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Charlotte NC 28206 · License #60000964 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: ROBBIN'S LOVING DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 60000964 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Upon arrival at the three-star rated licensed FCCH, the operator Ms. Robbin Black was present with three children, ranging in age from nine months to three years of age. Children were observed engaged in tabletop toys and Ms. Black were working with the three-year-old on a grouping activity. The child care item number listing dated May 2025 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of the residence, the kitchen and outdoor area were monitored for compliance. The operator has a vehicle on site for emergency transportation is provided. Children were observed toileting and hand washing. A bulletin board with required posted items were monitored for compliance. The posted ITS-SIDS policy was the DCDEE sample and had not been customized. Ms. Black was also informed, once the policy was customized, then the enrolled infant’s parents must be given the revised policy and reviewed with them. The revised ITS-SIDS policy will need to be signed, dated and filed in the infant's file. The plan was updated and customized during the visit. Ms. Black stated recently painting and re-doing some forms. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored documented and current. The center’s printed EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored printed. It was explained to Ms. Black that after the annual review of the plan in the portal system was completed and if there were not any changes to the EPR plan, Ms. Black only needed to print off page 28 from her plan and show the consultant. The FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Verification of Required Information for Operators and Additional Caregivers form was completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed with two (2) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. Ms. Black has been in a lead abatement process with Clean Water Kids NC. All items were submitted to the system. Contact information for Terry Watson with Mecklenburg County EH was provided to Ms. Black to contact to discuss where she is with the system and plan. Violation Number Comment Rule 1803 Safe sleep policy did not contain the required information as indicated in rule .1724(a)(1-12). The posted ITS-SIDS policy was a sample policy and was not customized. G.S. 110-91(15)(a)(b) & .1724(a)(1-12) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars was discussed with Ms. Black. Ms. Black stated she is proceeding with Pathway #2, instructional pathway. We discussed approved curriculum, training on the curriculum and formative assessments and CQI goal. Ms. Black’s education was reviewed, and she has NCECC + 12 SCH. We discussed obtaining two additional-three semester hour courses in ECE and her education evaluation would qualify to be five stars. Ms. Black stated Ms. Stansfield provided the link for the required QRIS paperwork (application, family and community engagement; three additional options required at the four-star level and four additional options at the five-star level; individual CQI goal). We discussed obtaining additional semester hours in ECE could be selected as her individual goal. Free curriculum options were emailed to Ms. Black after the visit. We discussed a new timeline based on the remaining things Ms. Black must complete. Ms. Black stated she was comfortable with aiming for October 2026 for processing. It was explained that an annual compliance visit will be required as a part of the processing of the reassessment. -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -We discussed and reviewed Ms. Stansfield’s email dated June 4, 2026, where she listed all requirements for Ms. Black to be able to initiate an increase in her licensed capacity. Ms. Black met all requirements listed. Ms. Black must decide which age range options she wants to pursue, the three options listed on the FCCH verification form were reviewed. Ms. Black is planning on an increase in children under twenty-four (24) months over the next three to four months. -An ABCMS report was run prior to the visit and was verified with Ms. Black linked to the FCCH in the system. 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 July 6, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at 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
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G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: ROBBIN'S LOVING DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 60000964 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Upon arrival at the three-star rated licensed FCCH, the operator Ms. Robbin Black was present with three children, ranging in age from nine months to three years of age. Children were observed engaged in tabletop toys and Ms. Black were working with the three-year-old on a grouping activity. The child care item number listing dated May 2025 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of the residence, the kitchen and outdoor area were monitored for compliance. The operator has a vehicle on site for emergency transportation is provided. Children were observed toileting and hand washing. A bulletin board with required posted items were monitored for compliance. The posted ITS-SIDS policy was the DCDEE sample and had not been customized. Ms. Black was also informed, once the policy was customized, then the enrolled infant’s parents must be given the revised policy and reviewed with them. The revised ITS-SIDS policy will need to be signed, dated and filed in the infant's file. The plan was updated and customized during the visit. Ms. Black stated recently painting and re-doing some forms. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored documented and current. The center’s printed EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored printed. It was explained to Ms. Black that after the annual review of the plan in the portal system was completed and if there were not any changes to the EPR plan, Ms. Black only needed to print off page 28 from her plan and show the consultant. The FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Verification of Required Information for Operators and Additional Caregivers form was completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed with two (2) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. Ms. Black has been in a lead abatement process with Clean Water Kids NC. All items were submitted to the system. Contact information for Terry Watson with Mecklenburg County EH was provided to Ms. Black to contact to discuss where she is with the system and plan. Violation Number Comment Rule 1803 Safe sleep policy did not contain the required information as indicated in rule .1724(a)(1-12). The posted ITS-SIDS policy was a sample policy and was not customized. G.S. 110-91(15)(a)(b) & .1724(a)(1-12) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars was discussed with Ms. Black. Ms. Black stated she is proceeding with Pathway #2, instructional pathway. We discussed approved curriculum, training on the curriculum and formative assessments and CQI goal. Ms. Black’s education was reviewed, and she has NCECC + 12 SCH. We discussed obtaining two additional-three semester hour courses in ECE and her education evaluation would qualify to be five stars. Ms. Black stated Ms. Stansfield provided the link for the required QRIS paperwork (application, family and community engagement; three additional options required at the four-star level and four additional options at the five-star level; individual CQI goal). We discussed obtaining additional semester hours in ECE could be selected as her individual goal. Free curriculum options were emailed to Ms. Black after the visit. We discussed a new timeline based on the remaining things Ms. Black must complete. Ms. Black stated she was comfortable with aiming for October 2026 for processing. It was explained that an annual compliance visit will be required as a part of the processing of the reassessment. -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -We discussed and reviewed Ms. Stansfield’s email dated June 4, 2026, where she listed all requirements for Ms. Black to be able to initiate an increase in her licensed capacity. Ms. Black met all requirements listed. Ms. Black must decide which age range options she wants to pursue, the three options listed on the FCCH verification form were reviewed. Ms. Black is planning on an increase in children under twenty-four (24) months over the next three to four months. -An ABCMS report was run prior to the visit and was verified with Ms. Black linked to the FCCH in the system. 