10A NCAC 09 .1001 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND INSTITUTE OF EARLY LEARNING, INC. AFTERS Facility ID: 60002628 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, Ms. Betty Watts greeted me at the front door. The center maintained a five-star rated license and continued to meet the highest enhanced ratios and space. Restrictions listed on the license were monitored in compliance. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces # 1-4, kitchen, and two vans were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored napping on cots with linen and engaged in eating PM snacks. Activity centers were monitored, organized and plentiful. Children’s artwork and summer projects were posted and available for review. No children were noted with current medications on site. Two vans were monitored without current registration stickers. One van did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The transportation binders were monitored disorganized with paperwork. It was recommended to have a transportation meeting with all van drivers to review all transportation requirements. It was highly recommended to store the current copies of vehicle registration, inspection and insurance card and van driver’s copy of their NCDL and emergency contact information. The vehicle insurance expires August 8, 2026. Staff and Training worksheets were maintained and printed upon my request. No new staff have been hired since the last AC visit. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. A DCDEE ABCMS roster report was run prior to the visit and verified as current. Four children's files were monitored for compliance. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The Ready to Go File was missing the children’s allergy list and the center’s emergency numbers. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored and were found to mee child care requirements. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored, documented and current for the week. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored for compliance due to active precipitation. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025, (8) eight demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed July 15, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. As soon as the inspection report is received from the fire inspector the report should be emailed to the consultant. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was due no later than July 15, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two vehicles used to transport children this summer did not have current inspection stickers. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van did not have either a first aid kit or fire extinguisher mounted or secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's RTGF was missing the center allergy list and center emergency numbers. .0607(d)(10) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a documented allergy did not have a medical action plan attached to the child's application. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. It was highly recommended to review the three options related to QRIS and reassessment of the child care license. If option #1 is selected, a center self-study will be required. 2. It was recommended to review transportation requirements with all center van drivers and better organize both transportation binders. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES Effective January 1, 2024 (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Friday, August 22, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND INSTITUTE OF EARLY LEARNING, INC. AFTERS Facility ID: 60002628 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, Ms. Betty Watts greeted me at the front door. The center maintained a five-star rated license and continued to meet the highest enhanced ratios and space. Restrictions listed on the license were monitored in compliance. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces # 1-4, kitchen, and two vans were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored napping on cots with linen and engaged in eating PM snacks. Activity centers were monitored, organized and plentiful. Children’s artwork and summer projects were posted and available for review. No children were noted with current medications on site. Two vans were monitored without current registration stickers. One van did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The transportation binders were monitored disorganized with paperwork. It was recommended to have a transportation meeting with all van drivers to review all transportation requirements. It was highly recommended to store the current copies of vehicle registration, inspection and insurance card and van driver’s copy of their NCDL and emergency contact information. The vehicle insurance expires August 8, 2026. Staff and Training worksheets were maintained and printed upon my request. No new staff have been hired since the last AC visit. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. A DCDEE ABCMS roster report was run prior to the visit and verified as current. Four children's files were monitored for compliance. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The Ready to Go File was missing the children’s allergy list and the center’s emergency numbers. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored and were found to mee child care requirements. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored, documented and current for the week. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored for compliance due to active precipitation. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025, (8) eight demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed July 15, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. As soon as the inspection report is received from the fire inspector the report should be emailed to the consultant. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was due no later than July 15, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two vehicles used to transport children this summer did not have current inspection stickers. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van did not have either a first aid kit or fire extinguisher mounted or secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's RTGF was missing the center allergy list and center emergency numbers. .0607(d)(10) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a documented allergy did not have a medical action plan attached to the child's application. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. It was highly recommended to review the three options related to QRIS and reassessment of the child care license. If option #1 is selected, a center self-study will be required. 2. It was recommended to review transportation requirements with all center van drivers and better organize both transportation binders. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES Effective January 1, 2024 (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Friday, August 22, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND INSTITUTE OF EARLY LEARNING, INC. AFTERS Facility ID: 60002628 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, Ms. Betty Watts greeted me at the front door. The center maintained a five-star rated license and continued to meet the highest enhanced ratios and space. Restrictions listed on the license were monitored in compliance. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces # 1-4, kitchen, and two vans were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored napping on cots with linen and engaged in eating PM snacks. Activity centers were monitored, organized and plentiful. Children’s artwork and summer projects were posted and available for review. No children were noted with current medications on site. Two vans were monitored without current registration stickers. One van did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The transportation binders were monitored disorganized with paperwork. It was recommended to have a transportation meeting with all van drivers to review all transportation requirements. It was highly recommended to store the current copies of vehicle registration, inspection and insurance card and van driver’s copy of their NCDL and emergency contact information. The vehicle insurance expires August 8, 2026. Staff and Training worksheets were maintained and printed upon my request. No new staff have been hired since the last AC visit. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. A DCDEE ABCMS roster report was run prior to the visit and verified as current. Four children's files were monitored for compliance. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The Ready to Go File was missing the children’s allergy list and the center’s emergency numbers. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored and were found to mee child care requirements. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored, documented and current for the week. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored for compliance due to active precipitation. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025, (8) eight demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed July 15, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. As soon as the inspection report is received from the fire inspector the report should be emailed to the consultant. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was due no later than July 15, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two vehicles used to transport children this summer did not have current inspection stickers. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van did not have either a first aid kit or fire extinguisher mounted or secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's RTGF was missing the center allergy list and center emergency numbers. .0607(d)(10) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a documented allergy did not have a medical action plan attached to the child's application. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. It was highly recommended to review the three options related to QRIS and reassessment of the child care license. If option #1 is selected, a center self-study will be required. 2. It was recommended to review transportation requirements with all center van drivers and better organize both transportation binders. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES Effective January 1, 2024 (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Friday, August 22, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1004 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND INSTITUTE OF EARLY LEARNING, INC. AFTERS Facility ID: 60002628 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, Ms. Betty Watts greeted me at the front door. The center maintained a five-star rated license and continued to meet the highest enhanced ratios and space. Restrictions listed on the license were monitored in compliance. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces # 1-4, kitchen, and two vans were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored napping on cots with linen and engaged in eating PM snacks. Activity centers were monitored, organized and plentiful. Children’s artwork and summer projects were posted and available for review. No children were noted with current medications on site. Two vans were monitored without current registration stickers. One van did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The transportation binders were monitored disorganized with paperwork. It was recommended to have a transportation meeting with all van drivers to review all transportation requirements. It was highly recommended to store the current copies of vehicle registration, inspection and insurance card and van driver’s copy of their NCDL and emergency contact information. The vehicle insurance expires August 8, 2026. Staff and Training worksheets were maintained and printed upon my request. No new staff have been hired since the last AC visit. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. A DCDEE ABCMS roster report was run prior to the visit and verified as current. Four children's files were monitored for compliance. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The Ready to Go File was missing the children’s allergy list and the center’s emergency numbers. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored and were found to mee child care requirements. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored, documented and current for the week. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored for compliance due to active precipitation. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025, (8) eight demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed July 15, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. As soon as the inspection report is received from the fire inspector the report should be emailed to the consultant. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was due no later than July 15, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two vehicles used to transport children this summer did not have current inspection stickers. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van did not have either a first aid kit or fire extinguisher mounted or secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's RTGF was missing the center allergy list and center emergency numbers. .0607(d)(10) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a documented allergy did not have a medical action plan attached to the child's application. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. It was highly recommended to review the three options related to QRIS and reassessment of the child care license. If option #1 is selected, a center self-study will be required. 2. It was recommended to review transportation requirements with all center van drivers and better organize both transportation binders. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES Effective January 1, 2024 (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Friday, August 22, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1005 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND INSTITUTE OF EARLY LEARNING, INC. AFTERS Facility ID: 60002628 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, Ms. Betty Watts greeted me at the front door. The center maintained a five-star rated license and continued to meet the highest enhanced ratios and space. Restrictions listed on the license were monitored in compliance. