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10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 12/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Miasya Young, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a Three Star license issued on April 30, 2021. The program received four points for Staff Education, two points for Program Standards, and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/24/25. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/20/25. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/21/25. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor learning environment. At the time of the visit, there were seven children present ranging in age from nine months to five years old. There are seven children enrolled. The children were observed playing with toys, getting diapers changed, napping, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, peas, peaches, and milk. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored and a violation was cited. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in the living room to the left of the entrance. A baby gate separates the child care space from the rest of the home. A variety of items for learning through play are available, including manipulatives, blocks, and home living props. The bathroom is located down the hall for children who are toilet trained. Cots and cribs are used for rest time. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of gross motor equipment. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Seven preschool-aged children were present. GS 110-91(7)(b) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. One dog's rabies vaccination expired July 2025. .1719(b)(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. Children enrolled on 7/10/23, 3/10/25, and 3/19/25 did not have a health assessment on file that had been completed by a health care professional. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance records were missing for November 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The provider's ITS-SIDS training expired 10/27/25. .1703(a)(4) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. No sleep logs were available for review. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. A household member who has turned 16 years old did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1944 An infant fell asleep in a seating device and was not moved to a crib, bassinet, mat, or cot. An infant, nine months of age, was observed sleeping in a baby seat and was not moved immediately to a crib. .1724(a)(11) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 18, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 96%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact your overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Today I noted that you had seven preschool-aged children in care, which is a violation of the restriction on your license stating that you may have a maximum of five preschool-aged children in care at any time. You stated that you thought you were meeting the requirement because one child is your daughter and another child has turned five years old (you thought that counted as a school-age child). I clarified the rules surrounding capacity (your own preschool-aged child must be included in the headcount, and children are not considered school-age until they attend their first day of kindergarten). I also noted that I will need to make a return visit within the next two weeks to verify compliance. -Providers are required to keep daily attendance records for all children in their care, including drop-off and pick-up times. Accurate attendance records show that you remain in compliance with child care ratios as well as provide a list of children present in the event of an emergency. Today, you were missing attendance records from November 2025. You said you were not able to print attendance sheets at the time from the food subsidy program, but now have them available to use. If you run into that issue in the future, please use a blank piece of paper and handwrite your attendance list. Be sure to include the date, name of each child, and drop off and pick up times. -It is important to keep children’s medical records on file to ensure children are healthy and able to participate in activities. Today, three children (Jo. S., Ja.S, and M.W.) had incomplete health assessments. A doctor had not documented an exam. Please ask parent to have a doctor complete the health assessment form and return it to you. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all providers and household members aged 16 years and older should be completed every five years. A household member who turned 16 years old in August 2025 does not have a qualification letter on file. You said they had attempted to get a check and you were told they needed a valid driver’s license, which they do not have. I called the Background Check unit to get clarification. They told me that your child needs a government-issued photo ID (from the DMV), but it doesn’t have to be a driver’s license. They have 15 days to obtain a qualifying letter; after that, you will not be able to keep children in child care until they receive a qualifying letter. To access the background check portal, go to https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant. You may also contact the CBC Unit via telephone (919) 814-6401 or by email DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions or need assistance. Providers may request new background checks up to six months in advance of their qualifying letter’s expiration date. -When caring for infants, it’s important to follow safe sleep practices because the consequences for failing to follow procedures can be life-threatening. Providers who are licensed to care for infants must renew their ITS-SIDS training every three years. Your training expired on 10/27/25 and needs to be renewed immediately. You can check the Early Years (formerly CCSA) website at https://www.earlyyearsnc.org to sign up for a renewal class. -Another required component of safe sleep policy is visually checking infants and documenting these sleep checks on a sleep log, which must be retained for 30 days. You did not have any logs available for review, and you said you were not aware you needed to document sleep checks. I printed some sleep logs for you to use to meet this requirement moving forward. -Whenever pets are around young children, there is the potential for them to scratch or bite a child due to being overstimulated. Thus, it is important to keep accurate vaccination records for all pets in case of an incident that requires medical attention. This is for both the child’s and the pet’s protection. Today, one of your dogs had an expired rabies vaccine. You said you thought it was good for three years instead of one year. Please contact your vet today and send a copy of all pet vaccinations to me for review. -Today I observed an infant sleeping in a bouncey seat. Babies must be moved to a crib with a firm mattress immediately after falling asleep. Sleeping in devices can be dangerous because children’s heads can fall forward and impede their ability to breathe. You said you were not aware of this rule. CONSULTATION -We reviewed QRIS information and completed a form stating that you will pursue Pathway #2, with a planned license transition date of June 2026. -The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing for lead in water and inspections for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards without any out-of-pocket costs. Visit www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to enroll. Providers are required to test for lead in drinking water per Child Care Rule .1725. -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 12/17/24 to 12/3/25 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. You will need to complete nine remaining training hours by 12/17/25. There are many classes available on the Moodle and the Early Years websites. In addition, the NC Rated License Assessment Project website (https://ncrlap.org/) offers a variety of free webinars related to the new FCCERS-3 rating scale. Child Care Resources, Inc. (https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training) is another great source for training, especially classes related to the implementation of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD). Training covers infants/toddlers, younger preschoolers, and older preschoolers. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 1/17/27. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training must be renewed by 2/2030. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates, including QRIS Modernization. I recommend exploring the new pathway options to obtain a rated license. New QRIS rules are in effect, and the Division is preparing for a gradual transition to the new requirements. Resources, forms, and training will be provided to support you in preparing for new options to earn your Two- through Five-Star Rated License. All the newest information will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 12/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Miasya Young, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a Three Star license issued on April 30, 2021. The program received four points for Staff Education, two points for Program Standards, and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/24/25. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/20/25. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/21/25. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor learning environment. At the time of the visit, there were seven children present ranging in age from nine months to five years old. There are seven children enrolled. The children were observed playing with toys, getting diapers changed, napping, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, peas, peaches, and milk. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored and a violation was cited. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in the living room to the left of the entrance. A baby gate separates the child care space from the rest of the home. A variety of items for learning through play are available, including manipulatives, blocks, and home living props. The bathroom is located down the hall for children who are toilet trained. Cots and cribs are used for rest time. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of gross motor equipment. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Seven preschool-aged children were present. GS 110-91(7)(b) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. One dog's rabies vaccination expired July 2025. .1719(b)(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. Children enrolled on 7/10/23, 3/10/25, and 3/19/25 did not have a health assessment on file that had been completed by a health care professional. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance records were missing for November 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The provider's ITS-SIDS training expired 10/27/25. .1703(a)(4) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. No sleep logs were available for review. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. A household member who has turned 16 years old did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1944 An infant fell asleep in a seating device and was not moved to a crib, bassinet, mat, or cot. An infant, nine months of age, was observed sleeping in a baby seat and was not moved immediately to a crib. .1724(a)(11) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 18, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 96%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact your overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Today I noted that you had seven preschool-aged children in care, which is a violation of the restriction on your license stating that you may have a maximum of five preschool-aged children in care at any time. You stated that you thought you were meeting the requirement because one child is your daughter and another child has turned five years old (you thought that counted as a school-age child). I clarified the rules surrounding capacity (your own preschool-aged child must be included in the headcount, and children are not considered school-age until they attend their first day of kindergarten). I also noted that I will need to make a return visit within the next two weeks to verify compliance. -Providers are required to keep daily attendance records for all children in their care, including drop-off and pick-up times. Accurate attendance records show that you remain in compliance with child care ratios as well as provide a list of children present in the event of an emergency. Today, you were missing attendance records from November 2025. You said you were not able to print attendance sheets at the time from the food subsidy program, but now have them available to use. If you run into that issue in the future, please use a blank piece of paper and handwrite your attendance list. Be sure to include the date, name of each child, and drop off and pick up times. -It is important to keep children’s medical records on file to ensure children are healthy and able to participate in activities. Today, three children (Jo. S., Ja.S, and M.W.) had incomplete health assessments. A doctor had not documented an exam. Please ask parent to have a doctor complete the health assessment form and return it to you. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all providers and household members aged 16 years and older should be completed every five years. A household member who turned 16 years old in August 2025 does not have a qualification letter on file. You said they had attempted to get a check and you were told they needed a valid driver’s license, which they do not have. I called the Background Check unit to get clarification. They told me that your child needs a government-issued photo ID (from the DMV), but it doesn’t have to be a driver’s license. They have 15 days to obtain a qualifying letter; after that, you will not be able to keep children in child care until they receive a qualifying letter. To access the background check portal, go to https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant. You may also contact the CBC Unit via telephone (919) 814-6401 or by email DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions or need assistance. Providers may request new background checks up to six months in advance of their qualifying letter’s expiration date. -When caring for infants, it’s important to follow safe sleep practices because the consequences for failing to follow procedures can be life-threatening. Providers who are licensed to care for infants must renew their ITS-SIDS training every three years. Your training expired on 10/27/25 and needs to be renewed immediately. You can check the Early Years (formerly CCSA) website at https://www.earlyyearsnc.org to sign up for a renewal class. -Another required component of safe sleep policy is visually checking infants and documenting these sleep checks on a sleep log, which must be retained for 30 days. You did not have any logs available for review, and you said you were not aware you needed to document sleep checks. I printed some sleep logs for you to use to meet this requirement moving forward. -Whenever pets are around young children, there is the potential for them to scratch or bite a child due to being overstimulated. Thus, it is important to keep accurate vaccination records for all pets in case of an incident that requires medical attention. This is for both the child’s and the pet’s protection. Today, one of your dogs had an expired rabies vaccine. You said you thought it was good for three years instead of one year. Please contact your vet today and send a copy of all pet vaccinations to me for review. -Today I observed an infant sleeping in a bouncey seat. Babies must be moved to a crib with a firm mattress immediately after falling asleep. Sleeping in devices can be dangerous because children’s heads can fall forward and impede their ability to breathe. You said you were not aware of this rule. CONSULTATION -We reviewed QRIS information and completed a form stating that you will pursue Pathway #2, with a planned license transition date of June 2026. -The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing for lead in water and inspections for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards without any out-of-pocket costs. Visit www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to enroll. Providers are required to test for lead in drinking water per Child Care Rule .1725. -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 12/17/24 to 12/3/25 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. You will need to complete nine remaining training hours by 12/17/25. There are many classes available on the Moodle and the Early Years websites. In addition, the NC Rated License Assessment Project website (https://ncrlap.org/) offers a variety of free webinars related to the new FCCERS-3 rating scale. Child Care Resources, Inc. (https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training) is another great source for training, especially classes related to the implementation of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD). Training covers infants/toddlers, younger preschoolers, and older preschoolers. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 1/17/27. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training must be renewed by 2/2030. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates, including QRIS Modernization. I recommend exploring the new pathway options to obtain a rated license. New QRIS rules are in effect, and the Division is preparing for a gradual transition to the new requirements. Resources, forms, and training will be provided to support you in preparing for new options to earn your Two- through Five-Star Rated License. All the newest information will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 12/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Miasya Young, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a Three Star license issued on April 30, 2021. The program received four points for Staff Education, two points for Program Standards, and one Quality Point. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/24. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/24/25. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/20/25. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/21/25. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor learning environment. At the time of the visit, there were seven children present ranging in age from nine months to five years old. There are seven children enrolled. The children were observed playing with toys, getting diapers changed, napping, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, peas, peaches, and milk. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored and a violation was cited. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in the living room to the left of the entrance. A baby gate separates the child care space from the rest of the home. A variety of items for learning through play are available, including manipulatives, blocks, and home living props. The bathroom is located down the hall for children who are toilet trained. Cots and cribs are used for rest time. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of gross motor equipment. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Seven preschool-aged children were present. GS 110-91(7)(b) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. One dog's rabies vaccination expired July 2025. .1719(b)(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. Children enrolled on 7/10/23, 3/10/25, and 3/19/25 did not have a health assessment on file that had been completed by a health care professional. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance records were missing for November 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The provider's ITS-SIDS training expired 10/27/25. .1703(a)(4) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. No sleep logs were available for review. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. A household member who has turned 16 years old did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1944 An infant fell asleep in a seating device and was not moved to a crib, bassinet, mat, or cot. An infant, nine months of age, was observed sleeping in a baby seat and was not moved immediately to a crib. .1724(a)(11) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 18, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 96%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact your overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Today I noted that you had seven preschool-aged children in care, which is a violation of the restriction on your license stating that you may have a maximum of five preschool-aged children in care at any time. You stated that you thought you were meeting the requirement because one child is your daughter and another child has turned five years old (you thought that counted as a school-age child). I clarified the rules surrounding capacity (your own preschool-aged child must be included in the headcount, and children are not considered school-age until they attend their first day of kindergarten). I also noted that I will need to make a return visit within the next two weeks to verify compliance. -Providers are required to keep daily attendance records for all children in their care, including drop-off and pick-up times. Accurate attendance records show that you remain in compliance with child care ratios as well as provide a list of children present in the event of an emergency. Today, you were missing attendance records from November 2025. You said you were not able to print attendance sheets at the time from the food subsidy program, but now have them available to use. If you run into that issue in the future, please use a blank piece of paper and handwrite your attendance list. Be sure to include the date, name of each child, and drop off and pick up times. -It is important to keep children’s medical records on file to ensure children are healthy and able to participate in activities. Today, three children (Jo. S., Ja.S, and M.W.) had incomplete health assessments. A doctor had not documented an exam. Please ask parent to have a doctor complete the health assessment form and return it to you. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all providers and household members aged 16 years and older should be completed every five years. A household member who turned 16 years old in August 2025 does not have a qualification letter on file. You said they had attempted to get a check and you were told they needed a valid driver’s license, which they do not have. I called the Background Check unit to get clarification. They told me that your child needs a government-issued photo ID (from the DMV), but it doesn’t have to be a driver’s license. They have 15 days to obtain a qualifying letter; after that, you will not be able to keep children in child care until they receive a qualifying letter. To access the background check portal, go to https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant. You may also contact the CBC Unit via telephone (919) 814-6401 or by email DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions or need assistance. Providers may request new background checks up to six months in advance of their qualifying letter’s expiration date. -When caring for infants, it’s important to follow safe sleep practices because the consequences for failing to follow procedures can be life-threatening. Providers who are licensed to care for infants must renew their ITS-SIDS training every three years. Your training expired on 10/27/25 and needs to be renewed immediately. You can check the Early Years (formerly CCSA) website at https://www.earlyyearsnc.org to sign up for a renewal class. -Another required component of safe sleep policy is visually checking infants and documenting these sleep checks on a sleep log, which must be retained for 30 days. You did not have any logs available for review, and you said you were not aware you needed to document sleep checks. I printed some sleep logs for you to use to meet this requirement moving forward. -Whenever pets are around young children, there is the potential for them to scratch or bite a child due to being overstimulated. Thus, it is important to keep accurate vaccination records for all pets in case of an incident that requires medical attention. This is for both the child’s and the pet’s protection. Today, one of your dogs had an expired rabies vaccine. You said you thought it was good for three years instead of one year. Please contact your vet today and send a copy of all pet vaccinations to me for review. -Today I observed an infant sleeping in a bouncey seat. Babies must be moved to a crib with a firm mattress immediately after falling