10A NCAC 09. 1706 · Violation

Name of Operation: TALENTOS GIRAFFE SCHOOL Facility ID: 32002285 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance visit. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 8/31/20. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 7/11/24. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 86%. OBSERVATIONS: There were three children present today, ages 1 to 2. I observed the children engaged in indoor free play activities, enjoying the outdoor environment, and eating lunch. Lunch today consisted of beans/rice with tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced apples, and milk. Also present during today’s visit was the operator’s sister, operator’s adult daughter, and the daughter nephew (age 1). The daughter stated that she resided in Chapel Hill, NC. The daughter stated that her nephew was visiting with her for a while this morning. The child’s dad would pick him up soon. The daughter stated that the child was not enrolled in the FCCH. The child stayed with the operator’s daughter in another section of the home during the visit. The operator’s sister stated that she was currently a part-time resident in the home, residing part of the time at this location and part of the time in her home in another section of Durham. The sister operated a licensed Family Child Care Home in her home until 4/30/25. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were reviewed today. OPERATOR’S FILE: During today’s visit the information on the operator’s verification form was reviewed. Yearly in-service training was tallied during today’s visit. TRANSPORTATION: This Family Child Care Home does not offer transportation services. SMOKE DETECTOR: During today’s visit the smoke detector was tested. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 5/13/25. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 4/8/25. The last outdoor inspection was conducted on 5/18/25. The operator stated she completed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids on 6/23/25. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The operator did not have posted menus for review. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 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. .1721(e)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child's file needed verification that the summary of NC Child Care Laws had been given to the parents. GS 110-102 1714 The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks. Two children did not have a signed Written Plan of Care on file. .1712(e )(2) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 7/8/25, explaining how each violation was corrected. Technical Assistance was provided today in the following areas: SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS: Since a light was not visual on the smoke detector, the operator was asked to have someone to check and verify that the smoke detector is both electrically operated and battery-operated in accordance with NC Child Care Rule 10NCAC 09 .1728 © (3). CURRICULUM: The operator stated that she implemented the Creative Curriculum. The curriculum was not on site today. Current activity plans were posted. The operator stated that she had loaned her copy of Creative Curriculum (Spanish) to another FCCH provider. The operator stated that she would ask that the curriculum be returned to her. SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS: The operator stated that her sister and daughter had agreed to fill the role of substitute caregiver for doctor appointments. During today’s visit I reviewed the information that the operator had on file for the sister and daughter. I stated that the following information needed to be on file: Sister: • The sister needed to complete the training Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment, since the training was last completed on 7/27/18. • According to the information on file the sister’s IT’S SIDS training expired on 10/26/24. I stated that the sister needed to complete an updated IT’S SIDS training before she could substitute when children under the age of one were present. Daughter: • According to the Criminal Record Check database, the daughter had current Criminal Record Check clearance. I explained that the daughter needed to have her Criminal Record Check clearance letter on file. • The daughter’s file showed the completion of 5 hours of health and safety training and the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment on 7/27/18. The daughter will seek verification that all the health and safety training were completed in 2022. • The daughter was aware that her IT’S SIDS training expired on 10/26/24. I stated that the sister needed to complete an updated IT’S SIDS training before she could substitute when children under the age of one were present. NC CLEAN WATER AND CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS: The operator stated that she was confused and did not realize that there were two different projects that shared the same web site. I explained the process for completing Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids again today. www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. RATED LICENSE: This Family Child Care Home had completed the FCCERS prep year assessment on 4/29/24 with a score of 5.5. The operator wanted to use the scores. The operator will complete a Rated License application and send it to me by 6/30/25. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: TALENTOS GIRAFFE SCHOOL Facility ID: 32002285 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance visit. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 8/31/20. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 7/11/24. The compliance history for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 86%. OBSERVATIONS: There were three children present today, ages 1 to 2. I observed the children engaged in indoor free play activities, enjoying the outdoor environment, and eating lunch. Lunch today consisted of beans/rice with tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced apples, and milk. Also present during today’s visit was the operator’s sister, operator’s adult daughter, and the daughter nephew (age 1). The daughter stated that she resided in Chapel Hill, NC. The daughter stated that her nephew was visiting with her for a while this morning. The child’s dad would pick him up soon. The daughter stated that the child was not enrolled in the FCCH. The child stayed with the operator’s daughter in another section of the home during the visit. The operator’s sister stated that she was currently a part-time resident in the home, residing part of the time at this location and part of the time in her home in another section of Durham. The sister operated a licensed Family Child Care Home in her home until 4/30/25. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were reviewed today. OPERATOR’S FILE: During today’s visit the information on the operator’s verification form was reviewed. Yearly in-service training was tallied during today’s visit. TRANSPORTATION: This Family Child Care Home does not offer transportation services. SMOKE DETECTOR: During today’s visit the smoke detector was tested. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 5/13/25. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 4/8/25. The last outdoor inspection was conducted on 5/18/25. The operator stated she completed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids on 6/23/25. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The operator did not have posted menus for review. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 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. .1721(e)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child's file needed verification that the summary of NC Child Care Laws had been given to the parents. GS 110-102 1714 The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks. Two children did not have a signed Written Plan of Care on file. .1712(e )(2) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 7/8/25, explaining how each violation was corrected. Technical Assistance was provided today in the following areas: SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS: Since a light was not visual on the smoke detector, the operator was asked to have someone to check and verify that the smoke detector is both electrically operated and battery-operated in accordance with NC Child Care Rule 10NCAC 09 .1728 © (3). CURRICULUM: The operator stated that she implemented the Creative Curriculum. The curriculum was not on site today. Current activity plans were posted. The operator stated that she had loaned her copy of Creative Curriculum (Spanish) to another FCCH provider. The operator stated that she would ask that the curriculum be returned to her. SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS: The operator stated that her sister and daughter had agreed to fill the role of substitute caregiver for doctor appointments. During today’s visit I reviewed the information that the operator had on file for the sister and daughter. I stated that the following information needed to be on file: Sister: • The sister needed to complete the training Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment, since the training was last completed on 7/27/18. • According to the information on file the sister’s IT’S SIDS training expired on 10/26/24. I stated that the sister needed to complete an updated IT’S SIDS training before she could substitute when children under the age of one were present. Daughter: • According to the Criminal Record Check database, the daughter had current Criminal Record Check clearance. I explained that the daughter needed to have her Criminal Record Check clearance letter on file. • The daughter’s file showed the completion of 5 hours of health and safety training and the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment on 7/27/18. The daughter will seek verification that all the health and safety training were completed in 2022. • The daughter was aware that her IT’S SIDS training expired on 10/26/24. I stated that the sister needed to complete an updated IT’S SIDS training before she could substitute when children under the age of one were present. NC CLEAN WATER AND CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS: The operator stated that she was confused and did not realize that there were two different projects that shared the same web site. I explained the process for completing Clean Classroom for Carolina Kids again today. www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. RATED LICENSE: This Family Child Care Home had completed the FCCERS prep year assessment on 4/29/24 with a score of 5.5. The operator wanted to use the scores. The operator will complete a Rated License application and send it to me by 6/30/25. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1718 · Violation

Name of Operation: TALENTOS GIRAFFE SCHOOL Facility ID: 32002285 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/11/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/11/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. This was my first visit to this Family Child Care Home. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct your Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 7/18/23. The compliance history for the previous eighteen month timeframe was 80%. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 8/31/20. During today’s visit the indoor child care space and the outdoor environment were monitored. OBSERVATIONS: There were five preschool age children present today. I observed the children playing and interacting with the operator in child care space. I observed the children preparing for naptime. Lunch today consisted of hamburger, lettuce, tomator, wheat bread, milk, and watermelon. Upon arrival I was given the enrollment worksheet, operator’s verification form, and the signed statements of understanding. The forms were reviewed and discussed with the operator. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were reviewed today. RESIDENTS IN THE HOME: The operator stated that she and her mother were the only current residents in the home. The operator’s daughter was present and visiting during today’s visit. The daughter stated that she and her husband lived in South Carolina but would be moving to this residence in September for a temporary time frame. The daughter was aware that she and her husband needed current Criminal Record Check clearance prior to moving. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 6/19/24. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 6/22/24. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 4/4/24. I reminded the operator that she needed to conduct another lockdown drill this month. SMOKE DETECTOR: The electrically operated smoke detector with battery back-up was tested during the visit. TRANSPORTATION: This Family Child Care Home does not offer transportation services. CURRICULUM: The operator stated that she implemented The Creative Curriculum. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. There were no menus available to review. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.The toddler, who began attending on 7/1/24, did not have a signed discipline policy on file. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. There were no current activity plans to review. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. The toddler, who began attending on 7/1/24, did not have the signed policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by July 25, 2024, explaining how the violations have been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CURRICULUM: During today’s visit the operator stated that she did not know where her curriculum was located. I explained that the operator was required to implement the approved curriculum when children ages 4 and above were present. SAFE SLEEP: Plese be reminded that you need to complete an updated IT’S SIDS training prior to 10/26/24. This training is required because the Family Child Care Home is licensed for infant care, even though there are currently no infants enrolled. AGENCY UPDATES: Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. Also, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter emailed to you on December 7, 2023. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09. 1706 · Violation

Name of Operation: TALENTOS GIRAFFE SCHOOL Facility ID: 32002285 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/11/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/11/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. This was my first visit to this Family Child Care Home. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct your Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 7/18/23. The compliance history for the previous eighteen month timeframe was 80%. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 8/31/20. During today’s visit the indoor child care space and the outdoor environment were monitored. OBSERVATIONS: There were five preschool age children present today. I observed the children playing and interacting with the operator in child care space. I observed the children preparing for naptime. Lunch today consisted of hamburger, lettuce, tomator, wheat bread, milk, and watermelon. Upon arrival I was given the enrollment worksheet, operator’s verification form, and the signed statements of understanding. The forms were reviewed and discussed with the operator. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were reviewed today. RESIDENTS IN THE HOME: The operator stated that she and her mother were the only current residents in the home. The operator’s daughter was present and visiting during today’s visit. The daughter stated that she and her husband lived in South Carolina but would be moving to this residence in September for a temporary time frame. The daughter was aware that she and her husband needed current Criminal Record Check clearance prior to moving. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 6/19/24. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 6/22/24. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 4/4/24. I reminded the operator that she needed to conduct another lockdown drill this month. SMOKE DETECTOR: The electrically operated smoke detector with battery back-up was tested during the visit. TRANSPORTATION: This Family Child Care Home does not offer transportation services. CURRICULUM: The operator stated that she implemented The Creative Curriculum. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. There were no menus available to review. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.The toddler, who began attending on 7/1/24, did not have a signed discipline policy on file. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. There were no current activity plans to review. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. The toddler, who began attending on 7/1/24, did not have the signed policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by July 25, 2024, explaining how the violations have been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CURRICULUM: During today’s visit the operator stated that she did not know where her curriculum was located. I explained that the operator was required to implement the approved curriculum when children ages 4 and above were present. SAFE SLEEP: Plese be reminded that you need to complete an updated IT’S SIDS training prior to 10/26/24. This training is required because the Family Child Care Home is licensed for infant care, even though there are currently no infants enrolled. AGENCY UPDATES: Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. Also, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter emailed to you on December 7, 2023. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: TALENTOS GIRAFFE SCHOOL Facility ID: 32002285 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/11/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/11/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the operator greeted me. This was my first visit to this Family Child Care Home. The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct your Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 7/18/23. The compliance history for the previous eighteen month timeframe was 80%. This Family Child Care Home operates with a five-star license, which was issued on 8/31/20. During today’s visit the indoor child care space and the outdoor environment were monitored. OBSERVATIONS: There were five preschool age children present today. I observed the children playing and interacting with the operator in child care space. I observed the children preparing for naptime. Lunch today consisted of hamburger, lettuce, tomator, wheat bread, milk, and watermelon. Upon arrival I was given the enrollment worksheet, operator’s verification form, and the signed statements of understanding. The forms were reviewed and discussed with the operator. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were reviewed today. RESIDENTS IN THE HOME: The operator stated that she and her mother were the only current residents in the home. The operator’s daughter was present and visiting during today’s visit. The daughter stated that she and her husband lived in South Carolina but would be moving to this residence in September for a temporary time frame. The daughter was aware that she and her husband needed current Criminal Record Check clearance prior to moving. INSPECTIONS: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 6/19/24. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 6/22/24. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 4/4/24. I reminded the operator that she needed to conduct another lockdown drill this month. SMOKE DETECTOR: The electrically operated smoke detector with battery back-up was tested during the visit. TRANSPORTATION: This Family Child Care Home does not offer transportation services. CURRICULUM: The operator stated that she implemented The Creative Curriculum. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. There were no menus available to review. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.The toddler, who began attending on 7/1/24, did not have a signed discipline policy on file. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. There were no current activity plans to review. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. The toddler, who began attending on 7/1/24, did not have the signed policy on file. .1726(b)&(c) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by July 25, 2024, explaining how the violations have been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CURRICULUM: During today’s visit the operator stated that she did not know where her curriculum was located. I explained that the operator was required to implement the approved curriculum when children ages 4 and above were present. SAFE SLEEP: Plese be reminded that you need to complete an updated IT’S SIDS training prior to 10/26/24. This training is required because the Family Child Care Home is licensed for infant care, even though there are currently no infants enrolled. AGENCY UPDATES: Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. Also, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter emailed to you on December 7, 2023. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1720 · Violation

Name of Operation: TALENTOS GIRAFFE SCHOOL Facility ID: 32002285 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/18/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/18/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: -540 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 I monitored today. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Mrs. Lucy Rodriguez, family childcare home provider. Upon arrival the children were playing on the playground; several children were filling water pumps with water and spraying it onto the grass. There were several riding toys and sand box. Plenty of shade was provided by the trees in the back yard. The program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued on August 31, 2020, earning 7 points in program standard, 5 points in staff education component, and 1 quality point through business training. The program offers daytime for 1st and 2nd shift. INSPECTION/SAFTEY DRILL STATUS: The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown was conducted on 3/22/23. The last outdoor play area inspection was completed on 6/17/23. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/14/23. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/3/22. The program is privately owned so I did not conduct a search of the NC Secretary of State website. All applicable child care requirements were assessed during today’s visit. The program does not provide transportation, no infants are enrolled at this time, so these requirements were not assessed. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT: The provider cares for children on the main floor. In the children space’s there are a variety of materials for the children to explore throughout the day. The bathroom is accessible to the children that are potty trained, a changing pad is available to those in diapers. The children eat their meals in the childcare space. Lunch consisted of Broccoli and cheese soup, saltine crackers, potatoes, cantaloupe, and milk. Violations were observed and documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 811 Baby food, snack items, and meal items sent from home, for each individual child, were not dated and labeled with the child's name. A child's food from home was not labeled with name and date. .1706(o) 1405 Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). A contain of Blue Lizard cream was not labeled with the child's name. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(4) 1833 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the operator was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the home. A child that was opt out did not have an acknowledgement form on file. .1706( c) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. The diapers were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked changing table in the classroom used by children one-year old children .1719(a)(18) 1960 The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care. Activity plan posted was dated 6/26/23. .1718(a)(7)(B) 1986 Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names. One bottle was stored without the child's name and date. .1706(l) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By August 1, 2023, please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history score was 98%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The center was not following all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today's visit and violations were cited. • During our discussion today you were made aware that even though you have the non-smoking sign posted you would also need to have parents to sign an acknowledgement form stating that they are aware that this is a non-smoking environment. • The diaper pad has several worn areas, and it will need to be replace soon. • You stated that there have been so many rainy days that the playground toys that was cleaned is now dirty. Toys need to be clean and safe to play on; have your maintenance person to pressure wash them. RATED LICENSE TIMELINE The provider stated that she has watch several videos from the NCRLAP website. She also stated that she would reach out to CCR&R for additional help. Your reassessment year will be between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments FCCERS-R] conducted. •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. •Consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment. •Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. REMINDERS: 1.The Shelter-in-Place/Lock down drill need to be completed ASAP – it was due in June. 2.Playground inspection is due this week. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES Visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov often for the What’s New section for the new rules and other updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need further assistance, I can be reached at (919) 606-2388. All mail correspondence should be mail to 1781 Indian Camp Road Clayton, NC 27520. Email correspondence can be sent to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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