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Charlotte NC 28215 · License #60004442 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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10A NCAC 09 .1710 · Violation
Name of Operation: Fannie and Friends LLC Facility ID: 60004442 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on June 2, 2026, with a restriction on the first shift, and a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. The Temporary License will expire on December 2, 2026. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Owner, Yolanda Wright, was present during the visit with three children ranging from three years to six years of age. Ms. Wright runs one program is a preschool program from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. She currently has four (4) children enrolled, aged three years of age to six years of age. Ms. Wright understands that she cannot have more than eight (8) children present at one time, with a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. Children were observed and engaged in indoor gross motor play, free play activities, and personal care routines. Ms. Wright was engaged in a positive nurturing way with the children. There were age-appropriate materials for children use. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. The provider’s records were found in compliance. Ms. Wright communicated she has just mailed her official transcript to the WORKS unit for processing. Ms. Wright has a master’s degree in education. Children’s records were reviewed and the following required forms were not on file: J. Gaddy did not have a signed written plan of care on file. T. Harris did not have a written plan of care, NC Summary of the Law receipt and signed shaken baby and head trauma. We discussed ensuring parents do not leave any blank line items on the child’s application. Ms. Wright has thirty (30) days from a child’s enrollment to obtain a child’s medical and shot records. It was recommended to require the documents before a child attends the facility. We discussed parental custody rights, and any court orders should be provided by the parent. Ms. Wright was made aware she must follow any court orders. Ms. Wright and I discussed that her EPR needs to be completed no later than October 2, 2027. Once you have completed the EPR training the EPR plan will need to be completed in the NC Risk Management Portal and your EPR plan will need to be available for review. Ms. Wright understands that she will have four months from the date she obtains the EPR training to complete the plan in the EPR portal. A smoke detector was observed chirping during the visit in the residential portion of the FCCH. Ms. Wright was made aware and requested the battery be changed. If the battery is changed and if the detector keeps chirping, Ms. Wright was asked to communicate with me. Monthly fire drills have been monitored for the last two months. It was stated the operator, and children must be able to evacuate the residence more quickly than in five minutes. It was discussed within a minute and twenty seconds (1:20). The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 3, 2026. Four (4) violations were cited and discussed with the provider during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file that showed the policy was given to a parent. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have receipt that the law was given and reviewed with the child's parent. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child did not have a signed shaken baby and head trauma policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: During today’s visit a single trampoline was observed in the outdoor play area. Ms. Wright was reminded the equipment must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. During today’s visit we discussed the importance of reviewing all paperwork that parents complete and give her, to ensure nothing is left blank or complete. With all Medical Plans it is very important that you read the plan to ensure you understand the dosage and medication information. Ms. Wright stated the Food Program rep. came for her first visit earlier this morning. We discussed developing cycle menus. (at least three months of menus) Ms. Wright was encouraged to pre-prepare her meals the evening before, so she only must warm up the plated foods before serving children. This will assist Ms. Wright in maintaining adequate supervision of children. Today, we discussed and reviewed child care rules related to custody orders and adequate supervision of children in a FCCH. 10A NCAC 09 .1710 PARENTAL ACCESS TO THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) The family child care home operator shall not knowingly permit a person on the premises of a family child care home who has been convicted of a "reportable conviction" as defined in G.S. 14-208.6(4). (b) The parent of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall be allowed access to the home during its operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the home and the care provided by the operator for the child. The parent shall notify the operator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. (c) Parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall only be allowed access to the home in accordance with the court order. Today, we discussed the following rule regarding activity plans and schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in a family child care home. "Adequate supervision" shall mean that: (1) For pre-school age children, the family child care home operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear and see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) For school-age children, the operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (3) The operator shall interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; and (4) For children of all ages: (A) the operator shall know where each child is located and be aware of children's activities at all times; (B) the operator shall provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; (C) all of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Written documentation of emergencies stating the date, time, and reason shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request; and (D) for children who are sleeping or napping, the operator shall not be required to visually supervise them but shall be able to hear and respond without delay to them. Children shall not sleep or nap in a room with a closed door between the children and the operator. The operator shall be on the same level as the home where children are sleeping or napping. (b) Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed to preclude a "qualified person with a disability, "as defined by G.S. 168A-3(9), or a "qualified individual," as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act at 42 U.S.C. 12111(8), from working in a licensed child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan; (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (8) A written activity plan that shall: (A) Include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at https://www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov//pdf_forms/nc_foundations.pdf: (i) emotional and social development; (ii) health and physical development; (iii) approaches to play and learning; (iv) language development and communication; and (iv) cognitive development. (B) Identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (C) Reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as specified in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (i) art and other creative play; (ii) children's books; (iii) blocks and block building; (iv) manipulatives; and (v) family living and dramatic play. (D) Provide materials and opportunities at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (i) music and rhythm; (ii) science and nature; and (iii) sand and water play. Ms. Wright and I discussed and reviewed the QRIS Modernization Pathways. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1, we will need to request the scales no later than September 3, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. We reviewed each pathway today during the visit. Ms. Wright and I scheduled a TEAMS on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:30. Operational Policies – Ms. Wright’s policies were approved by the lead consultant, Amy Italiano during the prelicensing phase. We discussed adding a clause that informs families the FCCH’s policies and procedures can be amended at any time. Ms. Wright understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive administrative action. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. There are eleven (11) required topic areas. Make sure you are clear as to the required topics that encompass the H & S training. You can access these training courses for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-594-0140, or email me at 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 .1711 · Violation
Name of Operation: Fannie and Friends LLC Facility ID: 60004442 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on June 2, 2026, with a restriction on the first shift, and a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. The Temporary License will expire on December 2, 2026. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Owner, Yolanda Wright, was present during the visit with three children ranging from three years to six years of age. Ms. Wright runs one program is a preschool program from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. She currently has four (4) children enrolled, aged three years of age to six years of age. Ms. Wright understands that she cannot have more than eight (8) children present at one time, with a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. Children were observed and engaged in indoor gross motor play, free play activities, and personal care routines. Ms. Wright was engaged in a positive nurturing way with the children. There were age-appropriate materials for children use. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. The provider’s records were found in compliance. Ms. Wright communicated she has just mailed her official transcript to the WORKS unit for processing. Ms. Wright has a master’s degree in education. Children’s records were reviewed and the following required forms were not on file: J. Gaddy did not have a signed written plan of care on file. T. Harris did not have a written plan of care, NC Summary of the Law receipt and signed shaken baby and head trauma. We discussed ensuring parents do not leave any blank line items on the child’s application. Ms. Wright has thirty (30) days from a child’s enrollment to obtain a child’s medical and shot records. It was recommended to require the documents before a child attends the facility. We discussed parental custody rights, and any court orders should be provided by the parent. Ms. Wright was made aware she must follow any court orders. Ms. Wright and I discussed that her EPR needs to be completed no later than October 2, 2027. Once you have completed the EPR training the EPR plan will need to be completed in the NC Risk Management Portal and your EPR plan will need to be available for review. Ms. Wright understands that she will have four months from the date she obtains the EPR training to complete the plan in the EPR portal. A smoke detector was observed chirping during the visit in the residential portion of the FCCH. Ms. Wright was made aware and requested the battery be changed. If the battery is changed and if the detector keeps chirping, Ms. Wright was asked to communicate with me. Monthly fire drills have been monitored for the last two months. It was stated the operator, and children must be able to evacuate the residence more quickly than in five minutes. It was discussed within a minute and twenty seconds (1:20). The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 3, 2026. Four (4) violations were cited and discussed with the provider during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file that showed the policy was given to a parent. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have receipt that the law was given and reviewed with the child's parent. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child did not have a signed shaken baby and head trauma policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: During today’s visit a single trampoline was observed in the outdoor play area. Ms. Wright was reminded the equipment must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. During today’s visit we discussed the importance of reviewing all paperwork that parents complete and give her, to ensure nothing is left blank or complete. With all Medical Plans it is very important that you read the plan to ensure you understand the dosage and medication information. Ms. Wright stated the Food Program rep. came for her first visit earlier this morning. We discussed developing cycle menus. (at least three months of menus) Ms. Wright was encouraged to pre-prepare her meals the evening before, so she only must warm up the plated foods before serving children. This will assist Ms. Wright in maintaining adequate supervision of children. Today, we discussed and reviewed child care rules related to custody orders and adequate supervision of children in a FCCH. 10A NCAC 09 .1710 PARENTAL ACCESS TO THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) The family child care home operator shall not knowingly permit a person on the premises of a family child care home who has been convicted of a "reportable conviction" as defined in G.S. 14-208.6(4). (b) The parent of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall be allowed access to the home during its operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the home and the care provided by the operator for the child. The parent shall notify the operator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. (c) Parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall only be allowed access to the home in accordance with the court order. Today, we discussed the following rule regarding activity plans and schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in a family child care home. "Adequate supervision" shall mean that: (1) For pre-school age children, the family child care home operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear and see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) For school-age children, the operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (3) The operator shall interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; and (4) For children of all ages: (A) the operator shall know where each child is located and be aware of children's activities at all times; (B) the operator shall provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; (C) all of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Written documentation of emergencies stating the date, time, and reason shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request; and (D) for children who are sleeping or napping, the operator shall not be required to visually supervise them but shall be able to hear and respond without delay to them. Children shall not sleep or nap in a room with a closed door between the children and the operator. The operator shall be on the same level as the home where children are sleeping or napping. (b) Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed to preclude a "qualified person with a disability, "as defined by G.S. 168A-3(9), or a "qualified individual," as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act at 42 U.S.C. 12111(8), from working in a licensed child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan; (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (8) A written activity plan that shall: (A) Include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at https://www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov//pdf_forms/nc_foundations.pdf: (i) emotional and social development; (ii) health and physical development; (iii) approaches to play and learning; (iv) language development and communication; and (iv) cognitive development. (B) Identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (C) Reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as specified in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (i) art and other creative play; (ii) children's books; (iii) blocks and block building; (iv) manipulatives; and (v) family living and dramatic play. (D) Provide materials and opportunities at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (i) music and rhythm; (ii) science and nature; and (iii) sand and water play. Ms. Wright and I discussed and reviewed the QRIS Modernization Pathways. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1, we will need to request the scales no later than September 3, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. We reviewed each pathway today during the visit. Ms. Wright and I scheduled a TEAMS on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:30. Operational Policies – Ms. Wright’s policies were approved by the lead consultant, Amy Italiano during the prelicensing phase. We discussed adding a clause that informs families the FCCH’s policies and procedures can be amended at any time. Ms. Wright understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive administrative action. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. There are eleven (11) required topic areas. Make sure you are clear as to the required topics that encompass the H & S training. You can access these training courses for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-594-0140, or email me at 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1718 · Violation
Name of Operation: Fannie and Friends LLC Facility ID: 60004442 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on June 2, 2026, with a restriction on the first shift, and a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. The Temporary License will expire on December 2, 2026. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Owner, Yolanda Wright, was present during the visit with three children ranging from three years to six years of age. Ms. Wright runs one program is a preschool program from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. She currently has four (4) children enrolled, aged three years of age to six years of age. Ms. Wright understands that she cannot have more than eight (8) children present at one time, with a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. Children were observed and engaged in indoor gross motor play, free play activities, and personal care routines. Ms. Wright was engaged in a positive nurturing way with the children. There were age-appropriate materials for children use. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. The provider’s records were found in compliance. Ms. Wright communicated she has just mailed her official transcript to the WORKS unit for processing. Ms. Wright has a master’s degree in education. Children’s records were reviewed and the following required forms were not on file: J. Gaddy did not have a signed written plan of care on file. T. Harris did not have a written plan of care, NC Summary of the Law receipt and signed shaken baby and head trauma. We discussed ensuring parents do not leave any blank line items on the child’s application. Ms. Wright has thirty (30) days from a child’s enrollment to obtain a child’s medical and shot records. It was recommended to require the documents before a child attends the facility. We discussed parental custody rights, and any court orders should be provided by the parent. Ms. Wright was made aware she must follow any court orders. Ms. Wright and I discussed that her EPR needs to be completed no later than October 2, 2027. Once you have completed the EPR training the EPR plan will need to be completed in the NC Risk Management Portal and your EPR plan will need to be available for review. Ms. Wright understands that she will have four months from the date she obtains the EPR training to complete the plan in the EPR portal. A smoke detector was observed chirping during the visit in the residential portion of the FCCH. Ms. Wright was made aware and requested the battery be changed. If the battery is changed and if the detector keeps chirping, Ms. Wright was asked to communicate with me. Monthly fire drills have been monitored for the last two months. It was stated the operator, and children must be able to evacuate the residence more quickly than in five minutes. It was discussed within a minute and twenty seconds (1:20). The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 3, 2026. Four (4) violations were cited and discussed with the provider during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file that showed the policy was given to a parent. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have receipt that the law was given and reviewed with the child's parent. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child did not have a signed shaken baby and head trauma policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: During today’s visit a single trampoline was observed in the outdoor play area. Ms. Wright was reminded the equipment must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. During today’s visit we discussed the importance of reviewing all paperwork that parents complete and give her, to ensure nothing is left blank or complete. With all Medical Plans it is very important that you read the plan to ensure you understand the dosage and medication information. Ms. Wright stated the Food Program rep. came for her first visit earlier this morning. We discussed developing cycle menus. (at least three months of menus) Ms. Wright was encouraged to pre-prepare her meals the evening before, so she only must warm up the plated foods before serving children. This will assist Ms. Wright in maintaining adequate supervision of children. Today, we discussed and reviewed child care rules related to custody orders and adequate supervision of children in a FCCH. 10A NCAC 09 .1710 PARENTAL ACCESS TO THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) The family child care home operator shall not knowingly permit a person on the premises of a family child care home who has been convicted of a "reportable conviction" as defined in G.S. 14-208.6(4). (b) The parent of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall be allowed access to the home during its operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the home and the care provided by the operator for the child. The parent shall notify the operator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. (c) Parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall only be allowed access to the home in accordance with the court order. Today, we discussed the following rule regarding activity plans and schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in a family child care home. "Adequate supervision" shall mean that: (1) For pre-school age children, the family child care home operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear and see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) For school-age children, the operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (3) The operator shall interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; and (4) For children of all ages: (A) the operator shall know where each child is located and be aware of children's activities at all times; (B) the operator shall provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; (C) all of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Written documentation of emergencies stating the date, time, and reason shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request; and (D) for children who are sleeping or napping, the operator shall not be required to visually supervise them but shall be able to hear and respond without delay to them. Children shall not sleep or nap in a room with a closed door between the children and the operator. The operator shall be on the same level as the home where children are sleeping or napping. (b) Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed to preclude a "qualified person with a disability, "as defined by G.S. 168A-3(9), or a "qualified individual," as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act at 42 U.S.C. 12111(8), from working in a licensed child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan; (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (8) A written activity plan that shall: (A) Include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at https://www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov//pdf_forms/nc_foundations.pdf: (i) emotional and social development; (ii) health and physical development; (iii) approaches to play and learning; (iv) language development and communication; and (iv) cognitive development. (B) Identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (C) Reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as specified in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (i) art and other creative play; (ii) children's books; (iii) blocks and block building; (iv) manipulatives; and (v) family living and dramatic play. (D) Provide materials and opportunities at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (i) music and rhythm; (ii) science and nature; and (iii) sand and water play. Ms. Wright and I discussed and reviewed the QRIS Modernization Pathways. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1, we will need to request the scales no later than September 3, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. We reviewed each pathway today during the visit. Ms. Wright and I scheduled a TEAMS on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:30. Operational Policies – Ms. Wright’s policies were approved by the lead consultant, Amy Italiano during the prelicensing phase. We discussed adding a clause that informs families the FCCH’s policies and procedures can be amended at any time. Ms. Wright understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive administrative action. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. There are eleven (11) required topic areas. Make sure you are clear as to the required topics that encompass the H & S training. You can access these training courses for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-594-0140, or email me at 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: Fannie and Friends LLC Facility ID: 60004442 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on June 2, 2026, with a restriction on the first shift, and a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. The Temporary License will expire on December 2, 2026. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Owner, Yolanda Wright, was present during the visit with three children ranging from three years to six years of age. Ms. Wright runs one program is a preschool program from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. She currently has four (4) children enrolled, aged three years of age to six years of age. Ms. Wright understands that she cannot have more than eight (8) children present at one time, with a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. Children were observed and engaged in indoor gross motor play, free play activities, and personal care routines. Ms. Wright was engaged in a positive nurturing way with the children. There were age-appropriate materials for children use. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. The provider’s records were found in compliance. Ms. Wright communicated she has just mailed her official transcript to the WORKS unit for processing. Ms. Wright has a master’s degree in education. Children’s records were reviewed and the following required forms were not on file: J. Gaddy did not have a signed written plan of care on file. T. Harris did not have a written plan of care, NC Summary of the Law receipt and signed shaken baby and head trauma. We discussed ensuring parents do not leave any blank line items on the child’s application. Ms. Wright has thirty (30) days from a child’s enrollment to obtain a child’s medical and shot records. It was recommended to require the documents before a child attends the facility. We discussed parental custody rights, and any court orders should be provided by the parent. Ms. Wright was made aware she must follow any court orders. Ms. Wright and I discussed that her EPR needs to be completed no later than October 2, 2027. Once you have completed the EPR training the EPR plan will need to be completed in the NC Risk Management Portal and your EPR plan will need to be available for review. Ms. Wright understands that she will have four months from the date she obtains the EPR training to complete the plan in the EPR portal. A smoke detector was observed chirping during the visit in the residential portion of the FCCH. Ms. Wright was made aware and requested the battery be changed. If the battery is changed and if the detector keeps chirping, Ms. Wright was asked to communicate with me. Monthly fire drills have been monitored for the last two months. It was stated the operator, and children must be able to evacuate the residence more quickly than in five minutes. It was discussed within a minute and twenty seconds (1:20). The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 3, 2026. Four (4) violations were cited and discussed with the provider during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file that showed the policy was given to a parent. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have receipt that the law was given and reviewed with the child's parent. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child did not have a signed shaken baby and head trauma policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: During today’s visit a single trampoline was observed in the outdoor play area. Ms. Wright was reminded the equipment must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. During today’s visit we discussed the importance of reviewing all paperwork that parents complete and give her, to ensure nothing is left blank or complete. With all Medical Plans it is very important that you read the plan to ensure you understand the dosage and medication information. Ms. Wright stated the Food Program rep. came for her first visit earlier this morning. We discussed developing cycle menus. (at least three months of menus) Ms. Wright was encouraged to pre-prepare her meals the evening before, so she only must warm up the plated foods before serving children. This will assist Ms. Wright in maintaining adequate supervision of children. Today, we discussed and reviewed child care rules related to custody orders and adequate supervision of children in a FCCH. 10A NCAC 09 .1710 PARENTAL ACCESS TO THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) The