Badger Family Daycare

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BADGER FAMILY DAYCARE Facility ID: 13000389 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/18/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 133 Time In: 10:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Chrissi Badger, Owner/Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit on April 26, 2024. You stated there were no changes to the facility information. We reviewed the facility permit to ensure that there were no changes to your facility’s operation. The facility is owned/operated by Chrissi Badger. As the owner/operator, you are required by Child Care Rule .0102 (19) to reside in the home where the license is issued and according to General Statute 110-91(8) to be the full-time caregiver to the children enrolled at the family child care home. You stated you live in the home and are the person working full-time to care for the children enrolled at your family child care home. We reviewed the restrictions on your family child care home license as well as the capacity, shifts of care, and the age range of the children served at your facility. You stated that you did not have any questions regarding the information reviewed with you regarding your license. Your program’s compliance history was 99% prior to today’s visit and was reviewed with you today. Your program currently operates with a one-star license. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces today. I observed children engaged in free choice activities indoors and outdoors, meal time, rest time, staff/child interaction and caretaking routines. Food was stored in cabinets in the kitchen and dining area and in a residential refrigerator in the kitchen. I monitored hazardous product storage, medication storage, general safety, and discipline practices. I monitored program records, child record files, staff record files. I monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored supervision of children, capacity, approved space use, and permit restrictions. I completed the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes” during today’s visit. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). One household member's criminal background check expired 12/19/24. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The operator stated she would ensure the household member who has the expired background check would take the necessary steps to ensure the background check is completed and a new qualifying letter is issued. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I should receive your compliance letter no later than April 1, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. An administrative action may be issued based on child care requirements outlined in Child Care Rule .2200 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Brittany Adams Post Office Box 470753 Charlotte, NC 28247 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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

GS110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BADGER FAMILY DAYCARE Facility ID: 13000389 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 168 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Ms. Chrissi Badger, owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license, issued October 15, 2009. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 15, 2023. The family child care homes compliance history was reviewed with you. The program’s compliance history was 100% as of April 25, 2024. Children were observed during free play activities, staff/child interactions, routines, transitions, snack, and outdoor play. Today’s morning snack included strawberries and milk. Attendance records were monitored and all the children that was present were signed in. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored in accordance with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes. All health and safety standards were monitored. Adequate/approved space, appropriate discipline, adequate supervision, and appropriate staff/child ratios was observed. Children were observed during free play activities, staff/child interactions, routines, transitions, snack, and outdoor play. The Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during today’s visit. Your staff file and a sampling of children’s files was monitored today. You stated that you do not provide transportation. You stated that you do not have any medications. All required drill logs were monitored including the fire drill log, incident log, playground inspections, and the emergency drill log. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child had a signed and dated Prevention of Shake Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file that did not identify the child’s date of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance: • One child had a signed and dated Prevention of Shake Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file that did not identify the child’s date of enrollment. The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy acknowledgement statement must contain the following: child’s name, date of birth, date the policy was given and explained to the parent, child’s date of enrollment, parents signature and date the policy was signed by the parent. As discussed, I recommend when receiving documents that you review the document prior to adding it to the child’s record to ensure all required information is completed and there are no blank places left on the form. Consultation: • As of September 2023, the Summary of NC Child Care Law was updated and available on the DCDEE website. Please print this form to post in your foyer with your required postings and give the updated information to parents and have them sign and date that they have received the updated document and place each signed acknowledgement in each child’s file. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. All violations cited must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter for violations cited during today’s visit must be sent to me by May 9, 2024. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by GS110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited during future visits may negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Also, please remember in order to maintain an enhanced rated license your compliance history must remain above 75% at all times. Email information to: Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28677 Email: meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov The following information must be included in your compliance letter: Providers Name Position Facility name Facility ID number Violation Item number Date of violation correction How the violation was corrected How the violation will be prevented in the future You may contact me by phone at 980-434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BADGER FAMILY DAYCARE Facility ID: 13000389 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 168 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Ms. Chrissi Badger, owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a one-star license, issued October 15, 2009. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 15, 2023. The family child care homes compliance history was reviewed with you. The program’s compliance history was 100% as of April 25, 2024. Children were observed during free play activities, staff/child interactions, routines, transitions, snack, and outdoor play. Today’s morning snack included strawberries and milk. Attendance records were monitored and all the children that was present were signed in. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored in accordance with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes. All health and safety standards were monitored. Adequate/approved space, appropriate discipline, adequate supervision, and appropriate staff/child ratios was observed. Children were observed during free play activities, staff/child interactions, routines, transitions, snack, and outdoor play. The Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during today’s visit. Your staff file and a sampling of children’s files was monitored today. You stated that you do not provide transportation. You stated that you do not have any medications. All required drill logs were monitored including the fire drill log, incident log, playground inspections, and the emergency drill log. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One child had a signed and dated Prevention of Shake Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file that did not identify the child’s date of enrollment. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance: • One child had a signed and dated Prevention of Shake Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file that did not identify the child’s date of enrollment. The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy acknowledgement statement must contain the following: child’s name, date of birth, date the policy was given and explained to the parent, child’s date of enrollment, parents signature and date the policy was signed by the parent. As discussed, I recommend when receiving documents that you review the document prior to adding it to the child’s record to ensure all required information is completed and there are no blank places left on the form. Consultation: • As of September 2023, the Summary of NC Child Care Law was updated and available on the DCDEE website. Please print this form to post in your foyer with your required postings and give the updated information to parents and have them sign and date that they have received the updated document and place each signed acknowledgement in each child’s file. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. All violations cited must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter for violations cited during today’s visit must be sent to me by May 9, 2024. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by GS110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited during future visits may negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Also, please remember in order to maintain an enhanced rated license your compliance history must remain above 75% at all times. Email information to: Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28677 Email: meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov The following information must be included in your compliance letter: Providers Name Position Facility name Facility ID number Violation Item number Date of violation correction How the violation was corrected How the violation will be prevented in the future You may contact me by phone at 980-434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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