NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVE AND CARE DAY CARE Facility ID: 60001478 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 7/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance with Rated License visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Today’s visit was with you, Ms. Betty McGriff. This facility currently operates with a three (3) star rated license effective August 4, 2017. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Betty outside. I stated the purpose of my visit and walked around to the interest of the child care area. Ms. Betty stated that she will not have children until later in the morning. Ms. Betty currently has five children enrolled. When I first arrived, there were no children present. During the visit, two children arrived. I observed greeting and arrival of children, Children were served yogurt and oatmeal for their morning snack and spaghetti and meatballs with tomato sauce, backed beans, mixed fruit, and milk. The infant was served carrots, potatoes and milk. Transitions from eating, playing, and nap time. Children were observed playing in centers, eating breakfast and lunch, outdoor gross motor play. Diaper changing was observed and handwashing. The attached checklist was used to note the requirements we monitored today. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted 07-3 -2025. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 05-12 -2025. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 07-3 -2025. Last compliance history was 93%. I monitored the following items today: Supervision, Staff/child ratio, health, transportation, safety, program, and management, children’s files, and staff files. The facility does not provide transportation. Rated License: Ms. Betty and I discussed re-assessment of star rated license application that was received and dated for June 2025. If your education has not changed you will remain a three-star facility. We reviewed the self-assessment today and potential points received. Violation Number Comment Rule 806 Operator did not wash his/her hands before and after handling food and feeding the children. After provider placed children in the play area, she immediately started preparing their lunch and this requirement was not observed. .1725(a)(7)(A) 816 Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. Children were playing in the play area, and when lunch was prepared they were sat at the table an served their meal. Handwashing was not observed. .1725(a)(7)(B) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. there was no policy posted, only the poster was posted. .1724(b) 1953 Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day. Children arrived and sat down to eat morning snack. .1725(a)(4) 1983 Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area. There were no posting of this requirement in the kitchenette area. .1706( e) Violations: Violations: Any Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary and left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance with the violations cited today was provided. REQUIRED RESPONSE: You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited today may negatively affect this score. You shall correct the violation(s) immediately. Send two (2) signed corrections letters to the address below or email by July 24, 2022. The format to follow is: -Name of your facility, -ID number, -date of the visit, -date you are submitting the letter, -citing each violation number, -when AND how it was corrected AND how you will prevent the reoccurrence of this violation, -Close with YOUR SIGNATURE REQUIRED RESPONSE: Comments: It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. If it is stated in your correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, the timeline may be extended. Technical assistance: Review the required records and documents and required postings form were reviewed with you and assistance printing and completing the ones cited in the violations were done today. Resources: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website contains provider resources, new rules, and updates. You may contact me for any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov 704-785-0981 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVE AND CARE DAY CARE Facility ID: 60001478 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 7/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance with Rated License visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Today’s visit was with you, Ms. Betty McGriff. This facility currently operates with a three (3) star rated license effective August 4, 2017. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Betty who let me in the facility. Ms. Betty had an additional caregiver with her today, who met requirements. Ms. Betty currently has six children enrolled. When I arrived, There were two children present today. Children were observed playing in centers, watching television, and eating. Children were served chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, and milk. The attached checklist was used to note the requirements we monitored today. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted 07-08 -2024. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 07-08 -2024. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 06-14 -2023. Last compliance history was 92%. I monitored the following items today: Supervision, Staff/child ratio, health, transportation, safety, program, and management, children’s files, and staff files. The facility does not provide transportation. The provider stated that there are no weapons on the premises. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. A one year old was watching television. .1718(c) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. there were three uncovered outlets in the room where children sleep. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). Providers background check expired in 2021, provider had another letter on file that belonged to someone else with a similar name but the address and birthdate was different. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. One child who was attending temporarily did not have an application on file. .1721(a)(3) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. 9999 .2822.15A NCAC 18A .2822 TOYS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE (a) Toys, equipment, and furniture provided by a child care center shall be kept clean and in good repair. In rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained, toys and other mouth-contact surfaces that are used by children shall be cleaned and then sanitized after each use and when visibly dirty. Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized as follows: there was no dirty toy bin present. It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Childcare consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. Comments: It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. REQUIRED RESPONSE: You shall correct the violation(s) immediately. Send two (2) signed corrections letters to the address or email below by July 26,2023. The format to follow is: -Name of your facility, -ID number, -date of the visit, -date you are submitting the letter, -citing each violation number, -when AND how it was corrected AND how you will prevent the reoccurrence of this violation, -Close with YOUR SIGNATURE REQUIRED RESPONSE: If it is stated in your correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, the timeline may be extended. If it is stated in your correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered as outlined in Session Law 2021-127 - Senate Bill (SB); facilities who have been unable to hire/retain staff with the same educational levels in the current star rating are in a hold harmless state. Your facility meets these criteria and therefore will retain your current star rating until six months after Governor Cooper issues an order to rescind Executive Order No. 116 Declaration of a State of Emergency to Coordinate Response and Protective Actions to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. This order has ended, and you are in cohort 1 and this is your year to prepare. Resources: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website contains provider resources, new rules, and updates. Practice the three W's: Wear, Wait, Wash •Wear a cloth face covering if you will be with other people •Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact. •Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. You may contact me for any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov 704-785-0981 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 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVE AND CARE DAY CARE Facility ID: 60001478 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 53 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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 a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. B. McGriff. I shared the reason for the visit and she assisted me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) Star Family Childcare License effective 8/4/2017. The license was posted, with restrictions of first (1st) shift/daytime care, children on ground level only, a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time, fuel burning stove not used during operating hours and no more than two (2) children under age one. The license was posted and the restrictions were in of compliance. Ownership: The facility owner Ms. Betty McGriff. 