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces # 1-4, kitchen, and two vans were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored napping on cots with linen and engaged in eating PM snacks. Activity centers were monitored, organized and plentiful. Children’s artwork and summer projects were posted and available for review. No children were noted with current medications on site. Two vans were monitored without current registration stickers. One van did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The transportation binders were monitored disorganized with paperwork. It was recommended to have a transportation meeting with all van drivers to review all transportation requirements. It was highly recommended to store the current copies of vehicle registration, inspection and insurance card and van driver’s copy of their NCDL and emergency contact information. The vehicle insurance expires August 8, 2026. Staff and Training worksheets were maintained and printed upon my request. No new staff have been hired since the last AC visit. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. A DCDEE ABCMS roster report was run prior to the visit and verified as current. Four children's files were monitored for compliance. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The Ready to Go File was missing the children’s allergy list and the center’s emergency numbers. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored and were found to mee child care requirements. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored, documented and current for the week. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored for compliance due to active precipitation. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025, (8) eight demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed July 15, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. As soon as the inspection report is received from the fire inspector the report should be emailed to the consultant. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was due no later than July 15, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two vehicles used to transport children this summer did not have current inspection stickers. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van did not have either a first aid kit or fire extinguisher mounted or secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's RTGF was missing the center allergy list and center emergency numbers. .0607(d)(10) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a documented allergy did not have a medical action plan attached to the child's application. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. It was highly recommended to review the three options related to QRIS and reassessment of the child care license. If option #1 is selected, a center self-study will be required. 2. It was recommended to review transportation requirements with all center van drivers and better organize both transportation binders. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES Effective January 1, 2024 (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Friday, August 22, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1401 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND INSTITUTE OF EARLY LEARNING, INC. AFTERS Facility ID: 60002628 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, Ms. Betty Watts greeted me at the front door. The center maintained a five-star rated license and continued to meet the highest enhanced ratios and space. Restrictions listed on the license were monitored in compliance. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces # 1-4, kitchen, and two vans were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored napping on cots with linen and engaged in eating PM snacks. Activity centers were monitored, organized and plentiful. Children’s artwork and summer projects were posted and available for review. No children were noted with current medications on site. Two vans were monitored without current registration stickers. One van did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The transportation binders were monitored disorganized with paperwork. It was recommended to have a transportation meeting with all van drivers to review all transportation requirements. It was highly recommended to store the current copies of vehicle registration, inspection and insurance card and van driver’s copy of their NCDL and emergency contact information. The vehicle insurance expires August 8, 2026. Staff and Training worksheets were maintained and printed upon my request. No new staff have been hired since the last AC visit. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. A DCDEE ABCMS roster report was run prior to the visit and verified as current. Four children's files were monitored for compliance. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The Ready to Go File was missing the children’s allergy list and the center’s emergency numbers. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored and were found to mee child care requirements. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored, documented and current for the week. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored for compliance due to active precipitation. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025, (8) eight demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed July 15, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. As soon as the inspection report is received from the fire inspector the report should be emailed to the consultant. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was due no later than July 15, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two vehicles used to transport children this summer did not have current inspection stickers. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van did not have either a first aid kit or fire extinguisher mounted or secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's RTGF was missing the center allergy list and center emergency numbers. .0607(d)(10) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a documented allergy did not have a medical action plan attached to the child's application. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. It was highly recommended to review the three options related to QRIS and reassessment of the child care license. If option #1 is selected, a center self-study will be required. 2. It was recommended to review transportation requirements with all center van drivers and better organize both transportation binders. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES Effective January 1, 2024 (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Friday, August 22, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

