10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: Years of Wonder II Facility ID: 32002346 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/10/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during your routine unannounced visit. This documentation was reviewed with the director, Monica Allison, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit today. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Allison. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environments. The children were observed in center activities with their teachers, outdoor play, eating lunch, and preparing for nap. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued November 14, 2024, earning five (5) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 7, 2025. *The sanitation inspection was completed on July 18, 2025, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on May 29, 2025, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill and playground inspections were both completed on *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 29, 2025. During this visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted monitoring all classrooms. The monitoring included License and Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratios, Supervision, CPR/First Aid coverage for the center, Special Training Requirements, Storage of Hazardous Items and Medication, Use of Approved Space, Criminal Background Checks, Program Records and Materials/Equipment for the Indoor Environment. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). The feeding schedule for one infant was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. One refrigerator in space #1 did not have a thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Art supplies stored in ziploc bags and trash bags were accessible to the children two years of age. .0604(q) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam peg boards were accessible to the children two years of age. .0604(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A pacifier with an attachment was being used by an infant asleep in the crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by November 24, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -A pacifier with an attachment was being used by an infant asleep in the crib. I reminded the director to review the safe sleep policy carefully with the staff to ensure that the policy is being implemented. A safe sleep environment is essential in reducing the risk of SIDS. -Each classroom should be checked daily, prior to the children occupying the space, to ensure all materials are age appropriate for the mixed age group with two-year-old children. Plastic bags, materials made of foam, and materials small enough to be swallowed must be kept up out of the reach of children under three years of age. Safety is a priority when caring for young children. -The feeding schedule must be completed by the parent and on file the child’s first day so each staff will know what and when to feed the child. STAFF RECORDS I monitored staff files for criminal background qualifying letters, current CPR/First Aid, medical, TB test and other specialized training. On your next annual compliance visit training hours will be monitored. AUTOMATED BACKGROUND CHECK MONITORING SYSTEM North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION Your next Rated License is due in November 2027; however, I encourage you to visit the DCDEE website to review the new QRIS REQUIREMENTS, Pathways to the Stars. We are going away from a point-based system allowing you to have three different pathways to achieve stars. CHILD CARE RULES Child Care Rules have been updated as of 7/1/25. Please visit the DCDEE website to review and download a copy. The following free trainings are available on the Moodle portal. -Child Development module -Summary of Rule Changes Effective July 1, 2025 (Pathways to the Stars Rule Rollout) REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *The qualification letter for M. Allison will expire on 1/22/26. Remember your paperwork for the 5-year re-check can be submitted six months prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. You should start the process now to avoid any lapse in qualification. *The ITS-SIDS training will expire on 3/9/26 for T. Mitchiner. *You must obtain a fire inspection by 5/29/26. The facility must obtain a fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection as per Child Care Rule .0304(a). *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 or email at Kia.Reid@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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: Years of Wonder II Facility ID: 32002346 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/10/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during your routine unannounced visit. This documentation was reviewed with the director, Monica Allison, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit today. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Allison. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environments. The children were observed in center activities with their teachers, outdoor play, eating lunch, and preparing for nap. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued November 14, 2024, earning five (5) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 7, 2025. *The sanitation inspection was completed on July 18, 2025, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on May 29, 2025, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill and playground inspections were both completed on *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 29, 2025. During this visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted monitoring all classrooms. The monitoring included License and Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratios, Supervision, CPR/First Aid coverage for the center, Special Training Requirements, Storage of Hazardous Items and Medication, Use of Approved Space, Criminal Background Checks, Program Records and Materials/Equipment for the Indoor Environment. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). The feeding schedule for one infant was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. One refrigerator in space #1 did not have a thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Art supplies stored in ziploc bags and trash bags were accessible to the children two years of age. .0604(q) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam peg boards were accessible to the children two years of age. .0604(q) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A pacifier with an attachment was being used by an infant asleep in the crib. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by November 24, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -A pacifier with an attachment was being used by an infant asleep in the crib. I reminded the director to review the safe sleep policy carefully with the staff to ensure that the policy is being implemented. A safe sleep environment is essential in reducing the risk of SIDS. -Each classroom should be checked daily, prior to the children occupying the space, to ensure all materials are age appropriate for the mixed age group with two-year-old children. Plastic bags, materials made of foam, and materials small enough to be swallowed must be kept up out of the reach of children under three years of age. Safety is a priority when caring for young children. -The feeding schedule must be completed by the parent and on file the child’s first day so each staff will know what and when to feed the child. STAFF RECORDS I monitored staff files for criminal background qualifying letters, current CPR/First Aid, medical, TB test and other specialized training. On your next annual compliance visit training hours will be monitored. AUTOMATED BACKGROUND CHECK MONITORING SYSTEM North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION Your next Rated License is due in November 2027; however, I encourage you to visit the DCDEE website to review the new QRIS REQUIREMENTS, Pathways to the Stars. We are going away from a point-based system allowing you to have three different pathways to achieve stars. CHILD CARE RULES Child Care Rules have been updated as of 7/1/25. Please visit the DCDEE website to review and download a copy. The following free trainings are available on the Moodle portal. -Child Development module -Summary of Rule Changes Effective July 1, 2025 (Pathways to the Stars Rule Rollout) REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *The qualification letter for M. Allison will expire on 1/22/26. Remember your paperwork for the 5-year re-check can be submitted six months prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. You should start the process now to avoid any lapse in qualification. *The ITS-SIDS training will expire on 3/9/26 for T. Mitchiner. *You must obtain a fire inspection by 5/29/26. The facility must obtain a fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection as per Child Care Rule .0304(a). *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 or email at Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Years of Wonder II Facility ID: 32002346 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with the owner/director, Monica Allison, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit today. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Allison. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environments. The children were observed in center activities with their teachers, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a three-star license issued November 14, 2024, earning five (5) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The third temporary time visit was conducted on October 22, 2024. *The sanitation inspection was completed on February 12, 2025, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2023, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 30, 2025. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on April 21, 2025. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 13, 2025. Prior to today's visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, Years of Wonder II LLC, is listed as current/active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/3/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #1 the smoke detector was making a chirping noise. In space #2 foam pegboards were accessible to the children under 3 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox wipes were in space #3 and the adult bathroom in unlocked storage. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #2 non-prescription medications were stored under the diaper changing table in unlocked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 a medication authorization form was not completed for motrin. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by May 21, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the facility was 98%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS The children’s records and staff files monitored were in compliance. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *Plastic bags, materials made of foam, and materials small enough to be swallowed must be kept inaccessible to children under three years of age. Remember to conduct a walk-through of the children’s space prior to them arriving each day, removing any potential hazards and placing them at least five feet high or in locked storage. Safety is a priority when caring for young children. *You must contact the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The inspection must be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. *The chirping smoke detector indicates that it is not functioning properly. Ms. Allison attempted to change the battery, however that didn't work. She stated that the owner of the building would be contacted to fix the problem. A good rule to follow is to change the battery when daylight savings time changes. CONSULTATION *Each medication must have an authorization form signed by the parent. You must have a medication authorization form signed by the child's parent as well as the medical action plan on file for chronic medical conditions. The medication authorization form for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months and the medical action plan is valid for one year. *One staff completed a First Aid training course through National CPR First Aid Foundation. The training was previously approved; however, this organization is not approved by DCDEE. I discussed the current approved organizations as of August 2023 with Ms. Allison. Once the training has been completed send me a copy of the certificate. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 or email at Kia.Reid@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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Years of Wonder II Facility ID: 32002346 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with the owner/director, Monica Allison, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit today. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Allison. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environments. The children were observed in center activities with their teachers, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a three-star license issued November 14, 2024, earning five (5) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The third temporary time visit was conducted on October 22, 2024. *The sanitation inspection was completed on February 12, 2025, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2023, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 30, 2025. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on April 21, 2025. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 13, 2025. Prior to today's visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, Years of Wonder II LLC, is listed as current/active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/3/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #1 the smoke detector was making a chirping noise. In space #2 foam pegboards were accessible to the children under 3 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox wipes were in space #3 and the adult bathroom in unlocked storage. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #2 non-prescription medications were stored under the diaper changing table in unlocked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 a medication authorization form was not completed for motrin. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by May 21, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the facility was 98%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS The children’s records and staff files monitored were in compliance. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *Plastic bags, materials made of foam, and materials small enough to be swallowed must be kept inaccessible to children under three years of age. Remember to conduct a walk-through of the children’s space prior to them arriving each day, removing any potential hazards and placing them at least five feet high or in locked storage. Safety is a priority when caring for young children. *You must contact the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The inspection must be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. *The chirping smoke detector indicates that it is not functioning properly. Ms. Allison attempted to change the battery, however that didn't work. She stated that the owner of the building would be contacted to fix the problem. A good rule to follow is to change the battery when daylight savings time changes. CONSULTATION *Each medication must have an authorization form signed by the parent. You must have a medication authorization form signed by the child's parent as well as the medical action plan on file for chronic medical conditions. The medication authorization form for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months and the medical action plan is valid for one year. *One staff completed a First Aid training course through National CPR First Aid Foundation. The training was previously approved; however, this organization is not approved by DCDEE. I discussed the current approved organizations as of August 2023 with Ms. Allison. Once the training has been completed send me a copy of the certificate. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 or email at Kia.Reid@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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Years of Wonder II Facility ID: 32002346 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with the owner/director, Monica Allison, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit today. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Allison. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environments. The children were observed in center activities with their teachers, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a three-star license issued November 14, 2024, earning five (5) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The third temporary time visit was conducted on October 22, 2024. *The sanitation inspection was completed on February 12, 2025, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on August 23, 2023, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 30, 2025. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on April 21, 2025. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on February 13, 2025. Prior to today's visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, Years of Wonder II LLC, is listed as current/active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/3/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #1 the smoke detector was making a chirping noise. In space #2 foam pegboards were accessible to the children under 3 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox wipes were in space #3 and the adult bathroom in unlocked storage. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #2 non-prescription medications were stored under the diaper changing table in unlocked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 a medication authorization form was not completed for motrin. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by May 21, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the facility was 98%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS The children’s records and staff files monitored were in compliance. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *Plastic bags, materials made of foam, and materials small enough to be swallowed must be kept inaccessible to children under three years of age. Remember to conduct a walk-through of the children’s space prior to them arriving each day, removing any potential hazards and placing them at least five feet high or in locked storage. Safety is a priority when caring for young children. *You must contact the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The inspection must be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. *The chirping smoke detector indicates that it is not functioning properly. Ms. Allison attempted to change the battery, however that didn't work. She stated that the owner of the building would be contacted to fix the problem. A good rule to follow is to change the battery when daylight savings time changes. CONSULTATION *Each medication must have an authorization form signed by the parent. You must have a medication authorization form signed by the child's parent as well as the medical action plan on file for chronic medical conditions. The medication authorization form for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months and the medical action plan is valid for one year. *One staff completed a First Aid training course through National CPR First Aid Foundation. The training was previously approved; however, this organization is not approved by DCDEE. I discussed the current approved organizations as of August 2023 with Ms. Allison. Once the training has been completed send me a copy of the certificate. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 or email at Kia.Reid@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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Years of Wonder II Facility ID: 32002346 Consultant: ANGELA ALGER-WALKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced visit has been to conduct the second temporary time period visit. The temporary time period license was issued on 5/13/24 and expires on 11/13/24. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, Monika Allison. She toured me through the center. We discussed the monitoring items for today's visit. We observed the center playground and conducted observation of the two classrooms open for children during today's visit. We concluded the visit by meeting to review this report and resource materials. Preschool-aged children were observed playing outside, washing their hands, listening to story, eating lunch, singing songs, and resting. The infants and toddlers were observed washing their hands, being held for bottle feedings, freely playing with the available toys, and eating lunch. The Children’s Records form was completed during this visit. The Staff Training Worksheets were completed during this visit. The director attests that all children’s file and facility/program records are current and contain all the required information. Eleven children were present during this visit. The center had the following items posted/located in a prominent place in the center for parents and available for me to review: --the center's license --a Safe Arrival and Departure Procedure --Summary of the NC Child Care Law posted The recent fire drill was completed on 6/11/24. The recent outdoor inspection was completed on 6/13/24. There first emergency drill must be conducted before 8/13/24. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/2/24. The facility received a superior rating with 5 demerits. The director completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response training previously and the Emergency Plan must be completed and reviewed with all staff before 9/13/24. The center does not provide aquatic activities, transportation, or school-age care; thus, those requirements were not monitored during this visit. The following violations were observed during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan in space #2 was dated for the week of 6/24/24 thru 6/28/24. The lesson plan in space #3 did not have a specific date but had notation of June week 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front door did not have a current date on it. No menu was posted in the kitchen where the director was observed preparing the lunch for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Three staff hired on 5/1/24, 5/28/24, and 7/10/24 did not have documentation of a completed medical statement on file during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members hired on 5/28/24 and 7/10/24 did not have documentation on file of a completed negative tb test result before beginning employment and both were observed working in classrooms during this visit. .0701(a) The violations documented during today's assessment were reviewed with the operator and must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. Evidence of correction must be sent to me no later than July 17, 2024. Compliance verification must be a dated and signed letter that includes statements addressing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the facility's name and ID number on the letter of compliance. The letter may be emailed to angela.algerwalker@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 COMPLIANCE HISTORY When you receive your Child Care License from the State of NC, you are agreeing to comply at all times with the Law, Rules and Requirements pertaining to and governing Child Care in NC. It is your responsibility to read, learn, and maintain all Child Care Requirements that apply to your licensed facility. It is also your responsibility to ask Division staff questions for clarification of requirements you do not understand and to monitor your staff to ensure that all requirements are maintained at all times. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION The following items were discussed prior to today' visit. 1) Please refer to the Staff and Training Worksheets to continue to keep all staff members current with their upcoming due dates for CPR/First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, child maltreatment training, and health and safety training requirements. 2) Please refer to the What’s New Section of the DCDEE website for the new rules and other updates. 3) Please use the ECERS-R revised edition in preparing for rating scale assessments. The ECERS 3 is not yet approved for the rated license assessment process. 4) STAFF FILE INFORMATION: Federal law also requires that an employer keep all medical information confidential and in separate medical files. Any staff medical statements, any proof of tuberculosis test or screening, and any completed health questionnaires must be included in a staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from that staff member's individual personnel file. The most current health forms can be accessed on the DCDEE website by clicking on the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. 5) Emergency Preparedness and Response - It is important to consider how to prepare for and respond to emergency or natural disaster situations and develop written plans accordingly. You are required to have procedures in place to address natural disasters that are relevant to your location (such as tornados, flash floods, and hurricanes) and all hazards/disasters that could occur in any location including acts of violence, bioterrorism/terrorism, exposure to hazardous agents, facility damage, fire, missing child, power outage, and other situations that may require evacuation, lock-down, or shelter-in-place. The procedures must be updated and reviewed annually. The only way to prepare for disasters is to consider various worst case or unique scenarios, and to develop contingency plans. By brainstorming and thinking through a variety of “what if...” situations and developing records, protocols/procedures, and checklists, facilities will be better able to respond to an unusual emergency or disaster situation. EPR training is required to be completed within one year of licensure. 6) Activity Plans: The intent of Child Care Rule .1718(a)(8) is for the provider to provide and implement written activity plans that stimulate children's development within the five developmental domains of learning. Repeating the same activity plan over and over limits the children's development and experiences in gaining knowledge about themselves, their peers and the world. While the rule doesn't specifically explain how often the activity plans should be completed, it is best practice to provide a new activity plan on a weekly basis at a minimum. Activity plans must be current and posted for each upcoming week. Current plans were not available for space #2 and space #3. A current dated activity plan is required for each group of children. We reviewed completing at least two weeks of activity plans and posting the plan for the next week at the end of the day the Friday before. This will ensure a current activity plan is posted for the next week. 7) Staff Records – Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Prior to employment documentation of a completed medical report and a negative tb test result or screening must be provided to you. Four staff persons hired on 5/1/24, 5/28/24, 6/3/24, and 7/10/24 and working today, did not have documentation of the above listed requirements. Utilizing the staff file checklist attached to your files will help you to meet and maintain compliance when hiring staff. 8) Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. The training may be accessed via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is also available on Prevent Child Abuse NC website, www.preventchildabusenc.org, free of charge, and counts toward Health and Safety Training. 9) Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The menu should be dated and posted for easy view by parents. The menu posted at the front door did not have a date nor did it match the items served for lunch today. No menu was posted in the kitchen where the food was prepared. RATED LICENSE APPLICATION INFORMATION Once you have achieved a full six (6) months of operation, your program will be eligible for a Voluntary Enhanced Rated License. The award of this Rated License will occur at the end of the 6-month Temporary License Time Period. The following information will need to be completed to begin the program's Rated License Assessment: 1) If the center chooses to complete the Environmental Rating Scales during the temporary time period, then the administrator will submit the completed Application for the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment and Rated License Request Review form before 8/13/24. 2) Please ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register in the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at this location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment before the end of the temporary time period. You may also want to consider having staff members complete the Early Educator Certification process (www.ncicdp.org) to assist in getting higher education evaluations completed if their degree is not in early childhood education. 3) Begin thinking about which Quality Point Option you will select. We reviewed a list of the Quality Options you can meet at your center. There are both Educational Options and Programmatic Options. Regardless of the total number of Quality Options that are in place, the center can only be awarded one additional point towards your Rated License Assessment. Once you select a Quality Option, it must remain in effect at the center until a new Quality Option has been assessed. RESOURCES Be sure to visit the following websites for helpful information, trainings, and materials 1. www.healthychildcare.unc.edu A First Aid Chart, handwashing, diapering, and no smoking signs can be ordered from this website. You can also find the contact information for your Child Care Health Consultant. 2. www.childcareservices.org Child Care Services Association: This organization offers technical assistance as well as training resources for operators, the Wage$ program, and the TEACH education reimbursement program. 3. www.preventchildabusenc.org The required training -Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Maltreatment - is on this website. All staff are required to complete this free online training within ninety (90) days of hire. Be sure to print either the posttest or certificate for each employee’s file. 4.www.ncchildcare.dhhs.gov DCDEE’s website for WORKS, Moodle, Criminal Background Checks, provider updates, forms, and information. 5. https://ncrlap.org/Resources/Pages/Training/ North Carolina Rated License Assessment Program website offers free training and resources on program quality and the Environment Rating Scales. 6. https://signup.ncsbi.gov/ The licensee for each licensed day care center and the principal of each elementary school, middle school, and high school shall register with the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the licensed day care center or school. 7. www.naturalearning.org The Natural Learning Initiative website offers free handouts on enhancing the outdoor learning environments in developmentally appropriate, fun, safe, and natural ways throughout the year. 8. www.ncicdp.org The NC Institute for Child Development Professionals website offers information on the Early Educator Certification process. 9. www.naeyc.org the National Association for the Education of Young Children offers information on achieving national accreditation, developmentally appropriate activities, and an ethics code of conduct for early childhood professionals. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or need further assistance, I can be reached via email at angela.algerwalker@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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10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Years of Wonder II Facility ID: 32002346 Consultant: ANGELA ALGER-WALKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced visit has been to conduct the second temporary time period visit. The temporary time period license was issued on 5/13/24 and expires on 11/13/24. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, Monika Allison. She toured me through the center. We discussed the monitoring items for today's visit. We observed the center playground and conducted observation of the two classrooms open for children during today's visit. We concluded the visit by meeting to review this report and resource materials. Preschool-aged children were observed playing outside, washing their hands, listening to story, eating lunch, singing songs, and resting. The infants and toddlers were observed washing their hands, being held for bottle feedings, freely playing with the available toys, and eating lunch. The Children’s Records form was completed during this visit. The Staff Training Worksheets were completed during this visit. The director attests that all children’s file and facility/program records are current and contain all the required information. Eleven children were present during this visit. The center had the following items posted/located in a prominent place in the center for parents and available for me to review: --the center's license --a Safe Arrival and Departure Procedure --Summary of the NC Child Care Law posted The recent fire drill was completed on 6/11/24. The recent outdoor inspection was completed on 6/13/24. There first emergency drill must be conducted before 8/13/24. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/2/24. The facility received a superior rating with 5 demerits. The director completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response training previously and the Emergency Plan must be completed and reviewed with all staff before 9/13/24. The center does not provide aquatic activities, transportation, or school-age care; thus, those requirements were not monitored during this visit. The following violations were observed during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan in space #2 was dated for the week of 6/24/24 thru 6/28/24. The lesson plan in space #3 did not have a specific date but had notation of June week 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front door did not have a current date on it. No menu was posted in the kitchen where the director was observed preparing the lunch for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Three staff hired on 5/1/24, 5/28/24, and 7/10/24 did not have documentation of a completed medical statement on file during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members hired on 5/28/24 and 7/10/24 did not have documentation on file of a completed negative tb test result before beginning employment and both were observed