family child care home operator shall not knowingly permit a person on the premises of a family child care home who has been convicted of a "reportable conviction" as defined in G.S. 14-208.6(4). (b) The parent of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall be allowed access to the home during its operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the home and the care provided by the operator for the child. The parent shall notify the operator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. (c) Parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall only be allowed access to the home in accordance with the court order. Today, we discussed the following rule regarding activity plans and schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in a family child care home. "Adequate supervision" shall mean that: (1) For pre-school age children, the family child care home operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear and see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) For school-age children, the operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (3) The operator shall interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; and (4) For children of all ages: (A) the operator shall know where each child is located and be aware of children's activities at all times; (B) the operator shall provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; (C) all of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Written documentation of emergencies stating the date, time, and reason shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request; and (D) for children who are sleeping or napping, the operator shall not be required to visually supervise them but shall be able to hear and respond without delay to them. Children shall not sleep or nap in a room with a closed door between the children and the operator. The operator shall be on the same level as the home where children are sleeping or napping. (b) Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed to preclude a "qualified person with a disability, "as defined by G.S. 168A-3(9), or a "qualified individual," as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act at 42 U.S.C. 12111(8), from working in a licensed child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan; (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (8) A written activity plan that shall: (A) Include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at https://www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov//pdf_forms/nc_foundations.pdf: (i) emotional and social development; (ii) health and physical development; (iii) approaches to play and learning; (iv) language development and communication; and (iv) cognitive development. (B) Identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (C) Reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as specified in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (i) art and other creative play; (ii) children's books; (iii) blocks and block building; (iv) manipulatives; and (v) family living and dramatic play. (D) Provide materials and opportunities at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (i) music and rhythm; (ii) science and nature; and (iii) sand and water play. Ms. Wright and I discussed and reviewed the QRIS Modernization Pathways. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1, we will need to request the scales no later than September 3, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. We reviewed each pathway today during the visit. Ms. Wright and I scheduled a TEAMS on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:30. Operational Policies – Ms. Wright’s policies were approved by the lead consultant, Amy Italiano during the prelicensing phase. We discussed adding a clause that informs families the FCCH’s policies and procedures can be amended at any time. Ms. Wright understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive administrative action. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. There are eleven (11) required topic areas. Make sure you are clear as to the required topics that encompass the H & S training. You can access these training courses for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-594-0140, or email me at 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S.110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: Fannie and Friends LLC Facility ID: 60004442 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on June 2, 2026, with a restriction on the first shift, and a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. The Temporary License will expire on December 2, 2026. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Owner, Yolanda Wright, was present during the visit with three children ranging from three years to six years of age. Ms. Wright runs one program is a preschool program from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. She currently has four (4) children enrolled, aged three years of age to six years of age. Ms. Wright understands that she cannot have more than eight (8) children present at one time, with a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. Children were observed and engaged in indoor gross motor play, free play activities, and personal care routines. Ms. Wright was engaged in a positive nurturing way with the children. There were age-appropriate materials for children use. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. The provider’s records were found in compliance. Ms. Wright communicated she has just mailed her official transcript to the WORKS unit for processing. Ms. Wright has a master’s degree in education. Children’s records were reviewed and the following required forms were not on file: J. Gaddy did not have a signed written plan of care on file. T. Harris did not have a written plan of care, NC Summary of the Law receipt and signed shaken baby and head trauma. We discussed ensuring parents do not leave any blank line items on the child’s application. Ms. Wright has thirty (30) days from a child’s enrollment to obtain a child’s medical and shot records. It was recommended to require the documents before a child attends the facility. We discussed parental custody rights, and any court orders should be provided by the parent. Ms. Wright was made aware she must follow any court orders. Ms. Wright and I discussed that her EPR needs to be completed no later than October 2, 2027. Once you have completed the EPR training the EPR plan will need to be completed in the NC Risk Management Portal and your EPR plan will need to be available for review. Ms. Wright understands that she will have four months from the date she obtains the EPR training to complete the plan in the EPR portal. A smoke detector was observed chirping during the visit in the residential portion of the FCCH. Ms. Wright was made aware and requested the battery be changed. If the battery is changed and if the detector keeps chirping, Ms. Wright was asked to communicate with me. Monthly fire drills have been monitored for the last two months. It was stated the operator, and children must be able to evacuate the residence more quickly than in five minutes. It was discussed within a minute and twenty seconds (1:20). The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 3, 2026. Four (4) violations were cited and discussed with the provider during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file that showed the policy was given to a parent. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have receipt that the law was given and reviewed with the child's parent. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child did not have a signed shaken baby and head trauma policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: During today’s visit a single trampoline was observed in the outdoor play area. Ms. Wright was reminded the equipment must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. During today’s visit we discussed the importance of reviewing all paperwork that parents complete and give her, to ensure nothing is left blank or complete. With all Medical Plans it is very important that you read the plan to ensure you understand the dosage and medication information. Ms. Wright stated the Food Program rep. came for her first visit earlier this morning. We discussed developing cycle menus. (at least three months of menus) Ms. Wright was encouraged to pre-prepare her meals the evening before, so she only must warm up the plated foods before serving children. This will assist Ms. Wright in maintaining adequate supervision of children. Today, we discussed and reviewed child care rules related to custody orders and adequate supervision of children in a FCCH. 10A NCAC 09 .1710 PARENTAL ACCESS TO THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) The family child care home operator shall not knowingly permit a person on the premises of a family child care home who has been convicted of a "reportable conviction" as defined in G.S. 14-208.6(4). (b) The parent of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall be allowed access to the home during its operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the home and the care provided by the operator for the child. The parent shall notify the operator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. (c) Parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall only be allowed access to the home in accordance with the court order. Today, we discussed the following rule regarding activity plans and schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in a family child care home. "Adequate supervision" shall mean that: (1) For pre-school age children, the family child care home operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear and see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) For school-age children, the operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (3) The operator shall interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; and (4) For children of all ages: (A) the operator shall know where each child is located and be aware of children's activities at all times; (B) the operator shall provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; (C) all of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Written documentation of emergencies stating the date, time, and reason shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request; and (D) for children who are sleeping or napping, the operator shall not be required to visually supervise them but shall be able to hear and respond without delay to them. Children shall not sleep or nap in a room with a closed door between the children and the operator. The operator shall be on the same level as the home where children are sleeping or napping. (b) Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed to preclude a "qualified person with a disability, "as defined by G.S. 168A-3(9), or a "qualified individual," as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act at 42 U.S.C. 12111(8), from working in a licensed child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan; (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (8) A written activity plan that shall: (A) Include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at https://www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov//pdf_forms/nc_foundations.pdf: (i) emotional and social development; (ii) health and physical development; (iii) approaches to play and learning; (iv) language development and communication; and (iv) cognitive development. (B) Identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (C) Reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as specified in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (i) art and other creative play; (ii) children's books; (iii) blocks and block building; (iv) manipulatives; and (v) family living and dramatic play. (D) Provide materials and opportunities at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (i) music and rhythm; (ii) science and nature; and (iii) sand and water play. Ms. Wright and I discussed and reviewed the QRIS Modernization Pathways. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1, we will need to request the scales no later than September 3, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. We reviewed each pathway today during the visit. Ms. Wright and I scheduled a TEAMS on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:30. Operational Policies – Ms. Wright’s policies were approved by the lead consultant, Amy Italiano during the prelicensing phase. We discussed adding a clause that informs families the FCCH’s policies and procedures can be amended at any time. Ms. Wright understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive administrative action. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. There are eleven (11) required topic areas. Make sure you are clear as to the required topics that encompass the H & S training. You can access these training courses for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-594-0140, or email me at 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: Fannie and Friends LLC Facility ID: 60004442 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on June 2, 2026, with a restriction on the first shift, and a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. The Temporary License will expire on December 2, 2026. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Owner, Yolanda Wright, was present during the visit with three children ranging from three years to six years of age. Ms. Wright runs one program is a preschool program from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. She currently has four (4) children enrolled, aged three years of age to six years of age. Ms. Wright understands that she cannot have more than eight (8) children present at one time, with a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. Children were observed and engaged in indoor gross motor play, free play activities, and personal care routines. Ms. Wright was engaged in a positive nurturing way with the children. There were age-appropriate materials for children use. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. The provider’s records were found in compliance. Ms. Wright communicated she has just mailed her official transcript to the WORKS unit for processing. Ms. Wright has a master’s degree in education. Children’s records were reviewed and the following required forms were not on file: J. Gaddy did not have a signed written plan of care on file. T. Harris did not have a written plan of care, NC Summary of the Law receipt and signed shaken baby and head trauma. We discussed ensuring parents do not leave any blank line items on the child’s application. Ms. Wright has thirty (30) days from a child’s enrollment to obtain a child’s medical and shot records. It was recommended to require the documents before a child attends the facility. We discussed parental custody rights, and any court orders should be provided by the parent. Ms. Wright was made aware she must follow any court orders. Ms. Wright and I discussed that her EPR needs to be completed no later than October 2, 2027. Once you have completed the EPR training the EPR plan will need to be completed in the NC Risk Management Portal and your EPR plan will need to be available for review. Ms. Wright understands that she will have four months from the date she obtains the EPR training to complete the plan in the EPR portal. A smoke detector was observed chirping during the visit in the residential portion of the FCCH. Ms. Wright was made aware and requested the battery be changed. If the battery is changed and if the detector keeps chirping, Ms. Wright was asked to communicate with me. Monthly fire drills have been monitored for the last two months. It was stated the operator, and children must be able to evacuate the residence more quickly than in five minutes. It was discussed within a minute and twenty seconds (1:20). The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 3, 2026. Four (4) violations were cited and discussed with the provider during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file that showed the policy was given to a parent. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have receipt that the law was given and reviewed with the child's parent. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child did not have a signed shaken baby and head trauma policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: During today’s visit a single trampoline was observed in the outdoor play area. Ms. Wright was reminded the equipment must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. During today’s visit we discussed the importance of reviewing all paperwork that parents complete and give her, to ensure nothing is left blank or complete. With all Medical Plans it is very important that you read the plan to ensure you understand the dosage and medication information. Ms. Wright stated the Food Program rep. came for her first visit earlier this morning. We discussed developing cycle menus. (at least three months of menus) Ms. Wright was encouraged to pre-prepare her meals the evening before, so she only must warm up the plated foods before serving children. This will assist Ms. Wright in maintaining adequate supervision of children. Today, we discussed and reviewed child care rules related to custody orders and adequate supervision of children in a FCCH. 10A NCAC 09 .1710 PARENTAL ACCESS TO THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) The family child care home operator shall not knowingly permit a person on the premises of a family child care home who has been convicted of a "reportable conviction" as defined in G.S. 14-208.6(4). (b) The parent of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall be allowed access to the home during its operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the home and the care provided by the operator for the child. The parent shall notify the operator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. (c) Parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall only be allowed access to the home in accordance with the court order. Today, we discussed the following rule regarding activity plans and schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in a family child care home. "Adequate supervision" shall mean that: (1) For pre-school age children, the family child care home operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear and see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) For school-age children, the operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (3) The operator shall interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; and (4) For children of all ages: (A) the operator shall know where each child is located and be aware of children's activities at all times; (B) the operator shall provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; (C) all of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Written documentation of emergencies stating the date, time, and reason shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request; and (D) for children who are sleeping or napping, the operator shall not be required to visually supervise them but shall be able to hear and respond without delay to them. Children shall not sleep or nap in a room with a closed door between the children and the operator. The operator shall be on the same level as the home where children are sleeping or napping. (b) Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed to preclude a "qualified person with a disability, "as defined by G.S. 168A-3(9), or a "qualified individual," as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act at 42 U.S.C. 12111(8), from working in a licensed child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan; (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (8) A written activity plan that shall: (A) Include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at https://www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov//pdf_forms/nc_foundations.pdf: (i) emotional and social development; (ii) health and physical development; (iii) approaches to play and learning; (iv) language development and communication; and (iv) cognitive development. (B) Identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (C) Reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as specified in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (i) art and other creative play; (ii) children's books; (iii) blocks and block building; (iv) manipulatives; and (v) family living and dramatic play. (D) Provide materials and opportunities at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (i) music and rhythm; (ii) science and nature; and (iii) sand and water play. Ms. Wright and I discussed and reviewed the QRIS Modernization Pathways. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1, we will need to request the scales no later than September 3, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. We reviewed each pathway today during the visit. Ms. Wright and I scheduled a TEAMS on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:30. Operational Policies – Ms. Wright’s policies were approved by the lead consultant, Amy Italiano during the prelicensing phase. We discussed adding a clause that informs families the FCCH’s policies and procedures can be amended at any time. Ms. Wright understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive administrative action. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. There are eleven (11) required topic areas. Make sure you are clear as to the required topics that encompass the H & S training. You can access these training courses for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-594-0140, or email me at 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: Fannie and Friends LLC Facility ID: 60004442 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on June 2, 2026, with a restriction on the first shift, and a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. The Temporary License will expire on December 2, 2026. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Owner, Yolanda Wright, was present during the visit with three children ranging from three years to six years of age. Ms. Wright runs one program is a preschool program from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. She currently has four (4) children enrolled, aged three years of age to six years of age. Ms. Wright understands that she cannot have more than eight (8) children present at one time, with a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. Children were observed and engaged in indoor gross motor play, free play activities, and personal care routines. Ms. Wright was engaged in a positive nurturing way with the children. There were age-appropriate materials for children use. Program records, including fire drills and monthly outdoor area inspections were complete and current. The provider’s records were found in compliance. Ms. Wright communicated she has just mailed her official transcript to the WORKS unit for processing. Ms. Wright has a master’s degree in education. Children’s records were reviewed and the following required forms were not on file: J. Gaddy did not have a signed written plan of care on file. T. Harris did not have a written plan of care, NC Summary of the Law receipt and signed shaken baby and head trauma. We discussed ensuring parents do not leave any blank line items on the child’s application. Ms. Wright has thirty (30) days from a child’s enrollment to obtain a child’s medical and shot records. It was recommended to require the documents before a child attends the facility. We discussed parental custody rights, and any court orders should be provided by the parent. Ms. Wright was made aware she must follow any court orders. Ms. Wright and I discussed that her EPR needs to be completed no later than October 2, 2027. Once you have completed the EPR training the EPR plan will need to be completed in the NC Risk Management Portal and your EPR plan will need to be available for review. Ms. Wright understands that she will have four months from the date she obtains the EPR training to complete the plan in the EPR portal. A smoke detector was observed chirping during the visit in the residential portion of the FCCH. Ms. Wright was made aware and requested the battery be changed. If the battery is changed and if the detector keeps chirping, Ms. Wright was asked to communicate with me. Monthly fire drills have been monitored for the last two months. It was stated the operator, and children must be able to evacuate the residence more quickly than in five minutes. It was discussed within a minute and twenty seconds (1:20). The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 3, 2026. Four (4) violations were cited and discussed with the provider during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file that showed the policy was given to a parent. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have receipt that the law was given and reviewed with the child's parent. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child did not have a signed shaken baby and head trauma policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 22, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: During today’s visit a single trampoline was observed in the outdoor play area. Ms. Wright was reminded the equipment must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. During today’s visit we discussed the importance of reviewing all paperwork that parents complete and give her, to ensure nothing is left blank or complete. With all Medical Plans it is very important that you read the plan to ensure you understand the dosage and medication information. Ms. Wright stated the Food Program rep. came for her first visit earlier this morning. We discussed developing cycle menus. (at least three months of menus) Ms. Wright was encouraged to pre-prepare her meals the evening before, so she only must warm up the plated foods before serving children. This will assist Ms. Wright in maintaining adequate supervision of children. Today, we discussed and reviewed child care rules related to custody orders and adequate supervision of children in a FCCH. 10A NCAC 09 .1710 PARENTAL ACCESS TO THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) The family child care home operator shall not knowingly permit a person on the premises of a family child care home who has been convicted of a "reportable conviction" as defined in G.S. 14-208.6(4). (b) The parent of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall be allowed access to the home during its operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating caregiving space at the home and the care provided by the operator for the child. The parent shall notify the operator of his or her presence upon entering the premises. (c) Parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a family child care home shall only be allowed access to the home in accordance with the court order. Today, we discussed the following rule regarding activity plans and schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in a family child care home. "Adequate supervision" shall mean that: (1) For pre-school age children, the family child care home operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear and see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (2) For school-age children, the operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance; (3) The operator shall interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; and (4) For children of all ages: (A) the operator shall know where each child is located and be aware of children's activities at all times; (B) the operator shall provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; (C) all of the conditions in this Paragraph shall apply except when emergencies necessitate that adequate supervision is impossible. Written documentation of emergencies stating the date, time, and reason shall be maintained and available for review by Division representatives upon request; and (D) for children who are sleeping or napping, the operator shall not be required to visually supervise them but shall be able to hear and respond without delay to them. Children shall not sleep or nap in a room with a closed door between the children and the operator. The operator shall be on the same level as the home where children are sleeping or napping. (b) Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed to preclude a "qualified person with a disability, "as defined by G.S. 168A-3(9), or a "qualified individual," as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act at 42 U.S.C. 12111(8), from working in a licensed child care facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan; (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (8) A written activity plan that shall: (A) Include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at https://www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov//pdf_forms/nc_foundations.pdf: (i) emotional and social development; (ii) health and physical development; (iii) approaches to play and learning; (iv) language development and communication; and (iv) cognitive development. (B) Identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (C) Reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as specified in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (i) art and other creative play; (ii) children's books; (iii) blocks and block building; (iv) manipulatives; and (v) family living and dramatic play. (D) Provide materials and opportunities at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (i) music and rhythm; (ii) science and nature; and (iii) sand and water play. Ms. Wright and I discussed and reviewed the QRIS Modernization Pathways. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1, we will need to request the scales no later than September 3, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. We reviewed each pathway today during the visit. Ms. Wright and I scheduled a TEAMS on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:30. Operational Policies – Ms. Wright’s policies were approved by the lead consultant, Amy Italiano during the prelicensing phase. We discussed adding a clause that informs families the FCCH’s policies and procedures can be amended at any time. Ms. Wright understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive administrative action. Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. There are eleven (11) required topic areas. Make sure you are clear as to the required topics that encompass the H & S training. You can access these training courses for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-594-0140, or email me at 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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