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 July 6, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: ROBBIN'S LOVING DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 60000964 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Upon arrival at the three-star rated licensed FCCH, the operator Ms. Robbin Black was present with three children, ranging in age from nine months to three years of age. Children were observed engaged in tabletop toys and Ms. Black were working with the three-year-old on a grouping activity. The child care item number listing dated May 2025 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of the residence, the kitchen and outdoor area were monitored for compliance. The operator has a vehicle on site for emergency transportation is provided. Children were observed toileting and hand washing. A bulletin board with required posted items were monitored for compliance. The posted ITS-SIDS policy was the DCDEE sample and had not been customized. Ms. Black was also informed, once the policy was customized, then the enrolled infant’s parents must be given the revised policy and reviewed with them. The revised ITS-SIDS policy will need to be signed, dated and filed in the infant's file. The plan was updated and customized during the visit. Ms. Black stated recently painting and re-doing some forms. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored documented and current. The center’s printed EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored printed. It was explained to Ms. Black that after the annual review of the plan in the portal system was completed and if there were not any changes to the EPR plan, Ms. Black only needed to print off page 28 from her plan and show the consultant. The FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Verification of Required Information for Operators and Additional Caregivers form was completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed with two (2) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. Ms. Black has been in a lead abatement process with Clean Water Kids NC. All items were submitted to the system. Contact information for Terry Watson with Mecklenburg County EH was provided to Ms. Black to contact to discuss where she is with the system and plan. Violation Number Comment Rule 1803 Safe sleep policy did not contain the required information as indicated in rule .1724(a)(1-12). The posted ITS-SIDS policy was a sample policy and was not customized. G.S. 110-91(15)(a)(b) & .1724(a)(1-12) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -The Pathway to the Stars was discussed with Ms. Black. Ms. Black stated she is proceeding with Pathway #2, instructional pathway. We discussed approved curriculum, training on the curriculum and formative assessments and CQI goal. Ms. Black’s education was reviewed, and she has NCECC + 12 SCH. We discussed obtaining two additional-three semester hour courses in ECE and her education evaluation would qualify to be five stars. Ms. Black stated Ms. Stansfield provided the link for the required QRIS paperwork (application, family and community engagement; three additional options required at the four-star level and four additional options at the five-star level; individual CQI goal). We discussed obtaining additional semester hours in ECE could be selected as her individual goal. Free curriculum options were emailed to Ms. Black after the visit. We discussed a new timeline based on the remaining things Ms. Black must complete. Ms. Black stated she was comfortable with aiming for October 2026 for processing. It was explained that an annual compliance visit will be required as a part of the processing of the reassessment. -As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -We discussed and reviewed Ms. Stansfield’s email dated June 4, 2026, where she listed all requirements for Ms. Black to be able to initiate an increase in her licensed capacity. Ms. Black met all requirements listed. Ms. Black must decide which age range options she wants to pursue, the three options listed on the FCCH verification form were reviewed. Ms. Black is planning on an increase in children under twenty-four (24) months over the next three to four months. -An ABCMS report was run prior to the visit and was verified with Ms. Black linked to the FCCH in the system. 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 July 6, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or by email at mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Amy Italiano at 704-936-6065 or by email at 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1706 · Violation
Name of Operation: ROBBIN'S LOVING DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 60000964 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Three Star Rated License issued on February 17, 2020 (18) month compliance history score of 100% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 31, 2024. The November 2024 FCCH Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist was used to monitor today. A copy of the checklist was emailed to the provider. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Robbin Black, owner/operator and I explained the purpose of my visit. There were four (4) children present including one (1) infant and one (1) school aged child. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had a teacher workday today. I monitored all child care spaces, the bathroom, kitchen. Ms. Black stated children currently played in the front yard. She stated Duke Energy was working on lines around the perimeter of the home and until they were finished with work she would not take children outdoors. Each child had written permission from parents to play in the front yard. All required documents were observed posted. The posted activity plan was current. I observed a crib and pack and play available for infants to sleep. Safe sleep checks were completed as required. The child care space was organized and materials were observed in good repair. Arrival and departure times were documented and maintained as required. I observed children participating in a large group activity with Ms. Black that included Spanish, songs, and I Spy. Ms. Black included all age groups in the activity keeping with the developmental age of each child. Ms. Black provided a nurturing environment and cared for children's needs. She was observed talking with children and asking open-ended questions. I observed a 6 oz. bottle of juice in the refrigerator. I explained juice could not be given