10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: TODDLETOWN KIDZ INC. Facility ID: 60001062 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 12:50 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by you, Ms. Marie Brown. I shared the reason for the visit and you were able to assist me. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Five-Star center license effective 10/5/18. The license was posted, with the following restrictions: - 1st shift - 2nd shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - children in care on ground level only Ownership: The ownership information was confirmed as Toddletown Kids, Inc, with SoS # 0473420 and was observed to be “Current-Active” on the NC Secretary of State website. You are the owner and reside in the home. As a reminder, if any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, licensed spaces, space capacity, staff and children’s records, health, safety, and program records. Inspections: The program's most recent fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 7/22/24, this is due soon. As a reminder, fire inspections need to be completed annually prior to the previous year’s inspection. Fire inspections need to be completed on the DCDEE form and sent to your consultant within seven (7) days of the completed inspection. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/27/25. The program received zero (0) demerits and received a superior classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 5/2/25. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children participating in a group activity and free play. The language interactions were developmentally appropriate and rich in vocabulary. The spaces used for childcare had several materials and all required learning areas accessible to the children. Children’s Records: One (1) children’s file was reviewed and all items were in compliance, please refer to the children’s record worksheet to review which file was selected. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and was in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 5/2/25 and the last emergency drill was completed on 5/2/25. Not all children were signed in this morning, one (1) child’s arrival was missing. We reviewed this and you corrected it during the visit. The EPR plan was last updated on 5/28/25, please remember to update this annually and as any changes occur including enrollment. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review. I reviewed and verified the operator’s verification form with you. The operator’s statements of responsibility were completed during the visit. The following health and safety trainings were not completed by the five (5) year requirement: - Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent - Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions - Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Medication: Medication is not administered. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Not all children were signed in this morning, one (1) child’s arrival was missing. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. The following health and safety trainings were not completed by the five (5) year requirement: Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; and Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. .1103(b) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violation that was not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/11/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. A compliance letter template was shared with you please ensure that all these components are completed: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Lead in Water, Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Testing: Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. As of today, your facility has completed the section for testing lead in water. For lead-based paint, and for asbestos you’ve started enrollment. Please complete all the next steps to have all three (3) sections completed as required. Resources and Reminders: Please visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) websites on a regular basis to have updates on recalled items. The web address is: https://www.cpsc.gov/ if your facility has any of the listed items present, please remove them immediately. Technical Assistance: 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of the child care rules, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. A copy of the PDP from our website was left with you today. 10A NCAC 09 .1104 specifies the details of what professional development plans require, these need to be updated annually. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Brown. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1104 · Violation

Name of Operation: TODDLETOWN KIDZ INC. Facility ID: 60001062 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 12:50 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by you, Ms. Marie Brown. I shared the reason for the visit and you were able to assist me. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Five-Star center license effective 10/5/18. The license was posted, with the following restrictions: - 1st shift - 2nd shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space - children in care on ground level only Ownership: The ownership information was confirmed as Toddletown Kids, Inc, with SoS # 0473420 and was observed to be “Current-Active” on the NC Secretary of State website. You are the owner and reside in the home. As a reminder, if any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratio, licensed spaces, space capacity, staff and children’s records, health, safety, and program records. Inspections: The program's most recent fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 7/22/24, this is due soon. As a reminder, fire inspections need to be completed annually prior to the previous year’s inspection. Fire inspections need to be completed on the DCDEE form and sent to your consultant within seven (7) days of the completed inspection. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/27/25. The program received zero (0) demerits and received a superior classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 5/2/25. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children participating in a group activity and free play. The language interactions were developmentally appropriate and rich in vocabulary. The spaces used for childcare had several materials and all required learning areas accessible to the children. Children’s Records: One (1) children’s file was reviewed and all items were in compliance, please refer to the children’s record worksheet to review which file was selected. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and was in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 5/2/25 and the last emergency drill was completed on 5/2/25. Not all children were signed in this morning, one (1) child’s arrival was missing. We reviewed this and you corrected it during the visit. The EPR plan was last updated on 5/28/25, please remember to update this annually and as any changes occur including enrollment. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review. I reviewed and verified the operator’s verification form with you. The operator’s statements of responsibility were completed during the visit. The following health and safety trainings were not completed by the five (5) year requirement: - Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent - Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions - Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Medication: Medication is not administered. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Not all children were signed in this morning, one (1) child’s arrival was missing. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. The following health and safety trainings were not completed by the five (5) year requirement: Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; and Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. .1103(b) Corrective Action Plan – Compliance Letter: The violation that was not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/11/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. A compliance letter template was shared with you please ensure that all these components are completed: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Lead in Water, Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Testing: Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. As of today, your facility has completed the section for testing lead in water. For lead-based paint, and for asbestos you’ve started enrollment. Please complete all the next steps to have all three (3) sections completed as required. Resources and Reminders: Please visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) websites on a regular basis to have updates on recalled items. The web address is: https://www.cpsc.gov/ if your facility has any of the listed items present, please remove them immediately. Technical Assistance: 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of the child care rules, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. A copy of the PDP from our website was left with you today. 10A NCAC 09 .1104 specifies the details of what professional development plans require, these need to be updated annually. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Brown. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.