G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kiddie Academy of Charlotte Blakeney Facility ID: 60004405 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. As the result of a change of ownership, the facility’s temporary license was issued on August 2, 2025, with a restriction of daytime use only. Kaye Dunlap, Licensing Consultant, accompanied me ton today’s visit. This was the second visit during the facility’s temporary license period. The owner Jing Lin and Chandrea Wilson, executive director, were present during the visit. A new administrator started on September 9, 2025. Angela Lagano is the new administrator for the facility. The Pre-service administrator form was emailed to Ms. Wilson during the visit. Ms. Lagano accompanied Ms. Dunlap and I as we monitored a classrooms. Infants were observed playing on the floor with one teacher, and one teacher was feeding infants’ breakfast. Safe Sleep Charts and Feeding schedules were monitored. A cord from a blind was hanging down in a crib and accessible. Preschool children were observed playing in their activity centers and teacher directed activities. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. In space #3 electrical cords were hanging down and accessible to the toddlers in the room. One outlet was uncovered. In space #6 books were observed ripped and missing pages. In space #7 a wooden water table lid was splintering and accessible to the children. In space #8 coats were hanging on the hooks touching each other. Space # 9 was not being used by children; however, the door was opened and lotion, and dish soap were sitting on the counter accessible to the children. In space# 10 an aerosol can of shaving cream was in an unlocked cabinet. Several of the rooms had chipped floor tiles, chipped paint on the walls and scuff marks on the floor. Activity shelves were observed with sticky tape marks and residue. All groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. Eight (8) staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) violations were observed. Required program records were monitored and found in compliance. Ms. Lagano was reminded that her EPR plan needs to be completed no later than December 2, 2025. Fourteen (14) violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Rooms did not have individually assigned and identified cots. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Floor had chipped tiles and had a scuff marks, there is outside door with guard that is molded. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A wooden water table lid was chipped with splintered wood accessible to children. .0601(c) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In space #6 books were observed ripped and missing pages. In space #7 a wooden water table lid was splintering and accessible to the children. .0601(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Shelfs have residue and dirty tape marks. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in a classroom was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. Electrical cords were hanging in the toddler room and accessible to toddlers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 816 Cribs and playpens were placed so that children occupying them had access to cords or ropes. A crib in the infant classroom was placed next to the window with cords from the blinds hanging down. .0604(o) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of shaving cream was located in an unlocked cabinet. White-out and sharpie markers were located in an unlocked bottom cabinet. A bottle of dish soap and lotion was located on a countertop in a classroom not being used however the door to the classroom was not locked. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members First Aid training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's First Aid expired August 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members CPR training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's CPR expired August 2025. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was in the same file as the staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Combs shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the comb belongs and stored separately from combs or other items that belong to a different child. Toothbrushes shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the toothbrush belongs, allowed to air dry after use, protected from contamination, and stored in a designated area. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child's toothbrush. Childrens coats hung on coat hooks were observed touching. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Lagano will submit a letter of compliance explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before November 12, 2025, and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: It was discussed with Ms. Lagano during today’s visit that all aerosol cans and all hazardous products must be stored under lock and key. Any lotions that do not have a second warning need to be stored at least 5 feet. It was discussed with Ms. Lagano was told that hooks need be at least 12 inches apart, and no coats, hats or other belongings can touch. All floors, shelfing, doors, ceilings, and equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. We discussed with Ms. Lagano that the cord to the blind was hanging down in the crib in the infant room was a hazard and the cord must be in accessible to, we discussed moving the crib or replacing the blind so that it does not have a cord that hangs down. It was discussed with the owner and administration team that it is important to make sure all staff and children’s files are organized and contain all the required information. You need to review all paperwork as it comes into the office to ensure training is approved and information is accurate. During the first temporary visit the facility was going to choose Pathway #3, however once they contacted NAEYC they were told that they could not keep the accreditation due to the administration and staff changes with the Change of Ownership. The facility will now need to choose Pathway 1 or 2. We will need to request the scales not later than November 7 if the facility chooses to pick pathway 1. 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. 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. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies – The facility will be using the same policies that were approved at the Kiddie Academy Steele Creek facility, and no changes have been made. Ms. Wilson stated he has children enrolled who receive subsidized children care. She 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. Your temporary license expires February 2, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. 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. It is Ms. Lanago, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Lin’s responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit’s summary report to ensure the classrooms; staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. 