCCERS-3 training with NCRLAP at CCRI on January 14, 2025. - I recommend putting up a gate between the child care space and family room during the holidays to prevent children from playing with the Christmas tree. The kitchen should remain inaccessible at all times. - Lockdown and/or shelter-in-place drills are required to be conducted at least every three months. - Child health assessments are due 30 days after enrollment. Health assessments should be completed by a licensed physician. A patient portal document is acceptable as long as it captures all of the information on the DCDEE child medical from. - Ms. Douglas requested a technical assistance visit for paperwork on 12/2/24. I explained that the unannounced annual compliance visit was due during the month of December and that a technical assistance visit was not available. I sent Ms. Douglas a copy of the child and operator file checklist along with a health and safety training log and a copy of the most current rule book emphasizing section .1700 for family child care home requirements. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Douglas and a copy of the signed enrollment worksheet, annual compliance checklist, FCCH Verification Form, and a completed and signed copy of the FCCH Statements of Responsibility was provided. Contact Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 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: CHOSEN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004248 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 10:28 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Five Star Rated License issued on July 12, 2023, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program component and 1 quality point for having a BS/BA or higher degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or a related field. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 96% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/3/24. The March 2024 FCCH Item Number Listing and the March 2024 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Toria Douglas, owner/operator and I explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Douglas was present with two (2) children including one (1) infant and stated two (2) children were enrolled. She also stated her two (2) school-aged children resided in the home. I monitored the child care space, bathroom used by children, the kitchen and backyard. The preschool aged child was observed participating in free choice play to include the block center, housekeeping, and art at the small table located in the child care space. Ms. Douglas provided a bottle for the infant and the infant fed herself the bottle in a high chair. The child care space had age appropriate materials and materials were observed in good repair. I observed a cabinet resting on top of a shelving unit. I asked Ms. Douglas if the cabinet was secured to the wall and she stated no. It was highly encouraged to bolt the cabinet to the wall. The cabinet was not observed to be unstable during the visit, however I observed a child who liked to climb and to prevent any incidents I recommended securing the cabinet to the wall. A crib was available for the infant and a cot was provided for the preschool aged child. Safe sleep checks were documented. Ms. Douglas stated the infant was able to roll over on her own. I reminded Ms. Douglas to document on the safe sleep chart how the child was observed sleeping whether on her back, tummy, or side. The temperature in the child care space was 67 degrees and the safe sleep policy stated the temperature would remain between 68 and 75 degrees. Ms. Douglas stated the temperature sometimes falls below 68 right before it turned on. I stated the thermostat should be set at a minimum of 68 to ensure compliance with the safe sleep policy. A current activity plan for the preschool aged child was posted. We discussed completing an activity plan for the infant as well. A sample infant activity plan was emailed today. I explained that the infant activity plan did not have be changed weekly but could be updated monthly as the infant’s developmental stages changed. Arrival times were documented as required. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Transportation requirements were monitored. I reviewed Ms. Douglas’s file and all household members’ files. Each had current CBC qualifications on file for review. Ms. Douglas had current CPR,First Aid and SIDS training. Ms. Douglas was required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. Trainings were completed. Health and safety certificates were reviewed. Each child’s file was reviewed. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/3/23 with a “Superior” classification. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/10/24 and Chosen Academy LLC was listed as current- active. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One (1) child enrolled 8/19/24 did not have a completed health assessment on file for review. The health assessment was due 9/19/24. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. A lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted 3/26/24 and the next one was conducted 4 months later on 7/16/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Corrective Action: 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 December 24, 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 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. Email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov Emailed compliance letters must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s 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 edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. - An emailed invite was sent to Ms. Douglas on Thursday, December 5, 2024 for an FCCERS-3 training with NCRLAP at CCRI on January 14, 2025. - I recommend putting up a gate between the child care space and family room during the holidays to prevent children from playing with the Christmas tree. The kitchen should remain inaccessible at all times. - Lockdown and/or shelter-in-place drills are required to be conducted at least every three months. - Child health assessments are due 30 days after enrollment. Health assessments should be completed by a licensed physician. A patient portal document is acceptable as long as it captures all of the information on the DCDEE child medical from. - Ms. Douglas requested a technical assistance visit for paperwork on 12/2/24. I explained that the unannounced annual compliance visit was due during the month of December and that a technical assistance visit was not available. I sent Ms. Douglas a copy of the child and operator file checklist along with a health and safety training log and a copy of the most current rule book emphasizing section .1700 for family child care home requirements. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Douglas and a copy of the signed enrollment worksheet, annual compliance checklist, FCCH Verification Form, and a completed and signed copy of the FCCH Statements of Responsibility was provided. Contact Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHOSEN ACADEMY Facility ID: 60004248 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full annual compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with Five Star Rated License issued on July 12, 2023, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program component and 1 quality point for having a BS/BA or higher degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or a related field. The facility had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 95% prior to today’s visit. Today is the first annual compliance visit conducted as the Temporary License was issued January 11, 2023. The August 2023 FCCH Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Toria Douglas, owner/operator. I introduced myself and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Douglas was present with two (2) children and stated four (4) children were enrolled. She also stated her two (2) school-aged children resided in the home. Ms. Douglas accompanied me as I monitored the child care space, bathroom used by children, and the kitchen. Children were observed eating lunch and preparing for rest time. Lunch met nutrition requirements and included grilled chicken, pineapple, mixed vegetables, wheat bread and milk. Ms. Douglas was observed changing diapers and cleaning children from lunch. Both children had individual sleeping surfaces and linens were provided. Ms. Douglas followed diaper changing steps. I monitored the outdoor learning environment unaccompanied. I observed canine feces throughout the yard. I reminded Ms. Douglas to clean the yard each day prior to children playing outdoors. Transportation requirements were monitored. I reviewed Ms. Douglas’s file and all household members’ files. Ms. Douglas was required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. She completed two (2) hours and had until 1/11/24 to complete three (3) additional hours. Each child had a file available for review. I monitored two (2) files. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/3/23 with a “Superior” classification. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/2/24 and Chosen Academy LLC was listed as current- active. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. One (1) child did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Fire drills were not conducted in September or December. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Animal waste was observed throughout the backyard used by children. .1719(a)(17) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 16, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Comments: - We discussed choosing an approved curriculum once children turned 4 years old or when a four year old was enrolled. A list of approved curriculums was emailed today. - We reviewed the DCDEE Moodle for Health and Safety trainings. Moodle indicated 2023 CCDF trainings were completed however we could not access the certificates. Ms. Douglas emailed Moodle support today for more information regarding accessing certificates. Health and Safety trainings are due by 1/11/24, one year after licensing. The health and safety training record was emailed today. - Emergency Preparedness and Response training is due 1/11/24. We looked at trainings offered from CCRI, Inc and found two Zoom sessions offered in January and February. After the class is taken Ms. Douglas was reminded that her EPR plan should be uploaded into the Risk Management Portal within 4 months of the training. - We discussed that fire drills are required to be conducted monthly. - Ms. Douglas stated she did not complete routine tasks during operating hours but she might have a substitute or her husband care for children if she needed to take her children to an appointment. I explained she should complete the written plan of care indicating she did not complete routine weekly tasks but on occasion she may have a substitute. She should indicate how parents will be notified of when another individual would be onsite and for how long. At the completion of the visit, an electronic version was reviewed, signed and a copy was emailed to Ms. Douglas along with a copy of the signed enrollment worksheet, annual compliance checklist, FCCH Verification Form, and a completed and signed copy of the FCCH Statements of Responsibility. Contact Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant, jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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