10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/12/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM 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 annual compliance visit. M. Funderburk, Operator/Preschool Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star Rated License, issued April 11, 2018. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was eighty-eight percent. There were nine children two years of age present. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Due to inclement weather, the outdoor learning environment was not monitored. Children throughout were participating in free choice of indoor activity areas, personal care routines, and story time. The Operator was observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers was completed today. Ten percent of the children’s records were monitored. Two children did not have updated emergency medical care information updated annually. The Operator’s file was also monitored. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted February 3, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was conducted on January 2, 2025. The last fire drill was conducted on February 2, 2025. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. Two children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan has not been updated annually. .0607(e) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February26, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -Menus for meals and snacks must be current and posted visible for parents to see. A suggestion was to place a reminder on the calendar to post menus monthly. -The EPR Plan must be reviewed annually and updated when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. Emergency medical care information must be on file on the child's first day of attendance and updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. A suggestion was made to update information/documents annually at the first of each year to ensure updates are completed annually. DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at Kaye.Dunlap@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: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/12/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM 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 annual compliance visit. M. Funderburk, Operator/Preschool Lead Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star Rated License, issued April 11, 2018. The program’s compliance history before today’s visit was eighty-eight percent. There were nine children two years of age present. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Due to inclement weather, the outdoor learning environment was not monitored. Children throughout were participating in free choice of indoor activity areas, personal care routines, and story time. The Operator was observed interacting with children in a nurturing and caring manner. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers was completed today. Ten percent of the children’s records were monitored. Two children did not have updated emergency medical care information updated annually. The Operator’s file was also monitored. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted February 3, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was conducted on January 2, 2025. The last fire drill was conducted on February 2, 2025. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. Two children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. .0802(c) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan has not been updated annually. .0607(e) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February26, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: -Menus for meals and snacks must be current and posted visible for parents to see. A suggestion was to place a reminder on the calendar to post menus monthly. -The EPR Plan must be reviewed annually and updated when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. Emergency medical care information must be on file on the child's first day of attendance and updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. A suggestion was made to update information/documents annually at the first of each year to ensure updates are completed annually. DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at Kaye.Dunlap@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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child are requirements during the routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 21, 2024. The 18-month compliance history, prior to today's visit was 88%. Upon my arrival I observed children playing outside. I was greeted by Carrie “Missy” Funderburk, Owner/Operator as I approached the playground. I explained the purpose of today's visit. You gathered the children and counted them as they lined up using a name to face sheet before we walked inside. During the visit I observed active center play and rest time. The daily schedule was observed being followed. I did not observe any discipline issued during the visit. You used nurturing and caring tones when speaking with the children in care. I observed free play while you assisted me with records. The children were engaged and played together and independently. The children were taken outside for story time and play on the front porch. You sat down with the children to read and ask open ended questions. Materials were accessible and age appropriate. Two cars with small wheels and a small hair clip were observed. You removed them immediately. Supervision and staff child ratio were observed being maintained today. Children were observed in approved adequate space. Lunch was observed and included chicken, macaroni and cheese, green beans, strawberries, bananas, toast and milk. The children washed their hands prior to the meal. The children were engaged in conversation, and you interacted with them as they ate lunch. I reviewed your criminal record qualifying letter, current First Aid and CPR certification and ITS/SIDS certification. You have completed playground safety training and EPR training. The current emergency care plan was observed posted on the wall in the hallway as you enter the home. The No Tobacco sign was posted. The current license was observed posted and permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance. You stated you have no medication to administer or emergency medication at this time. All cleaning supplies were observed stored properly today. You store the soapy water, sanitizing and disinfectant cleaners on top of the refrigerator and above 5 feet from the ground by the diaper area. Outlets were observed covered. The child care areas are gated off from the rest of the home. Children have access to a restroom where they wash hands, potty, and have diapers changed. Additional materials were observed available to children waiting for the potty or to be changed. Program records were reviewed, all were found meeting compliance except there was no incident log. You stated that incident reports are filed for each child in their file after they are signed by the parent however, you do not keep a log. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6-18-24 with 5 demerits and a Superior rating. Monthly playground inspections were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed and in compliance The last fire drill was conducted on August 12, 2024, and the shelter-in-place drill was conducted July 23, 2024. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9-13-23. You stated you would call to get the inspection scheduled and will email it to me. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident log was not maintained as required. .0802(g)(1-6) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two cars with small wheels and a small hair clip were observed. .0604(q) Compliance Statement: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Carrie Missy Funderburk, owner/operator, will email a compliance letter explaining how the violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before September 19, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Incident Log: The incident log can be accessed on the DCDEE website. Print this form and log in incidents. This form should always be available for review. Playground Safety Training Certificate: This certificate should be available for review. If you are unable to find it, I recommend you take the class again. Program Record Organization: We discussed having a file box or large notebook with all records filed and tabbed that don’t have to be visible on a bulletin board. Required items to be posted on the bulletin board can be found in Chapter 9 of Rules and Regulations. Plastic and Small Parts: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor the facility. The 18 month compliance history was 97%. Upon my arrival I knocked on the storm door several times before you answered the door. When you opened the door you stated you were sitting with the children at the picnic table, you didn't hear me knock until I knocked harder. The TV was on playing a Mickey Mouse show, I asked how old the children present were and you informed me six of the children were 2 years of age. I explained they could not have screen time. You stated on of the children turned it on and a new child began today and seemed to like the show so you allowed it. I asked that you turn the TV off, explained the screen time rule and discussed providing other activities for children. Eight children were present, all were in the child care room playing freely with material. I reviewed your monthly activity plan that was observed posted in the child care space. The daily schedule was also reviewed. Supervision and staff/child ratio was being maintained. You stated you no longer use an additional caregiver, as of last week and all your children enrolled are 2 years and older. I observed children using play dough, playing with dolls (dressing and feeding them), I observed others playing with cars and blocks. You were heard using nurturing tones as you spoke with the children. I did not see any discipline issues, and the newest child that began today was observed playing with cars and watching others as they moved around the child care room. He followed you around the room some and you kept talking to him and picking him up explaining what was going on in the child care room. I reviewed the children's records, one child who has been enrolled since 2022 did not have a medical on file. You thought it was on file and stated you may have misfiled it. I encourage you to look in old files prior to requesting another copy from the parent. If you can not locate it this week, request a new one to be placed in file. The parent participation portion of your Operational Policies you review with parents do not include all required information outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0515. I reviewed program records, all information required to be posted was observed posted. I reviewed the daily arrival and departure documents and found them meeting compliance. The emergency drill log, playground inspection, and incident log were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-20-23. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9-13-23. You have organized and stored them where they are accessible for review, which is an improvement since the last visit conducted. I reviewed your file. You are not keeping an on-going training log or Health and safety log and the training slips I reviewed were old, except for 3.5 hours for this year and some of the health and safety trainings you completed in 2020 and the recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment from January 2019. I explained all health the safety trainings are required to be completed within the next 5 years of last completion, recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment is one of the health and safety topic areas and must be completed at least every 5 years from the website outlined in rule. The outdoor environment was monitored today. You stated you will be cleaning the area over the weekend. I observed a lot of leaf debris on the equipment and ground. I also observed a plant hanging pole unassembled laying on the ground with some of the plastic wrapping inside the fenced in area. You do not offer transportation. You stated you do not have any children on medication. I observed your own hand cream on the half door, as you enter the home which was accessible to children in care, one child handed you the cream during the visit. I also observed Lysol cleaner hanging form the plexiglass in the kitchen, it must be locked when not in use. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Upon my arrival, the TV was playing a Mickey Mouse Show in the child care room; six children 2 years of age, were present. .0510(f) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The fenced in outdoor play yard has a lot of pine needles and leaves on the ground and on equipment. I also observed plastic storage bags that stores the unassembled pole plant holder on the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. Two outlets were observed uncovered in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Lysol all purpose cleaner was observed hanging on the plexiglass in the kitchen, which was below 5 feet and not locked. Two liquid plug in air fresheners were observed plugged in the bathroom children use during operating hours and in the hallway as you enter the home. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. The operator's hand cream lotion was on a half door, below 5 feet, as you enter the home/child care space. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed items stored in ziplock bags on a low shelf in the hallway as you enter the home, and grocery bags on the floor by the lego table in the kitchen, children were observed sitting and playing near while you changed diapers, assisted with hand washing and prepared lunch. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. Helium filled valentine balloons were observed in the care room. .0604(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A wax warmer was observed on and hot to touch, stored on the end of the kitchen cabinet by the entrance to the restroom children use during operating hours. .0604(e) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. You were required to complete 6.5 hours for the 22-23 annual year, those training slips weren't available for review today. You needed 10 hours for the 2023-2024 annual year, you had proof of completing 3.5 hours. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. You are not maintaining the on-going training log and keeping track of on-going training annually. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1206 Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services. The parent parent participation plan does not include all required information found in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b). 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file, who has been enrolled since 2022, did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. You completed all health and safety topic area trainings in June 2018. You completed a few training topics in May 2020, but not all required topics and you completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment last January 23, 2019. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Missy Funderburk, Owner/Operator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March . 6, 2024 Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Parent Participation: Your information does not include all that is required. I reviewed the child care requirement with you, you need to add 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b)(2 and 4). 10A NCAC 09 .0515 PARENT PARTICIPATION (a) Each center shall have a plan that will encourage parent participation and inform parents about the program and its services. The plan shall be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and shall be posted in the center or a copy shall be given to parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. (b) The plan shall include the following: (1) a procedure for registering a child for child care that involves both parents when possible and that encourages a visit to the center by the child and the child's parents before the child begins attending the center; (2) opportunities for caregiving staff to meet with parents on a regular basis to discuss their child's needs and progress and to exchange information about the program; (3) activities that provide parents opportunities to participate in the center's program on an individual basis and as a group; (4) a procedure for parents who need information or have complaints about the child care program. Screen Time: Because you have six children that are 2 enrolled, I encourage you to remove the TV from the child care room, as children under 3 cannot have access to screen time. For children 3 and over the screen time must have a purpose and is limited to 2.5 hours a week. If 3 and over are to have screen time, it must be listed on the activity plan or you must maintain a cumulative log of when the children have screen time. Review 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(f). Hazards: Today you had outlets uncovered, cleaning supplies not store properly, liquid air fresheners plugged in where children have access, and a heating element (wax warmer) on at the end of a cabinet children walk by several times a day as they wash hands and use the restroom. I explained each rule that pertained to these issues with you today. I encourage you to complete a walk through of the child care spaces each morning prior to your first arrival to ensure you have stored and removed all hazards properly. Staff File: You are getting better at organizing, but still need to work on getting your file together. You are required to maintain training logs with the training certificates attached for easy reference. The training logs, if used properly, should help you stay abreast of what is needed to be completed annually and the health and safety log will help you keep up with what you need to complete within the five years of last completion. You can find the logs on the DCDEE website under provider documents. If you have any questions, contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)594-0039 andrea.anderson@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 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor the facility. The 18 month compliance history was 97%. Upon my arrival I knocked on the storm door several times before you answered the door. When you opened the door you stated you were sitting with the children at the picnic table, you didn't hear me knock until I knocked harder. The TV was on playing a Mickey Mouse show, I asked how old the children present were and you informed me six of the children were 2 years of age. I explained they could not have screen time. You stated on of the children turned it on and a new child began today and seemed to like the show so you allowed it. I asked that you turn the TV off, explained the screen time rule and discussed providing other activities for children. Eight children were present, all were in the child care room playing freely with material. I reviewed your monthly activity plan that was observed posted in the child care space. The daily schedule was also reviewed. Supervision and staff/child ratio was being maintained. You stated you no longer use an additional caregiver, as of last week and all your children enrolled are 2 years and older. I observed children using play dough, playing with dolls (dressing and feeding them), I observed others playing with cars and blocks. You were heard using nurturing tones as you spoke with the children. I did not see any discipline issues, and the newest child that began today was observed playing with cars and watching others as they moved around the child care room. He followed you around the room some and you kept talking to him and picking him up explaining what was going on in the child care room. I reviewed the children's records, one child who has been enrolled since 2022 did not have a medical on file. You thought it was on file and stated you may have misfiled it. I encourage you to look in old files prior to requesting another copy from the parent. If you can not locate it this week, request a new one to be placed in file. The parent participation portion of your Operational Policies you review with parents do not include all required information outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0515. I reviewed program records, all information required to be posted was observed posted. I reviewed the daily arrival and departure documents and found them meeting compliance. The emergency drill log, playground inspection, and incident log were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-20-23. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9-13-23. You have organized and stored them where they are accessible for review, which is an improvement since the last visit conducted. I reviewed your file. You are not keeping an on-going training log or Health and safety log and the training slips I reviewed were old, except for 3.5 hours for this year and some of the health and safety trainings you completed in 2020 and the recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment from January 2019. I explained all health the safety trainings are required to be completed within the next 5 years of last completion, recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment is one of the health and safety topic areas and must be completed at least every 5 years from the website outlined in rule. The outdoor environment was monitored today. You stated you will be cleaning the area over the weekend. I observed a lot of leaf debris on the equipment and ground. I also observed a plant hanging pole unassembled laying on the ground with some of the plastic wrapping inside the fenced in area. You do not offer transportation. You stated you do not have any children on medication. I observed your own hand cream on the half door, as you enter the home which was accessible to children in care, one child handed you the cream during the visit. I also observed Lysol cleaner hanging form the plexiglass in the kitchen, it must be locked when not in use. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Upon my arrival, the TV was playing a Mickey Mouse Show in the child care room; six children 2 years of age, were present. .0510(f) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The fenced in outdoor play yard has a lot of pine needles and leaves on the ground and on equipment. I also observed plastic storage bags that stores the unassembled pole plant holder on the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. Two outlets were observed uncovered in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Lysol all purpose cleaner was observed hanging on the plexiglass in the kitchen, which was below 5 feet and not locked. Two liquid plug in air fresheners were observed plugged in the bathroom children use during operating hours and in the hallway as you enter the home. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. The operator's hand cream lotion was on a half door, below 5 feet, as you enter the home/child care space. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed items stored in ziplock bags on a low shelf in the hallway as you enter the home, and grocery bags on the floor by the lego table in the kitchen, children were observed sitting and playing near while you changed diapers, assisted with hand washing and prepared lunch. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. Helium filled valentine balloons were observed in the care room. .0604(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A wax warmer was observed on and hot to touch, stored on the end of the kitchen cabinet by the entrance to the restroom children use during operating hours. .0604(e) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. You were required to complete 6.5 hours for the 22-23 annual year, those training slips weren't available for review today. You needed 10 hours for the 2023-2024 annual year, you had proof of completing 3.5 hours. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. You are not maintaining the on-going training log and keeping track of on-going training annually. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1206 Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services. The parent parent participation plan does not include all required information found in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b). 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file, who has been enrolled since 2022, did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. You completed all health and safety topic area trainings in June 2018. You completed a few training topics in May 2020, but not all required topics and you completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment last January 23, 2019. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Missy Funderburk, Owner/Operator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March . 6, 2024 Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Parent Participation: Your information does not include all that is required. I reviewed the child care requirement with you, you need to add 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b)(2 and 4). 10A NCAC 09 .0515 PARENT PARTICIPATION (a) Each center shall have a plan that will encourage parent participation and inform parents about the program and its services. The plan shall be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and shall be posted in the center or a copy shall be given to parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. (b) The plan shall include the following: (1) a procedure for registering a child for child care that involves both parents when possible and that encourages a visit to the center by the child and the child's parents before the child begins attending the center; (2) opportunities for caregiving staff to meet with parents on a regular basis to discuss their child's needs and progress and to exchange information about the program; (3) activities that provide parents opportunities to participate in the center's program on an individual basis and as a group; (4) a procedure for parents who need information or have complaints about the child care program. Screen Time: Because you have six children that are 2 enrolled, I encourage you to remove the TV from the child care room, as children under 3 cannot have access to screen time. For children 3 and over the screen time must have a purpose and is limited to 2.5 hours a week. If 3 and over are to have screen time, it must be listed on the activity plan or you must maintain a cumulative log of when the children have screen time. Review 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(f). Hazards: Today you had outlets uncovered, cleaning supplies not store properly, liquid air fresheners plugged in where children have access, and a heating element (wax warmer) on at the end of a cabinet children walk by several times a day as they wash hands and use the restroom. I explained each rule that pertained to these issues with you today. I encourage you to complete a walk through of the child care spaces each morning prior to your first arrival to ensure you have stored and removed all hazards properly. Staff File: You are getting better at organizing, but still need to work on getting your file together. You are required to maintain training logs with the training certificates attached for easy reference. The training logs, if used properly, should help you stay abreast of what is needed to be completed annually and the health and safety log will help you keep up with what you need to complete within the five years of last completion. You can find the logs on the DCDEE website under provider documents. If you have any questions, contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)594-0039 andrea.anderson@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

10A NCAC 09 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor the facility. The 18 month compliance history was 97%. Upon my arrival I knocked on the storm door several times before you answered the door. When you opened the door you stated you were sitting with the children at the picnic table, you didn't hear me knock until I knocked harder. The TV was on playing a Mickey Mouse show, I asked how old the children present were and you informed me six of the children were 2 years of age. I explained they could not have screen time. You stated on of the children turned it on and a new child began today and seemed to like the show so you allowed it. I asked that you turn the TV off, explained the screen time rule and discussed providing other activities for children. Eight children were present, all were in the child care room playing freely with material. I reviewed your monthly activity plan that was observed posted in the child care space. The daily schedule was also reviewed. Supervision and staff/child ratio was being maintained. You stated you no longer use an additional caregiver, as of last week and all your children enrolled are 2 years and older. I observed children using play dough, playing with dolls (dressing and feeding them), I observed others playing with cars and blocks. You were heard using nurturing tones as you spoke with the children. I did not see any discipline issues, and the newest child that began today was observed playing with cars and watching others as they moved around the child care room. He followed you around the room some and you kept talking to him and picking him up explaining what was going on in the child care room. I reviewed the children's records, one child who has been enrolled since 2022 did not have a medical on file. You thought it was on file and stated you may have misfiled it. I encourage you to look in old files prior to requesting another copy from the parent. If you can not locate it this week, request a new one to be placed in file. The parent participation portion of your Operational Policies you review with parents do not include all required information outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0515. I reviewed program records, all information required to be posted was observed posted. I reviewed the daily arrival and departure documents and found them meeting compliance. The emergency drill log, playground inspection, and incident log were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-20-23. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9-13-23. You have organized and stored them where they are accessible for review, which is an improvement since the last visit conducted. I reviewed your file. You are not keeping an on-going training log or Health and safety log and the training slips I reviewed were old, except for 3.5 hours for this year and some of the health and safety trainings you completed in 2020 and the recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment from January 2019. I explained all health the safety trainings are required to be completed within the next 5 years of last completion, recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment is one of the health and safety topic areas and must be completed at least every 5 years from the website outlined in rule. The outdoor environment was monitored today. You stated you will be cleaning the area over the weekend. I observed a lot of leaf debris on the equipment and ground. I also observed a plant hanging pole unassembled laying on the ground with some of the plastic wrapping inside the fenced in area. You do not offer transportation. You stated you do not have any children on medication. I observed your own hand cream on the half door, as you enter the home which was accessible to children in care, one child handed you the cream during the visit. I also observed Lysol cleaner hanging form the plexiglass in the kitchen, it must be locked when not in use. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Upon my arrival, the TV was playing a Mickey Mouse Show in the child care room; six children 2 years of age, were present. .0510(f) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The fenced in outdoor play yard has a lot of pine needles and leaves on the ground and on equipment. I also observed plastic storage bags that stores the unassembled pole plant holder on the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. Two outlets were observed uncovered in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Lysol all purpose cleaner was observed hanging on the plexiglass in the kitchen, which was below 5 feet and not locked. Two liquid plug in air fresheners were observed plugged in the bathroom children use during operating hours and in the hallway as you enter the home. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. The operator's hand cream lotion was on a half door, below 5 feet, as you enter the home/child care space. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed items stored in ziplock bags on a low shelf in the hallway as you enter the home, and grocery bags on the floor by the lego table in the kitchen, children were observed sitting and playing near while you changed diapers, assisted with hand washing and prepared lunch. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. Helium filled valentine balloons were observed in the care room. .0604(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A wax warmer was observed on and hot to touch, stored on the end of the kitchen cabinet by the entrance to the restroom children use during operating hours. .0604(e) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. You were required to complete 6.5 hours for the 22-23 annual year, those training slips weren't available for review today. You needed 10 hours for the 2023-2024 annual year, you had proof of completing 3.5 hours. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. You are not maintaining the on-going training log and keeping track of on-going training annually. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1206 Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services. The parent parent participation plan does not include all required information found in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b). 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file, who has been enrolled since 2022, did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. You completed all health and safety topic area trainings in June 2018. You completed a few training topics in May 2020, but not all required topics and you completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment last January 23, 2019. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Missy Funderburk, Owner/Operator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March . 6, 2024 Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Parent Participation: Your information does not include all that is required. I reviewed the child care requirement with you, you need to add 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b)(2 and 4). 10A NCAC 09 .0515 PARENT PARTICIPATION (a) Each center shall have a plan that will encourage parent participation and inform parents about the program and its services. The plan shall be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and shall be posted in the center or a copy shall be given to parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. (b) The plan shall include the following: (1) a procedure for registering a child for child care that involves both parents when possible and that encourages a visit to the center by the child and the child's parents before the child begins attending the center; (2) opportunities for caregiving staff to meet with parents on a regular basis to discuss their child's needs and progress and to exchange information about the program; (3) activities that provide parents opportunities to participate in the center's program on an individual basis and as a group; (4) a procedure for parents who need information or have complaints about the child care program. Screen Time: Because you have six children that are 2 enrolled, I encourage you to remove the TV from the child care room, as children under 3 cannot have access to screen time. For children 3 and over the screen time must have a purpose and is limited to 2.5 hours a week. If 3 and over are to have screen time, it must be listed on the activity plan or you must maintain a cumulative log of when the children have screen time. Review 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(f). Hazards: Today you had outlets uncovered, cleaning supplies not store properly, liquid air fresheners plugged in where children have access, and a heating element (wax warmer) on at the end of a cabinet children walk by several times a day as they wash hands and use the restroom. I explained each rule that pertained to these issues with you today. I encourage you to complete a walk through of the child care spaces each morning prior to your first arrival to ensure you have stored and removed all hazards properly. Staff File: You are getting better at organizing, but still need to work on getting your file together. You are required to maintain training logs with the training certificates attached for easy reference. The training logs, if used properly, should help you stay abreast of what is needed to be completed annually and the health and safety log will help you keep up with what you need to complete within the five years of last completion. You can find the logs on the DCDEE website under provider documents. If you have any questions, contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)594-0039 andrea.anderson@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

