Beverly's Childcare Services

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S CHILDCARE SERVICES Facility ID: 70000102 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 4/25/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tool that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/10/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 12/9/24. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. During circle time, the children counted, sang, and danced. They then transitioned to free play time. They lined up cars and counted them. The provider interacted with the children with encouraging words and instructions. There continues to be a fenced playground space located next to the home. The children had access to portable climbing equipment, balls, and riding toys. Everyone washed hands when they returned inside. The provider gave them paper and instructed them to draw a picture of their family while she prepared lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of sliced turkey, green beans, apple slices, whole wheat bread, and milk. After lunch the children rested on linen covered mats or in pack-n-plays. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child, enrolled on 3/18/24, had an assessment that was completed on 10/13/22 and was not current within 12 months. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 2026 The professional development plan did not include the required information. The plan available for review was dated January 2024 but did not document any new goals for year. .1703(i)(1-4) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Health Assessment - Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment must be current within 12 months of the child’s enrollment date. One child, enrolled on 3/18/24, had an assessment that was completed on 10/13/22. You stated that you had asked the parent for a copy of the assessment and had not checked the date. You stated that you will request a current assessment. Per our discussion, the information does not have to be completed on the Division’s form. If the child has had an annual check-up within the last 12 months, they can request a copy from their health care provider. Professional Development Plans – It can be helpful in growing as a professional to review your performance as a provider at least annually. The plan available for review was dated January 2024 but did not document any new goals for year. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in choosing and scheduling trainings that helps you better serve your children. As you review your plan, consider the needs of the children you currently have enrolled. Some of the children may need more challenging experiences. Some may need special help with controlling their behaviors. Your professional development plan will help you be strategic in how you will address these needs over the next year. The plan must be written on the form and updated as you achieve your goals. Additional Information: ABCMS Requirements - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Status: Water – Completed 2/6/24 Lead Paint – Survey reviewed by RIT with no results yet Asbestos – Survey reviewed by RIT with no results yet Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S CHILDCARE SERVICES Facility ID: 70000102 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 4/25/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tool that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/10/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 12/9/24. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. During circle time, the children counted, sang, and danced. They then transitioned to free play time. They lined up cars and counted them. The provider interacted with the children with encouraging words and instructions. There continues to be a fenced playground space located next to the home. The children had access to portable climbing equipment, balls, and riding toys. Everyone washed hands when they returned inside. The provider gave them paper and instructed them to draw a picture of their family while she prepared lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of sliced turkey, green beans, apple slices, whole wheat bread, and milk. After lunch the children rested on linen covered mats or in pack-n-plays. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child, enrolled on 3/18/24, had an assessment that was completed on 10/13/22 and was not current within 12 months. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 2026 The professional development plan did not include the required information. The plan available for review was dated January 2024 but did not document any new goals for year. .1703(i)(1-4) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Health Assessment - Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment must be current within 12 months of the child’s enrollment date. One child, enrolled on 3/18/24, had an assessment that was completed on 10/13/22. You stated that you had asked the parent for a copy of the assessment and had not checked the date. You stated that you will request a current assessment. Per our discussion, the information does not have to be completed on the Division’s form. If the child has had an annual check-up within the last 12 months, they can request a copy from their health care provider. Professional Development Plans – It can be helpful in growing as a professional to review your performance as a provider at least annually. The plan available for review was dated January 2024 but did not document any new goals for year. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in choosing and scheduling trainings that helps you better serve your children. As you review your plan, consider the needs of the children you currently have enrolled. Some of the children may need more challenging experiences. Some may need special help with controlling their behaviors. Your professional development plan will help you be strategic in how you will address these needs over the next year. The plan must be written on the form and updated as you achieve your goals. Additional Information: ABCMS Requirements - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Status: Water – Completed 2/6/24 Lead Paint – Survey reviewed by RIT with no results yet Asbestos – Survey reviewed by RIT with no results yet Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: BEVERLY'S CHILDCARE SERVICES Facility ID: 70000102 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 4/25/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tool that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/10/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 12/9/24. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. During circle time, the children counted, sang, and danced. They then transitioned to free play time. They lined up cars and counted them. The provider interacted with the children with encouraging words and instructions. There continues to be a fenced playground space located next to the home. The children had access to portable climbing equipment, balls, and riding toys. Everyone washed hands when they returned inside. The provider gave them paper and instructed them to draw a picture of their family while she prepared lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of sliced turkey, green beans, apple slices, whole wheat bread, and milk. After lunch the children rested on linen covered mats or in pack-n-plays. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child, enrolled on 3/18/24, had an assessment that was completed on 10/13/22 and was not current within 12 months. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 2026 The professional development plan did not include the required information. The plan available for review was dated January 2024 but did not document any new goals for year. .1703(i)(1-4) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Health Assessment - Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment must be current within 12 months of the child’s enrollment date. One child, enrolled on 3/18/24, had an assessment that was completed on 10/13/22. You stated that you had asked the parent for a copy of the assessment and had not checked the date. You stated that you will request a current assessment. Per our discussion, the information does not have to be completed on the Division’s form. If the child has had an annual check-up within the last 12 months, they can request a copy from their health care provider. Professional Development Plans – It can be helpful in growing as a professional to review your performance as a provider at least annually. The plan available for review was dated January 2024 but did not document any new goals for year. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in choosing and scheduling trainings that helps you better serve your children. As you review your plan, consider the needs of the children you currently have enrolled. Some of the children may need more challenging experiences. Some may need special help with controlling their behaviors. Your professional development plan will help you be strategic in how you will address these needs over the next year. The plan must be written on the form and updated as you achieve your goals. Additional Information: ABCMS Requirements - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Status: Water – Completed 2/6/24 Lead Paint – Survey reviewed by RIT with no results yet Asbestos – Survey reviewed by RIT with no results yet Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S CHILDCARE SERVICES Facility ID: 70000102 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 4/25/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tool that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/10/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 12/9/24. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. During circle time, the children counted, sang, and danced. They then transitioned to free play time. They lined up cars and counted them. The provider interacted with the children with encouraging words and instructions. There continues to be a fenced playground space located next to the home. The children had access to portable climbing equipment, balls, and riding toys. Everyone washed hands when they returned inside. The provider gave them paper and instructed them to draw a picture of their family while she prepared lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of sliced turkey, green beans, apple slices, whole wheat bread, and milk. After lunch the children rested on linen covered mats or in pack-n-plays. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child, enrolled on 3/18/24, had an assessment that was completed on 10/13/22 and was not current within 12 months. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 2026 The professional development plan did not include the required information. The plan available for review was dated January 2024 but did not document any new goals for year. .1703(i)(1-4) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Health Assessment - Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. The assessment must be current within 12 months of the child’s enrollment date. One child, enrolled on 3/18/24, had an assessment that was completed on 10/13/22. You stated that you had asked the parent for a copy of the assessment and had not checked the date. You stated that you will request a current assessment. Per our discussion, the information does not have to be completed on the Division’s form. If the child has had an annual check-up within the last 12 months, they can request a copy from their health care provider. Professional Development Plans – It can be helpful in growing as a professional to review your performance as a provider at least annually. The plan available for review was dated January 2024 but did not document any new goals for year. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in choosing and scheduling trainings that helps you better serve your children. As you review your plan, consider the needs of the children you currently have enrolled. Some of the children may need more challenging experiences. Some may need special help with controlling their behaviors. Your professional development plan will help you be strategic in how you will address these needs over the next year. The plan must be written on the form and updated as you achieve your goals. Additional Information: ABCMS Requirements - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Status: Water – Completed 2/6/24 Lead Paint – Survey reviewed by RIT with no results yet Asbestos – Survey reviewed by RIT with no results yet Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEVERLY'S CHILDCARE SERVICES Facility ID: 70000102 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/10/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. B. Ames, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 4/25/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for: Serves no more than two children under one year of age. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/9/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of 1/8/24. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The infant was placed on the floor and allowed to crawl to reach age-appropriate materials placed nearby on the floor. Sleep checks were completed as required. The other children built towers with Duplos. The provider’s husband was present and also interacted with the children. The provider sang to the children at different times and encouraged them to count the toys as they played. Later, the children washed their hands and toileted before lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of turkey lunch meat, applesauce, broccoli, whole wheat bread, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on linen covered cots. The infant was held and talked to until they became sleepy and then they were placed on their back in the pack-n-play. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. A bottle with formula was located in the pack-n-play where the infant was playing. .1706(k) 803 Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child. The provider handled the infant's pacifier after diapering and before washing her hands. 10 A NCAC 09 .1720(d)(3)(A) 2025 Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. Documentation, available for review, stated that the last plan was created 3/26/21. .1703(i) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/24/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Diapering – Following the proper steps to change diapers, helps to ensure there is no cross contamination between the child which helps to keep them healthy. The provider handled the infant’s pacifier after diapering and before washing her hands. Child care providers must change a child's diaper as follows: (1) gathering supplies before placing child on diapering surface; (2) donning disposable gloves (if needed); (3) using disposable towelette or moistened paper towel to clean child, wiping front to back; (4) disposing of gloves if used, soiled towelettes and diaper in a plastic-lined, covered receptacle; (5) wiping the provider’s hands and the child's hands each with a separate disposable towelette or moistened paper towel; (6) sliding a clean diaper under the child, applying diapering products if needed, using facial or toilet tissue, and discarding the tissue in a plastic-lined, covered receptacle; (7) fastening the diaper and placing clothing on child; (8) washing child's hands or, if the child is unable to support their head, cleaning the child's hands with a disposable towelette or moistened paper towel, then drying the child's hands and returning the child to a supervised area; (9) spraying entire diapering surface with detergent solution and wipe clean, using disposable paper towels; (10) spraying entire diapering surface with an approved disinfectant and allowing to remain on the surface for two minutes or as specified by the manufacturer, or air dry; and (11) washing hands even if disposable gloves are used. You have the steps for diapering posted in the space where you change diapers. Per our discussion, you must review these steps to ensure you meeting all the requirements. You stated that you will review the steps and get a larger changing pad. Feeding Equipment -Infants must be held for bottle feeding or when they can hold their own bottle, be placed in an approved appropriate feeding device. The feeding device should be manufactured for feeding and be stable and sturdy. A bottle with formula was located in the pack-n-play where the infant was playing. Infants should never be given bottles while they are in a crib or playpen. Drinking a bottle while they are falling asleep could potentially cause a choking hazard. Professional Development Plan – Part of offering a quality program includes growing in knowledge and skills. As a provider, you are required to create a Professional Development Plan each year to set goals that will help develop your skills. Documentation, available for review, stated that the last plan was created 3/26/21. Per our discussion, as you create your plan, consider the children you currently serve and their specific needs. Does one speak a different language? You could set a goal to use an online language course to help you learn a few key words to help the child feel more comfortable. Is one struggling with motor skills? Using the NC Foundations of Early Learning and other resources, what types of activities can you plan to help the child improve. Update your plan every year to help you grow and meet the needs of your children. You stated that you will have a child who speaks a different language and will work to learn some of his language. You will also put a reminder in your notes to remember to update it annually. Additional Information: FCCH Eligible for Free Lead Testing of Tap Water - This is a reminder that testing your drinking and cooking water for lead is currently free through the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program. Family child care homes are required to be free of lead-poisoning hazards, and this testing helps ensure that this requirement is met. If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to complete this test while it is still free. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. -Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. -They could also choose to take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. -A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for their early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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