10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: PHARR'S KIDZ CREATIONS Facility ID: 60001429 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the owner, Ms. Patricia Pharr. I shared the reason for the visit. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 6/21/18. The license was posted, and the following restrictions were in compliance: - 1st shift - 2nd shift - Children in care on ground level only - Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Maximum of 5 children on 2nd shift care - Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1 I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, staf, children records and program records. Ownership: This facility is owned by you, Ms. Patricia Pharr, the individual owner, and you reported you do live in the home. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 3/14/24. During the visit I observed two (2) fire inspections completed on different dates. After calling the Fire Marshal during the visit, she verified that the completed and approved fire inspection was done on 1/27/25. You reported that there was an issue with one of the reports and that you were waiting for the Fire Marshal to give you a copy. During the visit, I received an email copy from the Fire Marshal, a copy was left with you as well. This was corrected during the visit. As a reminder, rule requirements also indicate that you must send a copy to your consultant within seven (7) days. Please ensure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to the previous and have an approved and complete inspection on the DCDEE form. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 1/29/25. The program received two (2) demerits and received a superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in free play in the dramatic and block areas. Children were also observed in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 3/3/25 and the last emergency drill was completed on 1/3/25. The EPR plan was last updated on 1/27/25. Please remember this needs to be updated at least annually and when any changes occur. I observed that children had not been signed in for today’s date, this was corrected during the visit. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review. You are required to complete eight (8) ongoing training hours each year. There were four (4) on-going training hours that carried over from your previous annual compliance year. The remaining four (4) hours were completed. The statements of responsibility were completed during the visit. Children’s Records: A selection of children’s files was reviewed. Please refer to the children’s records worksheet. One (1) child’s file did not have the emergency medical section updated annually. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Mediation: It was reported that there is no medication being administered. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 1/27/25, a copy was not sent within seven (7) days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed that children had not been signed in for today’s date. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child’s file did not have the emergency medical section updated annually. .0802(c) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/25/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A compliance letter template can be emailed to you, for you to use. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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. Please ensure that all these components are completed in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) prior to today’s visit. 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. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: As a reminder, records also need to be kept on monthly attendance in addition to the daily arrival and departure sign in. A copy of a sample attendance form, from our website was left with you. You inquired about what substitutes and volunteers need during the visit, I gave a general overview and left you copies of staff file checklists for both subs and volunteers. Resources and Reminders: Ratios - Your permit has a restriction of “Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1” and that this means that your staff/child ratios are “Highest Voluntary Enhanced” and need to be as follows this information can be found in the Child Care Rules on pg.112: • 0 to 12 Months- 1/4 • 1 to 2 Years- 1/5 • 2 to 3 Years – 1/8 • 3 to 4 Years – 1/9 • 4 to 5 Years -1/12 • 5 to 6 Years- 1/14 • 6 years and older – 1/19 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (c) (3) When only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio for a center located in a residence, as described in Paragraph (b) or (c) of this Rule, the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief. Lead in Water, Paint and Asbestos - Action Required: As of today, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids indicates that your facility has completed the sections for lead in water and lead-based paint. Please finish completing the third section on asbestos. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Mrs. Pharr. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: PHARR'S KIDZ CREATIONS Facility ID: 60001429 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the owner, Ms. Patricia Pharr. I shared the reason for the visit. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 6/21/18. The license was posted, and the following restrictions were in compliance: - 1st shift - 2nd shift - Children in care on ground level only - Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Maximum of 5 children on 2nd shift care - Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1 I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, staf, children records and program records. Ownership: This facility is owned by you, Ms. Patricia Pharr, the individual owner, and you reported you do live in the home. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 3/14/24. During the visit I observed two (2) fire inspections completed on different dates. After calling the Fire Marshal during the visit, she verified that the completed and approved fire inspection was done on 1/27/25. You reported that there was an issue with one of the reports and that you were waiting for the Fire Marshal to give you a copy. During the visit, I received an email copy from the Fire Marshal, a copy was left with you as well. This was corrected during the visit. As a reminder, rule requirements also indicate that you must send a copy to your consultant within seven (7) days. Please ensure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to the previous and have an approved and complete inspection on the DCDEE form. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 1/29/25. The program received two (2) demerits and received a superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in free play in the dramatic and block areas. Children were also observed in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 3/3/25 and the last emergency drill was completed on 1/3/25. The EPR plan was last updated on 1/27/25. Please remember this needs to be updated at least annually and when any changes occur. I observed that children had not been signed in for today’s date, this was corrected during the visit. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review. You are required to complete eight (8) ongoing training hours each year. There were four (4) on-going training hours that carried over from your previous annual compliance year. The remaining four (4) hours were completed. The statements of responsibility were completed during the visit. Children’s Records: A selection of children’s files was reviewed. Please refer to the children’s records worksheet. One (1) child’s file did not have the emergency medical section updated annually. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Mediation: It was reported that there is no medication being administered. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 1/27/25, a copy was not sent within seven (7) days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed that children had not been signed in for today’s date. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child’s file did not have the emergency medical section updated annually. .0802(c) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/25/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A compliance letter template can be emailed to you, for you to use. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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. Please ensure that all these components are completed in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) prior to today’s visit. 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. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: As a reminder, records also need to be kept on monthly attendance in addition to the daily arrival and departure sign in. A copy of a sample attendance form, from our website was left with you. You inquired about what substitutes and volunteers need during the visit, I gave a general overview and left you copies of staff file checklists for both subs and volunteers. Resources and Reminders: Ratios - Your permit has a restriction of “Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1” and that this means that your staff/child ratios are “Highest Voluntary Enhanced” and need to be as follows this information can be found in the Child Care Rules on pg.112: • 0 to 12 Months- 1/4 • 1 to 2 Years- 1/5 • 2 to 3 Years – 1/8 • 3 to 4 Years – 1/9 • 4 to 5 Years -1/12 • 5 to 6 Years- 1/14 • 6 years and older – 1/19 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (c) (3) When only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio for a center located in a residence, as described in Paragraph (b) or (c) of this Rule, the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief. Lead in Water, Paint and Asbestos - Action Required: As of today, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids indicates that your facility has completed the sections for lead in water and lead-based paint. Please finish completing the third section on asbestos. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Mrs. Pharr. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: PHARR'S KIDZ CREATIONS Facility ID: 60001429 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the owner, Ms. Patricia Pharr. I shared the reason for the visit. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 6/21/18. The license was posted, and the following restrictions were in compliance: - 1st shift - 2nd shift - Children in care on ground level only - Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Maximum of 5 children on 2nd shift care - Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1 I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, staf, children records and program records. Ownership: This facility is owned by you, Ms. Patricia Pharr, the individual owner, and you reported you do live in the home. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 3/14/24. During the visit I observed two (2) fire inspections completed on different dates. After calling the Fire Marshal during the visit, she verified that the completed and approved fire inspection was done on 1/27/25. You reported that there was an issue with one of the reports and that you were waiting for the Fire Marshal to give you a copy. During the visit, I received an email copy from the Fire Marshal, a copy was left with you as well. This was corrected during the visit. As a reminder, rule requirements also indicate that you must send a copy to your consultant within seven (7) days. Please ensure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to the previous and have an approved and complete inspection on the DCDEE form. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 1/29/25. The program received two (2) demerits and received a superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in free play in the dramatic and block areas. Children were also observed in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 3/3/25 and the last emergency drill was completed on 1/3/25. The EPR plan was last updated on 1/27/25. Please remember this needs to be updated at least annually and when any changes occur. I observed that children had not been signed in for today’s date, this was corrected during the visit. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review. You are required to complete eight (8) ongoing training hours each year. There were four (4) on-going training hours that carried over from your previous annual compliance year. The remaining four (4) hours were completed. The statements of responsibility were completed during the visit. Children’s Records: A selection of children’s files was reviewed. Please refer to the children’s records worksheet. One (1) child’s file did not have the emergency medical section updated annually. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Mediation: It was reported that there is no medication being administered. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 1/27/25, a copy was not sent within seven (7) days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed that children had not been signed in for today’s date. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child’s file did not have the emergency medical section updated annually. .0802(c) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/25/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A compliance letter template can be emailed to you, for you to use. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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. Please ensure that all these components are completed in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) prior to today’s visit. 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. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: As a reminder, records also need to be kept on monthly attendance in addition to the daily arrival and departure sign in. A copy of a sample attendance form, from our website was left with you. You inquired about what substitutes and volunteers need during the visit, I gave a general overview and left you copies of staff file checklists for both subs and volunteers. Resources and Reminders: Ratios - Your permit has a restriction of “Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1” and that this means that your staff/child ratios are “Highest Voluntary Enhanced” and need to be as follows this information can be found in the Child Care Rules on pg.112: • 0 to 12 Months- 1/4 • 1 to 2 Years- 1/5 • 2 to 3 Years – 1/8 • 3 to 4 Years – 1/9 • 4 to 5 Years -1/12 • 5 to 6 Years- 1/14 • 6 years and older – 1/19 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (c) (3) When only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio for a center located in a residence, as described in Paragraph (b) or (c) of this Rule, the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief. Lead in Water, Paint and Asbestos - Action Required: As of today, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids indicates that your facility has completed the sections for lead in water and lead-based paint. Please finish completing the third section on asbestos. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Mrs. Pharr. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PHARR'S KIDZ CREATIONS Facility ID: 60001429 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the owner, Ms. Patricia Pharr. I shared the reason for the visit. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 6/21/18. The license was posted, and the following restrictions were in compliance: - 1st shift - 2nd shift - Children in care on ground level only - Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Maximum of 5 children on 2nd shift care - Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1 I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, staf, children records and program records. Ownership: This facility is owned by you, Ms. Patricia Pharr, the individual owner, and you reported you do live in the home. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 3/14/24. During the visit I observed two (2) fire inspections completed on different dates. After calling the Fire Marshal during the visit, she verified that the completed and approved fire inspection was done on 1/27/25. You reported that there was an issue with one of the reports and that you were waiting for the Fire Marshal to give you a copy. During the visit, I received an email copy from the Fire Marshal, a copy was left with you as well. This was corrected during the visit. As a reminder, rule requirements also indicate that you must send a copy to your consultant within seven (7) days. Please ensure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to the previous and have an approved and complete inspection on the DCDEE form. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 1/29/25. The program received two (2) demerits and received a superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in free play in the dramatic and block areas. Children were also observed in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 3/3/25 and the last emergency drill was completed on 1/3/25. The EPR plan was last updated on 1/27/25. Please remember this needs to be updated at least annually and when any changes occur. I observed that children had not been signed in for today’s date, this was corrected during the visit. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review. You are required to complete eight (8) ongoing training hours each year. There were four (4) on-going training hours that carried over from your previous annual compliance year. The remaining four (4) hours were completed. The statements of responsibility were completed during the visit. Children’s Records: A selection of children’s files was reviewed. Please refer to the children’s records worksheet. One (1) child’s file did not have the emergency medical section updated annually. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Mediation: It was reported that there is no medication being administered. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 1/27/25, a copy was not sent within seven (7) days. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. I observed that children had not been signed in for today’s date. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child’s file did not have the emergency medical section updated annually. .0802(c) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/25/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A compliance letter template can be emailed to you, for you to use. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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. Please ensure that all these components are completed in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) prior to today’s visit. 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. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: As a reminder, records also need to be kept on monthly attendance in addition to the daily arrival and departure sign in. A copy of a sample attendance form, from our website was left with you. You inquired about what substitutes and volunteers need during the visit, I gave a general overview and left you copies of staff file checklists for both subs and volunteers. Resources and Reminders: Ratios - Your permit has a restriction of “Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1” and that this means that your staff/child ratios are “Highest Voluntary Enhanced” and need to be as follows this information can be found in the Child Care Rules on pg.112: • 0 to 12 Months- 1/4 • 1 to 2 Years- 1/5 • 2 to 3 Years – 1/8 • 3 to 4 Years – 1/9 • 4 to 5 Years -1/12 • 5 to 6 Years- 1/14 • 6 years and older – 1/19 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (c) (3) When only one caregiver is required to meet the staff/child ratio for a center located in a residence, as described in Paragraph (b) or (c) of this Rule, the center shall post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief. Lead in Water, Paint and Asbestos - Action Required: As of today, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids indicates that your facility has completed the sections for lead in water and lead-based paint. Please finish completing the third section on asbestos. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Mrs. Pharr. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: PHARR'S KIDZ CREATIONS Facility ID: 60001429 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 67 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the owner, Ms. Patricia Pharr. I shared the reason for the visit. Permit Information: Your program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 6/21/18. The license was posted, and the following restrictions were in compliance: - 1st shift - 2nd shift - Children in care on ground level only - Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Maximum of 5 children on 2nd shift care - Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1 I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, new staff records and program records. Ownership: This facility is owned by you, Ms. Patricia Pharr, the individual owner, and you do live in the home. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 3/14/24. As a reminder, please ensure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to the previous and send your consultant a copy of the completed fire inspection within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 2/29/24. The program received zero (0) demerits and received a superior classification. During the visit, I observed a more recent inspection dated 7/25/24 with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. Please remember to forward me any completed inspections when you receive a visit from EHS. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in morning snack, transitions and free play. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 10/2/24 and the last emergency drill was completed on 7/1/24. As a reminder, emergency drills (lockdown or shelter-in-place) need to be completed every three (3) months. Please ensure to review and update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan to reflect the most current information regarding your facility including contact numbers, plans, enrollment, and any other updated information. As a reminder, the EPR plan needs to be reviewed annually with all staff and documentation must be kept on file. The last revision was made on 1/19/24; please review and update on or before 1/19/25. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review. You are required to complete eight (8) ongoing training hours each year. There were four (4) on-going training hours that carried over from your previous annual compliance year. Please complete the remaining four (4) hours on or before 3/13/2025. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Mediation: It was reported that only one (1) child has emergency medication at the facility. The inhaler was propped on a shelf with no pharmaceutical label, and the mediation was expired. We reviewed the requirements and returned the medication to the family as soon as possible. If the child still needs the medication, and/or you have a child that needs emergency medication please ensure that the following: - A medical action plan is completed and on file - A medication administration form is completed and on file - The medication is in its original packaging and has a pharmaceutical label - Stored above five feet (if its emergency medication) All of these forms can be found on our website under the “Provider Tab” go to “Forms and Documents”. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: You reported that your facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. I observed an inhaler with the expiration date of 1/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. I observed an inhaler that was propped on a shelf with no pharmaceutical label nor original packaging. .0803(2)(a) Corrective Action Plan: The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/14/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A compliance letter template can be emailed to you, for you to use. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 you do not use the template given to you, please ensure that all these components are completed in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Action Required: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise North Carolina Newsletter sent via email on 12/7/23 from DCDEE. As of today, your facility has completed the sections for lead in water and lead-based paint. Please finish completing the third section on asbestos. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that all on-going training hours are being completed and documented as required for yourself and all staff members. The annual documents that need to be updated and completed are: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EMC, and any other policies that are amended) Ratios: Your permit has a restriction of “Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1” and that this means that your staff/child ratios are “Highest Voluntary Enhanced” and need to be as follows: this information can be found in the Child Care Rules on pg. 158: • 0 to 12 Months- 1/4 • 1 to 2 Years- 1/5 • 2 to 3 Years– 1/8 • 3 to 4 Years– 1/9 • 4 to 5 Years- 1/12 • 5 to 6 Years- 1/14 • 6 years and older– 1/19 Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Mrs. Pharr. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PHARR'S KIDZ CREATIONS Facility ID: 60001429 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 67 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the owner, Ms. Patricia Pharr. I shared the reason for the visit. Permit Information: Your program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 6/21/18. The license was posted, and the following restrictions were in compliance: - 1st shift - 2nd shift - Children in care on ground level only - Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space - Maximum of 5 children on 2nd shift care - Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1 I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, new staff records and program records. Ownership: This facility is owned by you, Ms. Patricia Pharr, the individual owner, and you do live in the home. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 3/14/24. As a reminder, please ensure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to the previous and send your consultant a copy of the completed fire inspection within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 2/29/24. The program received zero (0) demerits and received a superior classification. During the visit, I observed a more recent inspection dated 7/25/24 with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. Please remember to forward me any completed inspections when you receive a visit from EHS. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in morning snack, transitions and free play. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 10/2/24 and the last emergency drill was completed on 7/1/24. As a reminder, emergency drills (lockdown or shelter-in-place) need to be completed every three (3) months. Please ensure to review and update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan to reflect the most current information regarding your facility including contact numbers, plans, enrollment, and any other updated information. As a reminder, the EPR plan needs to be reviewed annually with all staff and documentation must be kept on file. The last revision was made on 1/19/24; please review and update on or before 1/19/25. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review. You are required to complete eight (8) ongoing training hours each year. There were four (4) on-going training hours that carried over from your previous annual compliance year. Please complete the remaining four (4) hours on or before 3/13/2025. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Mediation: It was reported that only one (1) child has emergency medication at the facility. The inhaler was propped on a shelf with no pharmaceutical label, and the mediation was expired. We reviewed the requirements and returned the medication to the family as soon as possible. If the child still needs the medication, and/or you have a child that needs emergency medication please ensure that the following: - A medical action plan is completed and on file - A medication administration form is completed and on file - The medication is in its original packaging and has a pharmaceutical label - Stored above five feet (if its emergency medication) All of these forms can be found on our website under the “Provider Tab” go to “Forms and Documents”. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Weapons: You reported that your facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. I observed an inhaler with the expiration date of 1/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. I observed an inhaler that was propped on a shelf with no pharmaceutical label nor original packaging. .0803(2)(a) Corrective Action Plan: The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/14/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A compliance letter template can be emailed to you, for you to use. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 you do not use the template given to you, please ensure that all these components are completed in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Action Required: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise North Carolina Newsletter sent via email on 12/7/23 from DCDEE. As of today, your facility has completed the sections for lead in water and lead-based paint. Please finish completing the third section on asbestos. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that all on-going training hours are being completed and documented as required for yourself and all staff members. The annual documents that need to be updated and completed are: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EMC, and any other policies that are amended) Ratios: Your permit has a restriction of “Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1” and that this means that your staff/child ratios are “Highest Voluntary Enhanced” and need to be as follows: this information can be found in the Child Care Rules on pg. 158: • 0 to 12 Months- 1/4 • 1 to 2 Years- 1/5 • 2 to 3 Years– 1/8 • 3 to 4 Years– 1/9 • 4 to 5 Years- 1/12 • 5 to 6 Years- 1/14 • 6 years and older– 1/19 Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Mrs. Pharr. 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 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times