10A NCAC 09 .1729 · Violation

Name of Operation: ODIE'S SHINING STARZ DAYCARE INC. Facility ID: 60004377 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance. The facility was currently operating with a Four Star Rated License issued on May 26, 2025, and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. This is the first annual compliance visit to the facility. The April 2025 FCCH Item Number Listing and the March 2024 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the Annual Compliance Checklist was emailed to the operator. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. LaTricia (Tricia) Williams, additional caregiver. I introduced myself and explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. LaTrina Williams, owner/operator, was present in the child care space with four (4) preschool aged children. I observed children participating in free choice play at the table and throughout the space. Both teachers were observed engaged with children and provided nurturing conversations with each child. Ms. T. Williams took children outside to play while Ms. L. Williams and I reviewed paperwork. Adequate supervision was provided indoors and outdoors. I monitored the child care spaces, the bathroom, and kitchen. Materials were observed in good repair and plentiful. All required documents were observed posted. Arrival and departure times were documented. A current activity plan was posted. I reviewed both caregiver’s files and household member’s files. CBC qualifications were observed current. Teachers had current CPR/First Aid and SIDS training. Ms. Williams completed the health and safety trainings within the first year of operation. She will be required to complete twenty (20) hours of on going training by November 13, 2026. Ms. T. Williams began employment on 9/22/25. Ms. L. Williams stated she worked six (6) hours/day Monday – Friday. Ms. T. Williams should complete health and safety trainings by 9/22/26 and child maltreatment training by 12/22/25. A file was available for review for all enrolled children. A sampling of files was reviewed and met requirements. The outdoor learning environment was monitored and met requirements. Fire and emergency drills were documented and completed as required. Playground inspections were maintained as required. Ms. Williams stated she did not provide transportation. Program records were monitored. Lunch was served during the visit and met nutrition requirements. Lunch reflected what was listed on the menu. The last sanitation inspection was completed 8/28/25 and received twenty-six (26) demerits. EPR training was completed on 10/8/25. The plan should be uploaded into the Risk Management Portal by February 8, 2026. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The padlock on the shed located next to the play equipment was not locked. Hazardous products were stored inside the shed. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Caregivers did not update or complete the health questionnaire. .1703(a)(1) 1891 Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities. Orientation was not documented for the additional caregiver. .1729( c) 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. Ms. L. Williams completed maltreatment training on 10/19/25. The facility was licensed 11/24/24. .1703(a)(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 Thursday, November 27, 2025, 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 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. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: I showed Ms. Williams how to access the ABCMS portal and shared the ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE document. The roster should be created by November 27, 2025. We discussed the following: A written plan of care should be created and provided to parents if Ms. L. Williams will be off-site during operating hours. Parents should address all line items on the application. They can note “N/A” or “-“ to indicate they have reviewed the entire application. Health questionnaires should be updated annually. If no changes are noted each child care provider can cross out the old date, add the new date and initial. Arrival and departure times should be documented in real time. Ensure you do not go over five (5) preschool aged children at any time. A school-age child is considered any child who has attended at least one (1) day of kindergarten. 10A NCAC 09 .1729 ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER AND SUBSTITUTE PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS (a) An individual who provides care for five hours or more in a week during planned absences of the family child care home operator shall: (1) be 21 years old; (2) have a high school diploma or GED; (3) have completed a First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within 12 months prior to caring for children; (4) have completed a health questionnaire; (5) have proof of negative results of a tuberculosis test or screening completed within 12 months prior to the first day of providing care; (6) have submitted criminal background check forms as required in Rule .2703 of this Chapter; (7) have documentation of annual on-going training as described in Rule .1703(d) of this Section after the first year of employment; (8) have completed ITS-SIDS training, if licensed to care for infants; (9) have completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training; and (10) have documentation that the operator has reviewed the requirements found in this Chapter, including the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and in G.S. Chapter 110, Article 7. While the individual provides care at a family child care home, copies of information required by Subparagraphs (1) through (10) of this Paragraph shall be on file in the home and available for review by the Division. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ODIE'S SHINING STARZ DAYCARE INC. Facility ID: 60004377 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance. The facility was currently operating with a Four Star Rated License issued on May 26, 2025, and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 91% prior to today’s visit. This is the first annual compliance visit to the facility. The April 2025 FCCH Item Number Listing and the March 2024 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the Annual Compliance Checklist was emailed to the operator. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. LaTricia (Tricia) Williams, additional caregiver. I introduced myself and explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. LaTrina Williams, owner/operator, was present in the child care space with four (4) preschool aged children. I observed children participating in free choice play at the table and throughout the space. Both teachers were observed engaged with children and provided nurturing conversations with each child. Ms. T. Williams took children outside to play while Ms. L. Williams and I reviewed paperwork. Adequate supervision was provided indoors and outdoors. I monitored the child care spaces, the bathroom, and kitchen. Materials were observed in good repair and plentiful. All required documents were observed posted. Arrival and departure times were documented. A current activity plan was posted. I reviewed both caregiver’s files and household member’s files. CBC qualifications were observed current. Teachers had current CPR/First Aid and SIDS training. Ms. Williams completed the health and safety trainings within the first year of operation. She will be required to complete twenty (20) hours of on going training by November 13, 2026. Ms. T. Williams began employment on 9/22/25. Ms. L. Williams stated she worked six (6) hours/day Monday – Friday. Ms. T. Williams should complete health and safety trainings by 9/22/26 and child maltreatment training by 12/22/25. A file was available for review for all enrolled children. A sampling of files was reviewed and met requirements. The outdoor learning environment was monitored and met requirements. Fire and emergency drills were documented and completed as required. Playground inspections were maintained as required. Ms. Williams stated she did not provide transportation. Program records were monitored. Lunch was served during the visit and met nutrition requirements. Lunch reflected what was listed on the menu. The last sanitation inspection was completed 8/28/25 and received twenty-six (26) demerits. EPR training was completed on 10/8/25. The plan should be uploaded into the Risk Management Portal by February 8, 2026. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The padlock on the shed located next to the play equipment was not locked. Hazardous products were stored inside the shed. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Caregivers did not update or complete the health questionnaire. .1703(a)(1) 1891 Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities. Orientation was not documented for the additional caregiver. .1729( c) 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. Ms. L. Williams completed maltreatment training on 10/19/25. The facility was licensed 11/24/24. .1703(a)(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 Thursday, November 27, 2025, 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 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. Email the information to: jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: I showed Ms. Williams how to access the ABCMS portal and shared the ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE document. The roster should be created by November 27, 2025. We discussed the following: A written plan of care should be created and provided to parents if Ms. L. Williams will be off-site during operating hours. Parents should address all line items on the application. They can note “N/A” or “-“ to indicate they have reviewed the entire application. Health questionnaires should be updated annually. If no changes are noted each child care provider can cross out the old date, add the new date and initial. Arrival and departure times should be documented in real time. Ensure you do not go over five (5) preschool aged children at any time. A school-age child is considered any child who has attended at least one (1) day of kindergarten. 10A NCAC 09 .1729 ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER AND SUBSTITUTE PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS (a) An individual who provides care for five hours or more in a week during planned absences of the family child care home operator shall: (1) be 21 years old; (2) have a high school diploma or GED; (3) have completed a First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course within 12 months prior to caring for children; (4) have completed a health questionnaire; (5) have proof of negative results of a tuberculosis test or screening completed within 12 months prior to the first day of providing care; (6) have submitted criminal background check forms as required in Rule .2703 of this Chapter; (7) have documentation of annual on-going training as described in Rule .1703(d) of this Section after the first year of employment; (8) have completed ITS-SIDS training, if licensed to care for infants; (9) have completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training; and (10) have documentation that the operator has reviewed the requirements found in this Chapter, including the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and in G.S. Chapter 110, Article 7. While the individual provides care at a family child care home, copies of information required by Subparagraphs (1) through (10) of this Paragraph shall be on file in the home and available for review by the Division. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with any questions at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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: ODIE'S SHINING STARZ DAYCARE INC. Facility ID: 60004377 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/3/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 2/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Latrina Williams, the owner, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on November 25, 2024, with a restriction of Daytime care only, Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, children in care on ground level only, Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. Ms. Williams currently has two (2) children enrolled. Ms. Williams stated she is interested in having the scales completed. She is currently working with Ms. Sanders from CCRI. We will need to request the scales by March 1, 2025. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. There was a prescription medication sitting on the window seal. Ms. Williams locked it up during the visit. One (1) child was present. He was observed eating lunch and transitioning to nap time. Ms. Williams was very nurturing with the child. The child care room has several age-appropriate materials for the children. Ms. Williams had not completed a fire drill, playground inspection or a lesson plan. I reviewed the children’s file and there was no acknowledgment that the parents had received the Summary of Law. Five (5) violations were cited during today’s visit. One (1) violation was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A prescription medication was sitting on the window seal. .1719(a)(5) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. No monthly checks had been completed for November, December, 2024 or January 2025 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. No activity plan was completed. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. There was not acknowledgement that the parent had received a copy of the summary of law. GS 110-102 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No monthly fire drills had been completed for November, December, 2024 or January 2025 .