working in classrooms during this visit. .0701(a) The violations documented during today's assessment were reviewed with the operator and must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. Evidence of correction must be sent to me no later than July 17, 2024. Compliance verification must be a dated and signed letter that includes statements addressing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the facility's name and ID number on the letter of compliance. The letter may be emailed to angela.algerwalker@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 COMPLIANCE HISTORY When you receive your Child Care License from the State of NC, you are agreeing to comply at all times with the Law, Rules and Requirements pertaining to and governing Child Care in NC. It is your responsibility to read, learn, and maintain all Child Care Requirements that apply to your licensed facility. It is also your responsibility to ask Division staff questions for clarification of requirements you do not understand and to monitor your staff to ensure that all requirements are maintained at all times. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION The following items were discussed prior to today' visit. 1) Please refer to the Staff and Training Worksheets to continue to keep all staff members current with their upcoming due dates for CPR/First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, child maltreatment training, and health and safety training requirements. 2) Please refer to the What’s New Section of the DCDEE website for the new rules and other updates. 3) Please use the ECERS-R revised edition in preparing for rating scale assessments. The ECERS 3 is not yet approved for the rated license assessment process. 4) STAFF FILE INFORMATION: Federal law also requires that an employer keep all medical information confidential and in separate medical files. Any staff medical statements, any proof of tuberculosis test or screening, and any completed health questionnaires must be included in a staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from that staff member's individual personnel file. The most current health forms can be accessed on the DCDEE website by clicking on the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. 5) Emergency Preparedness and Response - It is important to consider how to prepare for and respond to emergency or natural disaster situations and develop written plans accordingly. You are required to have procedures in place to address natural disasters that are relevant to your location (such as tornados, flash floods, and hurricanes) and all hazards/disasters that could occur in any location including acts of violence, bioterrorism/terrorism, exposure to hazardous agents, facility damage, fire, missing child, power outage, and other situations that may require evacuation, lock-down, or shelter-in-place. The procedures must be updated and reviewed annually. The only way to prepare for disasters is to consider various worst case or unique scenarios, and to develop contingency plans. By brainstorming and thinking through a variety of “what if...” situations and developing records, protocols/procedures, and checklists, facilities will be better able to respond to an unusual emergency or disaster situation. EPR training is required to be completed within one year of licensure. 6) Activity Plans: The intent of Child Care Rule .1718(a)(8) is for the provider to provide and implement written activity plans that stimulate children's development within the five developmental domains of learning. Repeating the same activity plan over and over limits the children's development and experiences in gaining knowledge about themselves, their peers and the world. While the rule doesn't specifically explain how often the activity plans should be completed, it is best practice to provide a new activity plan on a weekly basis at a minimum. Activity plans must be current and posted for each upcoming week. Current plans were not available for space #2 and space #3. A current dated activity plan is required for each group of children. We reviewed completing at least two weeks of activity plans and posting the plan for the next week at the end of the day the Friday before. This will ensure a current activity plan is posted for the next week. 7) Staff Records – Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Prior to employment documentation of a completed medical report and a negative tb test result or screening must be provided to you. Four staff persons hired on 5/1/24, 5/28/24, 6/3/24, and 7/10/24 and working today, did not have documentation of the above listed requirements. Utilizing the staff file checklist attached to your files will help you to meet and maintain compliance when hiring staff. 8) Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. The training may be accessed via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is also available on Prevent Child Abuse NC website, www.preventchildabusenc.org, free of charge, and counts toward Health and Safety Training. 9) Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The menu should be dated and posted for easy view by parents. The menu posted at the front door did not have a date nor did it match the items served for lunch today. No menu was posted in the kitchen where the food was prepared. RATED LICENSE APPLICATION INFORMATION Once you have achieved a full six (6) months of operation, your program will be eligible for a Voluntary Enhanced Rated License. The award of this Rated License will occur at the end of the 6-month Temporary License Time Period. The following information will need to be completed to begin the program's Rated License Assessment: 1) If the center chooses to complete the Environmental Rating Scales during the temporary time period, then the administrator will submit the completed Application for the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment and Rated License Request Review form before 8/13/24. 2) Please ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register in the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at this location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment before the end of the temporary time period. You may also want to consider having staff members complete the Early Educator Certification process (www.ncicdp.org) to assist in getting higher education evaluations completed if their degree is not in early childhood education. 3) Begin thinking about which Quality Point Option you will select. We reviewed a list of the Quality Options you can meet at your center. There are both Educational Options and Programmatic Options. Regardless of the total number of Quality Options that are in place, the center can only be awarded one additional point towards your Rated License Assessment. Once you select a Quality Option, it must remain in effect at the center until a new Quality Option has been assessed. RESOURCES Be sure to visit the following websites for helpful information, trainings, and materials 1. www.healthychildcare.unc.edu A First Aid Chart, handwashing, diapering, and no smoking signs can be ordered from this website. You can also find the contact information for your Child Care Health Consultant. 