10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUST GROWIN' UP CLC Facility ID: 32002278 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Darlene Hester, who assisted me during the visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a Four Star License issued on August 11, 2020. The program received two points for Program Standards, seven points for Staff Education, and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The outdoor play area inspection log was not available for review. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/8/24. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/8/24. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/7/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, visiting the caregiving space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. Four children were present, ranging in age from one year to four years old. The children were engaged in free play, getting a diaper change, using the restroom, washing hands, and eating lunch. Lunch was chicken and cheese tacos, corn, pineapple, and milk. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I monitored all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. A newly enrolled child’s records also were reviewed. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child who enrolled on 9/12/24 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. A child who enrolled on 9/12/24 did not have an immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The last attendance records available for review were dated May 2024. .1721(e)(6) 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. Outdoor play inspection documentation was not available for review. .1721 (e)(7) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. No activity plan was available for review. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 3, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the center’s compliance history score was 90%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -A newly enrolled student’s file was incomplete today. To ensure you have all required forms, I recommend collecting them from the parent before you begin caring for the child. You can also use the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. -Providers are required to keep daily attendance records for all children in their care, including drop-off and pick-up times. Accurate attendance records show that you remain in compliance with child care ratios as well as provide a list of children present in the event of an emergency. I recommend placing the attendance log next to your entry door for parents to sign children in and out each day. -Monthly outdoor inspections should be completed to ensure that children have a safe place to play. Any hazards should be removed or repaired promptly. I recommend conducting the inspections on the same day of each month (for example, the first day of each month) to help you remember when inspections are due. -No activity plan was available for review today. It is important to have a lesson plan posted to be sure all domains of learning are covered and to show differentiation in planning between the ages of the children you serve. In addition, parents can be informed about what their children are learning. CONSULTATION -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. You are due to renew your qualifying letter before 2/13/25. I recommend starting the process now. -Since children are cared for on the lower level of the home, I would recommend finding a spot to keep important files downstairs so they are easily accessible. If they are stored upstairs, you would have to leave children unsupervised to retrieve them, which would be a violation of child care rules. -Today you had plenty of toys on shelves for your younger children, but not as many for older preschoolers. I recommend setting up a book center and adding in some art and manipulative areas to supplement your block and housekeeping centers. TRAINING REMINDERS -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Be sure to include “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” which can be found on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUST GROWIN' UP CLC Facility ID: 32002278 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Darlene Hester, who assisted me during the visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a Four Star License issued on August 11, 2020. The program received two points for Program Standards, seven points for Staff Education, and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The outdoor play area inspection log was not available for review. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/8/24. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/8/24. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/7/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, visiting the caregiving space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. Four children were present, ranging in age from one year to four years old. The children were engaged in free play, getting a diaper change, using the restroom, washing hands, and eating lunch. Lunch was chicken and cheese tacos, corn, pineapple, and milk. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I monitored all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. A newly enrolled child’s records also were reviewed. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child who enrolled on 9/12/24 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. A child who enrolled on 9/12/24 did not have an immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The last attendance records available for review were dated May 2024. .1721(e)(6) 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. Outdoor play inspection documentation was not available for review. .1721 (e)(7) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. No activity plan was available for review. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 3, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the center’s compliance history score was 90%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -A newly enrolled student’s file was incomplete today. To ensure you have all required forms, I recommend collecting them from the parent before you begin caring for the child. You can also use the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. -Providers are required to keep daily attendance records for all children in their care, including drop-off and pick-up times. Accurate attendance records show that you remain in compliance with child care ratios as well as provide a list of children present in the event of an emergency. I recommend placing the attendance log next to your entry door for parents to sign children in and out each day. -Monthly outdoor inspections should be completed to ensure that children have a safe place to play. Any hazards should be removed or repaired promptly. I recommend conducting the inspections on the same day of each month (for example, the first day of each month) to help you remember when inspections are due. -No activity plan was available for