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Davis will submit a compliance letter explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before February 17, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Rated License Process : You must come off of your temporary license with at least a 3-Star to continue to serve children who receive subsidies. I discussed the rated license process with you today. I explained that when your temporary license expires on May 25, 2024, a star rated license will be issued. We reviewed the following on how to earn points towards a star rated license. Program Standard Points: You can earn two or more program points by completing a three-month self-study. The three-month self-study utilizes the FCERS-3 book to choose indicators that you would like to create a plan to improve at your facility. This written plan must explain what indicators you plan to work on, what your goals are, and how you will work towards that goal. Finally, the plan should include the outcome of your three-month self-study in those areas chosen. Once you have the assessment completed, we can determine your points in the program. Education Standard Points: Ms. Williams has submitted her education to the WORKS department. We are waiting to see what education points she will receive. I helped Ms. Williams update her account during the visit. Quality Point: You can choose to earn one extra point toward your star rated license by meeting one of the quality point options. I shared these options with Ms. Williams today. Your standard points, education standard points, and quality points will be added together to determine the total points your facility earns towards a star rated license. A five-star license can be earned if your total points are between 13-15 points. A four-star license can be earned if your total points are between 10-12 points. A three-star license can be earned if your total points are between 7-9 points. A two-star license can be earned if your total points are between 4-6 points. Comments Section: - It was discussed today that you need to do your fire inspection and playground inspections monthly. I encouraged Ms. Williams to set an alarm on her calendar to ensure she if fulling this requirement. - It was discussed that activity plans need to be current and implemented into your daily activities. - You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive an administrative action. - Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. You can access these trainings for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. - New facilities have one year from licensure to complete EPR training, and 4 months to complete the EPR plan once the training is completed. Your EPR plan needs to be completed no later than November 25, 2025. Please call or email me with any questions - 704-936-6065 or amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ODIE'S SHINING STARZ DAYCARE INC. Facility ID: 60004377 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/3/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 2/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Latrina Williams, the owner, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on November 25, 2024, with a restriction of Daytime care only, Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, children in care on ground level only, Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. Ms. Williams currently has two (2) children enrolled. Ms. Williams stated she is interested in having the scales completed. She is currently working with Ms. Sanders from CCRI. We will need to request the scales by March 1, 2025. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. There was a prescription medication sitting on the window seal. Ms. Williams locked it up during the visit. One (1) child was present. He was observed eating lunch and transitioning to nap time. Ms. Williams was very nurturing with the child. The child care room has several age-appropriate materials for the children. Ms. Williams had not completed a fire drill, playground inspection or a lesson plan. I reviewed the children’s file and there was no acknowledgment that the parents had received the Summary of Law. Five (5) violations were cited during today’s visit. One (1) violation was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A prescription medication was sitting on the window seal. .1719(a)(5) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. No monthly checks had been completed for November, December, 2024 or January 2025 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. No activity plan was completed. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. There was not acknowledgement that the parent had received a copy of the summary of law. GS 110-102 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No monthly fire drills had been completed for November, December, 2024 or January 2025 .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Davis will submit a compliance letter explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before February 17, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Rated License Process : You must come off of your temporary license with at least a 3-Star to continue to serve children who receive subsidies. I discussed the rated license process with you today. I explained that when your temporary license expires on May 25, 2024, a star rated license will be issued. We reviewed the following on how to earn points towards a star rated license. Program Standard Points: You can earn two or more program points by completing a three-month self-study. The three-month self-study utilizes the FCERS-3 book to choose indicators that you would like to create a plan to improve at your facility. This written plan must explain what indicators you plan to work on, what your goals are, and how you will work towards that goal. Finally, the plan should include the outcome of your three-month self-study in those areas chosen. Once you have the assessment completed, we can determine your points in the program. Education Standard Points: Ms. Williams has submitted her education to the WORKS department. We are waiting to see what education points she will receive. I helped Ms. Williams update her account during the visit. Quality Point: You can choose to earn one extra point toward your star rated license by meeting one of the quality point options. I shared these options with Ms. Williams today. Your standard points, education standard points, and quality points will be added together to determine the total points your facility earns towards a star rated license. A five-star license can be earned if your total points are between 13-15 points. A four-star license can be earned if your total points are between 10-12 points. A three-star license can be earned if your total points are between 7-9 points. A two-star license can be earned if your total points are between 4-6 points. Comments Section: - It was discussed today that you need to do your fire inspection and playground inspections monthly. I encouraged Ms. Williams to set an alarm on her calendar to ensure she if fulling this requirement. - It was discussed that activity plans need to be current and implemented into your daily activities. - You must maintain at least a 75% or higher Compliance History to be eligible to apply for a child care license. Your Compliance History will be built over an 18-month period. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your six-month temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. You must maintain at least a 75% or higher compliance history to maintain your star license. If your facility's compliance history drops below 75% you may receive an administrative action. - Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of licensure and every five years thereafter. You can access these trainings for free on DCDEE’s website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov by going to Provider, Professional Training, and DCDEE Moodle. - New facilities have one year from licensure to complete EPR training, and 4 months to complete the EPR plan once the training is completed. Your EPR plan needs to be completed no later than November 25, 2025. Please call or email me with any questions - 704-936-6065 or amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times