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10A NCAC 09 .1402 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND INSTITUTE OF EARLY LEARNING, INC. AFTERS Facility ID: 60002628 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/8/2025 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, Ms. Betty Watts greeted me at the front door. The center maintained a five-star rated license and continued to meet the highest enhanced ratios and space. Restrictions listed on the license were monitored in compliance. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces # 1-4, kitchen, and two vans were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored napping on cots with linen and engaged in eating PM snacks. Activity centers were monitored, organized and plentiful. Children’s artwork and summer projects were posted and available for review. No children were noted with current medications on site. Two vans were monitored without current registration stickers. One van did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The transportation binders were monitored disorganized with paperwork. It was recommended to have a transportation meeting with all van drivers to review all transportation requirements. It was highly recommended to store the current copies of vehicle registration, inspection and insurance card and van driver’s copy of their NCDL and emergency contact information. The vehicle insurance expires August 8, 2026. Staff and Training worksheets were maintained and printed upon my request. No new staff have been hired since the last AC visit. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. A DCDEE ABCMS roster report was run prior to the visit and verified as current. Four children's files were monitored for compliance. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The Ready to Go File was missing the children’s allergy list and the center’s emergency numbers. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored and were found to mee child care requirements. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored, documented and current for the week. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored for compliance due to active precipitation. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored current. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 11, 2025, (8) eight demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed July 15, 2024. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. As soon as the inspection report is received from the fire inspector the report should be emailed to the consultant. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was due no later than July 15, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two vehicles used to transport children this summer did not have current inspection stickers. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van did not have either a first aid kit or fire extinguisher mounted or secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's RTGF was missing the center allergy list and center emergency numbers. .0607(d)(10) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a documented allergy did not have a medical action plan attached to the child's application. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. It was highly recommended to review the three options related to QRIS and reassessment of the child care license. If option #1 is selected, a center self-study will be required. 2. It was recommended to review transportation requirements with all center van drivers and better organize both transportation binders. SECTION .1000 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .1001 SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) When children enrolled in a child care center are being transported, each adult and child shall be restrained with an individual seat belt or child safety seat appropriate to the child's age or weight in accordance with G.S. 20-135.2A located at http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. (b) Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child safety seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES Effective January 1, 2024 (a) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to, torn upholstery that allows children to remove the interior padding, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. (c) Vehicles shall be insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. (d) Vehicles used to transport children in snowy, icy, and other hazardous weather conditions must be equipped with snow tires or chains as appropriate. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (a) The driver or other staff member in the vehicle shall ensure that all children are transferred to an individual who is indicated on the child's application as specified in Rule .0801(a)(7) of this Chapter or as authorized by the parent. (b) Each center shall establish procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure children are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm. These procedures shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. (c) A First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be located in each vehicle used to transport children. The First Aid kit and fire extinguisher shall be mounted or secured if kept in the passenger compartment. (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (e) The driver shall: (1) be 21 years old or a licensed bus driver; (2) have a valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides; and (3) have no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the previous three years. (f) Each person in the vehicle shall be seated in the manufacturer's designated areas. No child shall ride in the load carrying area or floor of a vehicle. (g) Children shall not be left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. (h) Children shall be loaded and unloaded from curbside or in a safe, off-street area, out of the flow of traffic, so that they are protected from all traffic hazards. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Section. (k) When children are transported, staff in each vehicle shall have a functioning cellular telephone or other functioning two-way voice communication device. Staff shall not use cellular telephones or other functioning two-way voice communication devices except in the case of an emergency and only when the vehicle is parked in a safe location. (l) For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff shall have a list of the children being transported. Staff members shall use this list to document attendance as children board the vehicle and as they depart the vehicle. A list of all children being transported shall also be available at the center. 10A NCAC 09 .1004 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS (a) When children aged two years and older are being transported, the staff/child ratios required for compliance with child care center rules as set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter shall apply. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. (b) When three or more children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio. (c) When less than three children under the age of two years are being transported, the staff/child ratio requirements for child care centers set forth in Rule .0713 of this Chapter for children under age two shall be maintained. The driver may be counted in the staff/child ratio. 10A NCAC 09 .1005 OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Off premise activities refer to any activity that takes place away from a child care center's licensed and approved space. Licensed and approved space includes "primary space" as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1401(a), outdoor space as described in 10A NCAC 09 .1402, single use rooms, or other administrative areas. (b) When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. (c) The provisions of Subparagraphs (b)(1) and (5) of this Rule shall be waived to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Friday, August 22, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.