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 compliance history is ninety-one (91%) percent as of today’s visit and this information was reviewed with the family child care homes operator. 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 out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 1/5/2024 and is out of compliance. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 2/9/2024 and is in compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted in January of 2024 and is out of compliance. The children have access to a play area designed for childcare, restroom, and the outdoor learning environment. Indoor Learning Environment: The children had finished breakfast which consisted of peaches, corn flakes, and milk and were transitioning to screen time, restroom and outside learning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The children have access to the upper deck which is supplied with a small climbing structure and several different types of learning toys. The children do not use any other part of the yard. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. Children’s Records: The facility is licensed for 1st shift and has four (4) children enrolled. None of the children enrolled reside in the home. There were two (2) children present during the visit. Medication: No medication is administered. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Three (3) violations were observed today. One (1) was corrected during visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. In the smaller room that serves the children older than two, there were two (2) outlets uncovered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. There last playground inspection was conducted in January of 2024. GS 110-91 On or before 3/18/24 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 Today I shared with you a template that you are welcome to use to ensure that all your information is on your compliance letter Technical Assistance •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s cohort year for the star-rated license. •Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos - FCCH must complete testing by January 1, 2025 o 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 Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH, to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule. 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 and 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. •There is a free virtual Training for Family Child Care Centers Providers on March 13th at 1:00 pm. Go to teaching strategies and click on the registration website to register in advance. •The NCAEYC annual conference is September 20th to the 21st. Must be a NACEYC member to attend. •Resources such as Child Care Resource and Referral and Smart Start can be valuable when trying to increase the quality of programming in your FCCH. •On the NCRLAP website, there are training videos, sample questions and clarifying information regarding the assessments you may find helpful. •For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. •There is a new Summary of Laws on the DCDEE website, please make sure it is updated. •As a reminder all screen time is to be limited to thirty minutes (30) daily and no more than two and one half (2.5) hours per week. All screen time needs to be logged or added to the activity plan. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, and 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 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVE AND CARE DAY CARE Facility ID: 60001478 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 53 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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 a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. B. McGriff. I shared the reason for the visit and she assisted me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) Star Family Childcare License effective 8/4/2017. The license was posted, with restrictions of first (1st) shift/daytime care, children on ground level only, a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time, fuel burning stove not used during operating hours and no more than two (2) children under age one. The license was posted and the restrictions were in of compliance. Ownership: The facility owner Ms. Betty McGriff. 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 compliance history is ninety-one (91%) percent as of today’s visit and this information was reviewed with the family child care homes operator. 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 out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 1/5/2024 and is out of compliance. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 2/9/2024 and is in compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted in January of 2024 and is out of compliance. The children have access to a play area designed for childcare, restroom, and the outdoor learning environment. Indoor Learning Environment: The children had finished breakfast which consisted of peaches, corn flakes, and milk and were transitioning to screen time, restroom and outside learning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The children have access to the upper deck which is supplied with a small climbing structure and several different types of learning toys. The children do not use any other part of the yard. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. Children’s Records: The facility is licensed for 1st shift and has four (4) children enrolled. None of the children enrolled reside in the home. There were two (2) children present during the visit. Medication: No medication is administered. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Three (3) violations were observed today. One (1) was corrected during visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. In the smaller room that serves the children older than two, there were two (2) outlets uncovered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. There last playground inspection was conducted in January of 2024. GS 110-91 On or before 3/18/24 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 Today I shared with you a template that you are welcome to use to ensure that all your information is on your compliance letter Technical Assistance •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s cohort year for the star-rated license. •Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos - FCCH must complete testing by January 1, 2025 o 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 Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH, to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule. 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 and 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. •There is a free virtual Training for Family Child Care Centers Providers on March 13th at 1:00 pm. Go to teaching strategies and click on the registration website to register in advance. •The NCAEYC annual conference is September 20th to the 21st. Must be a NACEYC member to attend. •Resources such as Child Care Resource and Referral and Smart Start can be valuable when trying to increase the quality of programming in your FCCH. •On the NCRLAP website, there are training videos, sample questions and clarifying information regarding the assessments you may find helpful. •For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. •There is a new Summary of Laws on the DCDEE website, please make sure it is updated. •As a reminder all screen time is to be limited to thirty minutes (30) daily and no more than two and one half (2.5) hours per week. All screen time needs to be logged or added to the activity plan. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, and 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 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: LOVE AND CARE DAY CARE Facility ID: 60001478 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 53 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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 a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. B. McGriff. I shared the reason for the visit and she assisted me during today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) Star Family Childcare License effective 8/4/2017. The license was posted, with restrictions of first (1st) shift/daytime care, children on ground level only, a maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time, fuel burning stove not used during operating hours and no more than two (2) children under age one. The license was posted and the restrictions were in of compliance. Ownership: The facility owner Ms. Betty McGriff. 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 compliance history is ninety-one (91%) percent as of today’s visit and this information was reviewed with the family child care homes operator. 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 out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 1/5/2024 and is out of compliance. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 2/9/2024 and is in compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted in January of 2024 and is out of compliance. The children have access to a play area designed for childcare, restroom, and the outdoor learning environment. Indoor Learning Environment: The children had finished breakfast which consisted of peaches, corn flakes, and milk and were transitioning to screen time, restroom and outside learning. Outdoor Learning Environment: The children have access to the upper deck which is supplied with a small climbing structure and several different types of learning toys. The children do not use any other part of the yard. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records. Children’s Records: The facility is licensed for 1st shift and has four (4) children enrolled. None of the children enrolled reside in the home. There were two (2) children present during the visit. Medication: No medication is administered. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Three (3) violations were observed today. One (1) was corrected during visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. In the smaller room that serves the children older than two, there were two (2) outlets uncovered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. There last playground inspection was conducted in January of 2024. GS 110-91 On or before 3/18/24 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 Today I shared with you a template that you are welcome to use to ensure that all your information is on your compliance letter Technical Assistance •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s cohort year for the star-rated license. •Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos - FCCH must complete testing by January 1, 2025 o 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 Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH, to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule. 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 and 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. •There is a free virtual Training for Family Child Care Centers Providers on March 13th at 1:00 pm. Go to teaching strategies and click on the registration website to register in advance. •The NCAEYC annual conference is September 20th to the 21st. Must be a NACEYC member to attend. •Resources such as Child Care Resource and Referral and Smart Start can be valuable when trying to increase the quality of programming in your FCCH. •On the NCRLAP website, there are training videos, sample questions and clarifying information regarding the assessments you may find helpful. •For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. •There is a new Summary of Laws on the DCDEE website, please make sure it is updated. •As a reminder all screen time is to be limited to thirty minutes (30) daily and no more than two and one half (2.5) hours per week. All screen time needs to be logged or added to the activity plan. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, and 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 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: LOVE AND CARE DAY CARE Facility ID: 60001478 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 07:45 AM Time Out: 09:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Observations: The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance with Rated License visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Today’s visit was with you, Ms. Betty McGriff. This facility currently operates with a three (3) star rated license effective August 4, 2017. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Betty who let me in the facility. Ms. Betty currently has seven children enrolled. When I first arrived, I waited a couple of minutes for the provider to open the door. When she opened the door she stated she was getting the infant. There were three children present and later two additional children arrived. A child’s mother was present during the visit and played games with the children. Children were observed playing in centers, eating breakfast which consisted of oatmeal, peaches, and milk. Diaper changing was observed and handwashing. The attached checklist was used to note the requirements we monitored today. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted 05-112 -2023. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 05-12 -2023. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 06-14 -2023. Last compliance history was 85%. I monitored the following items today: Supervision, Staff/child ratio, health, transportation, safety, program, and management, children’s files, and staff files. The facility does not provide transportation. Ms. Betty and I discussed re-assessment for star rated license IN 2022, I printed the application for her to complete and she gave her self-assessment. I did not receive the application, so I am evaluating the points to administer a new star rating. If your education has not changed you will remain a three-star facility. We completed the application today. Violation Number Comment Rule 542 When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. when I arrived the television was on and all children were under three years of age. .1718(b)(1) 811 Baby food, snack items, and meal items sent from home, for each individual child, were not dated and labeled with the child's name. There was one infant and the bottles were missing names and dates. .1706(o) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. last documented was 5/12/23 .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) Violations: Violations: Any Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary and left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance with the violations cited today was provided. REQUIRED RESPONSE: You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited today may negatively affect this score. You shall correct the violation(s) immediately. Send two (2) signed corrections letters to the address below or email by July 24, 2022. The format to follow is: -Name of your facility, -ID number, -date of the visit, -date you are submitting the letter, -citing each violation number, -when AND how it was corrected AND how you will prevent the reoccurrence of this violation, -Close with YOUR SIGNATURE REQUIRED RESPONSE: Comments: It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. If it is stated in your correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered As outlined in Session Law 2021-127 - Senate Bill (SB); facilities who have been unable to hire/retain staff with the same educational levels in the current star rating are in a hold harmless state. Your facility meets these criteria and therefore will retain your current star rating until six months after Governor Cooper issues an order to rescind Executive Order No. 116 Declaration of a State of Emergency to Coordinate Response and Protective Actions to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. This order has ended and you are in cohort 1 and this is your year to prepare. Resources: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website contains provider resources, new rules, and updates. Practice the three W's: Wear, Wait, Wash •Wear a cloth face covering if you will be with other people •Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact. •Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. You may contact me for any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov 704-785-0981 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.