A Brilliant Beginning

10A NCAC 09 .1718 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BRILLIANT BEGINNING Facility ID: 32001309 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Rated License assessment. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 6/1/18. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/26. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 97%. Upon arrival the operator stated that she had to leave at 11:30 am for a doctor’s appointment. The operator’s daughter, who was her substitute caregiver, was present during today’s visit to care for the children while the operator was at her appointment. The operator's daughter prepared and served lunch before the operator left for her appointment. Lunch today would consist of cheese pizza, tossed salad, milk, and oranges. OBSERVATIONS: There were four preschool children present today. I observed the children playing in child care space and completing a paint dot activity with the operator’s daughter. The children were being visually supervised during the visit. The operator had a daily schedule posted. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: The file for the child, who began attending after the 1/23/26 Annual Compliance visit, was reviewed today. OPERATOR’S FILE: During today’s visit I verified that the operator had current Criminal Record Check clearance, current CPR/First Aid training, and current IT’S SIDS training. I also verified that the operator’s daughter had current Criminal Record Check clearance, current CPR/First Aid training, and current IT’S SIDS training. The operator’s daughter had completed the Health and Safety training in February 2026. I verified that the operator’s dog and the daughter’s dog had current Rabies vaccination. I reminded the operator that her husband’s Criminal Record Check requalification needed to be completed by 7//28/26. TRANSPORTATION: This Family Child Care Home does not offer transportation services. SMOKE DETECTORS: The smoke detector was tested during today’s visit. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 5/3/26. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/5/26. The last outdoor inspection was conducted on 5/3/26. The operator completed the Clean Water for NC Kids on 12/23/24. The operator completed the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids on 1/28/25. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child, who began attending after the 1/23/26 Annual Compliance visit, did not have a medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/5/26. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. There were no activity plans for the current week. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 6/4/26, stating how each violation cited today has been corrected. TECHINCAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED DURING THE VISIT ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC AREAS: MENUS: The operator's had menus posted on the parent information board through 5/1/26. I verified that current menus for this week had been planned. I asked the operator to keep a copy of current menus posted for easy reference by parents. CAPACITY INCREASE: During today’s visit we talked about capacity increase. I stated that I would send the provider the requirements for her to study, prior to submitting a written request for an increase. STAR-RATED LICENSE: During the 1/23/26 visit, the operator signed a conversion, indicating that A Brilliant Beginning would use Pathway 1 (Program Assessment Pathway) to complete the new QRIS Rated License assessment process. As of this date, I have not received an application. During today’s visit the operator stated that she was registered to attend a QRIS training in Greensboro on 6/30/26. After reviewing the requirements for Pathway I and Pathway 2, the operator stated that she wanted to pursue Pathway 2. The operator will submit her application and supporting paperwork after completing the 6/30/26 training. Supporting paperwork, curriculums, formative assessments, and mentoring requirements for Pathway 2 were discussed today. Education: The operator will submit an updated official transcript to Workforce for evaluation. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. You may also reach out to the licensing supervisor, Holli Hemby, at holli.hemby@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9363. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BRILLIANT BEGINNING Facility ID: 32001309 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Rated License assessment. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 6/1/18. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/26. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 97%. Upon arrival the operator stated that she had to leave at 11:30 am for a doctor’s appointment. The operator’s daughter, who was her substitute caregiver, was present during today’s visit to care for the children while the operator was at her appointment. The operator's daughter prepared and served lunch before the operator left for her appointment. Lunch today would consist of cheese pizza, tossed salad, milk, and oranges. OBSERVATIONS: There were four preschool children present today. I observed the children playing in child care space and completing a paint dot activity with the operator’s daughter. The children were being visually supervised during the visit. The operator had a daily schedule posted. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: The file for the child, who began attending after the 1/23/26 Annual Compliance visit, was reviewed today. OPERATOR’S FILE: During today’s visit I verified that the operator had current Criminal Record Check clearance, current CPR/First Aid training, and current IT’S SIDS training. I also verified that the operator’s daughter had current Criminal Record Check clearance, current CPR/First Aid training, and current IT’S SIDS training. The operator’s daughter had completed the Health and Safety training in February 2026. I verified that the operator’s dog and the daughter’s dog had current Rabies vaccination. I reminded the operator that her husband’s Criminal Record Check requalification needed to be completed by 7//28/26. TRANSPORTATION: This Family Child Care Home does not offer transportation services. SMOKE DETECTORS: The smoke detector was tested during today’s visit. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 5/3/26. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/5/26. The last outdoor inspection was conducted on 5/3/26. The operator completed the Clean Water for NC Kids on 12/23/24. The operator completed the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids on 1/28/25. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child, who began attending after the 1/23/26 Annual Compliance visit, did not have a medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/5/26. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. There were no activity plans for the current week. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 6/4/26, stating how each violation cited today has been corrected. TECHINCAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED DURING THE VISIT ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC AREAS: MENUS: The operator's had menus posted on the parent information board through 5/1/26. I verified that current menus for this week had been planned. I asked the operator to keep a copy of current menus posted for easy reference by parents. CAPACITY INCREASE: During today’s visit we talked about capacity increase. I stated that I would send the provider the requirements for her to study, prior to submitting a written request for an increase. STAR-RATED LICENSE: During the 1/23/26 visit, the operator signed a conversion, indicating that A Brilliant Beginning would use Pathway 1 (Program Assessment Pathway) to complete the new QRIS Rated License assessment process. As of this date, I have not received an application. During today’s visit the operator stated that she was registered to attend a QRIS training in Greensboro on 6/30/26. After reviewing the requirements for Pathway I and Pathway 2, the operator stated that she wanted to pursue Pathway 2. The operator will submit her application and supporting paperwork after completing the 6/30/26 training. Supporting paperwork, curriculums, formative assessments, and mentoring requirements for Pathway 2 were discussed today. Education: The operator will submit an updated official transcript to Workforce for evaluation. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. You may also reach out to the licensing supervisor, Holli Hemby, at holli.hemby@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9363. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BRILLIANT BEGINNING Facility ID: 32001309 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Rated License assessment. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 6/1/18. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/26. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 97%. Upon arrival the operator stated that she had to leave at 11:30 am for a doctor’s appointment. The operator’s daughter, who was her substitute caregiver, was present during today’s visit to care for the children while the operator was at her appointment. The operator's daughter prepared and served lunch before the operator left for her appointment. Lunch today would consist of cheese pizza, tossed salad, milk, and oranges. OBSERVATIONS: There were four preschool children present today. I observed the children playing in child care space and completing a paint dot activity with the operator’s daughter. The children were being visually supervised during the visit. The operator had a daily schedule posted. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: The file for the child, who began attending after the 1/23/26 Annual Compliance visit, was reviewed today. OPERATOR’S FILE: During today’s visit I verified that the operator had current Criminal Record Check clearance, current CPR/First Aid training, and current IT’S SIDS training. I also verified that the operator’s daughter had current Criminal Record Check clearance, current CPR/First Aid training, and current IT’S SIDS training. The operator’s daughter had completed the Health and Safety training in February 2026. I verified that the operator’s dog and the daughter’s dog had current Rabies vaccination. I reminded the operator that her husband’s Criminal Record Check requalification needed to be completed by 7//28/26. TRANSPORTATION: This Family Child Care Home does not offer transportation services. SMOKE DETECTORS: The smoke detector was tested during today’s visit. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 5/3/26. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/5/26. The last outdoor inspection was conducted on 5/3/26. The operator completed the Clean Water for NC Kids on 12/23/24. The operator completed the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids on 1/28/25. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child, who began attending after the 1/23/26 Annual Compliance visit, did not have a medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/5/26. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. There were no activity plans for the current week. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 6/4/26, stating how each violation cited today has been corrected. TECHINCAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED DURING THE VISIT ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC AREAS: MENUS: The operator's had menus posted on the parent information board through 5/1/26. I verified that current menus for this week had been planned. I asked the operator to keep a copy of current menus posted for easy reference by parents. CAPACITY INCREASE: During today’s visit we talked about capacity increase. I stated that I would send the provider the requirements for her to study, prior to submitting a written request for an increase. STAR-RATED LICENSE: During the 1/23/26 visit, the operator signed a conversion, indicating that A Brilliant Beginning would use Pathway 1 (Program Assessment Pathway) to complete the new QRIS Rated License assessment process. As of this date, I have not received an application. During today’s visit the operator stated that she was registered to attend a QRIS training in Greensboro on 6/30/26. After reviewing the requirements for Pathway I and Pathway 2, the operator stated that she wanted to pursue Pathway 2. The operator will submit her application and supporting paperwork after completing the 6/30/26 training. Supporting paperwork, curriculums, formative assessments, and mentoring requirements for Pathway 2 were discussed today. Education: The operator will submit an updated official transcript to Workforce for evaluation. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. You may also reach out to the licensing supervisor, Holli Hemby, at holli.hemby@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9363. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BRILLIANT BEGINNING Facility ID: 32001309 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 2/5/24. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 100%. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 6/1/18. This facility is licensed to care for children on all three shifts. Currently there are children enrolled on two shifts. During today’s visit the indoor child care space and the designated outdoor environment were monitored. OBSERVATIONS: There were four preschool age children present today. I observed the children resting during naptime. During today’s visit the enrollment worksheet, the operator’s verification form, and the signed statements of understanding were reviewed and discussed with the operator. RESIDENTS IN THE HOME: The provider stated that she, her husband, and daughter were residents in the home. SMOKE DETECTORS: Since the children were sleeping, the smoke detectors were not tested during the visit. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 1/6/25. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 1/6/25. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 1/6/25. The FCCH completed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program on 12/23/24. TRANSPORTATION: The Ford transit 350 with license number ABB099 was monitored for transportation requirements, even though the provider stated that she was not currently providing transportation services. INCIDENT REPORTS: The operator had a blank incident log on file. She stated that none of the children had sustained an injury since the 2/5/24 Annual Compliance visit. CURRICULUM: This FCCH was implementing the Experience Early Learning curriculum. Current activity plans were posted. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two children needed a medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1983 Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area. One child was allergic to peanuts and eggs. The information needed to be posted in the kitchen (food prep area) and in the eating area (child care space). .1706( e) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The provider last completed the Health and Safety trainings in 2017/2018. .1703(d)(2) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 3/12/24, explaining how each violation has been corrected. RATED LICENSE: Please know that the “hold harmless” status for Rated License reassessment has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: The training requirements were discussed today. The operator’s daughter, who assisted her mother with the children when needed, had completed three of the trainings, as requested by the previous consultant. It was decided today that the operator would get her daughter to complete the remaining trainings. AGENCY UPDATES: Child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. The operator stated that she would watch the video and submit answers to the questions asked at the end of the presentation. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BRILLIANT BEGINNING Facility ID: 32001309 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 2/5/24. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 100%. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 6/1/18. This facility is licensed to care for children on all three shifts. Currently there are children enrolled on two shifts. During today’s visit the indoor child care space and the designated outdoor environment were monitored. OBSERVATIONS: There were four preschool age children present today. I observed the children resting during naptime. During today’s visit the enrollment worksheet, the operator’s verification form, and the signed statements of understanding were reviewed and discussed with the operator. RESIDENTS IN THE HOME: The provider stated that she, her husband, and daughter were residents in the home. SMOKE DETECTORS: Since the children were sleeping, the smoke detectors were not tested during the visit. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 1/6/25. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 1/6/25. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 1/6/25. The FCCH completed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program on 12/23/24. TRANSPORTATION: The Ford transit 350 with license number ABB099 was monitored for transportation requirements, even though the provider stated that she was not currently providing transportation services. INCIDENT REPORTS: The operator had a blank incident log on file. She stated that none of the children had sustained an injury since the 2/5/24 Annual Compliance visit. CURRICULUM: This FCCH was implementing the Experience Early Learning curriculum. Current activity plans were posted. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two children needed a medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1983 Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area. One child was allergic to peanuts and eggs. The information needed to be posted in the kitchen (food prep area) and in the eating area (child care space). .1706( e) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The provider last completed the Health and Safety trainings in 2017/2018. .1703(d)(2) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 3/12/24, explaining how each violation has been corrected. RATED LICENSE: Please know that the “hold harmless” status for Rated License reassessment has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: The training requirements were discussed today. The operator’s daughter, who assisted her mother with the children when needed, had completed three of the trainings, as requested by the previous consultant. It was decided today that the operator would get her daughter to complete the remaining trainings. AGENCY UPDATES: Child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. The operator stated that she would watch the video and submit answers to the questions asked at the end of the presentation. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. 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