2. www.childcareservices.org Child Care Services Association: This organization offers technical assistance as well as training resources for operators, the Wage$ program, and the TEACH education reimbursement program. 3. www.preventchildabusenc.org The required training -Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Maltreatment - is on this website. All staff are required to complete this free online training within ninety (90) days of hire. Be sure to print either the posttest or certificate for each employee’s file. 4.www.ncchildcare.dhhs.gov DCDEE’s website for WORKS, Moodle, Criminal Background Checks, provider updates, forms, and information. 5. https://ncrlap.org/Resources/Pages/Training/ North Carolina Rated License Assessment Program website offers free training and resources on program quality and the Environment Rating Scales. 6. https://signup.ncsbi.gov/ The licensee for each licensed day care center and the principal of each elementary school, middle school, and high school shall register with the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the licensed day care center or school. 7. www.naturalearning.org The Natural Learning Initiative website offers free handouts on enhancing the outdoor learning environments in developmentally appropriate, fun, safe, and natural ways throughout the year. 8. www.ncicdp.org The NC Institute for Child Development Professionals website offers information on the Early Educator Certification process. 9. www.naeyc.org the National Association for the Education of Young Children offers information on achieving national accreditation, developmentally appropriate activities, and an ethics code of conduct for early childhood professionals. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or need further assistance, I can be reached via email at angela.algerwalker@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: Years of Wonder II Facility ID: 32002346 Consultant: ANGELA ALGER-WALKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's announced visit has been to conduct the second temporary time period visit. The temporary time period license was issued on 5/13/24 and expires on 11/13/24. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the administrator, Monika Allison. She toured me through the center. We discussed the monitoring items for today's visit. We observed the center playground and conducted observation of the two classrooms open for children during today's visit. We concluded the visit by meeting to review this report and resource materials. Preschool-aged children were observed playing outside, washing their hands, listening to story, eating lunch, singing songs, and resting. The infants and toddlers were observed washing their hands, being held for bottle feedings, freely playing with the available toys, and eating lunch. The Children’s Records form was completed during this visit. The Staff Training Worksheets were completed during this visit. The director attests that all children’s file and facility/program records are current and contain all the required information. Eleven children were present during this visit. The center had the following items posted/located in a prominent place in the center for parents and available for me to review: --the center's license --a Safe Arrival and Departure Procedure --Summary of the NC Child Care Law posted The recent fire drill was completed on 6/11/24. The recent outdoor inspection was completed on 6/13/24. There first emergency drill must be conducted before 8/13/24. The sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/2/24. The facility received a superior rating with 5 demerits. The director completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response training previously and the Emergency Plan must be completed and reviewed with all staff before 9/13/24. The center does not provide aquatic activities, transportation, or school-age care; thus, those requirements were not monitored during this visit. The following violations were observed during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan in space #2 was dated for the week of 6/24/24 thru 6/28/24. The lesson plan in space #3 did not have a specific date but had notation of June week 3. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front door did not have a current date on it. No menu was posted in the kitchen where the director was observed preparing the lunch for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Three staff hired on 5/1/24, 5/28/24, and 7/10/24 did not have documentation of a completed medical statement on file during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members hired on 5/28/24 and 7/10/24 did not have documentation on file of a completed negative tb test result before beginning employment and both were observed working in classrooms during this visit. .0701(a) The violations documented during today's assessment were reviewed with the operator and must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. Evidence of correction must be sent to me no later than July 17, 2024. Compliance verification must be a dated and signed letter that includes statements addressing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the facility's name and ID number on the letter of compliance. The letter may be emailed to angela.algerwalker@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 COMPLIANCE HISTORY When you receive your Child Care License from the State of NC, you are agreeing to comply at all times with the Law, Rules and Requirements pertaining to and governing Child Care in NC. It is your responsibility to read, learn, and maintain all Child Care Requirements that apply to your licensed facility. It is also your responsibility to ask Division staff questions for clarification of requirements you do not understand and to monitor your staff to ensure that all requirements are maintained at all times. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION The following items were discussed prior to today' visit. 1) Please refer to the Staff and Training Worksheets to continue to keep all staff members current with their upcoming due dates for CPR/First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, child maltreatment training, and health and safety training requirements. 2) Please refer to the What’s New Section of the DCDEE website for the new rules and other updates. 3) Please use the ECERS-R revised edition in preparing for rating scale assessments. The ECERS 3 is not yet approved for the rated license assessment process. 4) STAFF FILE INFORMATION: Federal law also requires that an employer keep all medical information confidential and in separate medical files. Any staff medical statements, any proof of tuberculosis test or screening, and any completed health questionnaires must be included in a staff member's medical file, which must be maintained separately from that staff member's individual personnel file. The most current health forms can be accessed on the DCDEE website by clicking on the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. 