Butterfly Kisses Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32001267 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the director greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements for your Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 3/12/25. This center operates with a ffiver-star license, which was issued on 9/24/19. CORPORATION STATUS: According to the NC Secretary of State website, the current status of Butterfly Kisses Academy, Inc. is “current-active”. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 89%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: Today I observed the infants having tummy time, and the toddlers enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed preschool age children engaged in a variety of free play activities. Each classroom had current activities plans, a daily schedule, staff/child ratio chart, and food allergy list posted. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Fifteen children’s records were reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: All the staff had this center had been employed at Butterfly Kisses for longer than one year. Eight staff files were reviewed today. The director, who completed the staff/training worksheets for today’s visit, was not present at the center today. Technical Assistance was provided today on staff files requirements. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 7/30/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/10/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/23/26. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/21/25. Please remember to conduct an updated lockdown/shelter-in-place drill by the end of this month. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 2/23/26. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 9/12/23. Please be reminded that water testing is due again by 9/12/26. The center completed Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids on 8/12/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. White stones were in the fall zone for the circular trikes. .0605(l)(1-2) 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. There was a power strip with two uncovered outlet slots on a table in classroom space #5. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no permission form, completed by a parent, authorizing that an Epi-Pen could be administered to a child in classroom space #3 for a food allergy. The Action Plan for the allergy was dated 1/14/25. The expiration date on the Epi-Pen was January 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The Safe Sleep policy needed to be posted in classroom space #6, since an infant was enrolled in that classroom. .0606(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The permission form to administer Asthma medication to a child in classroom space #4 was dated 6/9/25 to 12/9/25. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 3/11/26, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: FEEDING CHARTS: During today’s visit the feeding chart for the infant in classroom space #6 was located in classroom space #1. I stated that the feeding chart needed to be kept in the classroom with the child for easy reference by staff. STAFF FILES: Verifying the information recorded on the staff/training worksheets for today’s visit was difficult. The director was not present at the center today. The challenges involved (1) older dates on the staff/training worksheet; (2) paperwork could not be located to verify training review dates; and (3) unsigned and undated training certificates in staff files. The owner was familiar with the in-service training log to help record yearly in-service training requirements. Please have the director revise the staff/training worksheets and send them to me with the Corrective Action letter for today’s visit. The director’s signature on the staff and training worksheet attests that staff files contain all the required information and meet all the requirements. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. The provider will have access to see background check status for all employees and add/delete applicants on their roster. Access to the ABCMS Provider Portal is granted by the DCDEE Criminal Record Check Unit after completing the required Moodle training and submitting the signed form available at the conclusion of the training. NC child care providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal to meet the requirement to record new employees within five days of hire, in accordance with NC Child Care Rules. The Division no longer recognizes or accepts the Change of Information form. RATED LICENSE: Technical Assistance on the new QRIS, star-rated license system, was provided during the 11/25/25 visit. During today’s visit I reviewed the QRIS system with the center owner. During today’s visit the center owner completed the conversion form, indicating that the center will use Pathway I for an updated star-rated license assessment. During today’s visit I reviewed the timeline and asked the director to submit the application for assessment to me on 4/1/26. I stated that the center needed to purchase ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 assessment books. The owner was interested in having an Outreach assessment completed. I stated that free webinars were offered on the ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 through the NC Rated License Assessment Project. www.ncrlap.org. I stated that the webinars could be used to meet yearly in-service training hour requirements. Education: During today’s visit I explained that education for each staff would be based on the evaluations in the WORKS database, but would not include EEC evaluations. I stated that the director could send me a list of lead teachers and teachers to begin the process of assessing education status of the staff. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32001267 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the director greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements for your Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 3/12/25. This center operates with a ffiver-star license, which was issued on 9/24/19. CORPORATION STATUS: According to the NC Secretary of State website, the current status of Butterfly Kisses Academy, Inc. is “current-active”. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 89%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: Today I observed the infants having tummy time, and the toddlers enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed preschool age children engaged in a variety of free play activities. Each classroom had current activities plans, a daily schedule, staff/child ratio chart, and food allergy list posted. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Fifteen children’s records were reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: All the staff had this center had been employed at Butterfly Kisses for longer than one year. Eight staff files were reviewed today. The director, who completed the staff/training worksheets for today’s visit, was not present at the center today. Technical Assistance was provided today on staff files requirements. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 7/30/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/10/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/23/26. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/21/25. Please remember to conduct an updated lockdown/shelter-in-place drill by the end of this month. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 2/23/26. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 9/12/23. Please be reminded that water testing is due again by 9/12/26. The center completed Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids on 8/12/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. White stones were in the fall zone for the circular trikes. .0605(l)(1-2) 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. There was a power strip with two uncovered outlet slots on a table in classroom space #5. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no permission form, completed by a parent, authorizing that an Epi-Pen could be administered to a child in classroom space #3 for a food allergy. The Action Plan for the allergy was dated 1/14/25. The expiration date on the Epi-Pen was January 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The Safe Sleep policy needed to be posted in classroom space #6, since an infant was enrolled in that classroom. .0606(b) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The permission form to administer Asthma medication to a child in classroom space #4 was dated 6/9/25 to 12/9/25. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 3/11/26, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: FEEDING CHARTS: During today’s visit the feeding chart for the infant in classroom space #6 was located in classroom space #1. I stated that the feeding chart needed to be kept in the classroom with the child for easy reference by staff. STAFF FILES: Verifying the information recorded on the staff/training worksheets for today’s visit was difficult. The director was not present at the center today. The challenges involved (1) older dates on the staff/training worksheet; (2) paperwork could not be located to verify training review dates; and (3) unsigned and undated training certificates in staff files. The owner was familiar with the in-service training log to help record yearly in-service training requirements. Please have the director revise the staff/training worksheets and send them to me with the Corrective Action letter for today’s visit. The director’s signature on the staff and training worksheet attests that staff files contain all the required information and meet all the requirements. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. The provider will have access to see background check status for all employees and add/delete applicants on their roster. Access to the ABCMS Provider Portal is granted by the DCDEE Criminal Record Check Unit after completing the required Moodle training and submitting the signed form available at the conclusion of the training. NC child care providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal to meet the requirement to record new employees within five days of hire, in accordance with NC Child Care Rules. The Division no longer recognizes or accepts the Change of Information form. RATED LICENSE: Technical Assistance on the new QRIS, star-rated license system, was provided during the 11/25/25 visit. During today’s visit I reviewed the QRIS system with the center owner. During today’s visit the center owner completed the conversion form, indicating that the center will use Pathway I for an updated star-rated license assessment. During today’s visit I reviewed the timeline and asked the director to submit the application for assessment to me on 4/1/26. I stated that the center needed to purchase ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 assessment books. The owner was interested in having an Outreach assessment completed. I stated that free webinars were offered on the ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 through the NC Rated License Assessment Project. www.ncrlap.org. I stated that the webinars could be used to meet yearly in-service training hour requirements. Education: During today’s visit I explained that education for each staff would be based on the evaluations in the WORKS database, but would not include EEC evaluations. I stated that the director could send me a list of lead teachers and teachers to begin the process of assessing education status of the staff. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32001267 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Rhonda Medley, an infant teacher, and she was not able to accompany me throughout the visit because of staff/child ratios. The director Taylor Perry was not in the building during my visit, but I was able to speak with her on the phone regarding my observations. Ms. Perry acknowledged that Rhonda Medley was able to sign off for today’s visit. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued September 24, 2019. The program received 6 points in Program Standards, 6 points in Staff Education, and 1 quality point through the programmatic option of having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was completed on 8/2/24. The last fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. The last outdoor play area inspection was completed on 2/24/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/25/25. The last lock down/shelter-in-place drill was completed on 1/29/25. The last documented Clean Water test was 8/3/23. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/13/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history score was 91%. Prior to the visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, Butterfly Kisses Academy, Inc., was active/not current. I visited all approved indoor spaces with me during today’s visit. Children were participating in group activities, outdoor play, eating lunch and napping during the walk through. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, french fries, green beans, and milk A full assessment was conducted. A monitoring checklist was used to observe all minimum licensing requirements and applicable enhanced requirements including but not limited to approved space, child interactions, required in-service training, indoor and outdoor materials and equipment, storage of hazardous items, storage of medication and medication forms, children records, Staff Criminal Record Checks, attendance records, CPR and First Aid certificates, activity plans and supervision. In-service training requirements were monitored from March 2024- March 2025. Seven (7) staff files and twenty (20) children files were viewed, and all files were incompliance according to licensing requirements. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time for three year old were not documented. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A white chair in space#6 was not in good repair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. An power strip in space #5;accessible to children didn't have safety plugs in two unused spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Glass cleaner was stored on the sink area in the hallway, Febreze, and Lysol spray was not stored in a locked container. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The authorization form in space #2 did not have the required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, #5, and #6 children younger than three year had access to plastic bags. .0604(q) Please submit a corrective action letter for the above violations. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when they are documented, it is expected that you will correct all violations immediately. Your corrective action letter must include the following: Name of your program, Id number of your program, Date of Letter, Violation(s) number(s), and How and When each violation was corrected. If I do not receive your letter by 3/26/25, and/or if you do not address all violations, I will be making a return visit to your program to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Your compliance letter should be sent to me at the following email address: corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov., or mailed to 1781 Indian Camp Road Clayton, NC 27520. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE In space #4 the children were allowed screen time but were not logged. Children are limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. A child was allowed to use the staff bathroom in which chemicals were stored. If staff need to allow children to use a locked bathroom for emergency purposes all chemicals must be stored in a lock cabinet; in this situation the Lysol and Febreze needed to be stored in a locked box because it was a pressurized can. In three classroom children younger than three had access to plastic materials. Plastic bags should not be assessable to children younger than three years of age. REMINDERS 1.Several staff members will need to renew their health questionnaire and emergency information by the end of this month. 2.Twelve staff members CPR and FA will end on 3/16/25. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: DCDEE UPDATES AND NEWS For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached at: 919-606-2388 or email me at corrine.fulp@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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32001267 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Rhonda Medley, an infant teacher, and she was not able to accompany me throughout the visit because of staff/child ratios. The director Taylor Perry was not in the building during my visit, but I was able to speak with her on the phone regarding my observations. Ms. Perry acknowledged that Rhonda Medley was able to sign off for today’s visit. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued September 24, 2019. The program received 6 points in Program Standards, 6 points in Staff Education, and 1 quality point through the programmatic option of having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was completed on 8/2/24. The last fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. The last outdoor play area inspection was completed on 2/24/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/25/25. The last lock down/shelter-in-place drill was completed on 1/29/25. The last documented Clean Water test was 8/3/23. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/13/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history score was 91%. Prior to the visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, Butterfly Kisses Academy, Inc., was active/not current. I visited all approved indoor spaces with me during today’s visit. Children were participating in group activities, outdoor play, eating lunch and napping during the walk through. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, french fries, green beans, and milk A full assessment was conducted. A monitoring checklist was used to observe all minimum licensing requirements and applicable enhanced requirements including but not limited to approved space, child interactions, required in-service training, indoor and outdoor materials and equipment, storage of hazardous items, storage of medication and medication forms, children records, Staff Criminal Record Checks, attendance records, CPR and First Aid certificates, activity plans and supervision. In-service training requirements were monitored from March 2024- March 2025. Seven (7) staff files and twenty (20) children files were viewed, and all files were incompliance according to licensing requirements. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time for three year old were not documented. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A white chair in space#6 was not in good repair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. An power strip in space #5;accessible to children didn't have safety plugs in two unused spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Glass cleaner was stored on the sink area in the hallway, Febreze, and Lysol spray was not stored in a locked container. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The authorization form in space #2 did not have the required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, #5, and #6 children younger than three year had access to plastic bags. .0604(q) Please submit a corrective action letter for the above violations. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when they are documented, it is expected that you will correct all violations immediately. Your corrective action letter must include the following: Name of your program, Id number of your program, Date of Letter, Violation(s) number(s), and How and When each violation was corrected. If I do not receive your letter by 3/26/25, and/or if you do not address all violations, I will be making a return visit to your program to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Your compliance letter should be sent to me at the following email address: corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov., or mailed to 1781 Indian Camp Road Clayton, NC 27520. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE In space #4 the children were allowed screen time but were not logged. Children are limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. A child was allowed to use the staff bathroom in which chemicals were stored. If staff need to allow children to use a locked bathroom for emergency purposes all chemicals must be stored in a lock cabinet; in this situation the Lysol and Febreze needed to be stored in a locked box because it was a pressurized can. In three classroom children younger than three had access to plastic materials. Plastic bags should not be assessable to children younger than three years of age. REMINDERS 1.Several staff members will need to renew their health questionnaire and emergency information by the end of this month. 2.Twelve staff members CPR and FA will end on 3/16/25. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: DCDEE UPDATES AND NEWS For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached at: 919-606-2388 or email me at corrine.fulp@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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32001267 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Rhonda Medley, an infant teacher, and she was not able to accompany me throughout the visit because of staff/child ratios. The director Taylor Perry was not in the building during my visit, but I was able to speak with her on the phone regarding my observations. Ms. Perry acknowledged that Rhonda Medley was able to sign off for today’s visit. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued September 24, 2019. The program received 6 points in Program Standards, 6 points in Staff Education, and 1 quality point through the programmatic option of having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was completed on 8/2/24. The last fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. The last outdoor play area inspection was completed on 2/24/25. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/25/25. The last lock down/shelter-in-place drill was completed on 1/29/25. The last documented Clean Water test was 8/3/23. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/13/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history score was 91%. Prior to the visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, Butterfly Kisses Academy, Inc., was active/not current. I visited all approved indoor spaces with me during today’s visit. Children were participating in group activities, outdoor play, eating lunch and napping during the walk through. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, french fries, green beans, and milk A full assessment was conducted. A monitoring checklist was used to observe all minimum licensing requirements and applicable enhanced requirements including but not limited to approved space, child interactions, required in-service training, indoor and outdoor materials and equipment, storage of hazardous items, storage of medication and medication forms, children records, Staff Criminal Record Checks, attendance records, CPR and First Aid certificates, activity plans and supervision. In-service training requirements were monitored from March 2024- March 2025. Seven (7) staff files and twenty (20) children files were viewed, and all files were incompliance according to licensing requirements. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time for three year old were not documented. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A white chair in space#6 was not in good repair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. An power strip in space #5;accessible to children didn't have safety plugs in two unused spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. Glass cleaner was stored on the sink area in the hallway, Febreze, and Lysol spray was not stored in a locked container. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The authorization form in space #2 did not have the required information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 #2, #5, and #6 children younger than three year had access to plastic bags. .0604(q) Please submit a corrective action letter for the above violations. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when they are documented, it is expected that you will correct all violations immediately. Your corrective action letter must include the following: Name of your program, Id number of your program, Date of Letter, Violation(s) number(s), and How and When each violation was corrected. If I do not receive your letter by 3/26/25, and/or if you do not address all violations, I will be making a return visit to your program to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Your compliance letter should be sent to me at the following email address: corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov., or mailed to 1781 Indian Camp Road Clayton, NC 27520. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE In space #4 the children were allowed screen time but were not logged. Children are limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. A child was allowed to use the staff bathroom in which chemicals were stored. If staff need to allow children to use a locked bathroom for emergency purposes all chemicals must be stored in a lock cabinet; in this situation the Lysol and Febreze needed to be stored in a locked box because it was a pressurized can. In three classroom children younger than three had access to plastic materials. Plastic bags should not be assessable to children younger than three years of age. REMINDERS 1.Several staff members will need to renew their health questionnaire and emergency information by the end of this month. 2.Twelve staff members CPR and FA will end on 3/16/25. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: DCDEE UPDATES AND NEWS For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached at: 919-606-2388 or email me at corrine.fulp@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: BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32001267 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 11/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the staff greeted me. The director arrived after the visit began. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 3/13/24. This center operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 9/24/19. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was_90%.__ All indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored today. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the infants having tummy time. I observed children engaged in a variety of indoor free play activities and enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed two children working with therapists. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. CURRICULUM: This center implements the Creative Curriculum. CHILDREN’S FILES: Children’s files were not reviewed today. STAFF FILES: The director stated that no new staff had been employed since the March 2024 Annual Compliance visit. By reviewing the staff/training worksheets from the 3/13/24 visit, I verified that staff had current Criminal Record Check clearance, along with CPR, First Aid, and IT’S SIDS training. I stated that yearly in-service training hour requirements would be monitored during the 2025 Annual Compliance visit. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 10/18/24.__ The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 10/14/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 10/25/24. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 8/3/23. The director stated that she was waiting for the final documentation for completion of the asbestos/lead paint process through Clean Classrooms for NC Kids. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not a current activity plan for classroom space #4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There was no verfication on file that one of the two therapists present today had Criminal Record Check clearance. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 12/2/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: 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. The director stated that the center was working with Christy Potter with Child Care Services in Durham regarding preparation for the next Rated License assessment. I stated that the Environment Rating Scales had been revised again. Based on the number of Spanish speaking staff at this center, I recommeneded that the director inquire if the new Environment Rating Scale books were available in Spanish. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. 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: BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32001267 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2024 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 11/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the staff greeted me. The director arrived after the visit began. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 3/13/24. This center operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 9/24/19. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was_90%.__ All indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored today. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the infants having tummy time. I observed children engaged in a variety of indoor free play activities and enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed two children working with therapists. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. CURRICULUM: This center implements the Creative Curriculum. CHILDREN’S FILES: Children’s files were not reviewed today. STAFF FILES: The director stated that no new staff had been employed since the March 2024 Annual Compliance visit. By reviewing the staff/training worksheets from the 3/13/24 visit, I verified that staff had current Criminal Record Check clearance, along with CPR, First Aid, and IT’S SIDS training. I stated that yearly in-service training hour requirements would be monitored during the 2025 Annual Compliance visit. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 10/18/24.__ The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 10/14/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 10/25/24. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 8/3/23. The director stated that she was waiting for the final documentation for completion of the asbestos/lead paint process through Clean Classrooms for NC Kids. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not a current activity plan for classroom space #4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There was no verfication on file that one of the two therapists present today had Criminal Record Check clearance. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 12/2/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: 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. The director stated that the center was working with Christy Potter with Child Care Services in Durham regarding preparation for the next Rated License assessment. I stated that the Environment Rating Scales had been revised again. Based on the number of Spanish speaking staff at this center, I recommeneded that the director inquire if the new Environment Rating Scale books were available in Spanish. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32001267 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Director, Taylor Perry. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued September 24, 2019. The program is in the "held harmless" status and points from the previous assessment are carried forward. The program received 6 points in Program Standards, 6 points in Staff Education, and 1 quality point through the programmatic option of having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility is licensed for 95 children on 1st shift only. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/2/24. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/11/23. The last outdoor play area inspection was conducted on 2/14/24. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/3/24. The last emergency drill [shelter-in-place] was conducted on 1/9/24. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/28/23. The last documented updated for the EPR Plan was on 4/11/23. MONITORING: During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to monitor the requirements. This program does not transport children; therefore, these requirements were not monitored. A general walkthrough of the facility indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed participating in group time activities, personal routine care, and outdoor play. The caregivers were interacting with the children, meeting their developmental needs. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS In-service training requirements were monitored from February 2023- February 2024. Starting today- place a new in-service log in each employee’s file. Any training taken going forward will count towards the 2025 annual compliance. Attach the certificate to the in-service log. Ten (10) children’s records were viewed. The staff and training worksheet were received prior to the visit. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. Paula Hernandez-Cruz and Angela Powell will need to send me the remaining training hours by March 31, 2024. If these hours are not received another visit will be made and violations will be cited. The following violation (s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A container of cleaning towels was stored less than five feet from the floor. .2820(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. An authorization form was not on file to administrator an Epipen. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. When you send your compliance to me, it is to verify that you have already corrected or addressed the violations from your visit summary. If I do not receive your letter by 3/27/24, and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit will be made to your program to monitor compliance of violations and to obtain the compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name, facility ID number, each item numbers, and date item was corrected. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The facility’s compliance history was 86% as of 2/20/24. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d) all child care facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Should this occur, your center may be at risk of an Administrative Action that could change the status of your license. COMMENTS: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: MEDICATION FOR CHRONIC ALLERGIES: We found in space #3 there was one child in classroom with a food allergy. There was no permission form to administer the EpiPen on file. This could potentially be a life-threatening situation please make sure the parents complete the necessary paperwork today. RATED LICENSE TIMELINE: You are in Cohort #2; your planning period will begin on 7/1/24. If you would like to have the ERS completed during your planning period, please let me know and I will email you the request form. You can start plan now by doing the following: a)Update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). b)Become familiar with the NC Child Care Law and Rules c)Review previous assessments. d) Visit www.ncrlap.org for updated training/videos. e)Complete self-assessment to become familiar with ERS. The NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is no longer an option for applicants until further notice. Here are other options to consider: · Enroll in EDU 119 at your local community college · Pursue the CDA option: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential · Other Pathways to the Professional Development (enroll in 4 year program) CURRENT UPDATES/DCDEE You may check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on “What’s New” tab for all updates. ABCMS PORTAL [provider can check qualifying letters] To receive access, complete the training on DCDEE’s Moodle site. Complete the short video and test. A certificate will be issued when the session has been completed. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and facility ID number to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or(919) 606-2388. 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