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 704-936-6065, or email me at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kiddie Academy of Charlotte Blakeney Facility ID: 60004405 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. As the result of a change of ownership, the facility’s temporary license was issued on August 2, 2025, with a restriction of daytime use only. Kaye Dunlap, Licensing Consultant, accompanied me ton today’s visit. This was the second visit during the facility’s temporary license period. The owner Jing Lin and Chandrea Wilson, executive director, were present during the visit. A new administrator started on September 9, 2025. Angela Lagano is the new administrator for the facility. The Pre-service administrator form was emailed to Ms. Wilson during the visit. Ms. Lagano accompanied Ms. Dunlap and I as we monitored a classrooms. Infants were observed playing on the floor with one teacher, and one teacher was feeding infants’ breakfast. Safe Sleep Charts and Feeding schedules were monitored. A cord from a blind was hanging down in a crib and accessible. Preschool children were observed playing in their activity centers and teacher directed activities. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. In space #3 electrical cords were hanging down and accessible to the toddlers in the room. One outlet was uncovered. In space #6 books were observed ripped and missing pages. In space #7 a wooden water table lid was splintering and accessible to the children. In space #8 coats were hanging on the hooks touching each other. Space # 9 was not being used by children; however, the door was opened and lotion, and dish soap were sitting on the counter accessible to the children. In space# 10 an aerosol can of shaving cream was in an unlocked cabinet. Several of the rooms had chipped floor tiles, chipped paint on the walls and scuff marks on the floor. Activity shelves were observed with sticky tape marks and residue. All groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. Eight (8) staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) violations were observed. Required program records were monitored and found in compliance. Ms. Lagano was reminded that her EPR plan needs to be completed no later than December 2, 2025. Fourteen (14) violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Rooms did not have individually assigned and identified cots. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Floor had chipped tiles and had a scuff marks, there is outside door with guard that is molded. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A wooden water table lid was chipped with splintered wood accessible to children. .0601(c) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In space #6 books were observed ripped and missing pages. In space #7 a wooden water table lid was splintering and accessible to the children. .0601(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Shelfs have residue and dirty tape marks. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in a classroom was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. Electrical cords were hanging in the toddler room and accessible to toddlers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 816 Cribs and playpens were placed so that children occupying them had access to cords or ropes. A crib in the infant classroom was placed next to the window with cords from the blinds hanging down. .0604(o) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of shaving cream was located in an unlocked cabinet. White-out and sharpie markers were located in an unlocked bottom cabinet. A bottle of dish soap and lotion was located on a countertop in a classroom not being used however the door to the classroom was not locked. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members First Aid training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's First Aid expired August 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members CPR training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's CPR expired August 2025. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was in the same file as the staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Combs shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the comb belongs and stored separately from combs or other items that belong to a different child. Toothbrushes shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the toothbrush belongs, allowed to air dry after use, protected from contamination, and stored in a designated area. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child's toothbrush. Childrens coats hung on coat hooks were observed touching. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Lagano will submit a letter of compliance explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before November 12, 2025, and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: It was discussed with Ms. Lagano during today’s visit that all aerosol cans and all hazardous products must be stored under lock and key. Any lotions that do not have a second warning need to be stored at least 5 feet. It was discussed with Ms. Lagano was told that hooks need be at least 12 inches apart, and no coats, hats or other belongings can touch. All floors, shelfing, doors, ceilings, and equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. We discussed with Ms. Lagano that the cord to the blind was hanging down in the crib in the infant room was a hazard and the cord must be in accessible to, we discussed moving the crib or replacing the blind so that it does not have a cord that hangs down. It was discussed with the owner and administration team that it is important to make sure all staff and children’s files are organized and contain all the required information. You need to review all paperwork as it comes into the office to ensure training is approved and information is accurate. During the first temporary visit the facility was going to choose Pathway #3, however once they contacted NAEYC they were told that they could not keep the accreditation due to the administration and staff changes with the Change of Ownership. The facility will now need to choose Pathway 1 or 2. We will need to request the scales not later than November 7 if the facility chooses to pick pathway 1. 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. 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. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies – The facility will be using the same policies that were approved at the Kiddie Academy Steele Creek facility, and no changes have been made. Ms. Wilson stated he has children enrolled who receive subsidized children care. She 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. Your temporary license expires February 2, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. 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. It is Ms. Lanago, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Lin’s responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit’s summary report to ensure the classrooms; staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. 