5) Emergency Preparedness and Response - It is important to consider how to prepare for and respond to emergency or natural disaster situations and develop written plans accordingly. You are required to have procedures in place to address natural disasters that are relevant to your location (such as tornados, flash floods, and hurricanes) and all hazards/disasters that could occur in any location including acts of violence, bioterrorism/terrorism, exposure to hazardous agents, facility damage, fire, missing child, power outage, and other situations that may require evacuation, lock-down, or shelter-in-place. The procedures must be updated and reviewed annually. The only way to prepare for disasters is to consider various worst case or unique scenarios, and to develop contingency plans. By brainstorming and thinking through a variety of “what if...” situations and developing records, protocols/procedures, and checklists, facilities will be better able to respond to an unusual emergency or disaster situation. EPR training is required to be completed within one year of licensure. 6) Activity Plans: The intent of Child Care Rule .1718(a)(8) is for the provider to provide and implement written activity plans that stimulate children's development within the five developmental domains of learning. Repeating the same activity plan over and over limits the children's development and experiences in gaining knowledge about themselves, their peers and the world. While the rule doesn't specifically explain how often the activity plans should be completed, it is best practice to provide a new activity plan on a weekly basis at a minimum. Activity plans must be current and posted for each upcoming week. Current plans were not available for space #2 and space #3. A current dated activity plan is required for each group of children. We reviewed completing at least two weeks of activity plans and posting the plan for the next week at the end of the day the Friday before. This will ensure a current activity plan is posted for the next week. 7) Staff Records – Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Prior to employment documentation of a completed medical report and a negative tb test result or screening must be provided to you. Four staff persons hired on 5/1/24, 5/28/24, 6/3/24, and 7/10/24 and working today, did not have documentation of the above listed requirements. Utilizing the staff file checklist attached to your files will help you to meet and maintain compliance when hiring staff. 8) Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. The training may be accessed via the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is also available on Prevent Child Abuse NC website, www.preventchildabusenc.org, free of charge, and counts toward Health and Safety Training. 9) Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. The menu should be dated and posted for easy view by parents. The menu posted at the front door did not have a date nor did it match the items served for lunch today. No menu was posted in the kitchen where the food was prepared. RATED LICENSE APPLICATION INFORMATION Once you have achieved a full six (6) months of operation, your program will be eligible for a Voluntary Enhanced Rated License. The award of this Rated License will occur at the end of the 6-month Temporary License Time Period. The following information will need to be completed to begin the program's Rated License Assessment: 1) If the center chooses to complete the Environmental Rating Scales during the temporary time period, then the administrator will submit the completed Application for the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment and Rated License Request Review form before 8/13/24. 2) Please ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register in the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at this location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment before the end of the temporary time period. You may also want to consider having staff members complete the Early Educator Certification process (www.ncicdp.org) to assist in getting higher education evaluations completed if their degree is not in early childhood education. 3) Begin thinking about which Quality Point Option you will select. We reviewed a list of the Quality Options you can meet at your center. There are both Educational Options and Programmatic Options. Regardless of the total number of Quality Options that are in place, the center can only be awarded one additional point towards your Rated License Assessment. Once you select a Quality Option, it must remain in effect at the center until a new Quality Option has been assessed. RESOURCES Be sure to visit the following websites for helpful information, trainings, and materials 1. www.healthychildcare.unc.edu A First Aid Chart, handwashing, diapering, and no smoking signs can be ordered from this website. You can also find the contact information for your Child Care Health Consultant. 2. www.childcareservices.org Child Care Services Association: This organization offers technical assistance as well as training resources for operators, the Wage$ program, and the TEACH education reimbursement program. 3. www.preventchildabusenc.org The required training -Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Maltreatment - is on this website. All staff are required to complete this free online training within ninety (90) days of hire. Be sure to print either the posttest or certificate for each employee’s file. 4.www.ncchildcare.dhhs.gov DCDEE’s website for WORKS, Moodle, Criminal Background Checks, provider updates, forms, and information. 5. https://ncrlap.org/Resources/Pages/Training/ North Carolina Rated License Assessment Program website offers free training and resources on program quality and the Environment Rating Scales. 6. https://signup.ncsbi.gov/ The licensee for each licensed day care center and the principal of each elementary school, middle school, and high school shall register with the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the licensed day care center or school. 7. www.naturalearning.org The Natural Learning Initiative website offers free handouts on enhancing the outdoor learning environments in developmentally appropriate, fun, safe, and natural ways throughout the year. 8. www.ncicdp.org The NC Institute for Child Development Professionals website offers information on the Early Educator Certification process. 9. www.naeyc.org the National Association for the Education of Young Children offers information on achieving national accreditation, developmentally appropriate activities, and an ethics code of conduct for early childhood professionals. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or need further assistance, I can be reached via email at angela.algerwalker@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