10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Precious Blessings Childcare Facility ID: 55000200 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/24/2026 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/24/2026 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 349 Time In: 08:56 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit (TTP). You, Courtney Lauffer, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on February 16, 2026, with the restriction of daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was viewed on March 24, 2026, and your business Precious Blessings Childcare LLC, was current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playgrounds, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The child enrolled was observed during free play activities indoors, art activities, gross motor activities outdoors, lunch, and nap. A menu was posted and met all the requirements with the Meal Patterns for Children in Childcare, however, the child enrolled had a nutrition opt-out form on file. The daily schedule was posted. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on March 19, 2026, at 10:17am. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 11, 2026, by Nealy Woodring. Courtney Lauffer and Nealy Woodring completed Playground Safety training on February 5, 2026. A sanitation inspection was completed on March 16, 2026. A Superior Sanitation Classification Placard was posted with three demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 24, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. One child was currently enrolled and that child’s file was reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. We discussed the Pathways to the Stars. I suggested that you continue to review the information regarding QRIS Modernization on DCDEE’s website under “What’s New.” You stated you plan to use the Program Assessment Pathway. You stated that the lead teachers in the classroom for two- and three-year-old children and the classroom for four- and five-year-old children started the three-month self-study on February 16, 2026. I provided you with the rated license application and applicable documents, including the Rated License Assessment Request Review form. You must complete and submit these documents to your consultant no later than May 15, 2026. The three-month self-study must be completed for each classroom children are enrolled in prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scales. Per NCRLAP, the smallest number of children that can be assessed is two and if only two children are enrolled, then both must be present during the assessment. If only one child is enrolled, an assessment will not occur. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. All new and existing staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by May 15, 2026. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. Staff must apply for their current position for their education to be evaluated. Prompt submission of this information is imperative in order to allow adequate time for processing. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the activity plan for Monday, March 23, 2026. .0508(g)(3) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall beside the air conditioning unit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 819 Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage. A matchbook containing several matches was observed in an unlocked drawer beside the oven in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, a spray bottle of ODO Ban cleaner, a bottle of Equate isopropyl alcohol antiseptic, a staff member's sunscreen, and a container of Member's Mark disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf below a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. The lock was hanging on the cabinet door; however, the lock was not securely closed. .2820(b) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report for a child's injury occurring on March 9, 2026, did not include first aid given and the time the parent was contacted. .0802 (e) 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. In space #3, one plastic package of Millie Moon sensitive wipes with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to a child two years of age. In space #3, one plastic toy bolt measuring approximately one inch in diameter was observed in the dramatic play activity area accessible to a child two years of age. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, Courtney Lauffer, Nealy Woodring, and Kecia Dover, employed on February 16, 2026, were not added to the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -The administrator added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use in space #4 during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. General Safety- -The administrator moved the matchbook to locked storage during the visit. All materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters, and accelerants shall be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to enhance the activity area and stimulate developmental domains. We discussed examples of gross motor activities that engage children’s large muscle groups. Gross motor muscles are the large muscle groups in the arms, legs, and torso responsible for full-body movements like walking, running, jumping, throwing, etc. For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher locked the cabinet containing hazardous products during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock of cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. Choking Hazards- -The Lead Teacher moved the plastic package of wipes and the plastic toy bolt to a shelf above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Incident reports- -The administrator added the first aid given and the time the parent was contacted on the incident report during the visit. We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, there are no staff members listed on the facility roster for Precious Blessings Childcare. These staff members do have current qualifying letters. During the visit, you stated you had not completed the required Moodle training to obtain a provider code needed to move forward with this requirement. To correct this violation, you must complete the Moodle training, obtain a provider code and connect all staff members to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. I provided you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document during the visit. Consultation was provided on the following: -New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. You stated you are registering for EPR training scheduled for May 14, 2026. -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. -We reviewed sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Hot foods that a child brings from home to the child care center in double-walled, insulated thermos containers may be stored outside of refrigeration at the child care center with the written permission of the child's parent or guardian. I suggested that you contact your local Environmental Health Specialist for questions and guidance regarding sanitation requirements. -No infants were enrolled; however, we discussed the temperature in space #2, the space designated for infants, was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. According to your safe sleep policy, it stated your facility will “maintain the temperature between 68 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the room where infants sleep.” I suggested that you monitor the temperature in this classroom daily, and more often once infants are enrolled. -Adequate mulch depth was observed in the fall zone areas of the equipment on your playground for preschool children; however, I suggested that you till and rake the mulch regularly to ensure you maintain compliance with surfacing depth in fall zone areas. -Your facilities parent participation plan was included within your policies. I suggested that you include a statement acknowledging receipt of the parent participation plan with your operational and personnel policy parental acknowledgment. -I reminded you that orientation for all staff must be completed by March 30, 2026. -You stated K. Dover and N. Woodring were registered to complete First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training on March 26, 2026. -We discussed that K. Dover must enroll in Early Childhood Education credentials (EDU119) coursework by August 16, 2026. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations observed during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 7, 2026. Please include in that letter each violation item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov: Kristen Mauney PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28609 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Reminders: Your temporary license expires August 16, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, two additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 704-853-9196, kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28609, or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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

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10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: Precious Blessings Childcare Facility ID: 55000200 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/24/2026 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/24/2026 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 349 Time In: 08:56 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit (TTP). You, Courtney Lauffer, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on February 16, 2026, with the restriction of daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was viewed on March 24, 2026, and your business Precious Blessings Childcare LLC, was current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playgrounds, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The child enrolled was observed during free play activities indoors, art activities, gross motor activities outdoors, lunch, and nap. A menu was posted and met all the requirements with the Meal Patterns for Children in Childcare, however, the child enrolled had a nutrition opt-out form on file. The daily schedule was posted. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on March 19, 2026, at 10:17am. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 11, 2026, by Nealy Woodring. Courtney Lauffer and Nealy Woodring completed Playground Safety training on February 5, 2026. A sanitation inspection was completed on March 16, 2026. A Superior Sanitation Classification Placard was posted with three demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 24, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. One child was currently enrolled and that child’s file was reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. We discussed the Pathways to the Stars. I suggested that you continue to review the information regarding QRIS Modernization on DCDEE’s website under “What’s New.” You stated you plan to use the Program Assessment Pathway. You stated that the lead teachers in the classroom for two- and three-year-old children and the classroom for four- and five-year-old children started the three-month self-study on February 16, 2026. I provided you with the rated license application and applicable documents, including the Rated License Assessment Request Review form. You must complete and submit these documents to your consultant no later than May 15, 2026. The three-month self-study must be completed for each classroom children are enrolled in prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scales. Per NCRLAP, the smallest number of children that can be assessed is two and if only two children are enrolled, then both must be present during the assessment. If only one child is enrolled, an assessment will not occur. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. All new and existing staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by May 15, 2026. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. Staff must apply for their current position for their education to be evaluated. Prompt submission of this information is imperative in order to allow adequate time for processing. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the activity plan for Monday, March 23, 2026. .0508(g)(3) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall beside the air conditioning unit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 819 Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage. A matchbook containing several matches was observed in an unlocked drawer beside the oven in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, a spray bottle of ODO Ban cleaner, a bottle of Equate isopropyl alcohol antiseptic, a staff member's sunscreen, and a container of Member's Mark disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf below a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. The lock was hanging on the cabinet door; however, the lock was not securely closed. .2820(b) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report for a child's injury occurring on March 9, 2026, did not include first aid given and the time the parent was contacted. .0802 (e) 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. In space #3, one plastic package of Millie Moon sensitive wipes with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to a child two years of age. In space #3, one plastic toy bolt measuring approximately one inch in diameter was observed in the dramatic play activity area accessible to a child two years of age. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, Courtney Lauffer, Nealy Woodring, and Kecia Dover, employed on February 16, 2026, were not added to the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -The administrator added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use in space #4 during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. General Safety- -The administrator moved the matchbook to locked storage during the visit. All materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters, and accelerants shall be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to enhance the activity area and stimulate developmental domains. We discussed examples of gross motor activities that engage children’s large muscle groups. Gross motor muscles are the large muscle groups in the arms, legs, and torso responsible for full-body movements like walking, running, jumping, throwing, etc. For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher locked the cabinet containing hazardous products during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock of cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. Choking Hazards- -The Lead Teacher moved the plastic package of wipes and the plastic toy bolt to a shelf above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Incident reports- -The administrator added the first aid given and the time the parent was contacted on the incident report during the visit. We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, there are no staff members listed on the facility roster for Precious Blessings Childcare. These staff members do have current qualifying letters. During the visit, you stated