10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS R KIDS OF BLAKENEY Facility ID: 60004266 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2025 Number Present: 162 Completed Date: 6/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 04:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of December 11, 2024 The facility’s Principal, S. Jones, assisted me with the visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, teacher directed activities, free play of indoor and outdoor activity areas, group time, transitions and lunch. Lunch consisted of Vegetable stir fry with rice and beans, oranges and milk. Staff members were observed leading group time, supervising activities and assisting with personal care routines. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 23, 2025, and Little Tulips LLC was listed as current- active. A sanitation inspection was completed February 6, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was received on August 9, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed today. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on April 28, 2025, and the last fire drill was conducted June 23, 2025. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. Files for ten percent of children enrolled were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been five new staff hired since a routine unannounced visit was conducted on March 26, 2025. Files for all new staff and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. The following violations were observed and corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #14, an electrical outlet was not protected by an outlet cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4, diaper creams were stored in an unlocked drawer that was less than five feet from the floor. The key was in the lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency medical care information had not been updated since December 2023. .0802(c) The following technical assistance was provided: Diaper Creams- A discussion was held with the Principal and Teachers in the infant room regarding parent authorization for diaper cream. Authorization must include the child’s name, name of the authorized over-the-counter medication, the amount and frequency of the dosage (cannot exceed the amount and frequency on the manufacturer’s label, signature of parent, physician or health care profession, and the date the authorization was signed by the parent, physician or health care professional. NC Foundations for Early Learning- Books were given to the facility today however, a copy can also be downloaded at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Foundations-for-Early-Learning-and-Development. Outdoor Climbing Structures- A discussion was held with the Principal regarding the intended use of age for climbing structures. Signage on the equipment or manufacturers guidelines must be followed when determining the age of children that can use specific climbing equipment. If signage on the equipment indicates the structure is intended for children five years of age to twelve years of age, children under five cannot use the structure. Volunteers- A person that is at least 13 years of age, but less than 16 years of age may work on a volunteer basis as long as the volunteer is not counted in staff/child ratio, is supervised by a staff member that is at least 21 years of age, is not monetarily compensated by the facility and meets staff qualification requirements. Requirements included verification of age, negative TB test results, emergency medical Information, health questionnaire and documentation of being of the Emergency Preparedness Plan and its location. The program’s 18-month compliance history after today’s visit was 93%. I encourage you to also utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS R KIDS OF BLAKENEY Facility ID: 60004266 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. Prior to today's visit, the compliance history was 97%. Upon my arrival I met with Lauren Bowen, Assistant Principal, she informed me the Principal was on vacation. Both owners were on premise today as well, and I spoke with them. You and one of the owners accompanied me on the walkthrough of the facility. During the walkthrough I observed center free play, teacher directed small group activities, large group activities, infants having indoor tummy time, infants having outdoor time, lunch and rest time. Supervision and enhanced staff/child ratios were observed being maintained with each group observed. Nurturing tones were heard as staff engaged children in play. Children who were observed were tended to quickly. While in Space 1, 2 and 4 I spoke with staff reminded them to do some deep cleaning to ensure they are getting the dirt that settles over time. Today I observed dirt and spittle build up in the pretend sinks and on the interactive saucers and push button toys. These items were removed to clean during the visit. While space 2 was observed on their playground a plastic grocery bag was observed trapped on the fencing on the inside of the play area. I asked that it be removed since it was trash and children under two were present, you removed the item during the visit. While in Space 7, serving preschool 5 year old and school age children, the plug under the air hockey table was observed broken and the electrical wiring exposed. You were able to cover it while I was present. Each classroom has required information posted, current activity plans were available for review and the activities I observed children participating in were listed on the days plan. Medications were monitored and found meeting compliance. They were observed stored properly, and required information was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The current allergy lists were observed posted in each classroom. While outdoors I observed a tripping hazard on the school age playground and the toddler playground where the surfacing is splitting. You have started contacting repairs to obtain bids and were able to show me one bid today. You will let me know when repairs begin. On the school age playground the surfacing is separating where the seams meet and concrete is exposed. Today, you were able to place two tables and cones over those areas to ensure children can step in those areas until they are repaired. Program records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8-23-23. The monthly emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2-9-24. Information required to be posted was observed posted in the lobby of the facility. In each classroom I observed the daily schedule, allergy information, attendance and activity plan. In the infant rooms I observed the infant safe sleep information and feeding schedules posted. The monthly playground inspections and incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Staff files were reviewed. You could not locate six staff's proof of completing the annual review of the current EMC and EPR plan. One van was monitored today and all transportation requirements were found meeting compliance. One van was in use, two staff and thirteen children were on a field trip during today's visit. A current list of children on the field trip was on premise at the front desk and in the classroom. The third van was in the shop for routine maintenance. Towards the end of the visit the fire alarm went off, every one exited the building and the fire department arrived to check the building. You took the EPR Ready to go cart with you, checked the building and groups to ensure they exited to their designated spot. Every exited and were safe, the fire department did not find an issue for the alarm going off and you were allowed back into the building. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. While in Space 1, 2, and 4 I observed saucers, push button toys and pretend sinks with dirt and spittle build up. .2822(a)(1-4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors I observed the surfacing cracking in the fall zone area of the stationary equipment on the two's playground, which is causing a tripping hazard. I also observed a tripping hazard on the school age playground where the artificial grass seams are separating and concrete is exposed the grass surfacing is loose and lifts very easily. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 Space 7, under the air hockey table was observed with a broken cover and the electrical wiring was observed exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed a plastic grocery bag trapped at the base of the fencing on the inside of the infant playground, as infants in Space 2 were outside playing today. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. You could not find proof of six staff receiving the annual review of the current EMC plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. You could not locate proof that six staff received the annual review of the current EPR plan. .0607(e) Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Sarita Wilson, Principal, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before July 16, 2024. Failure to correct the violations 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff Files: Keeping the staff and training worksheet current and reviewing it regularly as a running document will assist you in maintaining compliance with staff files. Keeping the spreadsheet on your desktop as an excel spreadsheet will allow you to code the document to alert you when items are expiring. Or you can highlight the document for a visual and reference it at least monthly to ensure you inform staff when things are needed prior to expiration. Outdoor environment: remind staff when they see something in poor repair to notify you. If they see trash on the playground to throw it away. If you cannot remove an item that is no long maintaining compliance, you need to make it inaccessible to children in care until it can be removed, repaired, replaced. Even though you are cleaning daily they need to be really looking at their material to ensure they are cleaning with items are visual dirty. I encourage wiping or cleaning out bins and deep cleaning items weekly. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS R KIDS OF BLAKENEY Facility ID: 60004266 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. Prior to today's visit, the compliance history was 97%. Upon my arrival I met with Lauren Bowen, Assistant Principal, she informed me the Principal was on vacation. Both owners were on premise today as well, and I spoke with them. You and one of the owners accompanied me on the walkthrough of the facility. During the walkthrough I observed center free play, teacher directed small group activities, large group activities, infants having indoor tummy time, infants having outdoor time, lunch and rest time. Supervision and enhanced staff/child ratios were observed being maintained with each group observed. Nurturing tones were heard as staff engaged children in play. Children who were observed were tended to quickly. While in Space 1, 2 and 4 I spoke with staff reminded them to do some deep cleaning to ensure they are getting the dirt that settles over time. Today I observed dirt and spittle build up in the pretend sinks and on the interactive saucers and push button toys. These items were removed to clean during the visit. While space 2 was observed on their playground a plastic grocery bag was observed trapped on the fencing on the inside of the play area. I asked that it be removed since it was trash and children under two were present, you removed the item during the visit. While in Space 7, serving preschool 5 year old and school age children, the plug under the air hockey table was observed broken and the electrical wiring exposed. You were able to cover it while I was present. Each classroom has required information posted, current activity plans were available for review and the activities I observed children participating in were listed on the days plan. Medications were monitored and found meeting compliance. They were observed stored properly, and required information was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The current allergy lists were observed posted in each classroom. While outdoors I observed a tripping hazard on the school age playground and the toddler playground where the surfacing is splitting. You have started contacting repairs to obtain bids and were able to show me one bid today. You will let me know when repairs begin. On the school age playground the surfacing is separating where the seams meet and concrete is exposed. Today, you were able to place two tables and cones over those areas to ensure children can step in those areas until they are repaired. Program records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8-23-23. The monthly emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2-9-24. Information required to be posted was observed posted in the lobby of the facility. In each classroom I observed the daily schedule, allergy information, attendance and activity plan. In the infant rooms I observed the infant safe sleep information and feeding schedules posted. The monthly playground inspections and incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Staff files were reviewed. You could not locate six staff's proof of completing the annual review of the current EMC and EPR plan. One van was monitored today and all transportation requirements were found meeting compliance. One van was in use, two staff and thirteen children were on a field trip during today's visit. A current list of children on the field trip was on premise at the front desk and in the classroom. The third van was in the shop for routine maintenance. Towards the end of the visit the fire alarm went off, every one exited the building and the fire department arrived to check the building. You took the EPR Ready to go cart with you, checked the building and groups to ensure they exited to their designated spot. Every exited and were safe, the fire department did not find an issue for the alarm going off and you were allowed back into the building. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. While in Space 1, 2, and 4 I observed saucers, push button toys and pretend sinks with dirt and spittle build up. .2822(a)(1-4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors I observed the surfacing cracking in the fall zone area of the stationary equipment on the two's playground, which is causing a tripping hazard. I also observed a tripping hazard on the school age playground where the artificial grass seams are separating and concrete is exposed the grass surfacing is loose and lifts very easily. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 Space 7, under the air hockey table was observed with a broken cover and the electrical wiring was observed exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed a plastic grocery bag trapped at the base of the fencing on the inside of the infant playground, as infants in Space 2 were outside playing today. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. You could not find proof of six staff receiving the annual review of the current EMC plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. You could not locate proof that six staff received the annual review of the current EPR plan. .0607(e) Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Sarita Wilson, Principal, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before July 16, 2024. Failure to correct the violations 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff Files: Keeping the staff and training worksheet current and reviewing it regularly as a running document will assist you in maintaining compliance with staff files. Keeping the spreadsheet on your desktop as an excel spreadsheet will allow you to code the document to alert you when items are expiring. Or you can highlight the document for a visual and reference it at least monthly to ensure you inform staff when things are needed prior to expiration. Outdoor environment: remind staff when they see something in poor repair to notify you. If they see trash on the playground to throw it away. If you cannot remove an item that is no long maintaining compliance, you need to make it inaccessible to children in care until it can be removed, repaired, replaced. Even though you are cleaning daily they need to be really looking at their material to ensure they are cleaning with items are visual dirty. I encourage wiping or cleaning out bins and deep cleaning items weekly. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS R KIDS OF BLAKENEY Facility ID: 60004266 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. Prior to today's visit, the compliance history was 97%. Upon my arrival I met with Lauren Bowen, Assistant Principal, she informed me the Principal was on vacation. Both owners were on premise today as well, and I spoke with them. You and one of the owners accompanied me on the walkthrough of the facility. During the walkthrough I observed center free play, teacher directed small group activities, large group activities, infants having indoor tummy time, infants having outdoor time, lunch and rest time. Supervision and enhanced staff/child ratios were observed being maintained with each group observed. Nurturing tones were heard as staff engaged children in play. Children who were observed were tended to quickly. While in Space 1, 2 and 4 I spoke with staff reminded them to do some deep cleaning to ensure they are getting the dirt that settles over time. Today I observed dirt and spittle build up in the pretend sinks and on the interactive saucers and push button toys. These items were removed to clean during the visit. While space 2 was observed on their playground a plastic grocery bag was observed trapped on the fencing on the inside of the play area. I asked that it be removed since it was trash and children under two were present, you removed the item during the visit. While in Space 7, serving preschool 5 year old and school age children, the plug under the air hockey table was observed broken and the electrical wiring exposed. You were able to cover it while I was present. Each classroom has required information posted, current activity plans were available for review and the activities I observed children participating in were listed on the days plan. Medications were monitored and found meeting compliance. They were observed stored properly, and required information was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The current allergy lists were observed posted in each classroom. While outdoors I observed a tripping hazard on the school age playground and the toddler playground where the surfacing is splitting. You have started contacting repairs to obtain bids and were able to show me one bid today. You will let me know when repairs begin. On the school age playground the surfacing is separating where the seams meet and concrete is exposed. Today, you were able to place two tables and cones over those areas to ensure children can step in those areas until they are repaired. Program records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8-23-23. The monthly emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2-9-24. Information required to be posted was observed posted in the lobby of the facility. In each classroom I observed the daily schedule, allergy information, attendance and activity plan. In the infant rooms I observed the infant safe sleep information and feeding schedules posted. The monthly playground inspections and incident logs were reviewed and found meeting compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and found meeting compliance. Staff files were reviewed. You could not locate six staff's proof of completing the annual review of the current EMC and EPR plan. One van was monitored today and all transportation requirements were found meeting compliance. One van was in use, two staff and thirteen children were on a field trip during today's visit. A current list of children on the field trip was on premise at the front desk and in the classroom. The third van was in the shop for routine maintenance. Towards the end of the visit the fire alarm went off, every one exited the building and the fire department arrived to check the building. You took the EPR Ready to go cart with you, checked the building and groups to ensure they exited to their designated spot. Every exited and were safe, the fire department did not find an issue for the alarm going off and you were allowed back into the building. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. While in Space 1, 2, and 4 I observed saucers, push button toys and pretend sinks with dirt and spittle build up. .2822(a)(1-4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors I observed the surfacing cracking in the fall zone area of the stationary equipment on the two's playground, which is causing a tripping hazard. I also observed a tripping hazard on the school age playground where the artificial grass seams are separating and concrete is exposed the grass surfacing is loose and lifts very easily. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 Space 7, under the air hockey table was observed with a broken cover and the electrical wiring was observed exposed. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed a plastic grocery bag trapped at the base of the fencing on the inside of the infant playground, as infants in Space 2 were outside playing today. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. You could not find proof of six staff receiving the annual review of the current EMC plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. You could not locate proof that six staff received the annual review of the current EPR plan. .0607(e) Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Sarita Wilson, Principal, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before July 16, 2024. Failure to correct the violations 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. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Staff Files: Keeping the staff and training worksheet current and reviewing it regularly as a running document will assist you in maintaining compliance with staff files. Keeping the spreadsheet on your desktop as an excel spreadsheet will allow you to code the document to alert you when items are expiring. Or you can highlight the document for a visual and reference it at least monthly to ensure you inform staff when things are needed prior to expiration. Outdoor environment: remind staff when they see something in poor repair to notify you. If they see trash on the playground to throw it away. If you cannot remove an item that is no long maintaining compliance, you need to make it inaccessible to children in care until it can be removed, repaired, replaced. Even though you are cleaning daily they need to be really looking at their material to ensure they are cleaning with items are visual dirty. I encourage wiping or cleaning out bins and deep cleaning items weekly. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS R KIDS OF BLAKENEY Facility ID: 60004266 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/6/2023 Number Present: 112 Completed Date: 10/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Owner Sumeet Mahajan and Principal, Sarita Wilson, Administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on July 15, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; Capacity 285, Children in care on ground level only. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Little Tulips LLC. is still active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Sumeet Mahajan and Sarita Wilson accompanied me on today’s walk-through. Infants were observed sleeping, playing on the floor with their teacher and eating. Safe Sleep Charts and Feeding schedules were monitored. Preschool children were observed in teacher directed activities, free play and outside. Samples of the children’s artwork were displayed in the classrooms. The activity centers are organized and have a variety of age-appropriate materials. All groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. All required documents were posted and current. In space #7 the Staff/Child Ratio Form stated the youngest child was 5 years old, there were seven (7) four-year-old children enrolled in this space. The Staff/Child Ratio Form was updated to show the correct age of the youngest child in the group. The center's temporary license, NC child care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, hazardous product storage. The last monthly fire drill was completed on September 29, 2023. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on September 29, 2023. Facilities have one year from licensure to complete EPR training, and 4 months to complete the EPR plan. Ms. Wilson has completed the training and is in the process of completing the plan. The sanitation inspection was completed on August 3, 2023, and you received a superior rating and fourteen demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2023. All staff files were monitored. Thirteen (13) children’s files were monitored. The menu was documented with appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Today the menu stated that children were to have mixed vegetables and tropical fruit. The children were served green beans and peaches. This was not corrected on the menu prior to the children being served. It was corrected during the visit. Two (2) violations were observed and discussed with Ms. Wilson during today’s visit. Both violations were corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #7 the Staff/Child Ratio Form stated the youngest child was 5 years old, there were seven (7) four-year-old children enrolled in this space. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Today the menu stated that children were to have mixed vegetables and tropical fruit. The children were served green beans and peaches. This was not corrected on the menu prior to the children being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Corrective Action The childcare provider is expected to always maintain all applicable childcare requirements. There is no correction action needed at this time, both violations were corrected during the visit. Star Rated License / Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Assessments – I discussed with both the owners and Ms. Wilson that the facility will transition at the end of their temporary license to the star rating level the previous owner or location had. Wherever that previous program was in the cohort plan, is where the new facility will be expected to have a reassessment. The previous program is in cohort one. Beginning in July and throughout the next few months I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops You can contact lperry@childcareresourcesinc.org to inquire about Quality Everyday • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Family child care home providers consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0. Ms. Wilson stated she has two (2) 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. I reminded you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Technical assistance was given in the following areas: 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 continue to build over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your center. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your center's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive an administrative action. The Administrator and all staff working in the infant classroom must have current ITS-SIDS training. New staff working in the infant classroom have two months to complete ITS-SIDS training. At all times, one child care provider who has current ITS-SIDS training must be present in the infant room while children are in care. The Administrator and all staff working in the school-age classroom must complete BSAC training. Health and Safety Training must be completed by all staff within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed all health and safety training within one year of employment at your facility. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training must be completed by all staff within 90 days of employment. CPR and First Aid training must be completed by all staff within 90 days of employment. Ensure that CPR and First Aid training is taken in-person, by an approved trainer and training agency, as well as the type of training is Pediatric or Infant/Child CPR and First Aid training. New staff must have a current criminal background check, medical exam, and TB test or TB screening completed prior to employment. Criminal background qualification letters are good for 5 years. Criminal background qualification letters can not expire. It is recommended to renew the qualification letter 6 months prior to it expiring. Federal law requires that an employer keep all medical information confidential and in separate medical files. Any staff medical statements, any proof of tuberculosis test or screening, and any completed health questionnaires must be included in a staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from that staff member's individual personnel file. 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, please feel free to contact me at 704-936-6065 or through email 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

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