10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: Mini Explorers Day Care Facility ID: 32002365 Consultant: SHANNEL HALL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The family childcare provider, Ms. Mary Garrett, assisted me with today’s visit. The visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Garrett, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, you greeted me and welcomed me into your program. Four children were present during today’s visit. I conducted a general walk-through of the childcare spaces. I observed the children finishing up lunch, getting diapers and taking naps. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program holds a 1-star-rated license issued on 9/25/25. INSPECTIONS The last fire drill was conducted on 11/15/25. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/1/25. The last playground inspection was conducted on 2/16.26. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted with the following exceptions. You reported that you do not administer medication, care of any infants, and do not transport children. Therefore, these requirements were not monitored. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 803 Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child. The operator did not wash her hands between diapers changes nor after she finished changing diapers. 10 A NCAC 09 .1720(d)(3)(A) 810 Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. The refrigerator did not have a working thermometer in it to help maintain the temperature. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) 815 Children's hands were not washed after diapering. Two children one year of age and one child two years age did not wash their hands after getting their diapers changed. .1725(a)(6)(C) 816 Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. Two children one year of age and two children two years of age did not wash their hands after eating lunch. They got their hands wiped with baby wipes. .1725(a)(7)(B) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operators did not have a current health questionnaire available for review during today's visit. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two children did not have a completed medical assessment on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A current fire drill was not document and available for review. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/15/25. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. There were Lysol sitting on the counter in the kitchen. .1719(a)(6) In order to comply with the NC Laws & Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter should be sent to me by March 25, 2026. The letter should address each violation, and explain how and when it has been corrected. Please send the letter to shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 98%. It will be updated after today's visit, and you will be informed of the new score. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed to help you prevent a reoccurrence of the violations observed during today's visit. I would suggest putting all monthly inspections on the calendar. I would suggest reviewing the hand-washing policy and looking for trainings that would aid in teaching the steps for washing adults and children’s hands and when to wash them. I would suggest doing a walk through to ensure all hazardous items are locked up and out of the reach of children at all times. I would suggest double checking all forms that is giving to parents when they return to ensure that all required information is provided. A. Ortis did not have a medical on file from the doctor and Y. Everette parents did not complete the parent portion of the medical assessment. ADDITIONAL ITEMS DUE to Additional Violations to Be Added! *Copy SIDs Training for M. Garrett & T. Hunt by 3/16/26. *Copy of First Aid and CPR for M. Garrett & T. Hunt by 3/16/26. *Health and Safety trainings are due to me by 3/24/26. *20 Training hours by 3/24/26 for M. Garrett & T. Hunt. *Emergency Drill needs to be conduct by the end of 3/31/26. *EPR plan needs to be completed by 3/24/26. CONSULTATION Some providers are experiencing delays in scheduling their fingerprinting appointments. Criminal record checks can be completed up to six months prior to the expiration date. We are encouraging all staff to begin their renewal process early to avoid lapses in their qualification. ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING The in-service hours were monitored for the annual year March 24, 2025 -March 11, 2026. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. As per Child Care Rule .1103(b) the Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every 5 years. You completed the trainings in 2018, should have already began to retake the training now. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Ms. Morris can be contacted at: morrise@unc.edu or by phone at (919) 809-9645. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 703- 5003. Please feel free to contact my supervisor, Holli Hemby at holli.hemby@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 819-9363, if you have an additional questions or need further assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Mini Explorers Day Care Facility ID: 32002365 Consultant: SHANNEL HALL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The family childcare provider, Ms. Mary Garrett, assisted me with today’s visit. The visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Garrett, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, you greeted me and welcomed me into your program. Four children were present during today’s visit. I conducted a general walk-through of the childcare spaces. I observed the children finishing up lunch, getting diapers and taking naps. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program holds a 1-star-rated license issued on 9/25/25. INSPECTIONS The last fire drill was conducted on 11/15/25. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/1/25. The last playground inspection was conducted on 2/16.26. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted with the following exceptions. You reported that you do not administer medication, care of any infants, and do not transport children. Therefore, these requirements were not monitored. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 803 Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child. The operator did not wash her hands between diapers changes nor after she finished changing diapers. 10 A NCAC 09 .1720(d)(3)(A) 810 Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. The refrigerator did not have a working thermometer in it to help maintain the temperature. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) 815 Children's hands were not washed after diapering. Two children one year of age and one child two years age did not wash their hands after getting their diapers changed. .1725(a)(6)(C) 816 Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. Two children one year of age and two children two years of age did not wash their hands after eating lunch. They got their hands wiped with baby wipes. .1725(a)(7)(B) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operators did not have a current health questionnaire available for review during today's visit. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two children did not have a completed medical assessment on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A current fire drill was not document and available for review. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/15/25. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. There were Lysol sitting on the counter in the kitchen. .1719(a)(6) In order to comply with the NC Laws & Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter should be sent to me by March 25, 2026. The letter should address each violation, and explain how and when it has been corrected. Please send the letter to shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 98%. It will be updated after today's visit, and you will be informed of the new score. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed to help you prevent a reoccurrence of the violations observed during today's visit. I would suggest putting all monthly inspections on the calendar. I would suggest reviewing the hand-washing policy and looking for trainings that would aid in teaching the steps for washing adults and children’s hands and when to wash them. I would suggest doing a walk through to ensure all hazardous items are locked up and out of the reach of children at all times. I would suggest double checking all forms that is giving to parents when they return to ensure that all required information is provided. A. Ortis did not have a medical on file from the doctor and Y. Everette parents did not complete the parent portion of the medical assessment. ADDITIONAL ITEMS DUE to Additional Violations to Be Added! *Copy SIDs Training for M. Garrett & T. Hunt by 3/16/26. *Copy of First Aid and CPR for M. Garrett & T. Hunt by 3/16/26. *Health and Safety trainings are due to me by 3/24/26. *20 Training hours by 3/24/26 for M. Garrett & T. Hunt. *Emergency Drill needs to be conduct by the end of 3/31/26. *EPR plan needs to be completed by 3/24/26. CONSULTATION Some providers are experiencing delays in scheduling their fingerprinting appointments. Criminal record checks can be completed up to six months prior to the expiration date. We are encouraging all staff to begin their renewal process early to avoid lapses in their qualification. ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING The in-service hours were monitored for the annual year March 24, 2025 -March 11, 2026. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. As per Child Care Rule .1103(b) the Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every 5 years. You completed the trainings in 2018, should have already began to retake the training now. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Ms. Morris can be contacted at: morrise@unc.edu or by phone at (919) 809-9645. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 703- 5003. Please feel free to contact my supervisor, Holli Hemby at holli.hemby@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 819-9363, if you have an additional questions or need further assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.