you had not completed the required Moodle training to obtain a provider code needed to move forward with this requirement. To correct this violation, you must complete the Moodle training, obtain a provider code and connect all staff members to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. I provided you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document during the visit. Consultation was provided on the following: -New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. You stated you are registering for EPR training scheduled for May 14, 2026. -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. -We reviewed sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Hot foods that a child brings from home to the child care center in double-walled, insulated thermos containers may be stored outside of refrigeration at the child care center with the written permission of the child's parent or guardian. I suggested that you contact your local Environmental Health Specialist for questions and guidance regarding sanitation requirements. -No infants were enrolled; however, we discussed the temperature in space #2, the space designated for infants, was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. According to your safe sleep policy, it stated your facility will “maintain the temperature between 68 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the room where infants sleep.” I suggested that you monitor the temperature in this classroom daily, and more often once infants are enrolled. -Adequate mulch depth was observed in the fall zone areas of the equipment on your playground for preschool children; however, I suggested that you till and rake the mulch regularly to ensure you maintain compliance with surfacing depth in fall zone areas. -Your facilities parent participation plan was included within your policies. I suggested that you include a statement acknowledging receipt of the parent participation plan with your operational and personnel policy parental acknowledgment. -I reminded you that orientation for all staff must be completed by March 30, 2026. -You stated K. Dover and N. Woodring were registered to complete First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training on March 26, 2026. -We discussed that K. Dover must enroll in Early Childhood Education credentials (EDU119) coursework by August 16, 2026. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations observed during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 7, 2026. Please include in that letter each violation item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov: Kristen Mauney PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28609 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Reminders: Your temporary license expires August 16, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, two additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 704-853-9196, kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28609, or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Precious Blessings Childcare Facility ID: 55000200 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/24/2026 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/24/2026 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 349 Time In: 08:56 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit (TTP). You, Courtney Lauffer, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on February 16, 2026, with the restriction of daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was viewed on March 24, 2026, and your business Precious Blessings Childcare LLC, was current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playgrounds, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The child enrolled was observed during free play activities indoors, art activities, gross motor activities outdoors, lunch, and nap. A menu was posted and met all the requirements with the Meal Patterns for Children in Childcare, however, the child enrolled had a nutrition opt-out form on file. The daily schedule was posted. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on March 19, 2026, at 10:17am. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 11, 2026, by Nealy Woodring. Courtney Lauffer and Nealy Woodring completed Playground Safety training on February 5, 2026. A sanitation inspection was completed on March 16, 2026. A Superior Sanitation Classification Placard was posted with three demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 24, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. One child was currently enrolled and that child’s file was reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. We discussed the Pathways to the Stars. I suggested that you continue to review the information regarding QRIS Modernization on DCDEE’s website under “What’s New.” You stated you plan to use the Program Assessment Pathway. You stated that the lead teachers in the classroom for two- and three-year-old children and the classroom for four- and five-year-old children started the three-month self-study on February 16, 2026. I provided you with the rated license application and applicable documents, including the Rated License Assessment Request Review form. You must complete and submit these documents to your consultant no later than May 15, 2026. The three-month self-study must be completed for each classroom children are enrolled in prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scales. Per NCRLAP, the smallest number of children that can be assessed is two and if only two children are enrolled, then both must be present during the assessment. If only one child is enrolled, an assessment will not occur. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. All new and existing staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by May 15, 2026. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. Staff must apply for their current position for their education to be evaluated. Prompt submission of this information is imperative in order to allow adequate time for processing. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the activity plan for Monday, March 23, 2026. .0508(g)(3) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall beside the air conditioning unit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 819 Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage. A matchbook containing several matches was observed in an unlocked drawer beside the oven in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, a spray bottle of ODO Ban cleaner, a bottle of Equate isopropyl alcohol antiseptic, a staff member's sunscreen, and a container of Member's Mark disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf below a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. The lock was hanging on the cabinet door; however, the lock was not securely closed. .2820(b) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report for a child's injury occurring on March 9, 2026, did not include first aid given and the time the parent was contacted. .0802 (e) 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. In space #3, one plastic package of Millie Moon sensitive wipes with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to a child two years of age. In space #3, one plastic toy bolt measuring approximately one inch in diameter was observed in the dramatic play activity area accessible to a child two years of age. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, Courtney Lauffer, Nealy Woodring, and Kecia Dover, employed on February 16, 2026, were not added to the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -The administrator added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use in space #4 during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. General Safety- -The administrator moved the matchbook to locked storage during the visit. All materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters, and accelerants shall be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to enhance the activity area and stimulate developmental domains. We discussed examples of gross motor activities that engage children’s large muscle groups. Gross motor muscles are the large muscle groups in the arms, legs, and torso responsible for full-body movements like walking, running, jumping, throwing, etc. For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher locked the cabinet containing hazardous products during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock of cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. Choking Hazards- -The Lead Teacher moved the plastic package of wipes and the plastic toy bolt to a shelf above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Incident reports- -The administrator added the first aid given and the time the parent was contacted on the incident report during the visit. We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, there are no staff members listed on the facility roster for Precious Blessings Childcare. These staff members do have current qualifying letters. During the visit, you stated you had not completed the required Moodle training to obtain a provider code needed to move forward with this requirement. To correct this violation, you must complete the Moodle training, obtain a provider code and connect all staff members to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. I provided you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document during the visit. Consultation was provided on the following: -New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. You stated you are registering for EPR training scheduled for May 14, 2026. -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. -We reviewed sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Hot foods that a child brings from home to the child care center in double-walled, insulated thermos containers may be stored outside of refrigeration at the child care center with the written permission of the child's parent or guardian. I suggested that you contact your local Environmental Health Specialist for questions and guidance regarding sanitation requirements. -No infants were enrolled; however, we discussed the temperature in space #2, the space designated for infants, was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. According to your safe sleep policy, it stated your facility will “maintain the temperature between 68 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the room where infants sleep.” I suggested that you monitor the temperature in this classroom daily, and more often once infants are enrolled. -Adequate mulch depth was observed in the fall zone areas of the equipment on your playground for preschool children; however, I suggested that you till and rake the mulch regularly to ensure you maintain compliance with surfacing depth in fall zone areas. -Your facilities parent participation plan was included within your policies. I suggested that you include a statement acknowledging receipt of the parent participation plan with your operational and personnel policy parental acknowledgment. -I reminded you that orientation for all staff must be completed by March 30, 2026. -You stated K. Dover and N. Woodring were registered to complete First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training on March 26, 2026. -We discussed that K. Dover must enroll in Early Childhood Education credentials (EDU119) coursework by August 16, 2026. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations observed during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 7, 2026. Please include in that letter each violation item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov: Kristen Mauney PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28609 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Reminders: Your temporary license expires August 16, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, two additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 704-853-9196, kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28609, or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Precious Blessings Childcare Facility ID: 55000200 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/24/2026 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/24/2026 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 349 Time In: 08:56 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit (TTP). You, Courtney Lauffer, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on February 16, 2026, with the restriction of daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was viewed on March 24, 2026, and your business Precious Blessings Childcare LLC, was current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playgrounds, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The child enrolled was observed during free play activities indoors, art activities, gross motor activities outdoors, lunch, and nap. A menu was posted and met all the requirements with the Meal Patterns for Children in Childcare, however, the child enrolled had a nutrition opt-out form on file. The daily schedule was posted. The most recent monthly fire drill was completed on March 19, 2026, at 10:17am. The most recent playground inspection was completed on March 11, 2026, by Nealy Woodring. Courtney Lauffer and Nealy Woodring completed Playground Safety training on February 5, 2026. A sanitation inspection was completed on March 16, 2026. A Superior Sanitation Classification Placard was posted with three demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was December 24, 2025. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for lead-based paint and asbestos testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. One child was currently enrolled and that child’s file was reviewed. Three staff files were reviewed. We discussed the Pathways to the Stars. I suggested that you continue to review the information regarding QRIS Modernization on DCDEE’s website under “What’s New.” You stated you plan to use the Program Assessment Pathway. You stated that the lead teachers in the classroom for two- and three-year-old children and the classroom for four- and five-year-old children started the three-month self-study on February 16, 2026. I provided you with the rated license application and applicable documents, including the Rated License Assessment Request Review form. You must complete and submit these documents to your consultant no later than May 15, 2026. The three-month self-study must be completed for each classroom children are enrolled in prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scales. Per NCRLAP, the smallest number of children that can be assessed is two and if only two children are enrolled, then both must be present during the assessment. If only one child is enrolled, an assessment will not occur. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. All new and existing staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by May 15, 2026. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. Staff must apply for their current position for their education to be evaluated. Prompt submission of this information is imperative in order to allow adequate time for processing. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the activity plan for Monday, March 23, 2026. .0508(g)(3) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall beside the air conditioning unit. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 819 Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage. A matchbook containing several matches was observed in an unlocked drawer beside the oven in the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, a spray bottle of ODO Ban cleaner, a bottle of Equate isopropyl alcohol antiseptic, a staff member's sunscreen, and a container of Member's Mark disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf below a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. The lock was hanging on the cabinet door; however, the lock was not securely closed. .2820(b) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report for a child's injury occurring on March 9, 2026, did not include first aid given and the time the parent was contacted. .0802 (e) 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. In space #3, one plastic package of Millie Moon sensitive wipes with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to a child two years of age. In space #3, one plastic toy bolt measuring approximately one inch in diameter was observed in the dramatic play activity area accessible to a child two years of age. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, Courtney Lauffer, Nealy Woodring, and Kecia Dover, employed on February 16, 2026, were not added to the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -The administrator added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use in space #4 during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. General Safety- -The administrator moved the matchbook to locked storage during the visit. All materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters, and accelerants shall be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Activity Plans- -I suggested that you review activity plan requirements with all lead teachers and discuss the intentions for activities to enhance the activity area and stimulate developmental domains. We discussed examples of gross motor activities that engage children’s large muscle groups. Gross motor muscles are the large muscle groups in the arms, legs, and torso responsible for full-body movements like walking, running, jumping, throwing, etc. For each group of children in care, the activity plan shall include activities intended to stimulate the following developmental domains, in accordance with North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development, available on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/providers/pv_foundations.asp: (1) emotional and social development; (2) health and physical development; (3) approaches to play and learning; (4) language development and communication; and (5) cognitive development. Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher locked the cabinet containing hazardous products during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I suggested that you remind staff to refrain from storing the key in the lock of cabinets or closets containing hazardous products or materials required to be kept in locked storage. Choking Hazards- -The Lead Teacher moved the plastic package of wipes and the plastic toy bolt to a shelf above a vertical distance of five feet from the floor during the visit. Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. Incident reports- -The administrator added the first aid given and the time the parent was contacted on the incident report during the visit. We discussed the information required by rule for incident reports and suggested that you review incident report requirements with all staff. I suggested that you review all incident reports once received to ensure all required information is obtained. This will allow you to gather any missing information from staff to be recorded prior to filing. Child care rule .0802(e) states the child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. Criminal Background Checks- -Operators shall notify the Division of all new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who are hired within five business days. According to the ABCMS Provider Portal, there are no staff members listed on the facility roster for Precious Blessings Childcare. These staff members do have current qualifying letters. During the visit, you stated you had not completed the required Moodle training to obtain a provider code needed to move forward with this requirement. To correct this violation, you must complete the Moodle training, obtain a provider code and connect all staff members to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. I suggested that you add staff members to the roster as soon as they are employed, or at least within five days of their employment. I provided you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document during the visit. Consultation was provided on the following: -New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. You stated you are registering for EPR training scheduled for May 14, 2026. -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. -We reviewed sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Hot foods that a child brings from home to the child care center in double-walled, insulated thermos containers may be stored outside of refrigeration at the child care center with the written permission of the child's parent or guardian. I suggested that you contact your local Environmental Health Specialist for questions and guidance regarding sanitation requirements. -No infants were enrolled; however, we discussed the temperature in space #2, the space designated for infants, was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. According to your safe sleep policy, it stated your facility will “maintain the temperature between 68 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the room where infants sleep.” I suggested that you monitor the temperature in this classroom daily, and more often once infants are enrolled. -Adequate mulch depth was observed in the fall zone areas of the equipment on your playground for preschool children; however, I suggested that you till and rake the mulch regularly to ensure you maintain compliance with surfacing depth in fall zone areas. -Your facilities parent participation plan was included within your policies. I suggested that you include a statement acknowledging receipt of the parent participation plan with your operational and personnel policy parental acknowledgment. -I reminded you that orientation for all staff must be completed by March 30, 2026. -You stated K. Dover and N. Woodring were registered to complete First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training on March 26, 2026. -We discussed that K. Dover must enroll in Early Childhood Education credentials (EDU119) coursework by August 16, 2026. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations observed during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by April 7, 2026. Please include in that letter each violation item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov: Kristen Mauney PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28609 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Reminders: Your temporary license expires August 16, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, two additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. 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. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 704-853-9196, kristen.mauney@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28609, or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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