GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE PEANUTS CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 60003750 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility had a Four Star Rated License issued January 21, 2022 and an eighteen month compliance history of 100% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 FCCH Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the Annual Compliance Summary and the Checklist were left with the operator. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I rang the bell located at the front entrance of the home and was greeted by Ms. Y. Thomas, owner/operator, where I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Thomas allowed me entry into the home where she was observed present with two (2) enrolled children, one infant and one preschooler, and the additional caregiver, Mr. D. McClinton. WhiIe transitioning to the home’s kitchen I inquired about the program’s current enrollment and Ms. Thomas informed me that there are currently four (4) children enrolled on the program’s first shift, three (3) preschoolers and one (1) school-aged child. There are currently no children enrolled on the program’s third shift. We then headed into the home’s kitchen area where I placed my personal items before conducting a walk-through of the home. During today’s visit the licensed childcare space, areas adjacent to the licensed childcare space, the bathroom utilized by the children enrolled in the program, and the home’s kitchen were monitored. Each was found to be in compliance. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored today due to active precipitation and inclement weather. Hazardous materials were observed stored as required. The program’s sign in and out log was monitored. It was observed to be current and completed, as required. An adequate amount of age-appropriate materials were observed to accessible to children in care. Both Ms. Thomas and Mr. McClinton were observed interacting with the children in a nurturing manner and providing adequate supervision. During today’s visit program records were reviewed. Quarterly emergency drills (shelter-in-place/lockdown), monthly fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were observed being both completed and documented as required. Files were monitored for both staff members. It was observed that each staff member’s file contained current documentation of having successfully completed CPR certification, current documentation of having successfully completed First Aid certification, and documentation of having successfully completed ITS-SIDS training certification in the past three years. While reviewing the specialized training certificates on file for Ms. Thomas it was observed that her ITS-SIDS is due to expire on March 01, 2026. This information was shared with the provider and she was reminded that per on-going requirements for family child care home operators after receiving a license, family child care home operators shall renew ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion of previous ITS-SIDS training, so she would need to successfully complete the three year renewal of this course immediately to remain in compliance. She stated that she understood. Criminal Background Checks were monitored for each staff member and all other household members over fifteen years of age. They were found to be current and easily accessible. Ms. Thomas is required to receive eight (8) in-service training hours annually. During the program’s last Annual Compliance Visit conducted on March 05, 2025 she, Ms. Thomas, was informed that she would need to complete additional in-service training hours by her anniversary date to maintain compliance, but it was observed during today’s visit that this did not occur. It was also during that same discussion that the provider was made aware that Mr. McClinton would need to complete additional in-service training hours prior to his anniversary date to maintain compliance, but this too did not occur. Therefore during today’s visit she was informed that a violation would be cited neither the operator nor an additional staff member did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. I, then, reminded Ms. Thomas that she still needs to complete two and a half (2.5) training hours for the prior monitoring year and Mr. McClinton will need to complete one and a half (1.5) in-service training hours for the prior monitoring year. I also informed her that she will need to complete an additional six and a half (6.5) in-service training hours prior to her June 10, 2026 anniversary date and Mr. McClinton will need to complete an additional two and a half (2.5) training hours by his June 10, 2026 anniversary date to stay in compliance. She stated that she understood. Ms. Thomas had a file available for review for all enrolled children. Two (2) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Each was found to be in compliance. There are currently no medications administered in the facility. The center currently does not provide transportation, although a vehicle was observed onsite for use for emergency purposes. The incident log was reviewed and found to be in compliance. The program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was reviewed and found to have been updated, as required. There was one (1) violation cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the program’s last Annual Compliance Visit conducted on March 05, 2025 she, Ms. Thomas, was informed that she would need to complete additional in-service training hours by her anniversary date to maintain compliance, but it was observed during today’s visit that this did not occur. It was also during that same discussion that the provider was made aware that Mr. McClinton would need to complete additional in-service training hours prior to his anniversary date to maintain compliance, but this too did not occur. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 13, 2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Resha K. Washington, Child Care Consultant, 4962 Sunburst Lane, Charlotte NC 28213 or via email at Resha.Washington@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -During today's visit Ms. Thomas and I discussed the importance of ensuring that all staff stay current on all training including both annual requirements and specialized training. We spoke specifically about ITS-SIDS and annual in-service training. -During today’s visit Ms. Thomas and I revisited a prior discussion about program reassessment and the status of the QRIS Modernization process. Today Ms. Thomas confirmed that she would like to move forward with having her program reassessed utilizing Pathway Two but one barrier that she is experiencing is identifying an affordable curriculum option for her program. We spoke in detail about the requirement for being trained in both an approved curriculum and an approved assessment tool prior to implementing them in the program. We also reviewed the requirements at her current star rating for both the Family/Community Engagement Standards and the CQI. Ms. Thomas stated that after completing all required corrective actions for today’s visit she would be interested in moving forward. -Ms. Thomas was reminded to continue visiting the Division’s website for the most up to date information, provider forms, pertinent resources and expectations for daily program operations. -Please make sure you check your email regularly for any updates or correspondence from either myself or DCDEE. Thank you for your time today and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Resha K. Washington by phone at 704-910-7947 or via email at resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE PEANUTS CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 60003750 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility had a Four Star Rated License issued January 21, 2022 and an eighteen month compliance history of 100% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 FCCH Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the Annual Compliance Summary and the Checklist were left with the operator. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I rang the bell located at the front entrance of the home and was greeted by Ms. Y. Thomas, owner/operator, where I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Thomas allowed me entry into the home where she was observed present with two (2) enrolled children, one infant and one preschooler, and the additional caregiver, Mr. D. McClinton. WhiIe transitioning to the home’s kitchen I inquired about the program’s current enrollment and Ms. Thomas informed me that there are currently four (4) children enrolled on the program’s first shift, three (3) preschoolers and one (1) school-aged child. There are currently no children enrolled on the program’s third shift. We then headed into the home’s kitchen area where I placed my personal items before conducting a walk-through of the home. During today’s visit the licensed childcare space, areas adjacent to the licensed childcare space, the bathroom utilized by the children enrolled in the program, and the home’s kitchen were monitored. Each was found to be in compliance. The outdoor learning environment was not monitored today due to active precipitation and inclement weather. Hazardous materials were observed stored as required. The program’s sign in and out log was monitored. It was observed to be current and completed, as required. An adequate amount of age-appropriate materials were observed to accessible to children in care. Both Ms. Thomas and Mr. McClinton were observed interacting with the children in a nurturing manner and providing adequate supervision. During today’s visit program records were reviewed. Quarterly emergency drills (shelter-in-place/lockdown), monthly fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were observed being both completed and documented as required. Files were monitored for both staff members. It was observed that each staff member’s file contained current documentation of having successfully completed CPR certification, current documentation of having successfully completed First Aid certification, and documentation of having successfully completed ITS-SIDS training certification in the past three years. While reviewing the specialized training certificates on file for Ms. Thomas it was observed that her ITS-SIDS is due to expire on March 01, 2026. This information was shared with the provider and she was reminded that per on-going requirements for family child care home operators after receiving a license, family child care home operators shall renew ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion of previous ITS-SIDS training, so she would need to successfully complete the three year renewal of this course immediately to remain in compliance. She stated that she understood. Criminal Background Checks were monitored for each staff member and all other household members over fifteen years of age. They were found to be current and easily accessible. Ms. Thomas is required to receive eight (8) in-service training hours annually. During the program’s last Annual Compliance Visit conducted on March 05, 2025 she, Ms. Thomas, was informed that she would need to complete additional in-service training hours by her anniversary date to maintain compliance, but it was observed during today’s visit that this did not occur. It was also during that same discussion that the provider was made aware that Mr. McClinton would need to complete additional in-service training hours prior to his anniversary date to maintain compliance, but this too did not occur. Therefore during today’s visit she was informed that a violation would be cited neither the operator nor an additional staff member did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. I, then, reminded Ms. Thomas that she still needs to complete two and a half (2.5) training hours for the prior monitoring year and Mr. McClinton will need to complete one and a half (1.5) in-service training hours for the prior monitoring year. I also informed her that she will need to complete an additional six and a half (6.5) in-service training hours prior to her June 10, 2026 anniversary date and Mr. McClinton will need to complete an additional two and a half (2.5) training hours by his June 10, 2026 anniversary date to stay in compliance. She stated that she understood. Ms. Thomas had a file available for review for all enrolled children. Two (2) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Each was found to be in compliance. There are currently no medications administered in the facility. The center currently does not provide transportation, although a vehicle was observed onsite for use for emergency purposes. The incident log was reviewed and found to be in compliance. The program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was reviewed and found to have been updated, as required. There was one (1) violation cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. During the program’s last Annual Compliance Visit conducted on March 05, 2025 she, Ms. Thomas, was informed that she would need to complete additional in-service training hours by her anniversary date to maintain compliance, but it was observed during today’s visit that this did not occur. It was also during that same discussion that the provider was made aware that Mr. McClinton would need to complete additional in-service training hours prior to his anniversary date to maintain compliance, but this too did not occur. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 13, 2026 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Resha K. Washington, Child Care Consultant, 4962 Sunburst Lane, Charlotte NC 28213 or via email at Resha.Washington@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -During today's visit Ms. Thomas and I discussed the importance of ensuring that all staff stay current on all training including both annual requirements and specialized training. We spoke specifically about ITS-SIDS and annual in-service training. -During today’s visit Ms. Thomas and I revisited a prior discussion about program reassessment and the status of the QRIS Modernization process. Today Ms. Thomas confirmed that she would like to move forward with having her program reassessed utilizing Pathway Two but one barrier that she is experiencing is identifying an affordable curriculum option for her program. We spoke in detail about the requirement for being trained in both an approved curriculum and an approved assessment tool prior to implementing them in the program. We also reviewed the requirements at her current star rating for both the Family/Community Engagement Standards and the CQI. Ms. Thomas stated that after completing all required corrective actions for today’s visit she would be interested in moving forward. -Ms. Thomas was reminded to continue visiting the Division’s website for the most up to date information, provider forms, pertinent resources and expectations for daily program operations. -Please make sure you check your email regularly for any updates or correspondence from either myself or DCDEE. Thank you for your time today and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Resha K. Washington by phone at 704-910-7947 or via email at resha.washington@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.