10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. This center operates with a four-star license, which was issued on 7/10/17. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/28/25. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 83%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children eating lunch and resting during naptime. Lunch consisted of meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, and milk. Both classrooms had daily attendance posted, along with current activity plans. The food allergy information was posted in the classroom (eating area) and in the kitchen (food prep area). CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were not reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: Staff records were not reviewed today. No new staff had been employed since the Annual Compliance visit. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 1/15/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/14/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 8/7/25. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/16/25. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 9/3/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 4/24/24. The center completed the lead paint/asbestos testing for clearance on 12/27/24. I reminded the director that another fire drill and shelter-in-place drill needed to be conducted before the end of September. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a lot of tree branches/limbs/sticks over the entire playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The individuals listed several places on the Emergency Medical Care Plan were no longer regular employees at the center. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The direct exit from classroom space #2 was double locked. The children present were ages 1 to 3. This is a violation of NC Fire Code. GS 110-91 All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 10/13/25, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: STAFF QUALIFICATIONS: During the 2/27/25 Technical Assistance visit I talked with the director and lead teacher about the need to obtain verification that the lead teacher had completed Education 119 (NCECC) coursework for lead teacher status. I documented in the 2/27/25 visit summary that I would monitor for this requirement during the next visit. As of this visit, verification was still unavailable, due to the need to complete financial obligations at Durham Technical Community College. I talked with the lead teacher and the director about this matter again today. The lead teacher will reach out to her advisor at Duke Technical Community College for assistance. SAFE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I explained that I observed branches, sticks and small limbs on the playground during today’s visit and the attempted visits on 8/20/25 and 9/8/25. The trees offer wonderful shade for the playground, but the branches, limbs, and sticks must be picked up daily, as needed. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE: I explained why the emergency medical care plan needed to be re-done with names of current staff. Even if former staff sometimes substitute at the center, the names on the form need to be staff that are present every day. RATED LICENSE: The director stated that she was been experiencing difficulties with her computer. The director was not familiar with rated license changes and the QRIS term. She stated she had not received an invitation to attend the 9/18/25 QRIS training. During today’s visit I talked with the director about looking up and reading the QRIS information on our website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I stated that all the information shared during the 9/18/25 training was explained on the website. I stated that she could contact me to schedule a Technical Assistance visit after she had read the information on the website. I further stated that we could discuss the QRIS process during the next Annual Compliance visit in January 2026. 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. This center operates with a four-star license, which was issued on 7/10/17. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/28/25. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 83%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children eating lunch and resting during naptime. Lunch consisted of meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, and milk. Both classrooms had daily attendance posted, along with current activity plans. The food allergy information was posted in the classroom (eating area) and in the kitchen (food prep area). CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were not reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: Staff records were not reviewed today. No new staff had been employed since the Annual Compliance visit. TRANSPORTATION: This program does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 1/15/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/14/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 8/7/25. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/16/25. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 9/3/25. The last documented water testing for Clean Water for NC Kids was completed on 4/24/24. The center completed the lead paint/asbestos testing for clearance on 12/27/24. I reminded the director that another fire drill and shelter-in-place drill needed to be conducted before the end of September. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a lot of tree branches/limbs/sticks over the entire playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The individuals listed several places on the Emergency Medical Care Plan were no longer regular employees at the center. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); 899 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The direct exit from classroom space #2 was double locked. The children present were ages 1 to 3. This is a violation of NC Fire Code. GS 110-91 All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 10/13/25, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: STAFF QUALIFICATIONS: During the 2/27/25 Technical Assistance visit I talked with the director and lead teacher about the need to obtain verification that the lead teacher had completed Education 119 (NCECC) coursework for lead teacher status. I documented in the 2/27/25 visit summary that I would monitor for this requirement during the next visit. As of this visit, verification was still unavailable, due to the need to complete financial obligations at Durham Technical Community College. I talked with the lead teacher and the director about this matter again today. The lead teacher will reach out to her advisor at Duke Technical Community College for assistance. SAFE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I explained that I observed branches, sticks and small limbs on the playground during today’s visit and the attempted visits on 8/20/25 and 9/8/25. The trees offer wonderful shade for the playground, but the branches, limbs, and sticks must be picked up daily, as needed. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE: I explained why the emergency medical care plan needed to be re-done with names of current staff. Even if former staff sometimes substitute at the center, the names on the form need to be staff that are present every day. RATED LICENSE: The director stated that she was been experiencing difficulties with her computer. The director was not familiar with rated license changes and the QRIS term. She stated she had not received an invitation to attend the 9/18/25 QRIS training. During today’s visit I talked with the director about looking up and reading the QRIS information on our website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I stated that all the information shared during the 9/18/25 training was explained on the website. I stated that she could contact me to schedule a Technical Assistance visit after she had read the information on the website. I further stated that we could discuss the QRIS process during the next Annual Compliance visit in January 2026. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the owner/director greeted me. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. This center operates with a four-star license, which was issued on 7/10/17. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/30/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 86%. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. OBSERVATIONS: Both classrooms were open and operating today. Both classrooms had current activity plans posted. I observed the children engaged in free play activities, eating lunch, and resting during naptime. Lunch today consisted of chicken/broccoli casserole with crust, mixed fruit, and milk. During today’s visit the granddaughter (age 15) of the lead teacher in classroom space #1 present at the center today. During today’s visit the requirements for a volunteer were reviewed upon request. She had a file. I explained that she needed a negative TB test before acting as a volunteer. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: The children’s files were reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: The staff/training worksheets were reviewed today, and the yearly in-service training hour requirements were monitored. INCIDENT REPORTS: The owner/director stated there had been no injuries since the 2024 Annual Compliance visit. TRANSPORTATION: The owner/director stated that the center was not offering transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 1/15/25. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/26/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 1/17/25. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/10/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 1/6/25. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three staff needed additional hours of in-service training to meet their yearly requirement. .1103(a) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child did not have a file today. G.S. 110-91(9) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. The center was not implementing an approved curriculum. .2802(d) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 2/10/25, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: AGE GROUPING: A two-year old child was present today with the infant/toddler age group. The two-year old child was enrolled in the older classroom. I explained that the child needed to remain in the older classroom, based on NC Child Care Rule 10NCAC 09 .0713(a)(3). EMC/EPR REVIEW: The plans were last reviewed in January 2024. I stated that the plans needed to be reviewed again this month. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: Please be diligent in monitoring the area under the back deck on the playground to determine if a barrier or fencing should be added to deny children access to the area for the added safety of the children. YEARLY IN-SERVICE TRAINING: During today’s visit I talked with the owner/director about the importance of completing the required training hours between each Annual Compliance visit to eliminate staff having to complete training to catch-up each year. One staff will strive to obtain certification of the completion of Education 119 to reduce her yearly requirement from 20 hours to 10 hours. I stated that staff could complete Health and Safety trainings for a second time in a shorter than five-year timeframe for in-service training credit. I also stated that the NC Rated License Assessment Project was offering free training on their web site: www.ncrlap.edu. CURRICULUM: The owner/director stated that the staff did not understand how to use the curriculum they ordered. As Technical Assistance I suggested that the center reach out of Early Years to find out if they offered training on curriculum implementation. SANITATION: The center was issued a Provisional sanitation inspection on 8/26/24. The owner/director stated the inspector did not leave a report, knowing their demerits. The owner/director stated that Durham County Environmental Health had not returned for a follow-up inspection as they had stated. The owner/director stated that she had contacted Durham County Environmental Health several times about this matter but received no response. RATED LICENSE: Please know that the “hold harmless” status for Rated License reassessment has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. AGENCY UPDATES: Child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. This new requirement was discussed with the owner/director and documented during the 8/5/24 visit. The director stated that she had not watched the video to begin the process. I urged her to begin the process in case lead/asbestos was found and funds were needed for remediation. 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the staff greeted me. The owner/director arrived shortly after the visit began. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to follow-up on the Routine Unannounced visit conducted on 8/5/24. Both classrooms were monitored today, along with the outdoor environment. There were three children present with two staff. Upon arrival the children were engaged in free play activities in classroom space #1. During the visit the group transferred to classroom space #2. Eight violations of NC child care requirements were cited during the 8/5/24 visit. The Corrective Action letter for the visit was due by 8/19/24. The operator was sent a reminder of the due date for the Corrective Action letter. The Corrective Action letter was not received. During today’s visit the director stated that she had emailed me the Corrective Action letter. During today’s visit I determined that the reason I did not receive the Corrective Action letter was because the director had left out the period in my email address. The director gave me a copy of the Corrective Action letter during the visit. During today’s visit I used the 8/5/24 visit summary and the Corrective Action letter to verify correction of the violations cited on 8/5/24. Four of the eight violations cited during the 8/5/24 visit was re-cited today. Technical Assistance was provided on each one. During today’s visit I verified that the following violations cited during the 8/5/24 visit had been corrected: #0807; #1041; #1043; #1811. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan for classroom space #1 was dated 7/5 - 7/12. The posted activity plan for classroom space #2 was dated 8/5 - 8/13. This was a repeat violation from the 8/5/24 visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The director stated in the Corrective Action letter for the 8/5/24 visit and during today's visit that the staff were still working on completing the yearly in-service training hour requirements. This was a repeat violation from the 8/5/24 visit. .1103(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Criminal Record Check clearance was not on file for the substitute/floater, who was present today. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. The newly purchased curriculum for implementation was still boxed up in the director's office. This was a repeat violation from the 8/5/24 visit. .2802(d) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The substitute/floater did not have a medical assessment on file. Her Health Questionnaire and Emergency information was out dated. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three staff had not completed all the reqired Health and Safety trainings again since 2017. This was a repeat violation from the 8/5/24 visit. .1103(b) 9999 Upon arrival a group of chilren were present in classroom space #1. One of the children was age 1. The direct exit from classroom space #1 was doubled locked (door locked but deadbolt lock on). This is a violation of NC Fire Code. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/4/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. During today’s visit I discussed the importance of the Corrective Action letter containing detailed and accurate information about all violation corrections. I stated that the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education could issue Loving, Caring, and Sharing an Administrative Action, based on the incorrection information in the Corrective Action letter. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: The substitute/floater stated that she had NC Criminal Record Check clearance, but all her information was at her home. I explained that information needed to remain on file at the center. ACTIVITY PLANS: The owner/director stated that after the 8/5/24 visit, both teachers had been instructed to update their activity plans. The owner/director stated that she had assumed they did update their plans. The owner/director apologized for not checking behind the teachers to verify that they had completed updated plans as instructed. The owner/director understood that the violation had not been corrected. I stated that it was important that the owner/director talk with the staff about maintaining child care requirements regarding activity plans. I stated that training on developing age-appropriate activity plans was available, if needed. STAFF FILES: The second caregiver, who was present today, began at the center in 2019, as a volunteer. The owner/director stated that she worked at the center, substituting for staff when needed. The caregiver stated that her position at the center was floater. Upon arrival today, she was assisting the teacher in classroom space #1, and later preparing lunch for the children. I reviewed the information that needed to be on file for the substitute/floater, to include her Criminal Record Check clearance letter. CURRICULUM: During today’s visit I observed that the owner/director had purchased “Teaching Strategies Gold” for implementation at the center. I stated that implementation of the curriculum was necessary to clear the violation. The new curriculum was still boxed up in the center office. I stated that the director could contact CCSA in Durham to request training on the curriculum, if needed. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: During today’s visit, I verified that one teacher had completed 6 of the Health and Safety trainings. I completed the Health and Safety training tracking log for the staff to show the director how to track for the completion of all the Health and Safety training requirements. The staff person needed 2 additional trainings to complete the 5-year requirement. The Health and Safety trainings for two other staff, who had originally completed the trainings in 2017, was not on site today. The owner/director stated that the two other staff had completed the same 6 workshops. IN-SERVICE TRAINING: The Corrective Action letter that that the staff were working on their in-service training hour requirement. I asked the director to refer to the in-service training worksheets completed during the 8/524 visit to reference the number of hours each staff needed to regain compliance. During today’s visit I determined that the teacher in classroom space #1 had completed her yearly in-service training hour requirements with the completion of 6 hours of Health and Safety training. I explained that by re-citing the in-service training violation today, the staff had two more weeks (until 9/4/24) to complete their yearly requirement. Please submit their certificates to me with the Corrective Action letter for today’s visit. I explained that the staff needed to complete their yearly in-service training requirement again by the 2025 Annual Compliance visit. MENUS: Menus were posted today. Please be diligent in dating the menus. I verified that the children were served corn dogs today as recorded on the posted menu. STAFF/CHILD RATIO CHARTS: Staff/child ratio charts were posted in both classrooms. The charts need to be marked, indicating to parents which staff/child ratio bracket the center maintains and the ages of children in care in both classrooms. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you have any health-related questions please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Her contact information is below. morrise@email.unc.edu, (919 )809-9645 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. Today’s visit was completed on the computer and reviewed with the owner/director. The owner/director had to leave for an appointment. She stated that the lead teacher in classroom space #1 could sign the visit summary. 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the staff greeted me. The owner/director arrived shortly after the visit began. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to follow-up on the Routine Unannounced visit conducted on 8/5/24. Both classrooms were monitored today, along with the outdoor environment. There were three children present with two staff. Upon arrival the children were engaged in free play activities in classroom space #1. During the visit the group transferred to classroom space #2. Eight violations of NC child care requirements were cited during the 8/5/24 visit. The Corrective Action letter for the visit was due by 8/19/24. The operator was sent a reminder of the due date for the Corrective Action letter. The Corrective Action letter was not received. During today’s visit the director stated that she had emailed me the Corrective Action letter. During today’s visit I determined that the reason I did not receive the Corrective Action letter was because the director had left out the period in my email address. The director gave me a copy of the Corrective Action letter during the visit. During today’s visit I used the 8/5/24 visit summary and the Corrective Action letter to verify correction of the violations cited on 8/5/24. Four of the eight violations cited during the 8/5/24 visit was re-cited today. Technical Assistance was provided on each one. During today’s visit I verified that the following violations cited during the 8/5/24 visit had been corrected: #0807; #1041; #1043; #1811. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan for classroom space #1 was dated 7/5 - 7/12. The posted activity plan for classroom space #2 was dated 8/5 - 8/13. This was a repeat violation from the 8/5/24 visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The director stated in the Corrective Action letter for the 8/5/24 visit and during today's visit that the staff were still working on completing the yearly in-service training hour requirements. This was a repeat violation from the 8/5/24 visit. .1103(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Criminal Record Check clearance was not on file for the substitute/floater, who was present today. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. The newly purchased curriculum for implementation was still boxed up in the director's office. This was a repeat violation from the 8/5/24 visit. .2802(d) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The substitute/floater did not have a medical assessment on file. Her Health Questionnaire and Emergency information was out dated. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three staff had not completed all the reqired Health and Safety trainings again since 2017. This was a repeat violation from the 8/5/24 visit. .1103(b) 9999 Upon arrival a group of chilren were present in classroom space #1. One of the children was age 1. The direct exit from classroom space #1 was doubled locked (door locked but deadbolt lock on). This is a violation of NC Fire Code. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/4/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. During today’s visit I discussed the importance of the Corrective Action letter containing detailed and accurate information about all violation corrections. I stated that the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education could issue Loving, Caring, and Sharing an Administrative Action, based on the incorrection information in the Corrective Action letter. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: The substitute/floater stated that she had NC Criminal Record Check clearance, but all her information was at her home. I explained that information needed to remain on file at the center. ACTIVITY PLANS: The owner/director stated that after the 8/5/24 visit, both teachers had been instructed to update their activity plans. The owner/director stated that she had assumed they did update their plans. The owner/director apologized for not checking behind the teachers to verify that they had completed updated plans as instructed. The owner/director understood that the violation had not been corrected. I stated that it was important that the owner/director talk with the staff about maintaining child care requirements regarding activity plans. I stated that training on developing age-appropriate activity plans was available, if needed. STAFF FILES: The second caregiver, who was present today, began at the center in 2019, as a volunteer. The owner/director stated that she worked at the center, substituting for staff when needed. The caregiver stated that her position at the center was floater. Upon arrival today, she was assisting the teacher in classroom space #1, and later preparing lunch for the children. I reviewed the information that needed to be on file for the substitute/floater, to include her Criminal Record Check clearance letter. CURRICULUM: During today’s visit I observed that the owner/director had purchased “Teaching Strategies Gold” for implementation at the center. I stated that implementation of the curriculum was necessary to clear the violation. The new curriculum was still boxed up in the center office. I stated that the director could contact CCSA in Durham to request training on the curriculum, if needed. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: During today’s visit, I verified that one teacher had completed 6 of the Health and Safety trainings. I completed the Health and Safety training tracking log for the staff to show the director how to track for the completion of all the Health and Safety training requirements. The staff person needed 2 additional trainings to complete the 5-year requirement. The Health and Safety trainings for two other staff, who had originally completed the trainings in 2017, was not on site today. The owner/director stated that the two other staff had completed the same 6 workshops. IN-SERVICE TRAINING: The Corrective Action letter that that the staff were working on their in-service training hour requirement. I asked the director to refer to the in-service training worksheets completed during the 8/524 visit to reference the number of hours each staff needed to regain compliance. During today’s visit I determined that the teacher in classroom space #1 had completed her yearly in-service training hour requirements with the completion of 6 hours of Health and Safety training. I explained that by re-citing the in-service training violation today, the staff had two more weeks (until 9/4/24) to complete their yearly requirement. Please submit their certificates to me with the Corrective Action letter for today’s visit. I explained that the staff needed to complete their yearly in-service training requirement again by the 2025 Annual Compliance visit. MENUS: Menus were posted today. Please be diligent in dating the menus. I verified that the children were served corn dogs today as recorded on the posted menu. STAFF/CHILD RATIO CHARTS: Staff/child ratio charts were posted in both classrooms. The charts need to be marked, indicating to parents which staff/child ratio bracket the center maintains and the ages of children in care in both classrooms. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you have any health-related questions please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Her contact information is below. morrise@email.unc.edu, (919 )809-9645 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. Today’s visit was completed on the computer and reviewed with the owner/director. The owner/director had to leave for an appointment. She stated that the lead teacher in classroom space #1 could sign the visit summary. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/5/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival a lead teacher and a male helper greeted me. The director and second lead teacher arrived shortly after the visit began. Upon arrival both groups of children were gathered in classroom space #1 until the second teacher arrived. Then the children divided into two groups. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. This center operates with a four-star license, which was issued on 7/10/17. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/30/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 91%.__ All indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored today. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children playing in child care space. CHILDREN’S FILES: Children’s files were not reviewed today. STAFF FILES: During today’s visit I reviewed staff files to verify that items pending from the 1/20/24 Annual Compliance visit had been completed. All staff had current Criminal Background Check clearance. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 1/25/24. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/12/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/15/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 8/1/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Both classrooms needed current activity plans. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor environment to include the deck and steps to access the fenced-in space, was covered in limbs, branches, and sticks. Children could not safety play in the space until the debris was removed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The male, who was helping out during today's visit, did not have a Criminal Record Check on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The male, who was helping out during today's visit, did not have a file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the 1/20/2024 Annual Compliance visit, the previous consultant documented that all six staff needed to complete their yearly in-service training requirement by 2/29/24. During today's visit I verified that none of the staff had completed their training. .1103(a) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. .2802(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three staff had last completed the required Health and Safety training in 2017. .1103(b) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 8/19/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: I explained that the male helper could not assist at the center until he had Criminal Record Check clearance. The director stated that the male was a teacher assistant with Durham Public Schools and had CRC clearance for that position. I stated that he could reach out to Durham Public Schools to find out if he had completed the Criminal Record Check process that was required by DCDEE. If so, that clearance information needed to be current and on file with the other staff requirements. CURRICULUM: I stated that I would send the director a list of the approved curriculum. HEATH AND SAFETY TRAININGS AND INSERVICE TRAINING: I stated that the staff could use their hours for completing the Health and Safety training toward complying with the in-service training hour requirements for the past Annual Compliance year. I explained that I would be monitoring for another year of in-service training during the 2025 Annual Compliance visit. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I area under the deck in the outdoor environment is accessible to children. I stated that the chicken wire on the ground under the deck could be used to deny access to the area under the deck to maintain constant visual supervision of children. RATED LICENSE: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. 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. AGENCY UPDATES: Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. The director stated that the water at this center was tested last year. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. Also, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter emailed to you on December 7, 2023. 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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/5/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival a lead teacher and a male helper greeted me. The director and second lead teacher arrived shortly after the visit began. Upon arrival both groups of children were gathered in classroom space #1 until the second teacher arrived. Then the children divided into two groups. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. This center operates with a four-star license, which was issued on 7/10/17. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/30/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 91%.__ All indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored today. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children playing in child care space. CHILDREN’S FILES: Children’s files were not reviewed today. STAFF FILES: During today’s visit I reviewed staff files to verify that items pending from the 1/20/24 Annual Compliance visit had been completed. All staff had current Criminal Background Check clearance. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 1/25/24. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/12/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/15/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 8/1/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Both classrooms needed current activity plans. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor environment to include the deck and steps to access the fenced-in space, was covered in limbs, branches, and sticks. Children could not safety play in the space until the debris was removed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The male, who was helping out during today's visit, did not have a Criminal Record Check on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The male, who was helping out during today's visit, did not have a file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the 1/20/2024 Annual Compliance visit, the previous consultant documented that all six staff needed to complete their yearly in-service training requirement by 2/29/24. During today's visit I verified that none of the staff had completed their training. .1103(a) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. .2802(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three staff had last completed the required Health and Safety training in 2017. .1103(b) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 8/19/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: I explained that the male helper could not assist at the center until he had Criminal Record Check clearance. The director stated that the male was a teacher assistant with Durham Public Schools and had CRC clearance for that position. I stated that he could reach out to Durham Public Schools to find out if he had completed the Criminal Record Check process that was required by DCDEE. If so, that clearance information needed to be current and on file with the other staff requirements. CURRICULUM: I stated that I would send the director a list of the approved curriculum. HEATH AND SAFETY TRAININGS AND INSERVICE TRAINING: I stated that the staff could use their hours for completing the Health and Safety training toward complying with the in-service training hour requirements for the past Annual Compliance year. I explained that I would be monitoring for another year of in-service training during the 2025 Annual Compliance visit. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I area under the deck in the outdoor environment is accessible to children. I stated that the chicken wire on the ground under the deck could be used to deny access to the area under the deck to maintain constant visual supervision of children. RATED LICENSE: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. 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. AGENCY UPDATES: Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. The director stated that the water at this center was tested last year. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. Also, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter emailed to you on December 7, 2023. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/5/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival a lead teacher and a male helper greeted me. The director and second lead teacher arrived shortly after the visit began. Upon arrival both groups of children were gathered in classroom space #1 until the second teacher arrived. Then the children divided into two groups. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. This center operates with a four-star license, which was issued on 7/10/17. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/30/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 91%.__ All indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored today. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children playing in child care space. CHILDREN’S FILES: Children’s files were not reviewed today. STAFF FILES: During today’s visit I reviewed staff files to verify that items pending from the 1/20/24 Annual Compliance visit had been completed. All staff had current Criminal Background Check clearance. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 1/25/24. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/12/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/15/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 8/1/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Both classrooms needed current activity plans. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor environment to include the deck and steps to access the fenced-in space, was covered in limbs, branches, and sticks. Children could not safety play in the space until the debris was removed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The male, who was helping out during today's visit, did not have a Criminal Record Check on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The male, who was helping out during today's visit, did not have a file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the 1/20/2024 Annual Compliance visit, the previous consultant documented that all six staff needed to complete their yearly in-service training requirement by 2/29/24. During today's visit I verified that none of the staff had completed their training. .1103(a) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. .2802(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three staff had last completed the required Health and Safety training in 2017. .1103(b) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 8/19/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: I explained that the male helper could not assist at the center until he had Criminal Record Check clearance. The director stated that the male was a teacher assistant with Durham Public Schools and had CRC clearance for that position. I stated that he could reach out to Durham Public Schools to find out if he had completed the Criminal Record Check process that was required by DCDEE. If so, that clearance information needed to be current and on file with the other staff requirements. CURRICULUM: I stated that I would send the director a list of the approved curriculum. HEATH AND SAFETY TRAININGS AND INSERVICE TRAINING: I stated that the staff could use their hours for completing the Health and Safety training toward complying with the in-service training hour requirements for the past Annual Compliance year. I explained that I would be monitoring for another year of in-service training during the 2025 Annual Compliance visit. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I area under the deck in the outdoor environment is accessible to children. I stated that the chicken wire on the ground under the deck could be used to deny access to the area under the deck to maintain constant visual supervision of children. RATED LICENSE: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. 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. AGENCY UPDATES: Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. The director stated that the water at this center was tested last year. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. Also, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter emailed to you on December 7, 2023. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/5/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival a lead teacher and a male helper greeted me. The director and second lead teacher arrived shortly after the visit began. Upon arrival both groups of children were gathered in classroom space #1 until the second teacher arrived. Then the children divided into two groups. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. This center operates with a four-star license, which was issued on 7/10/17. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 1/30/24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 91%.__ All indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored today. OBSERVATIONS: I observed the children playing in child care space. CHILDREN’S FILES: Children’s files were not reviewed today. STAFF FILES: During today’s visit I reviewed staff files to verify that items pending from the 1/20/24 Annual Compliance visit had been completed. All staff had current Criminal Background Check clearance. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was completed on 1/25/24. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/12/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/15/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 8/1/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Both classrooms needed current activity plans. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor environment to include the deck and steps to access the fenced-in space, was covered in limbs, branches, and sticks. Children could not safety play in the space until the debris was removed. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The male, who was helping out during today's visit, did not have a Criminal Record Check on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The male, who was helping out during today's visit, did not have a file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. During the 1/20/2024 Annual Compliance visit, the previous consultant documented that all six staff needed to complete their yearly in-service training requirement by 2/29/24. During today's visit I verified that none of the staff had completed their training. .1103(a) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. .2802(d) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three staff had last completed the required Health and Safety training in 2017. .1103(b) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 8/19/24, stating how each violation has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE was provided today in the following areas: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: I explained that the male helper could not assist at the center until he had Criminal Record Check clearance. The director stated that the male was a teacher assistant with Durham Public Schools and had CRC clearance for that position. I stated that he could reach out to Durham Public Schools to find out if he had completed the Criminal Record Check process that was required by DCDEE. If so, that clearance information needed to be current and on file with the other staff requirements. CURRICULUM: I stated that I would send the director a list of the approved curriculum. HEATH AND SAFETY TRAININGS AND INSERVICE TRAINING: I stated that the staff could use their hours for completing the Health and Safety training toward complying with the in-service training hour requirements for the past Annual Compliance year. I explained that I would be monitoring for another year of in-service training during the 2025 Annual Compliance visit. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I area under the deck in the outdoor environment is accessible to children. I stated that the chicken wire on the ground under the deck could be used to deny access to the area under the deck to maintain constant visual supervision of children. RATED LICENSE: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS guidelines are ready for implementation. 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. AGENCY UPDATES: Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. The director stated that the water at this center was tested last year. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. Also, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter emailed to you on December 7, 2023. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct your annual compliance Visit. The Director/Owner, Terry Peaks assisted us with the visit today. I conducted a general walk-through of two (2) classrooms with the director. There were three (3) staff, and five (5) children present during today’s visit. The children were observed sleeping, during routine care, and eating snacks. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 4 star-rated license, issued on 7/10/2017. They received 4 points in program standards, 6 points in staff education and 1 quality point by reducing group size by one from the seven-point level. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 22, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was conducted on January 12, 2024. *The fire inspection was conducted on February 23, 2023. *The last fire drill was conducted on January 25, 2024. *The last outdoor inspection was conducted on January 3, 2024. *The last shelter-in-place or lock down drill was conducted on January 23, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored. The program does not transport children; therefore, these requirements were not assessed today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was not posted for the current week. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer was stored less than 5 feet from the floor in space #1. .0604(a) 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. Diapers were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked changing table in an infant classroom. .0604(q) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three children files did not have medical exam within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file did not have a signed policy. .0608(b)(1-6) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. When you send your letter to me, it is to verify that you have already corrected or addressed the violations from your visit summary. If I do not receive your letter by February 13, 2024, and/or if you do not address all violations, I will be making a return visit to your program to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name, Facility ID number, each item numbers, and Date item was corrected. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the program was 91%. 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. 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 Health And Safety Training Health and Safety Training should be completed in the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. You can begin retaking the Health and Safety training that is offered on the DCDEE MOODLE Website (https:// www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam can earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. The latch on the fence that houses the air conditioning unit is not enough security to keep children out of that space. Consider using another form of secure closure (bike lock, chain with a key lock) for that gate. Plastic bags should not be accessible to children under 3 years of age. Please remove diapers from their plastic covers when storing them underneath the changing table. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS Three children’s records were viewed. The staff and training worksheet were received prior to the visit. The ongoing training requirements were monitored from February 2023 – February 2024. You and your staff have until the end of February to complete required training hours. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. CONSULTATION RATED LICENSE TIMELINE: Your facility is in cohort one. As you know you are currently in your prep year. I recommend you consider completing ERS because there are so many benefits that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. *Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. *ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. *If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. *Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. *Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0. These are some things that can be helpful while you are waiting for ERS. •Review Environmental Rating Scale assessment conducted on 6/16/17. •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant/ local partners. •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) •Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. Today you stated that you would consider having ERS done in March. A copy of the request form was emailed to you today. A request will be made when the signed form is received. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES Visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov often for the What’s New section for the new rules and other updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached via email at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct your annual compliance Visit. The Director/Owner, Terry Peaks assisted us with the visit today. I conducted a general walk-through of two (2) classrooms with the director. There were three (3) staff, and five (5) children present during today’s visit. The children were observed sleeping, during routine care, and eating snacks. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 4 star-rated license, issued on 7/10/2017. They received 4 points in program standards, 6 points in staff education and 1 quality point by reducing group size by one from the seven-point level. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 22, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was conducted on January 12, 2024. *The fire inspection was conducted on February 23, 2023. *The last fire drill was conducted on January 25, 2024. *The last outdoor inspection was conducted on January 3, 2024. *The last shelter-in-place or lock down drill was conducted on January 23, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored. The program does not transport children; therefore, these requirements were not assessed today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was not posted for the current week. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer was stored less than 5 feet from the floor in space #1. .0604(a) 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. Diapers were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked changing table in an infant classroom. .0604(q) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three children files did not have medical exam within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file did not have a signed policy. .0608(b)(1-6) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. When you send your letter to me, it is to verify that you have already corrected or addressed the violations from your visit summary. If I do not receive your letter by February 13, 2024, and/or if you do not address all violations, I will be making a return visit to your program to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name, Facility ID number, each item numbers, and Date item was corrected. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the program was 91%. 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. 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 Health And Safety Training Health and Safety Training should be completed in the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. You can begin retaking the Health and Safety training that is offered on the DCDEE MOODLE Website (https:// www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam can earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. The latch on the fence that houses the air conditioning unit is not enough security to keep children out of that space. Consider using another form of secure closure (bike lock, chain with a key lock) for that gate. Plastic bags should not be accessible to children under 3 years of age. Please remove diapers from their plastic covers when storing them underneath the changing table. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS Three children’s records were viewed. The staff and training worksheet were received prior to the visit. The ongoing training requirements were monitored from February 2023 – February 2024. You and your staff have until the end of February to complete required training hours. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. CONSULTATION RATED LICENSE TIMELINE: Your facility is in cohort one. As you know you are currently in your prep year. I recommend you consider completing ERS because there are so many benefits that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. *Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. *ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. *If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. *Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. *Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0. These are some things that can be helpful while you are waiting for ERS. •Review Environmental Rating Scale assessment conducted on 6/16/17. •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant/ local partners. •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) •Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. Today you stated that you would consider having ERS done in March. A copy of the request form was emailed to you today. A request will be made when the signed form is received. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES Visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov often for the What’s New section for the new rules and other updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached via email at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct your annual compliance Visit. The Director/Owner, Terry Peaks assisted us with the visit today. I conducted a general walk-through of two (2) classrooms with the director. There were three (3) staff, and five (5) children present during today’s visit. The children were observed sleeping, during routine care, and eating snacks. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 4 star-rated license, issued on 7/10/2017. They received 4 points in program standards, 6 points in staff education and 1 quality point by reducing group size by one from the seven-point level. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 22, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was conducted on January 12, 2024. *The fire inspection was conducted on February 23, 2023. *The last fire drill was conducted on January 25, 2024. *The last outdoor inspection was conducted on January 3, 2024. *The last shelter-in-place or lock down drill was conducted on January 23, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored. The program does not transport children; therefore, these requirements were not assessed today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was not posted for the current week. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer was stored less than 5 feet from the floor in space #1. .0604(a) 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. Diapers were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked changing table in an infant classroom. .0604(q) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three children files did not have medical exam within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child's file did not have a signed policy. .0608(b)(1-6) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. When you send your letter to me, it is to verify that you have already corrected or addressed the violations from your visit summary. If I do not receive your letter by February 13, 2024, and/or if you do not address all violations, I will be making a return visit to your program to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name, Facility ID number, each item numbers, and Date item was corrected. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the program was 91%. 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. 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 Health And Safety Training Health and Safety Training should be completed in the first year of employment and renewed every 5 years. You can begin retaking the Health and Safety training that is offered on the DCDEE MOODLE Website (https:// www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam can earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. The latch on the fence that houses the air conditioning unit is not enough security to keep children out of that space. Consider using another form of secure closure (bike lock, chain with a key lock) for that gate. Plastic bags should not be accessible to children under 3 years of age. Please remove diapers from their plastic covers when storing them underneath the changing table. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS Three children’s records were viewed. The staff and training worksheet were received prior to the visit. The ongoing training requirements were monitored from February 2023 – February 2024. You and your staff have until the end of February to complete required training hours. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. CONSULTATION RATED LICENSE TIMELINE: Your facility is in cohort one. As you know you are currently in your prep year. I recommend you consider completing ERS because there are so many benefits that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. *Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. *ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. *If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. *Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. *Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0. These are some things that can be helpful while you are waiting for ERS. •Review Environmental Rating Scale assessment conducted on 6/16/17. •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant/ local partners. •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) •Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. Today you stated that you would consider having ERS done in March. A copy of the request form was emailed to you today. A request will be made when the signed form is received. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES Visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov often for the What’s New section for the new rules and other updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached via email at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (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

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOVING, CARING AND SHARING Facility ID: 32000838 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. The Director/Owner, Terry Peaks assisted us with the visit today. A general walk-through of two (2) classroom was conducted with the director. There were three (3) staff, and ten (8) children present during today’s visit. The children were observed during routine care, infant feeding, and sleeping. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 4 star-rated license, issued on 7/10/2017. The facility received 4 points in program standards, 6 points in staff education and 1 quality point by meeting enhanced ratios and enhanced space. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: *The sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/13/23. *The fire inspection was conducted on 2/23/23. *The last fire drill was conducted on 7/10/23. *The last outdoor inspection was conducted on 8/1/23. *The last shelter-in-place or lock down drill was conducted on 4/18/23. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/22/23. A partial monitoring of applicable child care requirements was conducted, monitoring CPR/First Aid, Special Training, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate Approved/Space, Staff Records, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions. Any observed requirements that were not met during today’s visit will be documented in the Violations Section of this report. The program does not transport children; therefore, these requirements were not assessed today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. One sleeping infant head was elevalated with pillows. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded drill was completed on 4/18/23. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members did not renew the training within 5 years. .1102(g) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. If I do not receive your letter by August 25, 2023, and/or if you do not address all violations, I will be making a return visit to your program to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item numbers -Date item was corrected COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the program was 88%. 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. 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. CONSULTATION Health And Safety Training All staff must complete the “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child maltreatment” training. Please go to www.preventchildabusenc.org to access the training. RATED LICENSE TIMELINE: This is you planning period; it begins 7/1/23 and your Assessment period starts 7/1/24. Make sure to update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. Also, can visit www.ncrlap.org for updated trainings and videos. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES Visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov often for updates. Look on the left-hand side under "What's New." CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about today’s visit, I can be reached via email at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.