G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE MCCROREY YMCA CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60000968 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 5/29/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 02:25 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 86%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. I was greeted by Q. Grant, youth program director. K. Francis, family service director and Gexenia Pardilla, associate director of program experience and compliance. Ms. Francis and Ms. Pardilla accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/31/25. The center received 4 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 1/14/25. There were 18 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in outdoor play and reading. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There was 1 violation cited during today’s visit. The violation was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 1a, there were 2 rugs not in good repair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical Assistance: -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE MCCROREY YMCA CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60000968 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 6/3/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 76%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE (MCCROREY BRANCH). is current and active. I was greeted by Q. Grant, youth program director. Mr. Grant accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/2/24. The center received 8 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/12/24. There were 35 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in snack, free play, teacher directed activities and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 6 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 1A, there were electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no documentation on file for an annual health questionnaire for Q. Grant. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no documentation on file for an annual emergency information form for Q. Grant. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no date on file to determine an annual evaluation date for M. Loudermik and Q. Grant. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. The orientation form for E. Phillips and M. Currie did not record 6 hours of required training. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. There was no documentation on file that T. Williams completed the medication training and the Recognizing and responding to maltreatment training for the 5 year mark. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: I gave technical assistance to Mr. Grant regarding the staff and training worksheet and what is due annually and the requirements for ongoing training hours. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 6/17/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE MCCROREY YMCA CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60000968 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 6/3/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 76%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE (MCCROREY BRANCH). is current and active. I was greeted by Q. Grant, youth program director. Mr. Grant accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/2/24. The center received 8 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/12/24. There were 35 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in snack, free play, teacher directed activities and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 6 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 1A, there were electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no documentation on file for an annual health questionnaire for Q. Grant. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no documentation on file for an annual emergency information form for Q. Grant. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no date on file to determine an annual evaluation date for M. Loudermik and Q. Grant. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. The orientation form for E. Phillips and M. Currie did not record 6 hours of required training. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. There was no documentation on file that T. Williams completed the medication training and the Recognizing and responding to maltreatment training for the 5 year mark. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: I gave technical assistance to Mr. Grant regarding the staff and training worksheet and what is due annually and the requirements for ongoing training hours. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 6/17/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE MCCROREY YMCA CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60000968 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/5/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 12/5/2023 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a five star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 85%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Q. Grant, youth director. Mr. Grant accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. There were 13 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in snack and free play. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There have been 8 new staff since my last visit. I monitored the new staff files. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There were 9 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3, there was a Voban cleaning product on top of a cabinet. It was label with several warnings. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. M. Perry, S. Davis, S. Boone and E. Gary did not complete the division medical report. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. M. Perry completed the TB screening after employment. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. M. Perry completed the emergency information form after employment. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. S. Boone did not complete a background check prior to employment. Her start date is 6/12/23. Her qualification letter is dated 9/7/2023. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M. Perry completed the required first aid training after 90 days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M. Perry completed the CPR course after 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no shaken baby documentation on file for S. Davis. G. Vasquez and S. Boone completed the shaken baby acknowledgement form after employment. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. M. Perry completed the training after 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Technical Assistance: Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. Contact Child care resources for support regarding SACERS materials and room arrangement. 704-376-6697 • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 License fee collection moved to December There are a few changes to the Annual License Fee process this year: • All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. • All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023 and will include the invoice number and total amount due. • All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023 Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. Annual license fees do not apply to state or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious sponsored facilities operated pursuant to a Notice of Compliance. Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of NCGS § 110-90(1a) and can result in a revocation of your child care license. In addition, unpaid license fees will be assessed a 10% late fee and accrued interest as established by NCGS § 147-86.23. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 12/18/2023. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE MCCROREY YMCA CHILD CARE Facility ID: 60000968 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/5/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 12/5/2023 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a five star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 85%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Q. Grant, youth director. Mr. Grant accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. There were 13 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in snack and free play. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There have been 8 new staff since my last visit. I monitored the new staff files. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There were 9 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3, there was a Voban cleaning product on top of a cabinet. It was label with several warnings. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. M. Perry, S. Davis, S. Boone and E. Gary did not complete the division medical report. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. M. Perry completed the TB screening after employment. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. M. Perry completed the emergency information form after employment. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. S. Boone did not complete a background check prior to employment. Her start date is 6/12/23. Her qualification letter is dated 9/7/2023. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M. Perry completed the required first aid training after 90 days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M. Perry completed the CPR course after 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no shaken baby documentation on file for S. Davis. G. Vasquez and S. Boone completed the shaken baby acknowledgement form after employment. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. M. Perry completed the training after 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Technical Assistance: Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. Contact Child care resources for support regarding SACERS materials and room arrangement. 704-376-6697 • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 License fee collection moved to December There are a few changes to the Annual License Fee process this year: • All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. • All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023 and will include the invoice number and total amount due. • All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023 Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. Annual license fees do not apply to state or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious sponsored facilities operated pursuant to a Notice of Compliance. Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of NCGS § 110-90(1a) and can result in a revocation of your child care license. In addition, unpaid license fees will be assessed a 10% late fee and accrued interest as established by NCGS § 147-86.23. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 12/18/2023. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. 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