10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor the facility. The 18 month compliance history was 97%. Upon my arrival I knocked on the storm door several times before you answered the door. When you opened the door you stated you were sitting with the children at the picnic table, you didn't hear me knock until I knocked harder. The TV was on playing a Mickey Mouse show, I asked how old the children present were and you informed me six of the children were 2 years of age. I explained they could not have screen time. You stated on of the children turned it on and a new child began today and seemed to like the show so you allowed it. I asked that you turn the TV off, explained the screen time rule and discussed providing other activities for children. Eight children were present, all were in the child care room playing freely with material. I reviewed your monthly activity plan that was observed posted in the child care space. The daily schedule was also reviewed. Supervision and staff/child ratio was being maintained. You stated you no longer use an additional caregiver, as of last week and all your children enrolled are 2 years and older. I observed children using play dough, playing with dolls (dressing and feeding them), I observed others playing with cars and blocks. You were heard using nurturing tones as you spoke with the children. I did not see any discipline issues, and the newest child that began today was observed playing with cars and watching others as they moved around the child care room. He followed you around the room some and you kept talking to him and picking him up explaining what was going on in the child care room. I reviewed the children's records, one child who has been enrolled since 2022 did not have a medical on file. You thought it was on file and stated you may have misfiled it. I encourage you to look in old files prior to requesting another copy from the parent. If you can not locate it this week, request a new one to be placed in file. The parent participation portion of your Operational Policies you review with parents do not include all required information outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0515. I reviewed program records, all information required to be posted was observed posted. I reviewed the daily arrival and departure documents and found them meeting compliance. The emergency drill log, playground inspection, and incident log were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-20-23. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9-13-23. You have organized and stored them where they are accessible for review, which is an improvement since the last visit conducted. I reviewed your file. You are not keeping an on-going training log or Health and safety log and the training slips I reviewed were old, except for 3.5 hours for this year and some of the health and safety trainings you completed in 2020 and the recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment from January 2019. I explained all health the safety trainings are required to be completed within the next 5 years of last completion, recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment is one of the health and safety topic areas and must be completed at least every 5 years from the website outlined in rule. The outdoor environment was monitored today. You stated you will be cleaning the area over the weekend. I observed a lot of leaf debris on the equipment and ground. I also observed a plant hanging pole unassembled laying on the ground with some of the plastic wrapping inside the fenced in area. You do not offer transportation. You stated you do not have any children on medication. I observed your own hand cream on the half door, as you enter the home which was accessible to children in care, one child handed you the cream during the visit. I also observed Lysol cleaner hanging form the plexiglass in the kitchen, it must be locked when not in use. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Upon my arrival, the TV was playing a Mickey Mouse Show in the child care room; six children 2 years of age, were present. .0510(f) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The fenced in outdoor play yard has a lot of pine needles and leaves on the ground and on equipment. I also observed plastic storage bags that stores the unassembled pole plant holder on the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. Two outlets were observed uncovered in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Lysol all purpose cleaner was observed hanging on the plexiglass in the kitchen, which was below 5 feet and not locked. Two liquid plug in air fresheners were observed plugged in the bathroom children use during operating hours and in the hallway as you enter the home. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. The operator's hand cream lotion was on a half door, below 5 feet, as you enter the home/child care space. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed items stored in ziplock bags on a low shelf in the hallway as you enter the home, and grocery bags on the floor by the lego table in the kitchen, children were observed sitting and playing near while you changed diapers, assisted with hand washing and prepared lunch. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. Helium filled valentine balloons were observed in the care room. .0604(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A wax warmer was observed on and hot to touch, stored on the end of the kitchen cabinet by the entrance to the restroom children use during operating hours. .0604(e) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. You were required to complete 6.5 hours for the 22-23 annual year, those training slips weren't available for review today. You needed 10 hours for the 2023-2024 annual year, you had proof of completing 3.5 hours. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. You are not maintaining the on-going training log and keeping track of on-going training annually. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1206 Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services. The parent parent participation plan does not include all required information found in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b). 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file, who has been enrolled since 2022, did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. You completed all health and safety topic area trainings in June 2018. You completed a few training topics in May 2020, but not all required topics and you completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment last January 23, 2019. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Missy Funderburk, Owner/Operator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March . 6, 2024 Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Parent Participation: Your information does not include all that is required. I reviewed the child care requirement with you, you need to add 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b)(2 and 4). 