10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 6055062 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. This facility has a five-star license and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was 92%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Angela Rabb, administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Rabb assisted me with today’s visit. The following were monitored during this visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, safety, adequate/approved space, program records, new staff records, license posted, permit restrictions, discipline and storage of hazardous products and medications. There were a total of twenty-five (25) children present during the visit. I observed children engaged in circle time, choice activities, table activity and the individual needs of the young toddler were being met by the teacher. Medication is currently administered at this facility. I monitored the storage of emergency medication. The last sanitation inspection was on 11/12/24 with three (3) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/1/24. Ms. Rabb attempted to contact the fire department during the visit. The site monitoring tool for the three (3) NC Pre-K classrooms was monitored during today’s visit. The classroom was monitored by the administrator and assistant director from 10/14/24-10/16/24. An on-site visit was made by the NC Pre-K compliance coordinator on 12/6/24. There were three (3) new staff members hired since the facility’s last annual compliance visit on 10/24/24. Staff files were monitored for compliance with NC Child Care rules. The childcare consultant completed a staff and training worksheet for the three (3) files. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility's fire inspection was not within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report for staff member T.C. was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The TB test/screening for staff member T.C. was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The grass on the toddler playground is high and needs to be cut. Grass, fruit and vegetable gardens, vines on fences, and other vegetation shall be maintained to prevent the harboring and breeding of pests. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831(i). The violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. Rabb and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed during the visit: All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter needs to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email before or by April 16, 2025. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Rabb about the hold harmless status for licensed facilities until the new QRIS is implemented. • During the visit, I reminded Ms Rabb to submit the fire inspection report upon receipt in order to meet the one week deadline. • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Rabb and the assistant director the NCRLAP website that contacts a lot of helpful information regarding the new editions of the ITERS and ECERS. NCRLAP.org. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at Stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 6055062 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. This facility has a five-star license and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was 92%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Angela Rabb, administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Rabb assisted me with today’s visit. The following were monitored during this visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, safety, adequate/approved space, program records, new staff records, license posted, permit restrictions, discipline and storage of hazardous products and medications. There were a total of twenty-five (25) children present during the visit. I observed children engaged in circle time, choice activities, table activity and the individual needs of the young toddler were being met by the teacher. Medication is currently administered at this facility. I monitored the storage of emergency medication. The last sanitation inspection was on 11/12/24 with three (3) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/1/24. Ms. Rabb attempted to contact the fire department during the visit. The site monitoring tool for the three (3) NC Pre-K classrooms was monitored during today’s visit. The classroom was monitored by the administrator and assistant director from 10/14/24-10/16/24. An on-site visit was made by the NC Pre-K compliance coordinator on 12/6/24. There were three (3) new staff members hired since the facility’s last annual compliance visit on 10/24/24. Staff files were monitored for compliance with NC Child Care rules. The childcare consultant completed a staff and training worksheet for the three (3) files. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility's fire inspection was not within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report for staff member T.C. was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The TB test/screening for staff member T.C. was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The grass on the toddler playground is high and needs to be cut. Grass, fruit and vegetable gardens, vines on fences, and other vegetation shall be maintained to prevent the harboring and breeding of pests. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831(i). The violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. Rabb and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed during the visit: All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter needs to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email before or by April 16, 2025. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Rabb about the hold harmless status for licensed facilities until the new QRIS is implemented. • During the visit, I reminded Ms Rabb to submit the fire inspection report upon receipt in order to meet the one week deadline. • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Rabb and the assistant director the NCRLAP website that contacts a lot of helpful information regarding the new editions of the ITERS and ECERS. NCRLAP.org. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at Stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 6055062 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 10/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM 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 conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on November 1, 2023. The compliance history percentage for the 18-month period is 94%. The facility currently holds a five-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Angela Rabb, Administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. assisted me with today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. Observations: I observed the children engaged in transitioning from outdoor play time on the playground, handwashing procedures, music and movement with the teachers, choice activities and transitioning to lunch time. Four (4) staff files and four (4) children’s files were monitored during the visit for compliance with NC Childcare Rules. There were three (3) new staff members. I made note of updates on the staff and training worksheet provided and initialed where I noted updates. NC Pre-K children’s files were monitored as part of the four (4) children’s files. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed during today’s visit and last updated by the administrator on 8/20/24. Medication is currently administered at this facility. The storage of the emergency medication and permission to administer form were monitored for compliance with NC Child Care Rules. Transportation is not currently being provided at this facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/23/24 with six (6) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/1/24. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment worksheet were provided during the visit along with a copy of the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Rabb and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, the climbing structure and blue truck riding toy had chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medical authorization form for a child's emergency medication was missing the parent's name and dates of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member T.C. had a medical report on file after the start of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, by November 7, 2024. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Rabb that the hold harmless status has been extended for child care facilities until the new QRIS is implemented per Senate Bill 425. • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Rabb about the required testing for asbestos and lead based paint. She shared that the facility had completed the required testing. • During the visit, I discussed with administration staff the requirements for emergency medication authorization forms and that for chronic medical conditions the medication authorization can be given for up to 6 months. Please see rule .0803 on pages 30-32 of the NC Child Care Rules for more details. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 6055062 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 10/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM 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 conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on November 1, 2023. The compliance history percentage for the 18-month period is 94%. The facility currently holds a five-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Angela Rabb, Administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. assisted me with today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. Observations: I observed the children engaged in transitioning from outdoor play time on the playground, handwashing procedures, music and movement with the teachers, choice activities and transitioning to lunch time. Four (4) staff files and four (4) children’s files were monitored during the visit for compliance with NC Childcare Rules. There were three (3) new staff members. I made note of updates on the staff and training worksheet provided and initialed where I noted updates. NC Pre-K children’s files were monitored as part of the four (4) children’s files. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed during today’s visit and last updated by the administrator on 8/20/24. Medication is currently administered at this facility. The storage of the emergency medication and permission to administer form were monitored for compliance with NC Child Care Rules. Transportation is not currently being provided at this facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/23/24 with six (6) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/1/24. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment worksheet were provided during the visit along with a copy of the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Rabb and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, the climbing structure and blue truck riding toy had chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medical authorization form for a child's emergency medication was missing the parent's name and dates of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member T.C. had a medical report on file after the start of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, by November 7, 2024. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Rabb that the hold harmless status has been extended for child care facilities until the new QRIS is implemented per Senate Bill 425. • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Rabb about the required testing for asbestos and lead based paint. She shared that the facility had completed the required testing. • During the visit, I discussed with administration staff the requirements for emergency medication authorization forms and that for chronic medical conditions the medication authorization can be given for up to 6 months. Please see rule .0803 on pages 30-32 of the NC Child Care Rules for more details. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 6055062 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 10/24/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM 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 conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on November 1, 2023. The compliance history percentage for the 18-month period is 94%. The facility currently holds a five-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Angela Rabb, Administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. assisted me with today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. Observations: I observed the children engaged in transitioning from outdoor play time on the playground, handwashing procedures, music and movement with the teachers, choice activities and transitioning to lunch time. Four (4) staff files and four (4) children’s files were monitored during the visit for compliance with NC Childcare Rules. There were three (3) new staff members. I made note of updates on the staff and training worksheet provided and initialed where I noted updates. NC Pre-K children’s files were monitored as part of the four (4) children’s files. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed during today’s visit and last updated by the administrator on 8/20/24. Medication is currently administered at this facility. The storage of the emergency medication and permission to administer form were monitored for compliance with NC Child Care Rules. Transportation is not currently being provided at this facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/23/24 with six (6) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/1/24. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment worksheet were provided during the visit along with a copy of the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Rabb and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, the climbing structure and blue truck riding toy had chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medical authorization form for a child's emergency medication was missing the parent's name and dates of authorization. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member T.C. had a medical report on file after the start of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, by November 7, 2024. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Rabb that the hold harmless status has been extended for child care facilities until the new QRIS is implemented per Senate Bill 425. • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Rabb about the required testing for asbestos and lead based paint. She shared that the facility had completed the required testing. • During the visit, I discussed with administration staff the requirements for emergency medication authorization forms and that for chronic medical conditions the medication authorization can be given for up to 6 months. Please see rule .0803 on pages 30-32 of the NC Child Care Rules for more details. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 6055062 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 6/25/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 127 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. M. Logan shared the reason for the visit and she assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift, meets enhanced space , meets enhanced ratios, and meets reduced enhanced ratios minus one. The rated license was updated in 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90%) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 5/31/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 5/21/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 5/20/24. •The incident report(s) and log were in compliance and in date. •Fire Inspection was conducted on 4/1/24. •The Sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/23/24 and received a Superior classification with six (6) demerits. The children were observed in the classroom that served children ages three (3) to six (6) to be enjoying outdoor learning activities and transitioning into child directed free choice center activities. The children in the room that serves children ages younger three (3) to four (4) were observed to be finishing with teacher directed group work and transitioning to child directed free choice center activities. The children in all classrooms were engaging and shared information about their special projects. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed to be in compliance with a few suggestions before the new 2024-2025 school year begins. There is a gate in between a closed outdoor learning area and a used area that has a wide opening between the post and the locking post. It could be large enough for a child’s head to get stuck if the outdoor learning area is opened back up. Please consider using a barriers in between the opening to prevent any injuries. Also, remember to rake the mulch in all areas to decrease impaction. Nutrition: The allergy/food preference list and menu was posted and the children were having hamburger patties, mashed potatoes, turnip greens, whole wheat bread and milk for lunch. Everything was in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit, and the provider reviewed and signed off on the worksheets. There were three (3) new staff files to review and all were very well maintained and in compliance. There was one missing health questionnaire but it was corrected during the visit. Medication: There is no emergency medication currently used at the facility. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation was not monitored today. One (1) violation were observed today and it was corrected during the visit. The violation is as follows, and no further corrective action is needed. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Staff member M.L did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(d) 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s star rated cohort assessment and preparation year. Please make the Child Care Consultant aware of when and if you are ready to begin the Star Rated License process within the cohort timeline. Technical Assistance •On May 13, 2024, DCDEE emailed the following information included in the Raise NC Newsletter Blast regarding a 2024 Legislative Session Update: Last week the Senate Health Committee unanimously passed and sent Senate Bill 876 QRIS Modernization to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The legislation authorizes the Child Care Commission to adopt rules to update and revise the Quality Rating Improvement System to include alternative pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn or maintain star ratings and extends the hold harmless provisions until the updated system is implemented. • The Senate also assigned Senate Bill 896 Investing in NC Act to the Senate Rules Committee. The legislation includes proposed funding to support expansion of the WAGE$ program statewide. •Reach out to your local CCRI and Partnership for Children for assistance with the Rated License process. •As a reminder anything with a “keep out of reach of children” or any warning label dedicated to children should be kept five (5) feet or higher from the children’s reach. Any two (2) warning labels should be kept locked and away from children. •Review how much mulch you have on all areas of your outdoor learning environments, before the 2024-2025 school year to make sure the depth of the mulch meets required guidelines. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. They have extended the time for testing to November 1st. 2024. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 6055062 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:50 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 conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on November 7, 2022. The compliance history percentage for the 18 month period is 90%. The facility currently holds a five-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Angela Rabb, administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Rabb assisted me with today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. Observations: I observed the children engaged in circle time (counting, group activity), transitioning from outdoor play time and handwashing procedures. Five (5) staff files were monitored during the visit. Four (4) of the files reviewed were for new staff members. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. Medication is not administered at this facility. Transportation is not provided at this facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/11/23 with four (4) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 5/11/23. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment worksheet were provided during the visit along with a copy of the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Rabb and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #9 did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff member C.S. was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff members, S.L. and S.S. did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment. .3005(a) 1766 The health assessment did not include updated immunizations. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records. .3005 (a)(2) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. A child's file did not contain the required vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A child's file did not contain the required hearing screening documentation. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A NC Pre-K child's file did not contain the required dental screening documentation. .3005 (a)(5) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member C.S. did not have documentation on file for completing the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Staff member C.S. did not have the required health questionnaire on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, by November 15, 2023. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Rabb that this facility is in cohort #2 with a prep year of 7/1/24-6/30/25 and a reassessment year of 7/1/25-6/30/26. • During the visit, I shared with Ms. Rabb that the staff and training worksheet and the summary of the law brochure/poster were updated September 2023 and are available on the DCDEE website under “provider documents”. • A copy of a first aid poster was given to Ms. Rabb during the visit. • I reminded Ms. Rabb that fire inspections must be sent to DCDEE within one week of completion. Rule reference .0304 (a) on page 11 of the NC Childcare Rules. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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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GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 6055062 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:50 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 conduct an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit for this facility was conducted on November 7, 2022. The compliance history percentage for the 18 month period is 90%. The facility currently holds a five-star license. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Angela Rabb, administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Rabb assisted me with today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” as a monitoring tool during today’s visit. I observed postings, indoor and outdoor spaces, safety and program management. Observations: I observed the children engaged in circle time (counting, group activity), transitioning from outdoor play time and handwashing procedures. Five (5) staff files were monitored during the visit. Four (4) of the files reviewed were for new staff members. Four (4) children’s files were monitored. Medication is not administered at this facility. Transportation is not provided at this facility. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/11/23 with four (4) demerits and a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 5/11/23. A copy of the computer-generated visit summary and enrollment worksheet were provided during the visit along with a copy of the “AC Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers”. The violations observed during the visit were discussed with Ms. Rabb and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #9 did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff member C.S. was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff members, S.L. and S.S. did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. .1101(a) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment. .3005(a) 1766 The health assessment did not include updated immunizations. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records. .3005 (a)(2) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. A child's file did not contain the required vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A child's file did not contain the required hearing screening documentation. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A NC Pre-K child's file did not contain the required dental screening documentation. .3005 (a)(5) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member C.S. did not have documentation on file for completing the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Staff member C.S. did not have the required health questionnaire on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter of compliance will need to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected. Include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email, by November 15, 2023. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Rabb that this facility is in cohort #2 with a prep year of 7/1/24-6/30/25 and a reassessment year of 7/1/25-6/30/26. • During the visit, I shared with Ms. Rabb that the staff and training worksheet and the summary of the law brochure/poster were updated September 2023 and are available on the DCDEE website under “provider documents”. • A copy of a first aid poster was given to Ms. Rabb during the visit. • I reminded Ms. Rabb that fire inspections must be sent to DCDEE within one week of completion. Rule reference .0304 (a) on page 11 of the NC Childcare Rules. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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