review today. It is important to have a lesson plan posted to be sure all domains of learning are covered and to show differentiation in planning between the ages of the children you serve. In addition, parents can be informed about what their children are learning. CONSULTATION -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. You are due to renew your qualifying letter before 2/13/25. I recommend starting the process now. -Since children are cared for on the lower level of the home, I would recommend finding a spot to keep important files downstairs so they are easily accessible. If they are stored upstairs, you would have to leave children unsupervised to retrieve them, which would be a violation of child care rules. -Today you had plenty of toys on shelves for your younger children, but not as many for older preschoolers. I recommend setting up a book center and adding in some art and manipulative areas to supplement your block and housekeeping centers. TRAINING REMINDERS -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Be sure to include “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” which can be found on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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: JUST GROWIN' UP CLC Facility ID: 32002278 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Darlene Hester, who assisted me during the visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a Four Star License issued on August 11, 2020. The program received two points for Program Standards, seven points for Staff Education, and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The outdoor play area inspection log was not available for review. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/8/24. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/8/24. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/7/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, visiting the caregiving space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. Four children were present, ranging in age from one year to four years old. The children were engaged in free play, getting a diaper change, using the restroom, washing hands, and eating lunch. Lunch was chicken and cheese tacos, corn, pineapple, and milk. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I monitored all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. A newly enrolled child’s records also were reviewed. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child who enrolled on 9/12/24 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. A child who enrolled on 9/12/24 did not have an immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The last attendance records available for review were dated May 2024. .1721(e)(6) 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. Outdoor play inspection documentation was not available for review. .1721 (e)(7) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. No activity plan was available for review. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 3, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the center’s compliance history score was 90%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -A newly enrolled student’s file was incomplete today. To ensure you have all required forms, I recommend collecting them from the parent before you begin caring for the child. You can also use the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. -Providers are required to keep daily attendance records for all children in their care, including drop-off and pick-up times. Accurate attendance records show that you remain in compliance with child care ratios as well as provide a list of children present in the event of an emergency. I recommend placing the attendance log next to your entry door for parents to sign children in and out each day. -Monthly outdoor inspections should be completed to ensure that children have a safe place to play. Any hazards should be removed or repaired promptly. I recommend conducting the inspections on the same day of each month (for example, the first day of each month) to help you remember when inspections are due. -No activity plan was available for review today. It is important to have a lesson plan posted to be sure all domains of learning are covered and to show differentiation in planning between the ages of the children you serve. In addition, parents can be informed about what their children are learning. CONSULTATION -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. You are due to renew your qualifying letter before 2/13/25. I recommend starting the process now. -Since children are cared for on the lower level of the home, I would recommend finding a spot to keep important files downstairs so they are easily accessible. If they are stored upstairs, you would have to leave children unsupervised to retrieve them, which would be a violation of child care rules. -Today you had plenty of toys on shelves for your younger children, but not as many for older preschoolers. I recommend setting up a book center and adding in some art and manipulative areas to supplement your block and housekeeping centers. TRAINING REMINDERS -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Be sure to include “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” which can be found on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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: JUST GROWIN' UP CLC Facility ID: 32002278 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 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 assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The Family Child Care Home Provider, Darlene Hester, was present and assisted us during today’s visit. Amanda Annunziata, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today's visit I completed a general walk-through of the children’s space, outside play area, kitchen area and bathroom. At the time of the visit, there were five (5) children present aging in range from infant to four (4) years old. The children were observed playing in centers, interacting with the provider and completing routine tasks. LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License issued August 11, 2020. The program earned seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The last annual compliance visit was completed on June 16, 2022. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted monitoring all spaces occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. The provider’s and children files were reviewed. All spaces were monitored for supervision, child capacity, materials and equipment. The provider does have children under 12 months enrolled, therefore safe sleep requirements were monitored. No children enrolled have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Transportation is not provided; therefore, these requirements were not monitored. The FCCH provider verified the information on the Verification of required information for operator and additional caregiver’s form to be accurate. --PROGRAM RECORDS *The last documented fire drill was conducted 5/3/24. *The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 4/29/24. *The last documented playground inspection was conducted 5/13/24. The following violations were observed and cited on today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider did not renew her first aid course. The expiration date of the First Aid course was 4/2024. The assistant did not have First aid training completed on file. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider did not renew the CPR course. The CPR course expired on 4/2024. The assistant did not have CPR training on file. .1703(a)(3) 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. A child enrolled on 3/4/24 did not have a health assessment of file within 30 days. 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. A child enrolled on 3/4/24 did not have immunization records on file during today's vist. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 918 Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The assistant did not have a Criminal Background Check on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2; .2703(a) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The assistant did not have ITS-SIDS training on file during today's visit. .1703(a)(4) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted during today's visit. .1724(b) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not updated annually and reviewed with each caregiver. .1714(e ) 2009 Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or made available for review. The assistant caregiver did not have a file made available for review during today's visit. .1729(a) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The provider did not renew the Health and safety training within five years. The last date of the Health and Safety training was in 2018. .1703(d)(2) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before May 21, 2024, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Shamequa Wilkerson-Harris 300 Sugar Maple Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587 COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 97%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: During today’s visit, the information below was shared with you to maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. SAFE SLEEP POLICY I would recommend posting the safe sleep policy near the cribs. I would recommend reviewing the safe sleep policy as well as with your assistant. CPR/FA,SIDS, and HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING I would recommend that you use a reminder to remind you when all training courses are going to expire and need to be renewed. CPR/FA should be renewed every two (2) years. ITS-SIDS should be renewed every three (3) years. Health and Safety training should be renewed every five (5) years. CHILDREN FILES I would recommend using the children’s checklist file to make sure all required paperwork is completed. Please be reminded that the children’s medical should be received within thirty days of enrollment. I would suggest collecting all paperwork on or before the start date. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK The provider stated that she scheduled for her assistant to complete her criminal background fingerprints on 5/15/2024. Please remember that all additional caregivers must complete the criminal background check before he/she starts employment. STAFF FILE CHECKLIST I would recommend using the staff file checklist to start a file for your assistant. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE PLAN I would recommend that you use a reminder to update and review annually your EPR plan. To update your EPR Plan please do the following: You will need to go to rmp.nc.gov/portal - Go to the Planning Tool tab - Click on Child Care Emergency Preparedness and Response - Log in with your NCID CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. ONGOING TRAINING You are required to have eight (8) ongoing training hours a year. You had two (2) training hours carried over from last year. Please submit six (6) training hours to me on or before June 16, 2023. RATED LICENSE STATUS On Monday June 12, 2023, the hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law. All facilities are allowed to remain at their current star level without reassessment until June 30, 2024. Your facility has been determined to be in Cohort 2. Your reassessment year will be between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. I discussed with the provider to consider going through FCCERS-R assessment in the prep year. I also discussed that if the FCCERS-R assessment is completed during the prep year and the scores are liked they can be used immediately upon the administrators request or be held until the actual assessment year. HEALTH CONSULTANT Ellie Morrise is the new Child Care Health Consultant. If you should have any health related questions, please reach out to her at morrise@email.unc.edu and/or 919.809.9645. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2019, you should begin to retake the training now. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS I encourage you to enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Facilities are now required to meet rule requirements NC 10A NCAC 41C. 1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A .2816. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. If you need more information on this topic please refer to your December 7, 2023 email from NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUST GROWIN' UP CLC Facility ID: 32002278 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 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 assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The Family Child Care Home Provider, Darlene Hester, was present and assisted us during today’s visit. Amanda Annunziata, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today's visit I completed a general walk-through of the children’s space, outside play area, kitchen area and bathroom. At the time of the visit, there were five (5) children present aging in range from infant to four (4) years old. The children were observed playing in centers, interacting with the provider and completing routine tasks. LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License issued August 11, 2020. The program earned seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The last annual compliance visit was completed on June 16, 2022. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted monitoring all spaces occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. The provider’s and children files were reviewed. All spaces were monitored for supervision, child capacity, materials and equipment. The provider does have children under 12 months enrolled, therefore safe sleep requirements were monitored. No children enrolled have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Transportation is not provided; therefore, these requirements were not monitored. The FCCH provider verified the information on the Verification of required information for operator and additional caregiver’s form to be accurate. --PROGRAM RECORDS *The last documented fire drill was conducted 5/3/24. *The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 4/29/24. *The last documented playground inspection was conducted 5/13/24. The following violations were observed and cited on today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider did not renew her first aid course. The expiration date of the First Aid course was 4/2024. The assistant did not have First aid training completed on file. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider did not renew the CPR course. The CPR course expired on 4/2024. The assistant did not have CPR training on file. .1703(a)(3) 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. A child enrolled on 3/4/24 did not have a health assessment of file within 30 days. 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. A child enrolled on 3/4/24 did not have immunization records on file during today's vist. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 918 Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The assistant did not have a Criminal Background Check on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2; .2703(a) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The assistant did not have ITS-SIDS training on file during today's visit. .1703(a)(4) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted during today's visit. .1724(b) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not updated annually and reviewed with each caregiver. .1714(e ) 2009 Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or made available for review. The assistant caregiver did not have a file made available for review during today's visit. .1729(a) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The provider did not renew the Health and safety training within five years. The last date of the Health and Safety training was in 2018. .1703(d)(2) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before May 21, 2024, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Shamequa Wilkerson-Harris 300 Sugar Maple Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587 COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 97%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: During today’s visit, the information below was shared with you to maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. SAFE SLEEP POLICY I would recommend posting the safe sleep policy near the cribs. I would recommend reviewing the safe sleep policy as well as with your assistant. CPR/FA,SIDS, and HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING I would recommend that you use a reminder to remind you when all training courses are going to expire and need to be renewed. CPR/FA should be renewed every two (2) years. ITS-SIDS should be renewed every three (3) years. Health and Safety training should be renewed every five (5) years. CHILDREN FILES I would recommend using the children’s checklist file to make sure all required paperwork is completed. Please be reminded that the children’s medical should be received within thirty days of enrollment. I would suggest collecting all paperwork on or before the start date. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK The provider stated that she scheduled for her assistant to complete her criminal background fingerprints on 5/15/2024. Please remember that all additional caregivers must complete the criminal background check before he/she starts employment. STAFF FILE CHECKLIST I would recommend using the staff file checklist to start a file for your assistant. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE PLAN I would recommend that you use a reminder to update and review annually your EPR plan. To update your EPR Plan please do the following: You will need to go to rmp.nc.gov/portal - Go to the Planning Tool tab - Click on Child Care Emergency Preparedness and Response - Log in with your NCID CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. ONGOING TRAINING You are required to have eight (8) ongoing training hours a year. You had two (2) training hours carried over from last year. Please submit six (6) training hours to me on or before June 16, 2023. RATED LICENSE STATUS On Monday June 12, 2023, the hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law. All facilities are allowed to remain at their current star level without reassessment until June 30, 2024. Your facility has been determined to be in Cohort 2. Your reassessment year will be between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. I discussed with the provider to consider going through FCCERS-R assessment in the prep year. I also discussed that if the FCCERS-R assessment is completed during the prep year and the scores are liked they can be used immediately upon the administrators request or be held until the actual assessment year. HEALTH CONSULTANT Ellie Morrise is the new Child Care Health Consultant. If you should have any health related questions, please reach out to her at morrise@email.unc.edu and/or 919.809.9645. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2019, you should begin to retake the training now. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS I encourage you to enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Facilities are now required to meet rule requirements NC 10A NCAC 41C. 1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A .2816. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. If you need more information on this topic please refer to your December 7, 2023 email from NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. 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: JUST GROWIN' UP CLC Facility ID: 32002278 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 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 assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The Family Child Care Home Provider, Darlene Hester, was present and assisted us during today’s visit. Amanda Annunziata, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during today's visit I completed a general walk-through of the children’s space, outside play area, kitchen area and bathroom. At the time of the visit, there were five (5) children present aging in range from infant to four (4) years old. The children were observed playing in centers, interacting with the provider and completing routine tasks. LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License issued August 11, 2020. The program earned seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The last annual compliance visit was completed on June 16, 2022. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted monitoring all spaces occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. The provider’s and children files were reviewed. All spaces were monitored for supervision, child capacity, materials and equipment. The provider does have children under 12 months enrolled, therefore safe sleep requirements were monitored. No children enrolled have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Transportation is not provided; therefore, these requirements were not monitored. The FCCH provider verified the information on the Verification of required information for operator and additional caregiver’s form to be accurate. --PROGRAM RECORDS *The last documented fire drill was conducted 5/3/24. *The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 4/29/24. *The last documented playground inspection was conducted 5/13/24. The following violations were observed and cited on today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider did not renew her first aid course. The expiration date of the First Aid course was 4/2024. The assistant did not have First aid training completed on file. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider did not renew the CPR course. The CPR course expired on 4/2024. The assistant did not have CPR training on file. .1703(a)(3) 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. A child enrolled on 3/4/24 did not have a health assessment of file within 30 days. 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. A child enrolled on 3/4/24 did not have immunization records on file during today's vist. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 918 Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The assistant did not have a Criminal Background Check on file during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2; .2703(a) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The assistant did not have ITS-SIDS training on file during today's visit. .1703(a)(4) 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. The safe sleep policy was not posted during today's visit. .1724(b) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not updated annually and reviewed with each caregiver. .1714(e ) 2009 Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or made available for review. The assistant caregiver did not have a file made available for review during today's visit. .1729(a) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The provider did not renew the Health and safety training within five years. The last date of the Health and Safety training was in 2018. .1703(d)(2) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before May 21, 2024, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Shamequa Wilkerson-Harris 300 Sugar Maple Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587 COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 97%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: During today’s visit, the information below was shared with you to maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. SAFE SLEEP POLICY I would recommend posting the safe sleep policy near the cribs. I would recommend reviewing the safe sleep policy as well as with your assistant. CPR/FA,SIDS, and HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING I would recommend that you use a reminder to remind you when all training courses are going to expire and need to be renewed. CPR/FA should be renewed every two (2) years. ITS-SIDS should be renewed every three (3) years. Health and Safety training should be renewed every five (5) years. CHILDREN FILES I would recommend using the children’s checklist file to make sure all required paperwork is completed. Please be reminded that the children’s medical should be received within thirty days of enrollment. I would suggest collecting all paperwork on or before the start date. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK The provider stated that she scheduled for her assistant to complete her criminal background fingerprints on 5/15/2024. Please remember that all additional caregivers must complete the criminal background check before he/she starts employment. STAFF FILE CHECKLIST I would recommend using the staff file checklist to start a file for your assistant. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE PLAN I would recommend that you use a reminder to update and review annually your EPR plan. To update your EPR Plan please do the following: You will need to go to rmp.nc.gov/portal - Go to the Planning Tool tab - Click on Child Care Emergency Preparedness and Response - Log in with your NCID CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. ONGOING TRAINING You are required to have eight (8) ongoing training hours a year. You had two (2) training hours carried over from last year. Please submit six (6) training hours to me on or before June 16, 2023. RATED LICENSE STATUS On Monday June 12, 2023, the hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law. All facilities are allowed to remain at their current star level without reassessment until June 30, 2024. Your facility has been determined to be in Cohort 2. Your reassessment year will be between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. I discussed with the provider to consider going through FCCERS-R assessment in the prep year. I also discussed that if the FCCERS-R assessment is completed during the prep year and the scores are liked they can be used immediately upon the administrators request or be held until the actual assessment year. HEALTH CONSULTANT Ellie Morrise is the new Child Care Health Consultant. If you should have any health related questions, please reach out to her at morrise@email.unc.edu and/or 919.809.9645. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2019, you should begin to retake the training now. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS I encourage you to enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Facilities are now required to meet rule requirements NC 10A NCAC 41C. 1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A .2816. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. If you need more information on this topic please refer to your December 7, 2023 email from NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. 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: JUST GROWIN' UP CLC Facility ID: 32002278 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/10/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 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 complete your Routine Unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider Darlene Mitchell. You assisted me with the visit I completed a general walk through of the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there was a total of four (4) child present, infant to four (4) years of age. I observed the child playing in centers, completing routine tasks, and interacting with the provider. LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License issued August 11, 2020. The program earned seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The last annual compliance visit was completed on June 16, 2022. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was completed 5/25/23. *The last fire drill was conducted 1/5/2024. *The last emergency drill was conducted 1/5/2024. *The last playground inspection was completed 5/3/2024. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment was conducted, monitoring all spaces occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. The providers qualification letter was monitored as well as CPR/First Aid. All spaces were monitored for supervision, child capacity, materials and equipment. The program records were reviewed for current inspections and two (2) newly enrolled children files. No children enrolled have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. The provider does not have a child under 12 months enrolled, therefore safe sleep requirements were not monitored. Transportation is provided; therefore, these requirements were monitored. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. 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 monthly check was conducted on 5/3/23. 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. A child enrolled 8/1/2023 and a child enrolled on 9/25/23 did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The ITS-SIDS training for the provider expired on 4/2022. .1703(a)(4) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children enrolled did not have a signed policy by the parents on file during today's visit. .1726(b)&(c) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before January 24, 2024, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Shamequa Wilkerson-Harris 300 Sugar Maple Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587 COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 99%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE During today’s visit, the information below was shared with you to maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. CHILDREN FILES I would recommend using the Children Checklist to make sure that all required forms are collected. I would also suggest making sure that you collect all required forms on or before the first day of attendance. ITS-SIDS TRAINING/MONTHLY TRAININGS I would recommend using your outlook calendar to remind you of when your required training is due and monthly outdoor inspection. CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. RATED LICENSE STATUS On Monday June 12, 2023, the hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law. All facilities are allowed to remain at their current star level without reassessment until June 30, 2024. Your facility has been determined to be in Cohort 2. Your reassessment year will be between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Please use this time to make sure all your staff have a WORKS account with all education information updated. Also review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website (www.ncrlap.org). You may also want to consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment. HEALTH CONSULTANT Ellie Morrise is the new Child Care Health Consultant. If you should have any health related questions, please reach out to her at morrise@email.unc.edu and/or 919.809.9645. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2017, you should begin to retake the training now. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUST GROWIN' UP CLC Facility ID: 32002278 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/10/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 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 complete your Routine Unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider Darlene Mitchell. You assisted me with the visit I completed a general walk through of the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there was a total of four (4) child present, infant to four (4) years of age. I observed the child playing in centers, completing routine tasks, and interacting with the provider. LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License issued August 11, 2020. The program earned seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The last annual compliance visit was completed on June 16, 2022. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was completed 5/25/23. *The last fire drill was conducted 1/5/2024. *The last emergency drill was conducted 1/5/2024. *The last playground inspection was completed 5/3/2024. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment was conducted, monitoring all spaces occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. The providers qualification letter was monitored as well as CPR/First Aid. All spaces were monitored for supervision, child capacity, materials and equipment. The program records were reviewed for current inspections and two (2) newly enrolled children files. No children enrolled have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. The provider does not have a child under 12 months enrolled, therefore safe sleep requirements were not monitored. Transportation is provided; therefore, these requirements were monitored. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. 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 monthly check was conducted on 5/3/23. 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. A child enrolled 8/1/2023 and a child enrolled on 9/25/23 did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The ITS-SIDS training for the provider expired on 4/2022. .1703(a)(4) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children enrolled did not have a signed policy by the parents on file during today's visit. .1726(b)&(c) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before January 24, 2024, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Shamequa Wilkerson-Harris 300 Sugar Maple Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587 COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 99%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE During today’s visit, the information below was shared with you to maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. CHILDREN FILES I would recommend using the Children Checklist to make sure that all required forms are collected. I would also suggest making sure that you collect all required forms on or before the first day of attendance. ITS-SIDS TRAINING/MONTHLY TRAININGS I would recommend using your outlook calendar to remind you of when your required training is due and monthly outdoor inspection. CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. RATED LICENSE STATUS On Monday June 12, 2023, the hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law. All facilities are allowed to remain at their current star level without reassessment until June 30, 2024. Your facility has been determined to be in Cohort 2. Your reassessment year will be between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Please use this time to make sure all your staff have a WORKS account with all education information updated. Also review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website (www.ncrlap.org). You may also want to consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment. HEALTH CONSULTANT Ellie Morrise is the new Child Care Health Consultant. If you should have any health related questions, please reach out to her at morrise@email.unc.edu and/or 919.809.9645. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2017, you should begin to retake the training now. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. 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