10A NCAC 09 .0515 PARENT PARTICIPATION (a) Each center shall have a plan that will encourage parent participation and inform parents about the program and its services. The plan shall be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and shall be posted in the center or a copy shall be given to parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. (b) The plan shall include the following: (1) a procedure for registering a child for child care that involves both parents when possible and that encourages a visit to the center by the child and the child's parents before the child begins attending the center; (2) opportunities for caregiving staff to meet with parents on a regular basis to discuss their child's needs and progress and to exchange information about the program; (3) activities that provide parents opportunities to participate in the center's program on an individual basis and as a group; (4) a procedure for parents who need information or have complaints about the child care program. Screen Time: Because you have six children that are 2 enrolled, I encourage you to remove the TV from the child care room, as children under 3 cannot have access to screen time. For children 3 and over the screen time must have a purpose and is limited to 2.5 hours a week. If 3 and over are to have screen time, it must be listed on the activity plan or you must maintain a cumulative log of when the children have screen time. Review 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(f). Hazards: Today you had outlets uncovered, cleaning supplies not store properly, liquid air fresheners plugged in where children have access, and a heating element (wax warmer) on at the end of a cabinet children walk by several times a day as they wash hands and use the restroom. I explained each rule that pertained to these issues with you today. I encourage you to complete a walk through of the child care spaces each morning prior to your first arrival to ensure you have stored and removed all hazards properly. Staff File: You are getting better at organizing, but still need to work on getting your file together. You are required to maintain training logs with the training certificates attached for easy reference. The training logs, if used properly, should help you stay abreast of what is needed to be completed annually and the health and safety log will help you keep up with what you need to complete within the five years of last completion. You can find the logs on the DCDEE website under provider documents. If you have any questions, contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)594-0039 andrea.anderson@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor the facility. The 18 month compliance history was 97%. Upon my arrival I knocked on the storm door several times before you answered the door. When you opened the door you stated you were sitting with the children at the picnic table, you didn't hear me knock until I knocked harder. The TV was on playing a Mickey Mouse show, I asked how old the children present were and you informed me six of the children were 2 years of age. I explained they could not have screen time. You stated on of the children turned it on and a new child began today and seemed to like the show so you allowed it. I asked that you turn the TV off, explained the screen time rule and discussed providing other activities for children. Eight children were present, all were in the child care room playing freely with material. I reviewed your monthly activity plan that was observed posted in the child care space. The daily schedule was also reviewed. Supervision and staff/child ratio was being maintained. You stated you no longer use an additional caregiver, as of last week and all your children enrolled are 2 years and older. I observed children using play dough, playing with dolls (dressing and feeding them), I observed others playing with cars and blocks. You were heard using nurturing tones as you spoke with the children. I did not see any discipline issues, and the newest child that began today was observed playing with cars and watching others as they moved around the child care room. He followed you around the room some and you kept talking to him and picking him up explaining what was going on in the child care room. I reviewed the children's records, one child who has been enrolled since 2022 did not have a medical on file. You thought it was on file and stated you may have misfiled it. I encourage you to look in old files prior to requesting another copy from the parent. If you can not locate it this week, request a new one to be placed in file. The parent participation portion of your Operational Policies you review with parents do not include all required information outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .0515. I reviewed program records, all information required to be posted was observed posted. I reviewed the daily arrival and departure documents and found them meeting compliance. The emergency drill log, playground inspection, and incident log were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-20-23. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9-13-23. You have organized and stored them where they are accessible for review, which is an improvement since the last visit conducted. I reviewed your file. You are not keeping an on-going training log or Health and safety log and the training slips I reviewed were old, except for 3.5 hours for this year and some of the health and safety trainings you completed in 2020 and the recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment from January 2019. I explained all health the safety trainings are required to be completed within the next 5 years of last completion, recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment is one of the health and safety topic areas and must be completed at least every 5 years from the website outlined in rule. The outdoor environment was monitored today. You stated you will be cleaning the area over the weekend. I observed a lot of leaf debris on the equipment and ground. I also observed a plant hanging pole unassembled laying on the ground with some of the plastic wrapping inside the fenced in area. You do not offer transportation. You stated you do not have any children on medication. I observed your own hand cream on the half door, as you enter the home which was accessible to children in care, one child handed you the cream during the visit. I also observed Lysol cleaner hanging form the plexiglass in the kitchen, it must be locked when not in use. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Upon my arrival, the TV was playing a Mickey Mouse Show in the child care room; six children 2 years of age, were present. .0510(f) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The fenced in outdoor play yard has a lot of pine needles and leaves on the ground and on equipment. I also observed plastic storage bags that stores the unassembled pole plant holder on the ground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 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. Two outlets were observed uncovered in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Lysol all purpose cleaner was observed hanging on the plexiglass in the kitchen, which was below 5 feet and not locked. Two liquid plug in air fresheners were observed plugged in the bathroom children use during operating hours and in the hallway as you enter the home. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. The operator's hand cream lotion was on a half door, below 5 feet, as you enter the home/child care space. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I observed items stored in ziplock bags on a low shelf in the hallway as you enter the home, and grocery bags on the floor by the lego table in the kitchen, children were observed sitting and playing near while you changed diapers, assisted with hand washing and prepared lunch. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. Helium filled valentine balloons were observed in the care room. .0604(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A wax warmer was observed on and hot to touch, stored on the end of the kitchen cabinet by the entrance to the restroom children use during operating hours. .0604(e) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. You were required to complete 6.5 hours for the 22-23 annual year, those training slips weren't available for review today. You needed 10 hours for the 2023-2024 annual year, you had proof of completing 3.5 hours. .1103(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. You are not maintaining the on-going training log and keeping track of on-going training annually. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1206 Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services. The parent parent participation plan does not include all required information found in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b). 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file, who has been enrolled since 2022, did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. You completed all health and safety topic area trainings in June 2018. You completed a few training topics in May 2020, but not all required topics and you completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment last January 23, 2019. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Missy Funderburk, Owner/Operator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March . 6, 2024 Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Parent Participation: Your information does not include all that is required. I reviewed the child care requirement with you, you need to add 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b)(2 and 4). 10A NCAC 09 .0515 PARENT PARTICIPATION (a) Each center shall have a plan that will encourage parent participation and inform parents about the program and its services. The plan shall be discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and shall be posted in the center or a copy shall be given to parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. (b) The plan shall include the following: (1) a procedure for registering a child for child care that involves both parents when possible and that encourages a visit to the center by the child and the child's parents before the child begins attending the center; (2) opportunities for caregiving staff to meet with parents on a regular basis to discuss their child's needs and progress and to exchange information about the program; (3) activities that provide parents opportunities to participate in the center's program on an individual basis and as a group; (4) a procedure for parents who need information or have complaints about the child care program. Screen Time: Because you have six children that are 2 enrolled, I encourage you to remove the TV from the child care room, as children under 3 cannot have access to screen time. For children 3 and over the screen time must have a purpose and is limited to 2.5 hours a week. If 3 and over are to have screen time, it must be listed on the activity plan or you must maintain a cumulative log of when the children have screen time. Review 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(f). Hazards: Today you had outlets uncovered, cleaning supplies not store properly, liquid air fresheners plugged in where children have access, and a heating element (wax warmer) on at the end of a cabinet children walk by several times a day as they wash hands and use the restroom. I explained each rule that pertained to these issues with you today. I encourage you to complete a walk through of the child care spaces each morning prior to your first arrival to ensure you have stored and removed all hazards properly. Staff File: You are getting better at organizing, but still need to work on getting your file together. You are required to maintain training logs with the training certificates attached for easy reference. The training logs, if used properly, should help you stay abreast of what is needed to be completed annually and the health and safety log will help you keep up with what you need to complete within the five years of last completion. You can find the logs on the DCDEE website under provider documents. If you have any questions, contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)594-0039 andrea.anderson@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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT Facility ID: 60003500 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child are requirements during the routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2-28-23. The 18 month compliance history, prior to today's visit was 90%. Upon my arrival I met with Missy Funderburk, Owner/Operator. I explained the purpose of today's visit, six children were present playing in the child care room when I arrived. During the visit I observed active center play and rest time. The daily schedule was observed being followed. I did not observe any discipline issued during the visit. You used nurturing tones when speaking with the children in care. During rest time you sat with one child soothing him to sleep. Supervision and staff child ratio were observed being maintained today. Children were observed in approved adequate space. I reviewed yours and the additional caregivers current criminal record qualifying letter, current First Aid and CPR certification and ITS/SIDS certification. You have completed playground safety training and EPR training. The current emergency care plan was observed posted on the wall in the hallway as you enter the home. You stated you currently don't have any medication to administer at this time. All cleaning supplies were observed stored properly today. You store the soapy water, sanitizing and disinfectant cleaners on top of the refrigerator and above 5 feet from the ground by the diaper area. Outlets were observed covered. The child care areas are gated off from the rest of the home. Children have access to a restroom where they wash hands, potty, and have diapers changed. Program records were reviewed, all were found meeting compliance except your daily arrival and departure attendance, only two children out of the six children present had their arrival time documented today. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9-13-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1-26-23. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The current license was observed posted and permit restrictions were observed meeting compliance. The following violations was cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Today's attendance only has two children's arrival time listed. Six children were present today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Compliance Statement: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Missy Funderburk, owner/operator, will email a compliance letter explaining how the violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before October 19, 2023. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: NC Risk Management Portal: I helped you log into the NC Risk Management Portal. You will log in each year and review the EPR plan to make sure it's still current, or make changes so that it is current, publish and print. That is the plan you will review with your additional caregiver annually. We discussed organizing paperwork so it's easily available for review. We discussed items required to be posted and discussed staff files and the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website. If you have any questions please contact me Andrea Anderson PO Box 49335 Charlotte, NC 28277 andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 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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