10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KIDZ PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 32002279 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/31/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/31/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Announced Upon arrival the owner/director greeted me. The purpose of today’s announced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements for your Annual Compliance visit. A Rated License reassessment was included in today’s visit. This center operates with a three-star license, which was issued on 11/6/23. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 5/14/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 87%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: During today’s visit there was only one child present at the center. The child rested for naptime during the visit and was supervised by the teacher. I observed that current activity plans and menus were posted. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: The owner/director stated that 8 children were currently enrolled, plus one “drop-in” school age child. During today’s visit I reviewed the nine files. STAFF RECORDS: During today’s visit I reviewed the two staff files and tallied the yearly in-service training requirement. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 5/10/24. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/12/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/4/25. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/4/25. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 3/4/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 10/4/23. The center completed the lead/asbestos testing for clearance on 10/22/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The food allergy list was posted in the kitchen but not in the classroom (eating area). .0901(g) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Additional surfacing was needed for the dome climber. .0605(j) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The teacher's last annual evaluation was in 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) The following violations were cited today: All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 4/14/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: I reminded the owner/director that the fire inspection was due prior to 5/10/25. During today’s visit I pointed out that one of the smoke detectors needed a new battery to eliminate the chirping sound. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: During today’s visit we discussed the replacement of a movable climber further away from the building; so if a child fell from the steps on the climber, they would hit the rubberized mats (surfacing) not the side of the building. RATED LICENSE: During the 11/19/24 Routine Unannounced visit, I stated that the “hold harmless” status for Rated License reassessment was still in effect. The owner/director stated that she planned to move forward in striving to obtain a Rated License with higher stars. After receiving an application for Rated License reassessment from the owner/director, I contacted her to schedule today’s visit. EDUCATION: The education status of both staff was in the WORKS database. We discussed the options for listing staff on the education worksheets, based on the number of hours worked in the classroom each day and the number of hours needed to fulfil administrative duties. PROGRAMMING: The owner/director wanted to have the Environment Rating Scales conducted as part of the assessment process. During reviewing in-service training hours, I observed the both staff had completed multiple trainings on the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 on the NC Rated License Assessment Project web site. I recommended that the owner/director purchase the ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 book. It was determined that at the current time this center would be assessed using the ECERS-3 assessment tool. The owner/director requested that I submit the request for ECERS-3 now. QUALITY POINT: On the Rated License application form the owner/director recorded that the center would use the follow educational option for their quality point: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. I stated that I would contact the center when the Environment Rating Scale report was received. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ often. Click on the “What’s New” tab for new requirements and updates. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KIDZ PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 32002279 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable children care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Donna Little, and she accompanied me throughout the visit. The program currently operates with a 3 Star License, issued on 11/6/23. The program received 6 points in staff education, 2 points in program standard, and 1 quality point through education option of the administrator having 10 years working experience. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was completed on: 4/17/24. The last fire inspection was completed on 5/10/24. The last outdoor play area inspection was completed on 5/1/24. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/7/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on 5/7/24. The EPR plan was updated on 4/13/24. The last annual compliance visit was monitored on 6/22/23. A full assessment was conducted. A monitoring checklist was used to observe all minimum licensing requirements and applicable enhanced requirements including but not limited to approved space, child interactions, required in-service trainings, indoor and outdoor materials and equipment, storage of hazardous items, storage of medication and medication forms, children records, Staff Criminal Record Checks, attendance records, CPR and First Aid certificates, ITSIDS certificates, activity plans and supervision. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history score was 91%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d) all child care facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Should this occur, your center may be at risk of an Administrative Action that could change the status of your license. A general walkthrough of the facility indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed participating in group time activities, personal routine care, and eating lunch. The children participate in gross motor activities in the classroom, rainy day activity. The caregivers were interacting with the children, meeting their developmental needs. Lunch consists of a Turkey sandwich, fresh oranges, mixed vegetables (broccoli, celery, and carrots) and milk. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS In-service training requirements were monitored from May 30, 2023- May 30, 2024. The staff training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children files did not have signed documentation on file. GS 110-102 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child's form did not specify the amount of cream to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Two emergency medicine dates exceeded a 6 months time period. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. The diapers were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked changing shelf in the bathroom used by the class for two-year old children. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not have documentation on file for an annual review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff First Aid expired on 1/10/2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member CPR expired on 1/10/24. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff members did not receive annual training hours. .1103(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Two children files did not have signed notification on file. .1804(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member did not have verification on file for a yearly review. .0607(f) Please submit a corrective action letter for the above violations. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when they are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. Your corrective action letter must include the following: Name of your program, Id number of your program, Date of Letter, Violation(s) number(s), and How and When each violation was corrected. Your letter is due by no later than 5/28/24 and should be emailed to: corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today's visit and violations were cited 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 on the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Staff on-going training hours: All staff members must participate in the annual Staff Development Training. The amount of required training will be based on the individual employee’s education, number of hours worked per/week and years of child care experience. Your training year is May 2023 through May 2024 this year. Best practice would be to have staff complete at least two [2] training hours a month if they are required to complete twenty [20] hours yearly. For staff that are required to complete ten [10] hours yearly, they can complete one [1] hour monthly. MEDICATION When accepting the medication permission form for emergency medicine from parents check to make sure the form is approved for up to 6 months. Check to see if the amount is listed, when to administer and if you have a medical plan. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN - All staff should review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review should be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE - The EMC plan should be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. The plan should give the procedures to be followed to ensure that any child who becomes ill or is injured and requires medical attention while in care receives appropriate medical attention. REMINDERS: •T.L. EPR/Emergency Medical Care Plan Review ends on 6/1/24. •D. L – Health & Safety Training will need to be renewed on 10/11/24. •SIDS Training expired on 3/2024. I know that you are not caring for infants at this time but if you decide to at a later date this training will need to be renewed. CONSULTATION ABCMS PORTAL [provider can check qualifying letters] To receive access, complete the training on DCDEE’s Moodle site. Complete the short video and test. A certificate will be issued when the session has been completed. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and facility ID number to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. RATED LICENSE Full rated license assessments will occur based on the program’s Cohort assignment; your program is in Cohort 3; therefore, your assessment period would begin on or around July 1, 2026. You can begin preparing and planning for your prep year assessment which starts on July 1, 2025, if you wish to complete the Environment Rating Scales. You should also ensure that all staff have registered and have their education assessed in WORKS. It is recommended that you complete this process as part of your onboarding process with new hires or as existing staff members complete additional coursework. DCDEE UPDATES AND NEWS For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached at: 919-606-2388 or email me at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KIDZ PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 32002279 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable children care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Donna Little, and she accompanied me throughout the visit. The program currently operates with a 3 Star License, issued on 11/6/23. The program received 6 points in staff education, 2 points in program standard, and 1 quality point through education option of the administrator having 10 years working experience. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was completed on: 4/17/24. The last fire inspection was completed on 5/10/24. The last outdoor play area inspection was completed on 5/1/24. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/7/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on 5/7/24. The EPR plan was updated on 4/13/24. The last annual compliance visit was monitored on 6/22/23. A full assessment was conducted. A monitoring checklist was used to observe all minimum licensing requirements and applicable enhanced requirements including but not limited to approved space, child interactions, required in-service trainings, indoor and outdoor materials and equipment, storage of hazardous items, storage of medication and medication forms, children records, Staff Criminal Record Checks, attendance records, CPR and First Aid certificates, ITSIDS certificates, activity plans and supervision. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history score was 91%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d) all child care facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Should this occur, your center may be at risk of an Administrative Action that could change the status of your license. A general walkthrough of the facility indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed participating in group time activities, personal routine care, and eating lunch. The children participate in gross motor activities in the classroom, rainy day activity. The caregivers were interacting with the children, meeting their developmental needs. Lunch consists of a Turkey sandwich, fresh oranges, mixed vegetables (broccoli, celery, and carrots) and milk. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS In-service training requirements were monitored from May 30, 2023- May 30, 2024. The staff training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children files did not have signed documentation on file. GS 110-102 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child's form did not specify the amount of cream to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Two emergency medicine dates exceeded a 6 months time period. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. The diapers were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked changing shelf in the bathroom used by the class for two-year old children. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not have documentation on file for an annual review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff First Aid expired on 1/10/2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member CPR expired on 1/10/24. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff members did not receive annual training hours. .1103(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Two children files did not have signed notification on file. .1804(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member did not have verification on file for a yearly review. .0607(f) Please submit a corrective action letter for the above violations. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when they are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. Your corrective action letter must include the following: Name of your program, Id number of your program, Date of Letter, Violation(s) number(s), and How and When each violation was corrected. Your letter is due by no later than 5/28/24 and should be emailed to: corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today's visit and violations were cited 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 on the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Staff on-going training hours: All staff members must participate in the annual Staff Development Training. The amount of required training will be based on the individual employee’s education, number of hours worked per/week and years of child care experience. Your training year is May 2023 through May 2024 this year. Best practice would be to have staff complete at least two [2] training hours a month if they are required to complete twenty [20] hours yearly. For staff that are required to complete ten [10] hours yearly, they can complete one [1] hour monthly. MEDICATION When accepting the medication permission form for emergency medicine from parents check to make sure the form is approved for up to 6 months. Check to see if the amount is listed, when to administer and if you have a medical plan. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN - All staff should review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review should be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE - The EMC plan should be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. The plan should give the procedures to be followed to ensure that any child who becomes ill or is injured and requires medical attention while in care receives appropriate medical attention. REMINDERS: •T.L. EPR/Emergency Medical Care Plan Review ends on 6/1/24. •D. L – Health & Safety Training will need to be renewed on 10/11/24. •SIDS Training expired on 3/2024. I know that you are not caring for infants at this time but if you decide to at a later date this training will need to be renewed. CONSULTATION ABCMS PORTAL [provider can check qualifying letters] To receive access, complete the training on DCDEE’s Moodle site. Complete the short video and test. A certificate will be issued when the session has been completed. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and facility ID number to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. RATED LICENSE Full rated license assessments will occur based on the program’s Cohort assignment; your program is in Cohort 3; therefore, your assessment period would begin on or around July 1, 2026. You can begin preparing and planning for your prep year assessment which starts on July 1, 2025, if you wish to complete the Environment Rating Scales. You should also ensure that all staff have registered and have their education assessed in WORKS. It is recommended that you complete this process as part of your onboarding process with new hires or as existing staff members complete additional coursework. DCDEE UPDATES AND NEWS For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached at: 919-606-2388 or email me at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KIDZ PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 32002279 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable children care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Donna Little, and she accompanied me throughout the visit. The program currently operates with a 3 Star License, issued on 11/6/23. The program received 6 points in staff education, 2 points in program standard, and 1 quality point through education option of the administrator having 10 years working experience. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was completed on: 4/17/24. The last fire inspection was completed on 5/10/24. The last outdoor play area inspection was completed on 5/1/24. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/7/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on 5/7/24. The EPR plan was updated on 4/13/24. The last annual compliance visit was monitored on 6/22/23. A full assessment was conducted. A monitoring checklist was used to observe all minimum licensing requirements and applicable enhanced requirements including but not limited to approved space, child interactions, required in-service trainings, indoor and outdoor materials and equipment, storage of hazardous items, storage of medication and medication forms, children records, Staff Criminal Record Checks, attendance records, CPR and First Aid certificates, ITSIDS certificates, activity plans and supervision. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history score was 91%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d) all child care facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Should this occur, your center may be at risk of an Administrative Action that could change the status of your license. A general walkthrough of the facility indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed participating in group time activities, personal routine care, and eating lunch. The children participate in gross motor activities in the classroom, rainy day activity. The caregivers were interacting with the children, meeting their developmental needs. Lunch consists of a Turkey sandwich, fresh oranges, mixed vegetables (broccoli, celery, and carrots) and milk. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS In-service training requirements were monitored from May 30, 2023- May 30, 2024. The staff training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children files did not have signed documentation on file. GS 110-102 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child's form did not specify the amount of cream to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Two emergency medicine dates exceeded a 6 months time period. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. The diapers were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked changing shelf in the bathroom used by the class for two-year old children. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not have documentation on file for an annual review. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff First Aid expired on 1/10/2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member CPR expired on 1/10/24. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff members did not receive annual training hours. .1103(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Two children files did not have signed notification on file. .1804(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member did not have verification on file for a yearly review. .0607(f) Please submit a corrective action letter for the above violations. While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when they are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. Your corrective action letter must include the following: Name of your program, Id number of your program, Date of Letter, Violation(s) number(s), and How and When each violation was corrected. Your letter is due by no later than 5/28/24 and should be emailed to: corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today's visit and violations were cited 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 on the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Staff on-going training hours: All staff members must participate in the annual Staff Development Training. The amount of required training will be based on the individual employee’s education, number of hours worked per/week and years of child care experience. Your training year is May 2023 through May 2024 this year. Best practice would be to have staff complete at least two [2] training hours a month if they are required to complete twenty [20] hours yearly. For staff that are required to complete ten [10] hours yearly, they can complete one [1] hour monthly. MEDICATION When accepting the medication permission form for emergency medicine from parents check to make sure the form is approved for up to 6 months. Check to see if the amount is listed, when to administer and if you have a medical plan. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN - All staff should review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review should be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE - The EMC plan should be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. The plan should give the procedures to be followed to ensure that any child who becomes ill or is injured and requires medical attention while in care receives appropriate medical attention. REMINDERS: •T.L. EPR/Emergency Medical Care Plan Review ends on 6/1/24. •D. L – Health & Safety Training will need to be renewed on 10/11/24. •SIDS Training expired on 3/2024. I know that you are not caring for infants at this time but if you decide to at a later date this training will need to be renewed. CONSULTATION ABCMS PORTAL [provider can check qualifying letters] To receive access, complete the training on DCDEE’s Moodle site. Complete the short video and test. A certificate will be issued when the session has been completed. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and facility ID number to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. RATED LICENSE Full rated license assessments will occur based on the program’s Cohort assignment; your program is in Cohort 3; therefore, your assessment period would begin on or around July 1, 2026. You can begin preparing and planning for your prep year assessment which starts on July 1, 2025, if you wish to complete the Environment Rating Scales. You should also ensure that all staff have registered and have their education assessed in WORKS. It is recommended that you complete this process as part of your onboarding process with new hires or as existing staff members complete additional coursework. DCDEE UPDATES AND NEWS For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached at: 919-606-2388 or email me at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KIDZ PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 32002279 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 11/3/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct a Routine Unannounced visit. Donna Little, the owner was present and assisted me during the visit. LICENSE STATUS: The program currently operates with a 3 Star License, issued on 6/23/23. The facility is licensed for 16 children on 1st and 2nd shift. Donna Little accompanied me on all indoor child care space; the outdoor environments was monitored by the consultant. There were six (6) children present today. Upon arrival the children were napping, having routine care, and preparing for snack. INSPECTIONS: The last fire drill was conducted on 10/2/23. The last shelter in place or lockdown drill was conducted on 8/3/23. The last fire inspection was completed on 5/3/23. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 10/30/23 with 15 demerits “PROVISIONAL”. The last outdoor drill was conducted on 10/2/23. The last annual Compliance visit was completed on 6/22/23. ITEMS MONITORED: A partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted; Supervision, Capacity, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, Storage of Hazardous Substance, Storage of Medication, Adequate and Approved Space, Provider Records, Program Records, License Posted and Permit Restrictions. This report was reviewed by you and a copy of the documentation was given to you at the end of the visit. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A nail was protruding through a board on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1 a can of aerosol spray was stored on a shelf. .2820(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately. Your signed letter of compliance is due by 11/16/23. Please note that all violations should be corrected before you send the letter; describing how and when the violations were corrected and telling me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. Please note that if the letter is not received by the due date another visit may be made to the center. Include the following in your letter: Program Name Facility ID number Item number(s). COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit the program’s compliance history was 95%; any violations documented during today’s visit may impact the center’s overall Compliance History Score and cause you to drop further below the required 75%. An updated Compliance History Score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results on the next visit to your center. If your Compliance History score remains below 75%, you will be at risk of an administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE •Any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. •During your daily playground inspection please make sure all protruding and sharp objects are removed. I observed a nail protruding from one of the fencing boards. CONSULTATION Permit changes: Effective November 6, 2023, the facility will only be able to provide care for ages 2 years to 12 years. Upon completion and approval of the items noted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services you will be able to increase your age range. AGENCY UPDATES Visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov often for updates. Look on the left side of the page under "What's New." The summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and Rules was revised in September 2023. Please make sure you have updated your posting on the parent board. CONTACT INFORMATION Email: corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov Phone: 919-606-2388 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.