to infants unless there was a doctor’s waiver on file. Once the child turned 12 months 6 oz could be given. The facility was observed meeting capacity and in compliance with restrictions on the permit. I reviewed Ms. Black’s file. She had current CPR/First Aid training. SIDS training was current, and the CBC letter was observed current. Ms. Black was required to receive eight (8) hours of on-going training hours. She carried over 4 hours from 2023 and completed seven (7) hours. One (1) additional hour of ongoing training is required by 1/31/25. Child Maltreatment training was taken in 2018. Ms. Black and I discussed the training was included in the health and safety requirements and had to be renewed every 5 years. The training does not have to be taken at prevent child abuse nc since the original training was completed on that website. Ms. Black provided files for each child and I monitored three (3) files. Each met requirements. Ms. Black stated she did not currently provide transportation .Ms. Black should notify me of her decision to begin transporting again and provide current registration and insurance for the vehicle. A car was available for emergency purposes. Program records were monitored. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 10/3/24 and received two (2) demerits. - Fire drills and emergency drills were completed as required. - Outdoor inspections were completed as required. I reviewed the email address and telephone number listed in Regulatory with Ms. Black and she confirmed each was current. Violation Number Comment Rule 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not renewed every 5 years. .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 Friday, February 7, 2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Rule changes effective November 2024 Training Modules Available in DCDEE Moodle The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the November 2024 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted changes to child care rule .0713 Staff/Child Ratios for Centers. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note some of the changes may or may not impact your facility. The major change is related to the staff/child ratios for centers located in a residence. You can access a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes please ensure you are using the updated November 1, 2024 rule book and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. - Continue to check the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updates. 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (q)Infants shall not be served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: ROBBIN'S LOVING DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 60000964 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Three Star Rated License issued on February 17, 2020 (18) month compliance history score of 100% prior to today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 31, 2024. The November 2024 FCCH Item Number Listing and the May 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist was used to monitor today. A copy of the checklist was emailed to the provider. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Robbin Black, owner/operator and I explained the purpose of my visit. There were four (4) children present including one (1) infant and one (1) school aged child. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had a teacher workday today. I monitored all child care spaces, the bathroom, kitchen. Ms. Black stated children currently played in the front yard. She stated Duke Energy was working on lines around the perimeter of the home and until they were finished with work she would not take children outdoors. Each child had written permission from parents to play in the front yard. All required documents were observed posted. The posted activity plan was current. I observed a crib and pack and play available for infants to sleep. Safe sleep checks were completed as required. The child care space was organized and materials were observed in good repair. Arrival and departure times were documented and maintained as required. I observed children participating in a large group activity with Ms. Black that included Spanish, songs, and I Spy. Ms. Black included all age groups in the activity keeping with the developmental age of each child. Ms. Black provided a nurturing environment and cared for children's needs. She was observed talking with children and asking open-ended questions. I observed a 6 oz. bottle of juice in the refrigerator. I explained juice could not be given to infants unless there was a doctor’s waiver on file. Once the child turned 12 months 6 oz could be given. The facility was observed meeting capacity and in compliance with restrictions on the permit. I reviewed Ms. Black’s file. She had current CPR/First Aid training. SIDS training was current, and the CBC letter was observed current. Ms. Black was required to receive eight (8) hours of on-going training hours. She carried over 4 hours from 2023 and completed seven (7) hours. One (1) additional hour of ongoing training is required by 1/31/25. Child Maltreatment training was taken in 2018. Ms. Black and I discussed the training was included in the health and safety requirements and had to be renewed every 5 years. The training does not have to be taken at prevent child abuse nc since the original training was completed on that website. Ms. Black provided files for each child and I monitored three (3) files. Each met requirements. Ms. Black stated she did not currently provide transportation .Ms. Black should notify me of her decision to begin transporting again and provide current registration and insurance for the vehicle. A car was available for emergency purposes. Program records were monitored. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 10/3/24 and received two (2) demerits. - Fire drills and emergency drills were completed as required. - Outdoor inspections were completed as required. I reviewed the email address and telephone number listed in Regulatory with Ms. Black and she confirmed each was current. Violation Number Comment Rule 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not renewed every 5 years. .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 Friday, February 7, 2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Star Rated License Reassessment Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment at this time unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://ncrlap.org/. for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Criminal Background Portal/ABCMS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Rule changes effective November 2024 Training Modules Available in DCDEE Moodle The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the November 2024 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted changes to child care rule .0713 Staff/Child Ratios for Centers. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note some of the changes may or may not impact your facility. The major change is related to the staff/child ratios for centers located in a residence. You can access a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes please ensure you are using the updated November 1, 2024 rule book and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. - Continue to check the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updates. 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (q)Infants shall not be served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me 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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