NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CONNIE'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 34001182 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Connie Casey, Operator. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, maximum of five preschool children, children in care on ground level only and fireplace not used during operating hours. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play and eating snack. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/20/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. Ms. Casey stated the only persons living in the home with her are her husband. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 5/26/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 3/3/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 5/20/2025. There are no pets reported in the home. The outdoor area was observed today. The door to the outside fence had been taken down for repair. Ms. Casey stated it was loose and the latch needed to be repaired. She has an additional covered play area for outdoor play. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. I observed a 2022 Honda Pilot used for transportation. It is current on insurance and the inspection. She primarily transports during the school year from preschool to her family child care home. She has emergency information, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher as well as current car seats. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The gate on the outside fence was not attached and needs to be repaired. An outdoor bouncer was suitable for ages three and up and needs to be removed. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 6/24/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • All equipment and furnishings should be kept in good repair. Additional Information: - I will contact you when I receive additional information on requirements for additional transportation providers. -Since February 2023, the NC Child Care Commission has been working toward revising the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) as required by Session Law 2023-40. Listening to and communicating with early childhood professionals, families, communities and businesses is a critical component to ensure a successful QRIS modernization. In 2023, the Commission conducted 8 in-person listening sessions and 2 webinars; provided a QR code survey and offered a QRIS email account to collect feedback. Thus, informed by national research, trends and outcomes, and input from more than 1800 NC early childhood education professionals, the Commission formed recommendations for change, such as: Offering a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License. Updates to education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and Adds standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement practices that promote communication and collaboration. In addition, on July 8, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed Session Law 2024-34, which includes Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization. This law established three pathways to earn star ratings, directed the Commission to continue with rulemaking to support the pathways and allowed the following while rulemaking occurs: Extension of Hold Harmless provisions - star rated license assessments and reassessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments continue to be required for new child care programs. Accreditation Licensure - Child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Updated Program Assessment Tool – Beginning on February 1, 2025, child care facilities will use the Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition for family child care homes, infant/toddler classrooms and preschool classrooms, if requesting a program assessment or reassessment. This updated edition includes language and interaction measures, a need consistently identified by early childhood professionals during listening sessions. Ms. Casey has completed her clean water testing and there were no concerns. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CONNIE'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 34001182 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/20/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Connie Casey, Operator. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, maximum of five preschool children, children in care on ground level only and fireplace not used during operating hours. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play and eating snack. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/12/2023. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. Ms. Casey stated the only persons living in the home with her are her husband and daughter. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 5/3/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 3/18/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 5/3/2024. There are no pets reported in the home. The outdoor area was observed today. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation this summer. Ms. Casey stated she will start transporting again when preschool starts in the fall. She will pick up at a preschool and transport to her child care. She has a first aid kit and fire extinguisher as well as current car seats. She will get all transportation forms signed before transporting this fall. I observed the 2022 Honda Pilot today with license plate FDZ-1497. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. One bottle of Febreeze was not in locked storage. .1719 (a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation was corrected during the visit. The aerosol can was put in locked storage. I Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • .1719(a)7- Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Ms. Casey has completed her clean water testing and there were no concerns. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CONNIE'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 34001182 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Connie Casey, Operator. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, maximum of five preschool children, children in care on ground level only and fireplace not used during operating hours. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play, and routine care. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/20/2022. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Casey closes for the day if she has an appointment. Ms. Casey stated the only persons living in the home with her are her husband and daughter. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 6/23/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 6/23/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 6/23/2023. There are no pets reported in the home. The outdoor area was observed today. Part of the fenced area was removed from the premises. I stated to Ms. Casey that the local zoning ordinance for Forsyth County required that family child care homes have a four foot fence with a minimum area of 100 square feet. I will contact zoning to get additional information on fencing requirement. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The local zoning requirement of a four foot fence with a 100 square feet per child was not maintained. Part of the fence was removed from the premises. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 7/26/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I will contact zoning to get additional information on fencing requirements. You will need to contact me before making any changes to the child care. • We discussed during the visit updating the operational policies to include any activities outside of the fenced area including stroller rides, etc. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: CONNIE'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 34001182 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Connie Casey, Operator. Your program currently operates with a One Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, maximum of five preschool children, children in care on ground level only and fireplace not used during operating hours. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play, and routine care. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/20/2022. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Casey closes for the day if she has an appointment. Ms. Casey stated the only persons living in the home with her are her husband and daughter. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 6/23/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 6/23/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 6/23/2023. There are no pets reported in the home. The outdoor area was observed today. Part of the fenced area was removed from the premises. I stated to Ms. Casey that the local zoning ordinance for Forsyth County required that family child care homes have a four foot fence with a minimum area of 100 square feet. I will contact zoning to get additional information on fencing requirement. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The local zoning requirement of a four foot fence with a 100 square feet per child was not maintained. Part of the fence was removed from the premises. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 7/26/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • I will contact zoning to get additional information on fencing requirements. You will need to contact me before making any changes to the child care. • We discussed during the visit updating the operational policies to include any activities outside of the fenced area including stroller rides, etc. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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