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 704-936-6065, or email me at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kiddie Academy of Charlotte Blakeney Facility ID: 60004405 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 67 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. As the result of a change of ownership, the facility’s temporary license was issued on August 2, 2025, with a restriction of daytime use only. Kaye Dunlap, Licensing Consultant, accompanied me ton today’s visit. This was the second visit during the facility’s temporary license period. The owner Jing Lin and Chandrea Wilson, executive director, were present during the visit. A new administrator started on September 9, 2025. Angela Lagano is the new administrator for the facility. The Pre-service administrator form was emailed to Ms. Wilson during the visit. Ms. Lagano accompanied Ms. Dunlap and I as we monitored a classrooms. Infants were observed playing on the floor with one teacher, and one teacher was feeding infants’ breakfast. Safe Sleep Charts and Feeding schedules were monitored. A cord from a blind was hanging down in a crib and accessible. Preschool children were observed playing in their activity centers and teacher directed activities. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. In space #3 electrical cords were hanging down and accessible to the toddlers in the room. One outlet was uncovered. In space #6 books were observed ripped and missing pages. In space #7 a wooden water table lid was splintering and accessible to the children. In space #8 coats were hanging on the hooks touching each other. Space # 9 was not being used by children; however, the door was opened and lotion, and dish soap were sitting on the counter accessible to the children. In space# 10 an aerosol can of shaving cream was in an unlocked cabinet. Several of the rooms had chipped floor tiles, chipped paint on the walls and scuff marks on the floor. Activity shelves were observed with sticky tape marks and residue. All groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. Eight (8) staff files and eight (8) children’s files were monitored. Four (4) violations were observed. Required program records were monitored and found in compliance. Ms. Lagano was reminded that her EPR plan needs to be completed no later than December 2, 2025. Fourteen (14) violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Rooms did not have individually assigned and identified cots. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Floor had chipped tiles and had a scuff marks, there is outside door with guard that is molded. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A wooden water table lid was chipped with splintered wood accessible to children. .0601(c) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In space #6 books were observed ripped and missing pages. In space #7 a wooden water table lid was splintering and accessible to the children. .0601(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Shelfs have residue and dirty tape marks. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in a classroom was not protected by a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. Electrical cords were hanging in the toddler room and accessible to toddlers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 816 Cribs and playpens were placed so that children occupying them had access to cords or ropes. A crib in the infant classroom was placed next to the window with cords from the blinds hanging down. .0604(o) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of shaving cream was located in an unlocked cabinet. White-out and sharpie markers were located in an unlocked bottom cabinet. A bottle of dish soap and lotion was located on a countertop in a classroom not being used however the door to the classroom was not locked. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members First Aid training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's First Aid expired August 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members CPR training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's CPR expired August 2025. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was in the same file as the staff member's individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Combs shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the comb belongs and stored separately from combs or other items that belong to a different child. Toothbrushes shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the toothbrush belongs, allowed to air dry after use, protected from contamination, and stored in a designated area. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child's toothbrush. Childrens coats hung on coat hooks were observed touching. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Lagano will submit a letter of compliance explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before November 12, 2025, and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions: It was discussed with Ms. Lagano during today’s visit that all aerosol cans and all hazardous products must be stored under lock and key. Any lotions that do not have a second warning need to be stored at least 5 feet. It was discussed with Ms. Lagano was told that hooks need be at least 12 inches apart, and no coats, hats or other belongings can touch. All floors, shelfing, doors, ceilings, and equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. We discussed with Ms. Lagano that the cord to the blind was hanging down in the crib in the infant room was a hazard and the cord must be in accessible to, we discussed moving the crib or replacing the blind so that it does not have a cord that hangs down. It was discussed with the owner and administration team that it is important to make sure all staff and children’s files are organized and contain all the required information. You need to review all paperwork as it comes into the office to ensure training is approved and information is accurate. During the first temporary visit the facility was going to choose Pathway #3, however once they contacted NAEYC they were told that they could not keep the accreditation due to the administration and staff changes with the Change of Ownership. The facility will now need to choose Pathway 1 or 2. We will need to request the scales not later than November 7 if the facility chooses to pick pathway 1. 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. 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. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies – The facility will be using the same policies that were approved at the Kiddie Academy Steele Creek facility, and no changes have been made. Ms. Wilson stated he has children enrolled who receive subsidized children care. She 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. Your temporary license expires February 2, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. 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. It is Ms. Lanago, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Lin’s responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit’s summary report to ensure the classrooms; staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. 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 704-936-6065, or email me at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.