Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EXCELLENT BEGINNINGS FAMILY CHILDCARE Facility ID: 32002064 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/9/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Ebonie Alston-Jenkins, Owner/Operator, assisted me with the visit. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this fcch operates with a four-star license issued July 19, 2017, earning seven points in Staff Education, two points in Program Standards and one Quality Point. The fcch is approved for daytime and night care. There are currently no children enrolled on 2nd and 3rd shift. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the fcch was completed today, monitoring all areas used by the children indoors and outdoors. The five (5) preschool children present were observed in outdoor play, in center play activities, engaged in story time with the provider, and eating lunch. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 11, 2025. *The last outdoor inspection was completed on February 19, 2026. *The last fire drill was conducted on March 4, 2026. Three violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. One was corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The safe sleep charts were not completed consistently for the infants currently enrolled. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented lockdown or shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/2/25. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Ziploc bags were stored in a bin by the refrigerator within the children's reach. .1719(a)(18) You 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. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of 3/6/26. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 23, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how the violations were corrected. Email the letter to: Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information. -Name, position -Facility name -Facility ID number -Your Signature TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -A walk-through of the children’s space should occur prior to arrival each day, removing any potential hazards and placing them at least five feet high or in locked storage. -I suggest setting a reminder on your calendar to help you maintain compliance with completing a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill every 3 months. -You must observe and record sleep positions for all infants who are sleeping. If the infants do not sleep document this on the safe sleep chart. Please remember that what is listed in the policy must be followed to maintain compliance. A safe sleep environment is essential in reducing the risk of SIDS. OPERATOR RECORDS Your file was monitored for criminal background qualifying letters, current CPR/First Aid, and other specialized training. On your next annual compliance visit, on-going training hours will be monitored. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at (919) 819-9378, Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov or my Supervisor, Holli Hemby, Supervisor, 919-819-9363, Holli.Hemby@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EXCELLENT BEGINNINGS FAMILY CHILDCARE Facility ID: 32002064 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. The provider, Ebonie-Alston Jenkins was present and assisted me as needed. Th visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Alston-Jenkins and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Alston-Jenkins. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environment. There were four (4) preschool children present, and they were observed engaged in activities with the provider and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this fcch operates with a four-star license issued July 19, 2017, earning seven points in Staff Education, two points in Program Standards and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 5, 2023. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on July 8, 2024. *The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on June 17, 2024. *The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on January 15, 2024. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT In the children’s space, there are a variety of materials for the children to explore throughout the day. The bathroom is accessible to those that are potty trained. A diaper changing table is near the bathroom for those in diapers. *The outdoor play area is in the backyard of the home and is fenced. The provider informed me of the following: -Medication is not administered at this time. -There have not been any accident/incident reports written. -Transportation is not provided. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 6/17/24. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 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. One child currently enrolled did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child currently enrolled did not have immunizations on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. This information was not posted in the fcch. .1724(b) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Safe sleep checks for the infant were not completed. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 1/15/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The hospital preference was not listed on the application for three children currently enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The feeding schedule for the toddler has not been updated to indicate the child is eating table food. .1706(i) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. The physician was not listed on the application for two children currently enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by September 4, 2024. IF THE LETTER IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DATE LISTED A RETURN VISIT WILL BE MADE TO THE FCCH. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the family child care home was 89%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS I monitored the provider's file, six children's files, and required program records. The on-going training requirements were monitored from September 2023-August 2024 and was found to be in compliance. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -You must observe and record sleep positions for all infants who are sleeping. You might find it helpful to set a timer for 15 minutes when infants are sleeping and reset the timer until all infants are awake. This gives an auditory reminder to check on the infants while they are sleeping. You can also make sure the safe sleep charts are kept near where the infant is sleeping to remind yourself to document sleep positions. A safe sleep environment is essential in reducing the risk of SIDS. I left a copy of the most current ITS-SIDS policy with the provider today. -I encouraged Ms. Alston to conduct the fire drills and outdoor inspections on the same day to make sure they are both completed. -A hospital must be documented on the children's application in the preferred hospital section. Nearest or closet is not acceptable. CONSULTATION NEW CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Her contact information is below. morrise@email.unc.edu, (919) 809-9645 REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *The qualification letter for you and your daughter will expire on 12/16/24 and for your husband on 1/2/25. Remember your paperwork for the 3-year re-check can be submitted six months prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. *Your health questionnaire will expire on 1/12/25. *Your ITS-SIDS training will expire on 2/27/25. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 or by email at Kia.Reid@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 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: EXCELLENT BEGINNINGS FAMILY CHILDCARE Facility ID: 32002064 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. The provider, Ebonie-Alston Jenkins was present and assisted me as needed. Th visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Alston-Jenkins and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Alston-Jenkins. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environment. There were four (4) preschool children present, and they were observed engaged in activities with the provider and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this fcch operates with a four-star license issued July 19, 2017, earning seven points in Staff Education, two points in Program Standards and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 5, 2023. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on July 8, 2024. *The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on June 17, 2024. *The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on January 15, 2024. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT In the children’s space, there are a variety of materials for the children to explore throughout the day. The bathroom is accessible to those that are potty trained. A diaper changing table is near the bathroom for those in diapers. *The outdoor play area is in the backyard of the home and is fenced. The provider informed me of the following: -Medication is not administered at this time. -There have not been any accident/incident reports written. -Transportation is not provided. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 6/17/24. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 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. One child currently enrolled did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child currently enrolled did not have immunizations on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. This information was not posted in the fcch. .1724(b) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Safe sleep checks for the infant were not completed. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 1/15/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The hospital preference was not listed on the application for three children currently enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The feeding schedule for the toddler has not been updated to indicate the child is eating table food. .1706(i) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. The physician was not listed on the application for two children currently enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by September 4, 2024. IF THE LETTER IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DATE LISTED A RETURN VISIT WILL BE MADE TO THE FCCH. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the family child care home was 89%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS I monitored the provider's file, six children's files, and required program records. The on-going training requirements were monitored from September 2023-August 2024 and was found to be in compliance. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -You must observe and record sleep positions for all infants who are sleeping. You might find it helpful to set a timer for 15 minutes when infants are sleeping and reset the timer until all infants are awake. This gives an auditory reminder to check on the infants while they are sleeping. You can also make sure the safe sleep charts are kept near where the infant is sleeping to remind yourself to document sleep positions. A safe sleep environment is essential in reducing the risk of SIDS. I left a copy of the most current ITS-SIDS policy with the provider today. -I encouraged Ms. Alston to conduct the fire drills and outdoor inspections on the same day to make sure they are both completed. -A hospital must be documented on the children's application in the preferred hospital section. Nearest or closet is not acceptable. CONSULTATION NEW CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Her contact information is below. morrise@email.unc.edu, (919) 809-9645 REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *The qualification letter for you and your daughter will expire on 12/16/24 and for your husband on 1/2/25. Remember your paperwork for the 3-year re-check can be submitted six months prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. *Your health questionnaire will expire on 1/12/25. *Your ITS-SIDS training will expire on 2/27/25. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 or by email at Kia.Reid@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: EXCELLENT BEGINNINGS FAMILY CHILDCARE Facility ID: 32002064 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. The provider, Ebonie-Alston Jenkins was present and assisted me as needed. Th visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Alston-Jenkins and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Alston-Jenkins. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environment. There were four (4) preschool children present, and they were observed engaged in activities with the provider and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this fcch operates with a four-star license issued July 19, 2017, earning seven points in Staff Education, two points in Program Standards and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 5, 2023. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on July 8, 2024. *The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on June 17, 2024. *The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on January 15, 2024. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT In the children’s space, there are a variety of materials for the children to explore throughout the day. The bathroom is accessible to those that are potty trained. A diaper changing table is near the bathroom for those in diapers. *The outdoor play area is in the backyard of the home and is fenced. The provider informed me of the following: -Medication is not administered at this time. -There have not been any accident/incident reports written. -Transportation is not provided. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 6/17/24. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 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. One child currently enrolled did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child currently enrolled did not have immunizations on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. This information was not posted in the fcch. .1724(b) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Safe sleep checks for the infant were not completed. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 1/15/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The hospital preference was not listed on the application for three children currently enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The feeding schedule for the toddler has not been updated to indicate the child is eating table food. .1706(i) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. The physician was not listed on the application for two children currently enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by September 4, 2024. IF THE LETTER IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DATE LISTED A RETURN VISIT WILL BE MADE TO THE FCCH. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the family child care home was 89%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS I monitored the provider's file, six children's files, and required program records. The on-going training requirements were monitored from September 2023-August 2024 and was found to be in compliance. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -You must observe and record sleep positions for all infants who are sleeping. You might find it helpful to set a timer for 15 minutes when infants are sleeping and reset the timer until all infants are awake. This gives an auditory reminder to check on the infants while they are sleeping. You can also make sure the safe sleep charts are kept near where the infant is sleeping to remind yourself to document sleep positions. A safe sleep environment is essential in reducing the risk of SIDS. I left a copy of the most current ITS-SIDS policy with the provider today. -I encouraged Ms. Alston to conduct the fire drills and outdoor inspections on the same day to make sure they are both completed. -A hospital must be documented on the children's application in the preferred hospital section. Nearest or closet is not acceptable. CONSULTATION NEW CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Her contact information is below. morrise@email.unc.edu, (919) 809-9645 REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *The qualification letter for you and your daughter will expire on 12/16/24 and for your husband on 1/2/25. Remember your paperwork for the 3-year re-check can be submitted six months prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. *Your health questionnaire will expire on 1/12/25. *Your ITS-SIDS training will expire on 2/27/25. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 or by email at Kia.Reid@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 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: EXCELLENT BEGINNINGS FAMILY CHILDCARE Facility ID: 32002064 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during the Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/12/22. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month time frame is 95%. This Family Child Care Home operates with a four-star license which was issued on 7/19/17. During today’s visit the indoor child care space and the outdoor environment were monitored. I observed the children preparing for naptime and napping. During the visit I received the operator verification form, enrollment worksheet, and signed statements of responsibility. The information recorded on the forms was reviewed with the operator. CURRICULUM: This Family Child Care Home implements the “Gee Whiz” curriculum. SMOKE DETECTORS: The smoke detectors were not tested during today’s visit, since the children were sleeping. TRANSPORTATION: During today’s visit the BMW with license #KCR-1575 was monitored for transportation requirements. The operator stated that on days when the attendance was low, she and the children could go on a short field trip. I reviewed the transportation requirements with the operator during the visit. INSPECTIONS: The last outdoor inspection was completed on 8/23/23. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 7/13/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 8/21/23. IN-SERVICE TRAINING: Yearly in-service training hours for the operator were tallied during today’s visit. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: The operator completed a portion of the required Health and Safety trainings again, in accordance with NC Child Care Rule 10NCAC 09. 1703 (d)(2). Please remember to complete the remaining trainings by 12/31/23. I gave the operator a form listing the required Health and Safety trainings for easy tracking. The remaining training can be used during the next Annual Compliance visit toward meeting yearly in-service training requirements. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The other items on the playground needed to be corrected: (1) the doors to the shed were missing (2) there were too many items in the fall zones around the swings for safe play; (3) there were adult shovels, hoes, etc. accessible to the children: (4) there were two lawn mowers accessible to the children; (5) were was debris that needed to be removed from the area; (6) were was a plastic tarp lying on the ground in the fenced-in space; (7) that was a twin size Little Tykes bed frame standing on end in the fenced-in space; (8) the fencing was in disrepair in one section; (9) the doors to the storage shed were missing. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. There was no CRC clerance letter on file for the operator's son, who turned 16 on 6/10/23. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child needed a signed statement on file. .1719(a)(11) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/19/23, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TODAY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MENUS: Please be diligent in keeping menus dated. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: Today I talked with the operator about the outdoor environment concerns. The operator stated that she had applied for Shape NC and Expansion and Assess grant programs for assistance in enhancing the outdoor environment. CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: During today's visit I verified that the operator's son had completed the CRC process. During today's visit the operator texted her son at his school. The son responded that he had received the clearance letter via email. The operator will print the clearance letter and place it on file. RATED LICENSE: The three-year Rated License assessments are resuming. Your Family Child Care Home will begin the Rated License reassessment process 7/1/24. I explained that if the operator wanted to complete her self-study over the next three months, we could complete the Rated License assessment process during the next visit, which would occur in approximately six months. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EXCELLENT BEGINNINGS FAMILY CHILDCARE Facility ID: 32002064 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during the Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/12/22. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month time frame is 95%. This Family Child Care Home operates with a four-star license which was issued on 7/19/17. During today’s visit the indoor child care space and the outdoor environment were monitored. I observed the children preparing for naptime and napping. During the visit I received the operator verification form, enrollment worksheet, and signed statements of responsibility. The information recorded on the forms was reviewed with the operator. CURRICULUM: This Family Child Care Home implements the “Gee Whiz” curriculum. SMOKE DETECTORS: The smoke detectors were not tested during today’s visit, since the children were sleeping. TRANSPORTATION: During today’s visit the BMW with license #KCR-1575 was monitored for transportation requirements. The operator stated that on days when the attendance was low, she and the children could go on a short field trip. I reviewed the transportation requirements with the operator during the visit. INSPECTIONS: The last outdoor inspection was completed on 8/23/23. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 7/13/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 8/21/23. IN-SERVICE TRAINING: Yearly in-service training hours for the operator were tallied during today’s visit. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: The operator completed a portion of the required Health and Safety trainings again, in accordance with NC Child Care Rule 10NCAC 09. 1703 (d)(2). Please remember to complete the remaining trainings by 12/31/23. I gave the operator a form listing the required Health and Safety trainings for easy tracking. The remaining training can be used during the next Annual Compliance visit toward meeting yearly in-service training requirements. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The other items on the playground needed to be corrected: (1) the doors to the shed were missing (2) there were too many items in the fall zones around the swings for safe play; (3) there were adult shovels, hoes, etc. accessible to the children: (4) there were two lawn mowers accessible to the children; (5) were was debris that needed to be removed from the area; (6) were was a plastic tarp lying on the ground in the fenced-in space; (7) that was a twin size Little Tykes bed frame standing on end in the fenced-in space; (8) the fencing was in disrepair in one section; (9) the doors to the storage shed were missing. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. There was no CRC clerance letter on file for the operator's son, who turned 16 on 6/10/23. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child needed a signed statement on file. .1719(a)(11) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/19/23, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TODAY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MENUS: Please be diligent in keeping menus dated. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: Today I talked with the operator about the outdoor environment concerns. The operator stated that she had applied for Shape NC and Expansion and Assess grant programs for assistance in enhancing the outdoor environment. CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: During today's visit I verified that the operator's son had completed the CRC process. During today's visit the operator texted her son at his school. The son responded that he had received the clearance letter via email. The operator will print the clearance letter and place it on file. RATED LICENSE: The three-year Rated License assessments are resuming. Your Family Child Care Home will begin the Rated License reassessment process 7/1/24. I explained that if the operator wanted to complete her self-study over the next three months, we could complete the Rated License assessment process during the next visit, which would occur in approximately six months. 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