asleep. Sleeping in devices can be dangerous because children’s heads can fall forward and impede their ability to breathe. You said you were not aware of this rule. CONSULTATION -We reviewed QRIS information and completed a form stating that you will pursue Pathway #2, with a planned license transition date of June 2026. -The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing for lead in water and inspections for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards without any out-of-pocket costs. Visit www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to enroll. Providers are required to test for lead in drinking water per Child Care Rule .1725. -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 12/17/24 to 12/3/25 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. You will need to complete nine remaining training hours by 12/17/25. There are many classes available on the Moodle and the Early Years websites. In addition, the NC Rated License Assessment Project website (https://ncrlap.org/) offers a variety of free webinars related to the new FCCERS-3 rating scale. Child Care Resources, Inc. (https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training) is another great source for training, especially classes related to the implementation of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD). Training covers infants/toddlers, younger preschoolers, and older preschoolers. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 1/17/27. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training must be renewed by 2/2030. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates, including QRIS Modernization. I recommend exploring the new pathway options to obtain a rated license. New QRIS rules are in effect, and the Division is preparing for a gradual transition to the new requirements. Resources, forms, and training will be provided to support you in preparing for new options to earn your Two- through Five-Star Rated License. All the newest information will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09. 1707 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Miasya Young, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a three star license issued on April 30, 2021. The program received four points for staff education, two points for program standards, and one quality point for serving no more than two infants under one year of age. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/6/24. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/25/24. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/26/24. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/25/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there were four children present ranging in age from 11 months to two years old. There are six children enrolled. The children were observed engaging in free play in the child care area, cleaning up, washing hands, eating lunch, and resting. The provider stated they are not playing outside today due to one child recovering from a cough. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in the living room adjoining the kitchen. Some infant and toddler items for learning through play are available, including blocks, cause and effect toys, exersaucers, push toys, and a home living center. The changing table is next to the caregiving area and the bathroom is located in an adjacent hallways. Cribs are available in the caregiving space for resting. The outside play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of items for gross motor play, including a large climbing structure with a slide and swings, a small climbing structure, a basketball hoop, and Little Tikes cars. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 306 At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home. The fire extinguisher charge had expired. 10A NCAC 09. 1707(4) 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. The bottom portion of two children's medical reports were not completed by a doctor. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 919 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. One newly enrolled child did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of the provider's sons, aged 18 years, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 31, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 96%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Today you were missing a file for a child who enrolled in your program this week. You stated that you had given the paperwork to the parent, but they had not returned it yet, and you had been told by another consultant that only the immunization record was required on the first day of attendance. I printed and shared the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website to assist you with gathering documents within the required timeframe. I would suggest that you ask parents to return all paperwork to you before the child’s first day to be sure you remain in compliance. --Record keeping is an important piece of a FCCH operation. Today, two children’s medical reports were incomplete. The top part of the form was filled out by the parent, but a doctor had not completed the bottom of the medical report form. Please ask the parents to have the form completed by a health care provider. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks are required for all household members aged 16 years old or older. Today, a household member who is 18 years old did not have a qualifying letter on file. You stated that he had returned home recently and you hadn’t had a chance to get the background check before his move home. You have 15 days to obtain a qualifying letter for him; after that, you will not be able to keep children in child care until he receives a qualifying letter. Please keep in mind that another household member who will turn 16 in August 2025 will also need a background check before their birthday. I recommend starting that process early in the summer. -In case of fire, it’s important to have a working fire extinguisher readily available. The fire extinguisher in your kitchen has expired and needs to be replaced immediately. CONSULTATION -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. Be sure to add my name as your new consultant. -Outside play is an important part of the child care day because it allows children to engage in gross motor activity and get fresh air. Child care rules require that children play outside for one hour every day, weather permitting. As a caregiver, you might need to ask parents to send coats or other weather-appropriate gear so that children may play outside comfortably. If children are too sick to play outdoors, you can ask parents to keep them at home for the day. -Most of your toys are appropriate for babies and toddlers. One key element that is missing is books for the children to explore. I recommend adding some board books and simple picture books to help promote language and literacy development. Reading to children and talking with them as you perform tasks will also help them develop their vocabulary. -One of the children in your care is three years old, and another will turn three in about six months. Therefore, you need to add elements to your play space to support preschool play. Suggestions would be dramatic play props, such as puppets, pretend food, play dishes, dress up clothes, and baby dolls for the home living center. Adding cars, trucks, and play people/animals would add another dimension to block play. Think about adding simple arts/crafts materials, such as paper, crayons, fingerpaint, and glue. Manipulatives like puzzles and items to sort/count would also add some age-appropriate challenges for fine motor activities. I would suggest referencing “Foundations of Early Learning and Development” on the DCDEE website for ideas/guidance. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 2/6/24 to 12/16/24 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. No training was documented since the last annual compliance visit on 2/6/24. Your 10 required training hours should be completed by 2/6/25. You can find plenty of classes on Moodle. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 1/26/25, so please sign up for a renewal class as soon as possible. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. Your training expires on 10/27/25. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training expires in May 2027. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Miasya Young, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a three star license issued on April 30, 2021. The program received four points for staff education, two points for program standards, and one quality point for serving no more than two infants under one year of age. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/6/24. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/25/24. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/26/24. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/25/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there were four children present ranging in age from 11 months to two years old. There are six children enrolled. The children were observed engaging in free play in the child care area, cleaning up, washing hands, eating lunch, and resting. The provider stated they are not playing outside today due to one child recovering from a cough. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in the living room adjoining the kitchen. Some infant and toddler items for learning through play are available, including blocks, cause and effect toys, exersaucers, push toys, and a home living center. The changing table is next to the caregiving area and the bathroom is located in an adjacent hallways. Cribs are available in the caregiving space for resting. The outside play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of items for gross motor play, including a large climbing structure with a slide and swings, a small climbing structure, a basketball hoop, and Little Tikes cars. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 306 At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home. The fire extinguisher charge had expired. 10A NCAC 09. 1707(4) 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. The bottom portion of two children's medical reports were not completed by a doctor. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 919 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. One newly enrolled child did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of the provider's sons, aged 18 years, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 31, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 96%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Today you were missing a file for a child who enrolled in your program this week. You stated that you had given the paperwork to the parent, but they had not returned it yet, and you had been told by another consultant that only the immunization record was required on the first day of attendance. I printed and shared the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website to assist you with gathering documents within the required timeframe. I would suggest that you ask parents to return all paperwork to you before the child’s first day to be sure you remain in compliance. --Record keeping is an important piece of a FCCH operation. Today, two children’s medical reports were incomplete. The top part of the form was filled out by the parent, but a doctor had not completed the bottom of the medical report form. Please ask the parents to have the form completed by a health care provider. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks are required for all household members aged 16 years old or older. Today, a household member who is 18 years old did not have a qualifying letter on file. You stated that he had returned home recently and you hadn’t had a chance to get the background check before his move home. You have 15 days to obtain a qualifying letter for him; after that, you will not be able to keep children in child care until he receives a qualifying letter. Please keep in mind that another household member who will turn 16 in August 2025 will also need a background check before their birthday. I recommend starting that process early in the summer. -In case of fire, it’s important to have a working fire extinguisher readily available. The fire extinguisher in your kitchen has expired and needs to be replaced immediately. CONSULTATION -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. Be sure to add my name as your new consultant. -Outside play is an important part of the child care day because it allows children to engage in gross motor activity and get fresh air. Child care rules require that children play outside for one hour every day, weather permitting. As a caregiver, you might need to ask parents to send coats or other weather-appropriate gear so that children may play outside comfortably. If children are too sick to play outdoors, you can ask parents to keep them at home for the day. -Most of your toys are appropriate for babies and toddlers. One key element that is missing is books for the children to explore. I recommend adding some board books and simple picture books to help promote language and literacy development. Reading to children and talking with them as you perform tasks will also help them develop their vocabulary. -One of the children in your care is three years old, and another will turn three in about six months. Therefore, you need to add elements to your play space to support preschool play. Suggestions would be dramatic play props, such as puppets, pretend food, play dishes, dress up clothes, and baby dolls for the home living center. Adding cars, trucks, and play people/animals would add another dimension to block play. Think about adding simple arts/crafts materials, such as paper, crayons, fingerpaint, and glue. Manipulatives like puzzles and items to sort/count would also add some age-appropriate challenges for fine motor activities. I would suggest referencing “Foundations of Early Learning and Development” on the DCDEE website for ideas/guidance. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 2/6/24 to 12/16/24 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. No training was documented since the last annual compliance visit on 2/6/24. Your 10 required training hours should be completed by 2/6/25. You can find plenty of classes on Moodle. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 1/26/25, so please sign up for a renewal class as soon as possible. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. Your training expires on 10/27/25. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training expires in May 2027. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Miasya Young, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a three star license issued on April 30, 2021. The program received four points for staff education, two points for program standards, and one quality point for serving no more than two infants under one year of age. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/6/24. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/25/24. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/26/24. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/25/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there were four children present ranging in age from 11 months to two years old. There are six children enrolled. The children were observed engaging in free play in the child care area, cleaning up, washing hands, eating lunch, and resting. The provider stated they are not playing outside today due to one child recovering from a cough. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in the living room adjoining the kitchen. Some infant and toddler items for learning through play are available, including blocks, cause and effect toys, exersaucers, push toys, and a home living center. The changing table is next to the caregiving area and the bathroom is located in an adjacent hallways. Cribs are available in the caregiving space for resting. The outside play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of items for gross motor play, including a large climbing structure with a slide and swings, a small climbing structure, a basketball hoop, and Little Tikes cars. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 306 At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home. The fire extinguisher charge had expired. 10A NCAC 09. 1707(4) 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. The bottom portion of two children's medical reports were not completed by a doctor. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 919 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. One newly enrolled child did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of the provider's sons, aged 18 years, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 31, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 96%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Today you were missing a file for a child who enrolled in your program this week. You stated that you had given the paperwork to the parent, but they had not returned it yet, and you had been told by another consultant that only the immunization record was required on the first day of attendance. I printed and shared the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website to assist you with gathering documents within the required timeframe. I would suggest that you ask parents to return all paperwork to you before the child’s first day to be sure you remain in compliance. --Record keeping is an important piece of a FCCH operation. Today, two children’s medical reports were incomplete. The top part of the form was filled out by the parent, but a doctor had not completed the bottom of the medical report form. Please ask the parents to have the form completed by a health care provider. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks are required for all household members aged 16 years old or older. Today, a household member who is 18 years old did not have a qualifying letter on file. You stated that he had returned home recently and you hadn’t had a chance to get the background check before his move home. You have 15 days to obtain a qualifying letter for him; after that, you will not be able to keep children in child care until he receives a qualifying letter. Please keep in mind that another household member who will turn 16 in August 2025 will also need a background check before their birthday. I recommend starting that process early in the summer. -In case of fire, it’s important to have a working fire extinguisher readily available. The fire extinguisher in your kitchen has expired and needs to be replaced immediately. CONSULTATION -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. Be sure to add my name as your new consultant. -Outside play is an important part of the child care day because it allows children to engage in gross motor activity and get fresh air. Child care rules require that children play outside for one hour every day, weather permitting. As a caregiver, you might need to ask parents to send coats or other weather-appropriate gear so that children may play outside comfortably. If children are too sick to play outdoors, you can ask parents to keep them at home for the day. -Most of your toys are appropriate for babies and toddlers. One key element that is missing is books for the children to explore. I recommend adding some board books and simple picture books to help promote language and literacy development. Reading to children and talking with them as you perform tasks will also help them develop their vocabulary. -One of the children in your care is three years old, and another will turn three in about six months. Therefore, you need to add elements to your play space to support preschool play. Suggestions would be dramatic play props, such as puppets, pretend food, play dishes, dress up clothes, and baby dolls for the home living center. Adding cars, trucks, and play people/animals would add another dimension to block play. Think about adding simple arts/crafts materials, such as paper, crayons, fingerpaint, and glue. Manipulatives like puzzles and items to sort/count would also add some age-appropriate challenges for fine motor activities. I would suggest referencing “Foundations of Early Learning and Development” on the DCDEE website for ideas/guidance. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 2/6/24 to 12/16/24 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. No training was documented since the last annual compliance visit on 2/6/24. Your 10 required training hours should be completed by 2/6/25. You can find plenty of classes on Moodle. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 1/26/25, so please sign up for a renewal class as soon as possible. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. Your training expires on 10/27/25. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training expires in May 2027. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Miasya Young, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a three star license issued on April 30, 2021. The program received four points for staff education, two points for program standards, and one quality point for serving no more than two infants under one year of age. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/6/24. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/25/24. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/26/24. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/25/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there were four children present ranging in age from 11 months to two years old. There are six children enrolled. The children were observed engaging in free play in the child care area, cleaning up, washing hands, eating lunch, and resting. The provider stated they are not playing outside today due to one child recovering from a cough. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in the living room adjoining the kitchen. Some infant and toddler items for learning through play are available, including blocks, cause and effect toys, exersaucers, push toys, and a home living center. The changing table is next to the caregiving area and the bathroom is located in an adjacent hallways. Cribs are available in the caregiving space for resting. The outside play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of items for gross motor play, including a large climbing structure with a slide and swings, a small climbing structure, a basketball hoop, and Little Tikes cars. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 306 At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home. The fire extinguisher charge had expired. 10A NCAC 09. 1707(4) 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. The bottom portion of two children's medical reports were not completed by a doctor. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 919 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. One newly enrolled child did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of the provider's sons, aged 18 years, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 31, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 96%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Today you were missing a file for a child who enrolled in your program this week. You stated that you had given the paperwork to the parent, but they had not returned it yet, and you had been told by another consultant that only the immunization record was required on the first day of attendance. I printed and shared the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website to assist you with gathering documents within the required timeframe. I would suggest that you ask parents to return all paperwork to you before the child’s first day to be sure you remain in compliance. --Record keeping is an important piece of a FCCH operation. Today, two children’s medical reports were incomplete. The top part of the form was filled out by the parent, but a doctor had not completed the bottom of the medical report form. Please ask the parents to have the form completed by a health care provider. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks are required for all household members aged 16 years old or older. Today, a household member who is 18 years old did not have a qualifying letter on file. You stated that he had returned home recently and you hadn’t had a chance to get the background check before his move home. You have 15 days to obtain a qualifying letter for him; after that, you will not be able to keep children in child care until he receives a qualifying letter. Please keep in mind that another household member who will turn 16 in August 2025 will also need a background check before their birthday. I recommend starting that process early in the summer. -In case of fire, it’s important to have a working fire extinguisher readily available. The fire extinguisher in your kitchen has expired and needs to be replaced immediately. CONSULTATION -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. Be sure to add my name as your new consultant. -Outside play is an important part of the child care day because it allows children to engage in gross motor activity and get fresh air. Child care rules require that children play outside for one hour every day, weather permitting. As a caregiver, you might need to ask parents to send coats or other weather-appropriate gear so that children may play outside comfortably. If children are too sick to play outdoors, you can ask parents to keep them at home for the day. -Most of your toys are appropriate for babies and toddlers. One key element that is missing is books for the children to explore. I recommend adding some board books and simple picture books to help promote language and literacy development. Reading to children and talking with them as you perform tasks will also help them develop their vocabulary. -One of the children in your care is three years old, and another will turn three in about six months. Therefore, you need to add elements to your play space to support preschool play. Suggestions would be dramatic play props, such as puppets, pretend food, play dishes, dress up clothes, and baby dolls for the home living center. Adding cars, trucks, and play people/animals would add another dimension to block play. Think about adding simple arts/crafts materials, such as paper, crayons, fingerpaint, and glue. Manipulatives like puzzles and items to sort/count would also add some age-appropriate challenges for fine motor activities. I would suggest referencing “Foundations of Early Learning and Development” on the DCDEE website for ideas/guidance. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 2/6/24 to 12/16/24 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. No training was documented since the last annual compliance visit on 2/6/24. Your 10 required training hours should be completed by 2/6/25. You can find plenty of classes on Moodle. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 1/26/25, so please sign up for a renewal class as soon as possible. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. Your training expires on 10/27/25. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training expires in May 2027. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Miasya Young, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a three star license issued on April 30, 2021. The program received four points for staff education, two points for program standards, and one quality point for serving no more than two infants under one year of age. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/6/24. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/25/24. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 11/26/24. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/25/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there were four children present ranging in age from 11 months to two years old. There are six children enrolled. The children were observed engaging in free play in the child care area, cleaning up, washing hands, eating lunch, and resting. The provider stated they are not playing outside today due to one child recovering from a cough. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in the living room adjoining the kitchen. Some infant and toddler items for learning through play are available, including blocks, cause and effect toys, exersaucers, push toys, and a home living center. The changing table is next to the caregiving area and the bathroom is located in an adjacent hallways. Cribs are available in the caregiving space for resting. The outside play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of items for gross motor play, including a large climbing structure with a slide and swings, a small climbing structure, a basketball hoop, and Little Tikes cars. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 306 At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home. The fire extinguisher charge had expired. 10A NCAC 09. 1707(4) 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. The bottom portion of two children's medical reports were not completed by a doctor. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 919 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. One newly enrolled child did not have a file available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of the provider's sons, aged 18 years, did not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by December 31, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 96%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Today you were missing a file for a child who enrolled in your program this week. You stated that you had given the paperwork to the parent, but they had not returned it yet, and you had been told by another consultant that only the immunization record was required on the first day of attendance. I printed and shared the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website to assist you with gathering documents within the required timeframe. I would suggest that you ask parents to return all paperwork to you before the child’s first day to be sure you remain in compliance. --Record keeping is an important piece of a FCCH operation. Today, two children’s medical reports were incomplete. The top part of the form was filled out by the parent, but a doctor had not completed the bottom of the medical report form. Please ask the parents to have the form completed by a health care provider. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks are required for all household members aged 16 years old or older. Today, a household member who is 18 years old did not have a qualifying letter on file. You stated that he had returned home recently and you hadn’t had a chance to get the background check before his move home. You have 15 days to obtain a qualifying letter for him; after that, you will not be able to keep children in child care until he receives a qualifying letter. Please keep in mind that another household member who will turn 16 in August 2025 will also need a background check before their birthday. I recommend starting that process early in the summer. -In case of fire, it’s important to have a working fire extinguisher readily available. The fire extinguisher in your kitchen has expired and needs to be replaced immediately. CONSULTATION -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. Be sure to add my name as your new consultant. -Outside play is an important part of the child care day because it allows children to engage in gross motor activity and get fresh air. Child care rules require that children play outside for one hour every day, weather permitting. As a caregiver, you might need to ask parents to send coats or other weather-appropriate gear so that children may play outside comfortably. If children are too sick to play outdoors, you can ask parents to keep them at home for the day. -Most of your toys are appropriate for babies and toddlers. One key element that is missing is books for the children to explore. I recommend adding some board books and simple picture books to help promote language and literacy development. Reading to children and talking with them as you perform tasks will also help them develop their vocabulary. -One of the children in your care is three years old, and another will turn three in about six months. Therefore, you need to add elements to your play space to support preschool play. Suggestions would be dramatic play props, such as puppets, pretend food, play dishes, dress up clothes, and baby dolls for the home living center. Adding cars, trucks, and play people/animals would add another dimension to block play. Think about adding simple arts/crafts materials, such as paper, crayons, fingerpaint, and glue. Manipulatives like puzzles and items to sort/count would also add some age-appropriate challenges for fine motor activities. I would suggest referencing “Foundations of Early Learning and Development” on the DCDEE website for ideas/guidance. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 2/6/24 to 12/16/24 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. No training was documented since the last annual compliance visit on 2/6/24. Your 10 required training hours should be completed by 2/6/25. You can find plenty of classes on Moodle. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 1/26/25, so please sign up for a renewal class as soon as possible. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. Your training expires on 10/27/25. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training expires in May 2027. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The Family Child Care Home Provider, Miasya was present and assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walk-through of the children’s space, outside play area, kitchen area and bathroom. At the time of the visit, there were four (4) children present aging in range from infant to one (1) years old. The children were observed playing in centers and interacting with the provider. LICENSE STATUS The Family Child Care Home (FCCH) operates with a Three (3) star license issued April 30, 2021 earning four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards and one (1) quality. The facility is approved for first, second and third shift with a maximum of five preschool children. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted monitoring all spaces occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. The provider’s and children files were reviewed. All spaces were monitored for supervision, child capacity, materials and equipment. The provider does have a child under 12 months enrolled, therefore safe sleep requirements were monitored. No children enrolled have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Transportation is not provided; therefore, these requirements were not monitored. The FCCH provider verified the information on the Verification of required information for operator and additional caregiver’s form to be accurate. --PROGRAM RECORDS *The last documented fire drill was conducted 1/19/24. *The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 11/22/23. *The last documented playground inspection was conducted 1/10/24. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .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. A child enrolled on 9/25/23 did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The provider did not complete documentation of visually checking the two children enrolled under 12 months while they were sleeping. .1724(a)(8)&(f) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before February 20, 2024, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Shamequa Wilkerson-Harris 300 Sugar Maple Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587 COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 91%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE During today’s visit, the information below was shared with you to maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. CHILDREN RECORDS It was discussed with the provider to use the children’s file checklist to ensure that all required paperwork is collected from the parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance. SAFE SLEEP CHART I would recommend placing the safe sleep chart near the infant’s crib to remind you to check every 15 minutes. I would also recommend using a timer to remind you when to check the sleeping infants. CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. RATED LICENSE STATUS On Monday June 12, 2023, the hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law. All facilities are allowed to remain at their current star level without reassessment until June 30, 2024. Your facility has been determined to be in Cohort 3. Your reassessment year will be between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. HEALTH CONSULTANT Ellie Morrise is the new Child Care Health Consultant. If you should have any health related questions, please reach out to her at morrise@email.unc.edu and/or 919.809.9645. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2018, you should begin to retake the training now. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS I encourage you to enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Facilities are now required to meet rule requirements NC 10A NCAC 41C. 1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A .2816. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. If you need more information on this topic please refer to your December 7, 2023 email from NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SMILING FACES ACADEMY Facility ID: 32002250 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The Family Child Care Home Provider, Miasya was present and assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a general walk-through of the children’s space, outside play area, kitchen area and bathroom. At the time of the visit, there were four (4) children present aging in range from infant to one (1) years old. The children were observed playing in centers and interacting with the provider. LICENSE STATUS The Family Child Care Home (FCCH) operates with a Three (3) star license issued April 30, 2021 earning four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards and one (1) quality. The facility is approved for first, second and third shift with a maximum of five preschool children. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted monitoring all spaces occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. The provider’s and children files were reviewed. All spaces were monitored for supervision, child capacity, materials and equipment. The provider does have a child under 12 months enrolled, therefore safe sleep requirements were monitored. No children enrolled have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Transportation is not provided; therefore, these requirements were not monitored. The FCCH provider verified the information on the Verification of required information for operator and additional caregiver’s form to be accurate. --PROGRAM RECORDS *The last documented fire drill was conducted 1/19/24. *The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 11/22/23. *The last documented playground inspection was conducted 1/10/24. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .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. A child enrolled on 9/25/23 did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The provider did not complete documentation of visually checking the two children enrolled under 12 months while they were sleeping. .1724(a)(8)&(f) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before February 20, 2024, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Shamequa Wilkerson-Harris 300 Sugar Maple Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587 COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 91%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE During today’s visit, the information below was shared with you to maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. CHILDREN RECORDS It was discussed with the provider to use the children’s file checklist to ensure that all required paperwork is collected from the parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance. SAFE SLEEP CHART I would recommend placing the safe sleep chart near the infant’s crib to remind you to check every 15 minutes. I would also recommend using a timer to remind you when to check the sleeping infants. CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. RATED LICENSE STATUS On Monday June 12, 2023, the hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law. All facilities are allowed to remain at their current star level without reassessment until June 30, 2024. Your facility has been determined to be in Cohort 3. Your reassessment year will be between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. HEALTH CONSULTANT Ellie Morrise is the new Child Care Health Consultant. If you should have any health related questions, please reach out to her at morrise@email.unc.edu and/or 919.809.9645. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2018, you should begin to retake the training now. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS I encourage you to enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Facilities are now required to meet rule requirements NC 10A NCAC 41C. 1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A .2816. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. If you need more information on this topic please refer to your December 7, 2023 email from NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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